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CARMEL’S STORYTIME Suitable for 0 – 5 years (with parent/ guardian present). No booking required for this FREE family event. Contact Kildare Community Library on kildarelib@kildarecoco.ie or ph. 045-


520235 for further details Saturdays ongoing 10.30am – 13.30pm (in Irish) & 2pm – 5pm (In English)


DUILLEOG ÚR FOREST SCHOOL Duilleog Úr Forest School operates in the Rathfarnham Hills, Dublin 16. The next session begins with a Taster day on 4 March 2017 (€15) followed by 6 Saturdays (€132). For boys and girls aged 7-12 years. See www.duilleogur. com for more information.


Weds 1st March – Sun 21st May


THE PLAYGROUND PROJECT AT VISUAL, CARLOW For spring the ground floor galleries at VISUAL will be transformed into an indoor playground exploring play and a recent history of playgrounds. This exhibition has been realised in collaboration with Kunsthalle Zurich, Switzerland. VISUAL is open from 11am - 5:30pm from Tuesday to Saturday and2pm - 5pm on Sundays. Closed on Monday. www.visualcarlow. ie/


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SEACHTAIN NA GAEILGE Glac páirt i Seachtain na Gaeilge le Energia! Here are some easy ways the whole family can take part in the festival. Leis na céadta imeacht eagraithe timpeall na tíre ag grúpaí pobail éagsúla, tá rud éicint ann do gach duine. Tá rogha fhairsing ann, ó sheisiúin ceoil i dtithe tabhairne go lá teaghlaigh amuigh faoin aer. Tá roinnt láthair ag cur turais trí Ghaeilge ar siúl go speisialta do Sheachtain na Gaeilge comh maith! Is féidir liosta iomlán na n-imeachtaí a fheiceáil ar an aip, atá ar fáil le híoslódáil ón App Store agus Google Play anois (déan cuardú ar “Seachtain na Gaeilge”). Tá eolas ar gach imeacht le fáil ar an aip, agus tá feidhm cuardaigh ionas gur féidir teacht go héasca ar imeachtaí a bhfuil ar siúl i do cheantair féin. Freisin, tá frása nua le foghlaim gach lá den fhéile uaidh!


With hundreds of events organised by community groups all over the country, there’s sure to be something for everyone. There’s a great variety of events, from music sessions in


the local pub to family days in the park. There’s even some great venues offering tours as Gaeilge especially for the festival! For full list of events download the official festival app, available to download from the App Store and Google Play now (just search Seachtain na Gaeilge). On the app you’ll find all the information you need on all the events, plus a search function to find events happening around you. There’s also a new phrase as Gaeilge to learn every day of the festival! Bain triail aisti - Surprise yourself!


Sun 5th March 2pm


LAUNCH OF NATIONAL TREE WEEK The official launch of National Tree Week takes place at the National Botanic Gardens with a programme of plantings, walks and activities for all ages and interests. National Tree Week is an initiative of the Tree Council. Free tree activities for families. Try the twig twinning challenge, do some bark rubbing and check out how old tree stumps are by counting the tree rings and learn fun ways of measuring how tall a tree is! See www.treecouncil.ie for further details.


Tues 7th March 7pm


HELP YOUR BABY OR YOUNG CHILD SLEEP BETTER A free parenting talk – Contact Athy Lirbrary to book your place Tel 059 8631144 Email athylib@kildarecoco.ie


Weds 1st – Fri 17th March


THÓG TRÁL! - TAKE A TRAIL! Chun Seachtain na Gaeilge 2017 a cheiliúradh, ar mhaith leat bualadh isteach agus tabhairt faoi cheann dár mbileoga oibre Gaeilge? Beidh rogha agat idir Éire na Lochlannach, An Déantán is Fearr Liom, Éire sa Chlochaois agus Slí na Seodlainne. Gheofar na bileoga ag an deasc fáiltithe agus sa charr gníomhaíochta ag an Músaem. To celebrate Seachtain na Gaeilge 2017, why not drop in and challenge yourself to our worksheets in Irish? Choose from Viking Ireland, My Favourite Object, Stone Age Ireland or the Treasury Trail. These worksheets will be available in the reception area and the activity cart in the Museum. Free drop-in activity for ages 7- 12 at the National museum of Ireland on Kildare Street (Archaeology) www. museum.ie


Fri 3rd March / 7th April / 5th May


CHILDREN’S BOOK CLUB Ham Sandwich Book Club meets on the first Friday of each month at 3.30pm to discuss the book they are reading. Suitable for 7 - 10 yrs. New members are welcome. Contact Kildare Community Library on kildarelib@kildarecoco.ie or ph. 045- 520235 for further details.


Sat 4th / Sun 5th / Sat 11th / Sun 12th


HISTORIAL TOURS AT GLASNEVIN MUSEUM Seachtain na Gaeilge historical


Wed 8th March 11am


LITTLE LÁMHA – TODDLER ART WORKSHOPS These workshops, at the Riverbank Arts Centre, are designed for young children working together with their grown-up. Visual artist Beth O’Halloran will guide these fun and creative sessions. Together you will explore colour, shapes and storytelling in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Come and make your own tree branch and blossom ‘scene’ with stickers and tape and imagination! Tickets: €7 (Adult & child) www.riverbank.ie/


Thurs 9th March


CREATE TOGETHER KILDARE EXHIBITION: THE DANDY LIONS Create Together Kildare is a collaborative art project with St Brigid’s Parents Group. Their mosaic exhibition, The Dandy Lions, can be viewed in Kildare Town Library until Friday 31st March. The official opening, with children’s workshops, will take place on Thursday 9th March, 4pm - 6pm. Free event with light refreshments, everyone welcome. Contact Kildare Community Library on kildarelib@kildarecoco. ie or ph. 045-520235 for more information.


Thurs 9th March 7pm


VISUAL STRATEGIES AND SELF- MANAGEMENT - AUDREY CULLY, BEHAVIOUR THERAPIST This talk provides information on the use of visual strategies as a tool used to aid understanding of


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daily/weekly activities, the sequence of when these activities will occur, and strategies that will promote self-management of the individual’s behaviour. A free parenting talk – Contact Leixlip Library to book your place Tel: 01 6060050 Email: leixliplib@kildarecoco.ie


Fri 10th March – Wed 31st May


“REAL BODIES” ONLY IN DUBLIN This highly original and thought- provoking exhibition of human anatomy is coming to Dublin’s Ambassador Theatre. It explores life by displaying 14 real, perfectly preserved human bodies and more than 200 anatomical specimens. Tickets priced from €14 for adults and from €8 for children. Special rates available for families. Tickets available from Ticketmaster outlets nationwide prices include booking fee and from the Ambassador Theatre Box Office. Primary Schools: €8 euro per child / Teachers and guardians go free. www.realbodies.ie


Sat 11th March 9am – 6.30pm


SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS CONFERENCE AT THE CARLTON HOTEL, BLANCHARDSTOWN Sensational Kids Special Educational Needs Conference aims to support, educate and empower parents & professionals who work with and care for children with additional educational needs. This one day conference will provide the most up to date research and information from award winning speakers who are experts in their fields both in Ireland and internationally. www. sensationalkids.ie


Sat 11th March


MAKE YOUR OWN ST. PATRICK’S BELL WORKSHOP Come along to the National Museum of Ireland on Kildare Street (Archaelogy) for their special workshop on St. Patrick where you can learn all about our patron saint and his relics. Take a closer look at St. Patrick’s bell and shrine and make your own bell to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Booking required. Meet at Reception. Free admission. Ages: 8+ www.museum.ie


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