County Kildare News

North Kildare ETNS Scientists of Tomorrow!

2012-02-09T16:57:56Z

Young scientists from the laboratories and classrooms of North Kildare Educate Together National School made an impact at the 2012 RDS Primary Science Fair!

The fair, which is part of the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition, provides an opportunity for students to think about science in practical and fun ways and helps to develop their skills in communicating their interest and knowledge of science to others.

The children from North Kildare ETNS impressed with their project, “Science in Our School”, which involved a variety of scientific experiments and discoveries! They displayed projects on many different aspects of the scientific world, from understanding bacteria to powering batteries. The children also effectively demonstrated how the nose and taste buds are linked – visitors to the stand were asked to taste certain foods whist holding their noses!

Over 3,000 primary school students representing 120 schools from across Ireland displayed their projects at the fair. As usual, Educate Together schools punched above their weight – with young scientists from six Educate Together National Schools – Galway, Midleton, North Kildare, Belmayne, Balbriggan, and Castleknock – exhibiting their projects. Although Educate Together pupils make up just 2% of the overall primary school population in Ireland, their work is regularly selected for inclusion.

Educate Together CEO Paul Rowe visited the exhibition to find out more about the projects exhibited by pupils from North Kildare ETNS. He said, ‘I would like to congratulate every Educate Together pupil, teacher and parent involved in working on these very impressive scientific investigations. Today’s school pupils will be members of the knowledge economy of tomorrow and I’m delighted to see Educate Together schools at the forefront of this movement’.

Training Course: Play & Learning With Young Children

2012-02-07T16:16:12Z

Upcoming Training Course for Parents, organised by Kildare County Childcare Committee...

Starts in Co. Kildare on Thursday 23rd February 2012

7.30pm-9.30pm

Runs for 10 weeks

Scoill Mhuire Community School, Clane, Co. Kildare

Booking contact: Kildare County Childcare Committee, info@kildarechildecare.ie,

Cost: €10.00 per participant normally €75.00.

Please book by Friday 17th February. Early Booking Advised as places limited.

Samaritans Seeking Volunteers

2012-02-07T09:47:54Z

The Samaritans, based in Newbridge, is appealing for volunteers. The group, which offers a sympathetic listening service to those in distress, is asking people to give 4 hours of their time every week to help to man the service's phone lines.

Are you interested in this opportunity? Please contact Kildare Volunteer Centre on 045 449156 or by email to michelle@volunteerkildare.ie

An information evening is taking place at its offices at 3 McElwain Terrace on Wednesday 8th & Thursday 9th February at 8 O'clock.

Remarkable Array of Events at Riverbank Arts Centre

2012-02-06T14:50:28Z

Riverbank Arts Centre is hosting a remarkable array of events over the coming weeks with everything from wonderful Irish music,theatre and original comedy to children oriented workshops, movies and film.

Beckett X 3 2012 is a collection of 3 short plays which follows on from the success of the 2011 production. There is a strong sense of Beckett humour evident throughout as it looks at themes of human destiny in terms of poignancy and the necessity of dignity in facing the inevitable.

Valentines Day is right around the corner and if you still haven’t made any plans why not check out a hilarious new play written & directed by local man Eoin Gannon. This is a comedy for everyone whether you have a date or you don’t so get your ticket today.

Almost all of our children’s workshops for Midterm Madness are sold out however there are still some places available for award-winning illustrator Steve Simpson’s workshop on Saturday February 18th.Be sure to book your place very soon as these are sure to go quickly. Following on from that we are screening the animated movie Howls Moving Castle which is enough to keep the kids entertained for hours.

The Fureys & Davey Arthur will take to the stage on February 16th to delight and entertain audiences with a range of much-loved songs including ‘Red Rose Café’ and ‘When You Were Sweet 16’ along songs from their new CD ‘Songs through the Years’. There is bound to be an abundance of songs, stories and laughter to bring a smile to your face!

Also for the kids is The Glee Experience, a terrific musical tribute to the TV show and will feature all the much-loved characters along with recognised storylines and songs. And don’t forget Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs will take to the stage on February 25th with two special shows and a guest appearance by none other then Bosco!

Unfortunately we have had to postpone the gig by CAN Percussion Trio due to a hand injury sustained by one of the band members. We hope to reschedule this event for a date in June and if you are interested in being notified of this can contact our box office and leave your contact details with us.

Don’t miss the opportunity to see the Irish premiere of a highly anticipated production. Jerusalem by Jez Butterworth is a production by Silken Thomas Players that is described as a modern day classic with plenty of rollicking dark bawdy comedy.

See www.riverbank.ie for more information.

IPCC Celebrates 30 years Saving Bogs 1982-2012

2012-02-06T12:35:11Z

Be Part of the Action, Join an Event

At the beginning of the 1980's there was little talk of the conservation of peatlands of Ireland. However in 1982 this was all to change. Following a debate on the future of Irish bogs in University College Dublin the Irish Peatland Conservation Council was established. This year the Irish Peatland Conservation Council celebrates its 30th anniversary. You can be part of the action in 2012 by joining the Irish Peatland Conservation Council at one of their boggy events.

On the 16th February the first of many events for 2012 will be held at the Bog of Allen Nature Centre, Lullymore. From 10am-1pm a children's nature fun camp from 7-13 year olds will get the year off to a wild start. Activities will include pond dipping, creepy crawlie search in the wildlife gardens and nature crafts. Booking is essential for this event by calling the centre on 045-860133 or e-mailing bogs@ipcc.ie.

Highlights of the year will be the Irish Peatland Conservation Councils Family Date with Nature on the 20th May where IPCC staff and friends will be celebrating from dawn through to dusk the variety of biodiversity found around the Bog of Allen Nature Centre. Another special date will be the 29th July celebrating International Bog Day. Other weekend openings will include 23rd June and 26th August where the Bog of Allen Nature Centre will be open for the public to visit free of charge.

There is something for everyone from wildlife courses, open days and children's fun camps included in the Irish Peatland Conservation Councils calendar of events for 2012. You can explore the events by visiting www.ipcc.ie or contacting the centre on 045-860133.

The Irish Peatland Conservation Council is a charity which aims to conserve a representative portion of Irish Peatlands for future generations to enjoy.