County Kildare Social Inclusion Week took place at the end of September and was one of the real highlights of 2025 for us. 

A huge thank you to our partners, County Kildare LEADER Partnership, and a special thank you to all the amazing community groups and service providers who came on board. From art and music to dance and good old-fashioned hospitality, you helped bring people together in the best possible way

#ImIncluded 

Kildare PPN’s final Plenary meeting of the year will take place on Monday the 10th of November 2025 at 7:00pm in the Keadeen Hotel in Newbridge. 

An invitation, including the agenda will be sent to all member groups in the coming weeks. 

Round 2 of the Community Climate Action Programme (CCAP) will open for applications on Tuesday 28th of October 2025. The Programme supports small and large, rural and urban communities to take climate action at a local level, and supports projects within five key areas: Community Energy, Travel, Shopping & Recycling, Food and Waste, and Local Climate and Environmental Action

Drop-in information sessions will be held across County Kildare. These sessions offer an opportunity to learn more about the programme, share your ideas, ask questions, and explore potential project concepts.

Applications for funding from communities, groups, creatives, clubs and other relevant organisations delivering projects in partnership with local communities in Kildare will open on 1st October 2025.

We are interested in inclusive projects that reflect the cultural richness of Kildare and the diversity of all communities living in the county. We are committed to projects that consider equality, inclusion, accessibility and diversity.

Closing date for submission of applications is: 4.00 p.m. Friday 31st October 2025

FundingPoint – Funding for community and voluntary / non profits (October – November edition)

Kildare LCDC have engaged The Wheel to provide a bimonthly publication for Kildare which will include EU, national, philanthropic and local funding information for community and voluntary groups in Kildare.

The Irish Youth Foundation is once again opening our Flagship Fund for 2025. The goal of this fund is to support projects and programmes around the country that are focused on lifting children and young people up and out of poverty. 

Deadline: 17 October

Parent peer support is when parents support each other by sharing knowledge, reducing feelings of isolation, and providing encouragement to navigate challenges and achieve well-being.

Grants of up to €5,000 can be provided to organisations working with parents and/or carers to support them to develop parent peer support initiatives. This includes peer support for parents who share similar life experiences, such as raising a child with complex needs or a mental health condition.

Circle K and the FAI have launched their third annual Cash for Clubs campaign, supporting grassroots football across Ireland. Over 20 clubs nationwide will win prizes — from brand new kits to €10,000 in cash.

To take part, download the Circle K App, join as a Circle K Extra member, and opt into Cash for Clubs. Earn points by scanning your app when you shop or by playing daily football-themed games.

Kildare Readers Festival is a celebration of books, ideas, and conversation—bringing readers and writers together in a warm, welcoming space.

With a programme that spans fiction, poetry, politics, memoir, and more, this year’s festival offers something for every reader. From debut voices to literary icons via workshops to lively panels, we invite you to join us in exploring the stories that shape, challenge, and connect us.

All events are free, and all are welcome.

Sunday 19th of October – Newbridge Family Resource Centre 

A partnership initiative of the Kildare and West Wicklow Parenting Forum and multi-agency collaboration.

Come enjoy a fun day out with your child; meet, socialise or share a cuppa with other Dads, and get information and learn about supports that are available from your local service providers.

Lots of FREE activities will take place during the day – some are bookable / ticketed, while others are drop in on the day events.

Free tea, coffee and refreshments will be served. Join for what promises to be a free and fun day out!

This guide provides a high-level overview of Budget 2026.

Each year at Budget time important decisions are made about how
public money will be spent and the level of taxation needed to fund this. This guide aims to explain how money will be raised and spent in 2026. It has an easy-to-use format so that it can be used by a wide crosssection of society. This will enable people to take part in informed debate about the choices made by Government. 

Kildare County Council is proud to announce that Maynooth has been awarded a Gold Medal at the Entente Florale Europe 2025 competition. Celebrating its jubilee year, Entente Florale Europe is the continent’s longest running environmental awards scheme, dedicated to enhancing quality of life and promoting best practice in cities, towns and villages across Europe. The Maynooth entry highlighted achievements in

Kildare County Council plans to introduce 30kph speed limits in all housing estates taken in charge across the county – a key safety measure under Jake’s Law to help protect children and families in residential areas.

The draft byelaws are grouped into 5 volumes, one for each Municipal District

Kildare County Council is proposing a new Heritage Trail for Old Kilcullen, Co. Kildare (Ref: P82025.06)

The plans include:

– New signage & information boards

– Safer traffic calming measures & parking

– Reopening a section of Hacklow Road for walking & cycling

– Landscaping & biodiversity improvements

The project has been fully assessed and found not to have significant environmental impacts.

More public consultations

Community and Culture, Level 7, Áras Chill Dara, Naas, Co. Kildare

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