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June Fest Newbridge

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June Fest Newbridge
In this week’s post in Newbridge Down Memory Lane and The Leinster Leader we are looking for information on the history of the following building on Charlotte St: Charlotte Mall. We would love to hear from you any old stories you may have, photographs, the names of previous businesses that operated from these premises and the families that ran them. Please email us at junefesthistory@gmail.com Thanks to everyone who contributed to last week’s photograph, which once again had a fantastic response with some great stories. Looking forward to hearing from you and seeing what treasures are in store for this week. June Fest Committee ...

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June Fest Newbridge

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June Fest Newbridge
In this week’s post in Newbridge Down Memory Lane and The Leinster Leader we are looking for information on the history of the following building on Charlotte St: Patrick J Farrell and Company Solicitors & MUSICO. We would love to hear from you any old stories you may have, photographs, the names of previous businesses that operated from these premises and the families that ran them. Please email us at junefesthistory@gmail.com Thanks to everyone who contributed to last week’s photograph, which once again had a fantastic response with some great stories. Looking forward to hearing from you and seeing what treasures are in store for this week. June Fest Committee ...

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June Fest Newbridge

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In this week’s post in Newbridge Down Memory Lane and The Leinster Leader we are looking for information on the history of the following building on Charlotte St: Yummy Yaki and The Granary Store. We would love to hear from you any old stories you may have, photographs, the names of previous businesses that operated from these premises and the families that ran them. Please email us at junefesthistory@gmail.com Thanks to everyone who contributed to last week’s photograph, which once again had a fantastic response with some great stories. Looking forward to hearing from you and seeing what treasures are in store for this week. June Fest Committee ...

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Thank you to everyone that entered this year's Treasure Hunt competition. We had so much fun putting it together and the response was incredible! It was made all the sweeter with the stunning design by Grainne Bath Enright and the support of Newbridge Library. Congratulations to all the winners and thanks to Glenveagh Homes for sponsoring the prizes. These include vouchers for Farrell & Nephew, The Art N Hobby Shop, Judge Roy Beans, Sundae Scoops, Chat N Chew and Delicious Would you like to see another Treasure Hunt next year? Let us know below in the comment section
June Fest Treasure Hunt - Winner Announcement
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Cormac Dowdall is a musician, producer, and artist from Kildare. His first solo endeavour comes in the form of cormac, a live electronic project. Stemming from his time in UCC studying an MA in Experimental Sound Practice, cormac intends to merge both audio and visual in live settings, while thematically focused on ideas of texture, tension, and decay. This is a live set recorded in parts at the studio in Crooked House Theatre, Newbridge, Co. Kildare as part of June Fest 2021. Shot by Alec Delaney and Gavin Elsted Edited by Alec Delaney.
cormac - live (June Fest 2021)
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The Grand Canal: Plants & Wildlife (Part 2) This is a virtual barge trip from Sallins to Digby Bridge and back. Our aim is to give you the viewer a visual experience and allow you to travel the Grand Canal from the comfort and safety of your home. Part 2 - Neil Bourke, from Birdwatch Ireland, will tell you about the fabulous wildlife along the canal, from Kingfishers to pine martens, otters, and dragonflies – and provide you with a deep insight into the beautiful ecosystem that has developed along the canal over the years. Once your appetite has been whetted, you can sample the delights of the canal at first hand while complying with public health advice and staying safe. To watch Part 1 - Local historian, Paddy Behan, covers the rich history of the canal – its construction and its contribution to industry, commerce and social life -https://youtu.be/wGAQRPx1fV8
The Grand Canal: Plants & Wildlife (Part 2)
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Bands On The Bank has gone online! Over the last 12 months, we have taken the opportunity to film some of Kildare’s finest musicians, poets, and performers. It’s no gig at the Watering Gates, but it’s the next best thing! Episode 2 features performances by Brian Brannigan (A Lazarus Soul) Appo, Mary Caffrey, Paul Mc Cormack, Kilian O'Kelly and a trad session from Eimear Dempsey, Nicky Keogh & Christine McEvoy. Make sure to tune in for more special guests. Filmed by Stephen Connelly Sound by Rubber Keo
Bands On The Bank: Episode 2
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Bands On The Bank has gone online! Over the last 12 months, we have taken the opportunity to film some of Kildare’s finest musicians, poets, and performers. It’s no gig at the Watering Gates, but it’s the next best thing! This online series will feature performances from artists such as Appo, Mary Caff Rey, Brian Brannigan (A Lazarus Soul), Paul McCormack, Kilian O’Kelly (Silverbacks), Laura Caffrey, and a trad session with Eimear Dempsey, Nicky Keogh & Christine McEvoy. Make sure to tune in for more special guests. The premiere is on Wednesday 2 June with more episodes released throughout the festival.
Bands On The Bank - Teaser
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Bands On The Bank has gone online! Over the last 12 months, we have taken the opportunity to film some of Kildare’s finest musicians, poets, and performers. It’s no gig at the Watering Gates, but it’s the next best thing! Episode 1 features performances by Appo, Mary Caffrey, Paul McCormack, Kilian O’Kelly, Laura Caffrey and a trad session from Eimear Dempsey & Nicky Keogh.
Bands On The Bank - Episode 1
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Magazine Launch Saor Éire: The Unfinished Revolution - The Struggle for a Socialist Republic-1967-73 by Michael Healy Local historian, Michael Healy, launches his magazine Saor Éire: The Unfinished Revolution - The Struggle for a Socialist Republic-1967-73 on the 3rd June. He has kindly given us a sample from the magazine that focuses on the the raid of the Hibernian Bank in Newbridge 1968. Price: €5.00 The magazine is available to purchase from - Farrell & Nephew, 8 Main Street, Newbridge, Co. Kildare W12 FK28 - Connolly Books, 43, East Essex Street, Dublin. - To order online contact mick.healy1@gmail.com Saor Éire was established in the late 1960s by former members of the Republican Movement and newer young Irish political left activists coming together. As an organisation they claimed to have their roots in the tradition of old Fenianism and the left-wing Republicanism that was prominent in the 1930s. But Saor Éire’s founding was also influenced by the IRA’s lack of military activity and political direction, following the cessation of Operation Harvest (the IRA border campaign of 1956-62). There is an element of truth, the group also had a political relationship with the International Marxist Group (IMG), the British section of the Fourth International (the revolutionary movement founded by Leon Trotsky on the eve of World War 2) and that some SE members belonged to the IMG at different points. Video by Stephen Connelly
Saor Éire: The Unfinished Revolution - The Struggle for a Socialist Republic-1967-73
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The Grand Canal: History, Plants & Wildlife (Part 1) This is a virtual barge trip from Sallins to Digby Bridge and back. Our aim is to give you the viewer a visual experience and allow you to travel the Grand Canal from the comfort and safety of your home. Local historian, Paddy Behan, will cover the rich history of the canal – its construction and its contribution to industry, commerce and social life. Neil Bourke, from Birdwatch Ireland, will tell you about the fabulous wildlife along the canal, from Kingfishers to pine martens, otters, and dragonflies – and provide you with a deep insight into the beautiful ecosystem that has developed along the canal over the years. Once your appetite has been whetted, you can sample the delights of the canal at first hand while complying with public health advice and staying safe. This is the extended version which includes an interview by Pat O'Mahony with Paddy Behan.
The Grand Canal: History (Part 1)
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We are happy to announce that the brochures are ready, this is a little preview of what you will receive in your letterbox soon!! We are excited that you will finally get the brochure, it's packed with wonderful family activities and surprises, it's all been prepared just for you. Have you got yours yet? #shorts #JuneFest #Festival #KildareYarnBomb #Ireland #newbridge #festivals #festivalseason #festival2021 #activitiesforkids #music #musicislife #kildareyarnbombers #thecurraghracecourse #cilldarahistoricalsociety #ubhcafe #southkildarephotographyclub #kildarecommunitystories #newbridgefamilyresourcecentre #southkildarephotographyclub
June Fest 2021 #JuneFest Brochure ready
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