Newbridge, County Kildare

Newbridge, County Kildare Newbridge, officially known by its Irish name Droichead Nua, is a town in County Kildare, Ireland.

Taking on the name Newbridge (An Droichead Nua) in the 20th century, its population of 22,742 in 2016[makes it the largest town in Kildare

03/09/2026

The celebrations were announced last month

15/08/2026

Today marks the start of National Heritage Week, and we thought it was the perfect excuse to spend the next nine days digging a little deeper into Samhain.

We all know the word. We all know some of the traditions. But over the next nine days we’re going to look at where Samhain comes from, what it meant, some of the customs and folklore around it, and how those traditions eventually helped shape the Halloween we know today.

And, of course, we’ll finish up by bringing it back home to Samhain in Newbridge.

So from today until 23 August, keep an eye on the page for our 9 Days of Samhain for National Heritage Week.

Tomorrow: What is Samhain?

15/08/2026
15/08/2026

Volunteers are being sought for the upcoming celebrations

25/05/2026

Don’t forget, Where’s Woolly? is coming to Linear Park 🐑

Join us on Sunday 31st May from 2pm to 4pm for a fun family sheep search as part of Picnic In The Park.

There will be 10 woolly sheep hidden around the park. Find them all and you’ll be in with a chance of winning a €200 Smyths Toys voucher.

Also face painting and live music - FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!

📍 Linear Park
📅 Sunday 31st May
🕑 2pm to 4pm
🐑 Find 10 woolly sheep
🎵 LIVE music
😊 Face painting
🎁 Chance to win a €200 Smyths Toys voucher

A lovely free family activity for the afternoon. Come along, have a wander, and see if you can find Woolly.

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