McAuley Place Naas

15/06/2026

Lovely competition over on our Convent Tea Rooms page

12/06/2026

Delighted that our Tea Rooms has been
nominated for Tea Rooms of the year in the Irish Cafe and Bakery awards !

We are delighted to learn that our Tea Rooms are one of the ten Finalists in the Irish Cafe Awards 2026, it’s a great honor to represent Kildare in these awards and would ask for your support by voting for us (link will be posted soon) 😀☕️🍰🫖

10/06/2026

Last night in our Luisne Centre we had the launch of our “Volunteer Respect Charter"

We would like to thank all the speakers at the event in particular former Tánaiste, Minister & MEP Frances Fitzgerald who gave such an elequent speech.

Also a big thank you to everyone who attended the launch.

10/06/2026

We have a brand new workshop coming to our Luisne Centre on Thursday 25th June at 7pm.

Join Angelina Foster from Blueway Art Studio a Beginners Bookbinding Workshop.

Learn the basics of bookbinding with Angelina Foster, Angelina will guide you to create your own hardback Accordion or Concertina Book with tie or closure and a simple A5 pamphlet book.

Concertina books are a very simple yet incredibly versatile book. They are one of my favourite techniques in bookbinding and artists’ books as they prove bookbinding is for everyone. There is very skill or experience required to begin, but they can be adapted to various creations and projects thereafter.

Participants will learn how to work with traditional book binding materials and techniques and get creative with alternative structures and styles. Preparation and planning of book structures, folding, making the covers, stitching and assembling the books.

With a choice of the finest materials, your handmade book is a step in your own story. All materials included (we will be using a variety of quality acid-free recycled papers, Japanese Awagami papers, lined papers, book cloth, waxed thread, non-toxic screen printing inks & screens, rubber-based letterpress ink)

Beginning with simple structures, participants will learn about paper and other materials and tools needed for creating books. By the end of the class, participants will have created 2 beautiful books to take home.

You make your book from start to finish, choosing your own papers and covers. Feel free to bring your own paper with sketches, writing, photos and anything you wish to include.

Workshop highlights:

Experiment with different folds and book structures.

Choose papers, covers, and inks to suit your project.

Explore various processes within the concertina book form.

Create a beautiful notebook you can take home.

All materials included
Limited spaces

Admission is €55 and you can book your place at the link below:

https://www.shop.mcauleyplace.ie/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=96

10/06/2026

Different entrance to our Tea Rooms over the next three days .

03/06/2026

McAuley Place were lucky enough to be a recipient of the AIB Community funds in 2025.

Our friends at Naas Point are looking for your support.
We are asking the community to support NaasPoint through the AIB €1 Million Community Fund.

Every nomination helps Naas Point continue supporting individuals and families facing food poverty and hardship within our community.

• A 2-minute nomination could change lives
• Share with friends & family to boost our chances
• Ask AIB staff to vote too – extra funding available

Naas Point rely on public support and receive no government funding. Your help means everything to those struggling with food poverty.

Voting takes less than 2 minutes.

To vote, go here:
https://aib.ie/personal-forms/community-fund
The Charity No: 20015848
⏰ Vote by June 19th

Thank you for supporting NaasPoint and helping them make a real difference in our community.

03/06/2026

Justine Kinirons is the winner of our Kaleidoscope Family Festival weekend family pass ticket.

Well done Justine and thank you to everyone who entered

29/05/2026

🌟 Support the Annual McAuley Place Golf Classic! 🌟
We’re gearing up for another fantastic day on the fairways at Naas Golf Club on Wednesday, 8th July, all in support of the Beaufort Project — and we’d love your help.
🏌️‍♂️ Tee Box Sponsorship: €100 Showcase your business by sponsoring a tee box at this year’s event. Your support goes directly towards the vital work happening at McAuley Place.
Whether you’re a local business, a golf enthusiast, or simply someone who believes in community, this is a brilliant way to get involved.
📞 To sponsor a tee box or learn more, contact: • Gerry McGrath – 087 299 7864 • Anne Higgins – 087 257 8062 • Anne Marie Cagney – 083 206 0630
Thank you for your support!

29/05/2026

New special offers over in our Convent Tea Rooms. While you’re there, relax and enjoy the sun in our outdoor dining area

Business as Usual at the Convent Tearooms 😀 Why not drop in and try one of our new specials offers 😋@