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Scoil Bhride Naofa Band

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Lisa Rooney Dance School

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Round Towers

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Kildare Farm Foods

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The Phoenix Music Venue Entrants

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Macari's Horses Entry

Theses are just a few of the parade entries.  There are many more pictures upon facebook.  Thank you again to all of the participants and supporters that made it a great day and a wonderful success.

Hi Everyone,

We, on the Kildare Derby Festival Committee, would like to follow on the success of last years wonderful parade with another fun-filled and colourful event this year. The parade is being held on Sunday the 19th of June.  Entrants will be assigned different areas of the town to assemble in depending on the type of parade entry they have i.e. groups of people, motor vehicles etc. 

    Entry into the parade is free and it is a great way to advertise your business by entering a float, driving your van/car with your logo or distributing leaflets as you make your way through the streets in the parade. The more the merrier!!!  The parade is being co-ordinated by Mary Kavanagh and she can be contacted for entry forms on 087-6242051.  If you cannot reach Mary as she will be extremely busy coming up to festival time, alternatively, you can contact the office on 045-521000 or any other committee members would be glad to help.

     If you have any questions or inquiries or would like to reach us on the net you can do so by email at kildarederbyfestival@eircom.net.  As we have already said the more the merrier so no matter how small or large a group you have we can accommodate you so don't be discouraged.  Every entry will add to the success of the parade.

From all on the Derby Festival Committee

Hi Everyone,

The Kildare Derby Festival Committee is seeking girls to participate in this year's Festival Queen Competition which is now open for entrants. The competition is open to any girls over 18 who are single and willing to get a sponsor. The entrants must be available to participate in the competition on Friday the 17^th of June in the Derby House Hotel. The sponsorship fee is €150 and the grand prize for the winner is €1000 and Newbridge Silverware jewellery. There are prizes of Newbridge Silverware jewellery and gifts from Lily O' Brien's for all of the entrants.

The entrants can be sponsored by any business, pub or group. The events of the evening are being hosted by Noel Shannon. The entrants will be provided with tickets to sell for their families and friends to attend. Extra tickets will be available from the derby festival office in the CYMS Hall or from committee members or by paying at the door on the night. The office can be contacted by email at kildarederbyfestival@eircom.net or by phone on 045-521000.

The winner of ourcompetition is put forward as an entry to the Kildare RoseCompetition. The winner of the Kildare Rose then goes on torepresent Co. Kildare in the Rose of Tralee. There are someparticular entry requirements for the Rose of Tralee and Kildare Rosethat will be explained to all entrants of the Festival QueenCompetition as they may hinder eligibility for further progressionthrough the other competitions. Any business, club or group arewelcome to enter a girl and we hope that the people of Kildare willcome along on the night to support the girls as they strive to wellrepresent themselves, their sponsors and our town.

also in Aras Bhride

Eamon Keenan Art display

Sharon Doyle Art Display

Continues each day until Friday

WEDNESDAY

Bowls Tournament CYMS 6-30

Bessie Byrne Charity Walk 7-00 Market Square

Barpersons Race Silken Thomas to Goban Saor 8-00

FESTIVAL QUEEN @ DERBY HOUSE HOTEL 8.00PM

FESTIVAL QUEEN @DERBY HOUSE HOTEL - 8.00PM

SUNDAY 22ND JUNE

CYCLE RACE AT THE SQUARE - 12.00 noon

LAUNCH OF FESTIVAL (TOP NOLANS) - 12.30pm

PARADE - 2.15pm

AFTER PARADE

DOG SHOW - 3.00pm

FIELD DAY AT ST BRIGIDS PARK

DISCO WITH KIM

CONCERTS (ON THE SQUARE)

BRIGHT LIGHT FIASCO - 7.30pm

ESKIES - 8.30pm

SHARON CONDON

MONDAY 23RD JUNE

ART COMPETITION AWARDS - 7.00pm

LAUNCH OF PHOTO EXHIBITION @ ARAS BHRIDE - 7.30pm

TUESDAY 24TH JUNE

ART AND PHOTO EXHIBITION @ ARAS BHRIDE - 2.00pm - 8.00pm

EVENING OF POETRY AND STORYTELLING @ ARAS BHRIDE

WEDNESDAY 25TH JUNE

PHOTO

BESSIE BYRNE CHARITY WALK - 2.00pm - 8.00pm

BARMANS RACE

THURSDAY 26TH JUNE

PHOTO AND ART EXHIBITION @ ARAS BHRIDE - 2.00pm - 8.00pm

FRIDAY 27TH JUNE

PHOTO AND ART EXHIBITION @ ARAS BHRIDE - 2.00pm - 8.00pm

FUNKY FRIDAY Email races@curragh.ie

CONCERT - CURRAGH RACECOURSE

SATURDAY 28TH JUNE

CURRAGH RACES - PRETTY POLLY STAKES

DISCO ON THE SQUARE

DERBY BALL

CONCERTS (ON THE SQUARE)

DAVEY ARTHUR AND THE FUREYS - 9.00pm

GHOSTS OF ERIN

SUNDAY 29TH JUNE

FEATURING

THE DUBAI IRISH DERBY

CONCERTS (ON THE SQUARE)

UNDERCOVER - 8.30PM

IRISH MIST - 9.30PM

CAMENBERT QUARTET (RYAN TURBIDY SHOW)

FRIDAY 20TH JUNE

FRIDAY 20TH JUNE

FESTIVAL QUEEN @DERBY HOUSE HOTEL - 8.00PM

SUNDAY 22ND JUNE

CYCLE RACE AT THE SQUARE - 12.OO noon

LAUNCH OF FESTIVAL (TOP NOLANS) - 12.30pm

PARADE - 2.15pm

AFTER PARADE

DOG SHOW - 3.00pm

FIELD DAY AT ST BRIGIDS PARK

DISCO WITH KIM

CONCERTS (ON THE SQUARE)

BRIGHT LIGHT FIASCO - 7.30pm

ESKIES - 8.30pm

SHARON CONDON

MONDAY 23RD JUNE

ART COMPETITION AWARDS - 7.00pm

LAUNCH OF PHOTO EXHIBITION @ ARAS BHRIDE - 7.30pm

TUESDAY 24TH JUNE

ART AND PHOTO EXHIBITION @ ARAS BHRIDE - 2.00pm - 8.00pm

EVENING OF POETRY AND STORYTELLING @ ARAS BHRIDE

WEDNESDAY 25TH JUNE

PHOTO

BESSIE BYRNE CHARITY WALK - 2.00pm - 8.00pm

BARMANS RACE

THURSDAY 26TH JUNE

PHOTO AND ART EXHIBITION @ ARAS BHRIDE - 2.00pm - 8.00pm

FRIDAY 27TH JUNE

PHOTO AND ART EXHIBITION @ ARAS BHRIDE - 2.00pm - 8.00pm

FUNKY FRIDAY Email races@curragh.ie

CONCERT - CURRAGH RACECOURSE

SATURDAY 28TH JUNE

CURRAGH RACES - PRETTY POLLY STAKES

DISCO ON THE SQUARE

DERBY BALL

CONCERTS (ON THE SQUARE)

DAVEY ARTHUR AND THE FUREYS - 9.00pm

GHOSTS OF ERIN

SUNDAY 29TH JUNE

FEATURING

THE DUBAI IRISH DERBY

CONCERTS (ON THE SQUARE)

UNDERCOVER - 8.30PM

IRISH MIST - 9.30PM

CAMENBERT QUARTET (RYAN TURBIDY SHOW)

WED 2nd JULY

Hayden Lectures in the Kildare Education Centre
"Collins Family History by Guy St. John Williams

MARY HICKEY                                                  RAINBOWS CLUB - ISYLUM SEEKERS

SR MARY MINEHAN                                         BRIGIDINE NUN

JOHN MACKEY                                                 CEMETRY COMMITTEE COMMUNITY GAMES - KILDARE EX-SERVICEMEN & WOMEN

OLLIE KEARNS                                                 KILDARE DERBY FESTIVAL

MARIO CORRIGAN                                            KILDARE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

BILLY KENNY                                                   FUND RAISING FOR OUR LADY'S HOSPITAL

MARTIN COWLEY                                             KINDNESS TO HIS CUSTOMERS WHEN BEREAVEMENT IN FAMILY

PHIL BRAIDEN                                                  DAY CARE CENTRE AND KILDARE DERBY FESTIVAL

MARY BYRNE                                                  ORGANISED KNITTING HATS FOR PREMATURE BABY'S & CARDIGANS FOR STILL BORN

JOAN CONLAN                                                 BREAKFAST CLUB - RAINBOWS AND MANY MORE CHARITIBLE ORGANISATIONS

JOHNNY BYRNE                                               5TH SUCCESSFUL YEAR AT FUNDRAISING FOR ST BRIGID'S HOSPICE (IN MEMORY OF HIS DEPARTED WIFE BESSIE)

KATHLEEN MC EVOY                                       YOUTH CLUB HOMEWORK CLUB - PRIDE OF PLACE

Sr Mary is the winner for her work for the Brigidine's

For more information contact Karen Guilfoyle, Kilare Chamber of Commerce, Athy Road, Kildare, Co. Kildare. Tel 045 526066, Fax 045 526086

Celebrate all that is best in Irish racing – where Europe’s best Thoroughbreds compete on the turf, where the most glamourous vie for the Fashions on the Turf crown – where the social calendar reaches it’s peak. Kildare Village Derby Friday kicks off the three day Festival with the first of 7 races at 6pm featuring the Saoire Stakes, the Silken Thomas Handicap, N Conlan & Sons Handicap and four races sponsored by Kildare Village outlet
shopping.

HECTOR OhEOGHAGAIN will make a return visit as the Curragh’s special guest, while there will be live music from Abba Revival courtesy of the Hard Rock Café following the last race at 9pm. Special Budweiser Big Bash BBQ Packages with access to the “Maudlins House Hotel Marquee” are available for m40 per person and include Admission, Racecard, item from the Barbecue and Pint of Budweiser or soft drink.

Call Eimear on 045 441205 or e mail eoreilly@curragh.ie for details.
Children can enjoy a variety of free entertainment in the West End
Admission from 15 euro . Students and Senior Citizens 8 euro. Family Admission 25 euro. Children under 15 Free.

Saturday features a clash of some of Europe’s top fillies in the E250,000 Group 1 Audi sponsored Pretty Polly Stakes. Other races include the At The Races Curragh Cup, m100,000 Jordan Town and Country Auctioneers Summer Fillies
Handicap and other races sponsored by Netjets, Woodies DIY and Roadbridge. It is also “FASHIONS ON THE TURF LADIES DAY” with Irish Derby fashion partner Kildare Village putting up a spectacular prize of a VIP trip for 2 to Paris with flights, 5 Star accommodation and a €3000 shopping spree at La Vallee Village outlet shopping.
Admission from m20 euro. Students and Senior Citizens m10 euro.Family Admission m35 euro. Children under 15 free.

Sunday is Budweiser Irish Derby Day, one of the summer’s biggest sporting and social events with Europe’s leading thoroughbreds lining up for the €1.5 million Derby crown. For those wanting a distraction from the action on the track, there will be the chance to indulge and be pampered in the Dr LeWinn’s Private Formula marquee, together with the opportunity to relax and enjoy the extended reserved enclosure at the Paul Sheeran Jewellers Enclosure. A spectacular prize awaits the “Most Stylish Couple” with a VIP weekend incorporating accommodation in the K Club, transport by Audi and a €2000 shopping spree at Kildare Village outlet shopping. Corporate packages are still available in the “Image Derby Pavilion” with spectacular views of the racing from close to the winning post. Admission – Reserved Enclosure from E50. Children under 15 12 euro.
West End Enclosure from 25 euro. Children under 15 6 euro. 3 Day Festival Ticket 70 euro
Premier Level Access and Premier Level Seats also available for purchase. Hospitality and Restaurant Packages available on all three days.

For further information, please call 045 441205 e mail info@curragh.ie or see www.curragh.ie

The French Market.

 The French Traditional market experience came to Ireland two years ago year. From
then on the team has been to Dublin, Dundalk, Donegal, Kilkenny,
Waterford, Tralee, Portlaoise and many other towns and is getting better
and better!
The event is organised by the French traditional Market, the forerunners
of the French markets in Ireland, with its team of up to 30 traders who
come from various parts of France, Britany, Provence, Vendée, Picardy, les
Vosages....
The French traditional Markets team would be delighted to bring a little
of France’s atmosphere and finest food to your town and make sure local
shoppers will love the event...

I would like to thank all the advertisers who contributed to the making of this book. Also the people who wrote articles which are to the highest standards. we are also grateful to the clubs, Individuals and businesses for their patronage which are all listed inside.

We are grateful to the following organisations for their help in organising the festival: Kildare
Co. Council, C.Y.M.S., FÁS, Kildare Failte, South East Tourism, Kildare Chamber of
Commerce, Cill Dara Historical Society, Kildare Town Publicans, Derby House Hotel, National Stud, Curragh Race Course, Aras Bhride and Donovan Printing Ltd.

I would also like to thank the following people for their help. Mario Corrigan, Margie Sheridan, Seamus Maher, Kevin Lott, Edel Reid and Maureen Bergin. And good to have on board the 2006, Festival Queen Marianne Vaughan and Person of the Year Ken Kavanagh. Thanks to the small but hardworking committee listed below... if I have inadvertently left anyone out my apologies.

Chairman Ollie Kearns

PROGRAMME
Editorial: Ollie Kearns Advertising: Edel Reid, Mary Kavanagh and Phil Braiden
Articles: Bernie Costello, Joe Connolly, Martin Malone, Evan Arkwright, Ollie Kearns,
Ronan Kennedy Photos by: Martin Hickey
Designed & Printed by: Donovan Printing