Leixlip Arch Club

28/04/2026

🚲 Bike Week is back!

Get on your bike and enjoy a range of fun and free events from Saturday, May 9th to Sunday, May 17th.

Find events happening near you on bikeweek.ie.

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25/04/2026

💼 in DARA!

Great opportunities are now available across DARA, and we are currently recruiting for the following roles in Celbridge and Swords:

✅ Social Care Workers
✅ Care Assistant Roles

👉 For full details and how to apply, visit https://www.daracommunityliving.ie

We offer a wide range of benefits including HSE salary scales, pension, continuous professional development opportunities, paid maternity leave, and more.

24/04/2026

❇️ After an amazing debut last year, the Kildare Inclusivity Festival is back and bigger than ever!

Join us at The Curragh Racecourse on Sunday, May 10th, 11am–6pm 2026 for a joyful, welcoming celebration of disability inclusion, accessibility and community spirit. Hosted by County Kildare Access Network (CKAN), Kildare County Council, and partners including Kildare Sports Partnership, this FREE, family friendly event is all about breaking down barriers and creating a welcoming space for everyone. Bring your friends, family, or just yourself and dive into the fun!

What’s new for 2026?
• A dedicated Quiet Zone for time out and relaxation
• A Quiet Entrance to help ensure a calm arrival experience
• A Quiet Hour from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• A brand new Vehicle Demonstration Zone
• An external music stage adding to the festival atmosphere
• KARE Inclusive Sports Zone

Enjoy returning favourites too, including:
• Family Fun Zone
• Barretstown Magic Moments
• CKAN’S Our World Inclusive Toy Display
• And so much more!

Don’t miss this inclusive, uplifting day out for all ages and abilities. Visit ckan.ie for more information!

Kildare Sports Partnership is delighted to be involved again with the Kildare Inclusivity Festival and looks forward to seeing you all on the day!

24/04/2026

After an amazing debut last year, the Kildare Inclusivity Festival is back and bigger than ever😀

Join us at The Curragh Racecourse on Sunday, May 10th, 11am–6pm 2026 for a joyful, welcoming celebration of disability inclusion, accessibility and community spirit🙌

Hosted by County Kildare Access Network (CKAN), Kildare County Council and partners, this FREE, family friendly event is all about breaking down barriers and creating a welcoming space for everyone. Bring your friends, family, or just yourself and dive into the fun!

What’s new for 2026?
🔹A dedicated Quiet Zone for time out and relaxation
🔹A Quiet Entrance to help ensure a calm arrival experience
🔹A Quiet Hour from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🔹A brand new Vehicle Demonstration Zone
🔹An external music stage adding to the festival atmosphere
🔹KARE Inclusive Sports Zone

Enjoy returning favourites too, including:
🔹Family Fun Zone
🔹Barretstown Magic Moments
🔹CKAN’S Our World Inclusive Toy Display
And so much more!

Don’t miss this inclusive, uplifting day out for all ages and abilities.
Free entry | Fully inclusive
For more information, visit www.ckan.ie

23/04/2026

After an amazing debut last year, the Kildare Inclusivity Festival is back and bigger than ever! Join us at The Curragh Racecourse on Sunday, May 10th, 11am–6pm 2026 for a joyful, welcoming celebration of disability inclusion, accessibility and community spirit. Hosted by County Kildare Access Network (CKAN), Kildare County Council and partners, this FREE, familyfriendly event is all about breaking down barriers and creating a welcoming space for everyone. Bring your friends, family, or just yourself and dive into the fun! . 📍For more information visit www.CKAN.ie We would be very grateful for your support in helping us spread the word as widely as possible.

19/04/2026

Looking forward to a great day!

12/04/2026

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09/04/2026

✨ Someone in Kildare is making a difference every day…
Now it’s time to recognise them.

🌟 Kildare Volunteer Centre Awards 2026. Nominations Now Open! 🌟

These awards celebrate the people and organisations who give their time to strengthen our communities and make Kildare a better place for everyone.

Nominate in the following categories:
🏆 Volunteer of the Year
🏠 Non-Profit Organisation of the Year
⭐ Junior Volunteer of the Year (Under 18)
📋 Board Member of the Year
🎖 Lifetime Achievement Award
📍 Community Event of the Year

⏰ Deadline: 1 May at 5pm

👉 Nominate here: https://forms.gle/5fU1CajFsAtU3xD4A

Take a moment to recognise someone who’s making a real difference 💛

06/04/2026

04/04/2026

Happy Easter to Everyone & Congratulations to Donna Hall on winning passes to ABLEFEST 2026.

Call 085 8717102 to claim your passes.

Thanks to Fairyhouse Racecourse for their support for our upcoming Ablefest Launch. Have to say every member of their staff from the Parking team...the cleaning team...the security team and all of the staff members are so professional and helpful in everything that they do.

This venue is Top Class 👌

Thanks to SPINI for Partnering with us for Ablefest 2026...more to be announced on this and for lining up an interview on Midwest Radio April 7th between 9.30am and 10am...looking forward to chatting on the airwaves promoting that Inclusion is the way forward...always should be and always will be.

Have a great weekend everyone 💚

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03/04/2026

🚲 Learn To Cycle is back! This cycling course for children and teenagers with additional needs will be taking place in Monread Community Centre, Naas.

ℹ️ This six week programme begins on Tuesday 21 April and costs €30. The course is aligned to Cycle Right, the National Standard for Cycle Training in Ireland, and is delivered by a qualified trainer.

❗ Register here: https://platform.payzone.ie/customer/11337/product-list

For more information, contact Majella Fennelly at mfennelly@kildarecoco.ie.

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