Hedrin Protect & Go_Advert 272x90_FA.pdf 1 23/02/2017 Sat 18th – Sun 26st March


EUROPEAN WEEK AGAINST RACISM March 21st is International Day against Racism. Schools, groups and individuals are encouraged to join forces and spread the message to help ourselves and others understand the true strength of diversity. We all fit together! www.weekagainstracism. eu www.enarireland.org


Sun 19th March 3pm – 4pm


HANDS ON HISTORY A chance to explore some of the artefacts from the Decorative Arts & History in Collins Barracks. Explore this Museum’s collection of objects for handling with Museum educators - a fascinating drop-in handling session for all ages. No booking required. All ages. www.museum.ie


Sun 19th March 2.30pm – 3.30pm


TREASURES OF THE NATIONAL MUSEUM. Take a tour of the iconic treasures in the National Museum on Kildare Street(Archaeology), including the ‘Tara’ Brooch and the Ardagh Chalice. Ages 8+ Free www.museum.ie


Sun 19th March 11.55am


FESTIVAL BIG DAY OUT Merrion Square comes alive with a vibrant street carnival, bursting with street theatre, music, aerial performances, workshops, crafts, Irish language activities and more. Enter a world of fantasy, sword fighting and monster making, where Dublin UNESCO City of Literature’s Citywide read ‘Knights of the Borrowed Dark’ comes to life in a Georgian House. Come make a kite in the Science Foundation Ireland Science Zone and unwind with yoga storytelling in the park with Yo Yo Yoga. Get back to nature in the wooded area with Upon a Tree or have fun and be inspired by workshops with ReCreate. With an incredible array of family activities, there really is no other way to spend your Sunday!


Mon 20th – Thurs 24th March


NATIONAL SCOOT TO SCHOOL WEEK 2017 March 20-24 is Green-Schools National Scoot to School Week. National SOW Day will be held on Wednesday, March 22nd. Participating in National SOW Week/Day shows your support for a greener, healthier environment by encouraging students to scoot to school. March 22nd. www.greenschoolsireland.org


Tues 21st March 7pm


PARENTS GUIDE TO THE LEAVING CERT A free parenting talk – Contact Maynooth Library to book your place Tel 01 6285530 Email: maynoothlib@ kildarecoco.ie


Tues 21st March


WORLD POETRY DAY World Poetry Day is celebrated each year on March 21st. The United Nations decided to start celebrating this special day in 1999. Children who struggle with reading ordinary sentences often find it easier to “catch on” to the beat of poem. For worksheets and ideas to help children write their own poetry see www.kidzone.ws/poetry/index.htm


Tues 21st March 7pm


HELPING OUR TEENAGERS CHOOSE HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS A free parenting talk – Contact Athy library to book your place: Tel 059 8631144 Email athylib@kildarecoco.ie


Tues 21st March 7pm


HELPING PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN WITH ISSUES SUCH AS DYSPRAXIA, ASPERGER’S, ADHD / ADD, DOWN SYNDROME PREPARE TO TRANSITION TO SECONDARY SCHOOL A free parenting talk – Contact Leixlip Lirbrary to book your place Tel: 01 6060050 Email: leixliplib@ kildarecoco.ie


14:25


Wed 22nd March


WORLD WATER DAY 2017 World Water Day is an international observance and an opportunity to learn more about water related issues, be inspired to tell others and take action to make a difference. Each year, UN-Water — the entity that coordinates the UN’s work on water and sanitation — sets a theme for World Water Day corresponding to a current or future challenge. The theme for 2017 is Water and Wastewater. See www. greenschoolsireland.org for more information on how your school can celebrate World Water Day 2017 with Green-Schools!


C M Y CM MY CY Wed 22nd March 10am CMY


GHOSTS, GENIES AND GOBLINS: AND HOW TO CATCH THEM! A definitive guide to trapping, enslaving and dispatching all manner of spooky and mythological creatures, with acknowledged paranormal experts: Jonathan Stroud, bestselling author of the Bartimaeus Trilogy and Lockwood & Co., and Eoin Colfer of Artemis Fowl fame. Join Jonathan and Eoin for a hilarious romp through their underworlds and other worlds. Tickets:€3 (2 Teachers per class go free) http://www. milltheatre.ie


K Wed 22nd March 11am


MY CHILD HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH AN ADDITIONAL NEED. WHAT DO I DO NOW? A free parenting talk – Contact Naas Library to book your place:Tel 045 879111 Email: naaslib@kildarecoco.ie


Thurs 23rd March 7pm


STUDY SKILLS FOR OLDER CHILDREN AND TEENAGERS WITH DYSLEXIA Contact Kildare Library to book your place : Tel 045 520235 Email: kildarelib@kildarecoco.ie


Thurs 23rd March 7pm


FIRST AID FOR PARENTS A free parenting talk – Contact Maynooth Library to book your place. Tel 01 6285530 Email: maynoothlib@ kildarecoco.ie


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