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    9th Irish Military Seminar – 13th, 16th & 17th May 2025

    Kildare Library & Arts Service are pleased to announce details of the 9th Irish Military, taking place in Naas and Newbridge in May 2025. Copies of the programme are available to pick from any public library branch in County Kildare and also through this link Irish Military Seminar 2025 Tuesday 13th May at 7PM Film Screenings […]

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  • Red Flags Flying In Naas At County Council Meeting (1922)

    Red Flags Flying In Naas At County Council Meeting (1922)

    Today, 1st May, is International Workers’ Day (or May Day) and is a celebration of workers and the labouring classes across the world. The first Monday in May was designated as a public holiday in 1994, partially in recognition of this globally recognised holiday and also marking the centenary of the foundation of the Irish […]

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