This week’s
blog takes a little look into the arts by covering the Moat Theatre in Naas,
The Riverbank Arts Centre in Newbridge, the Kilcock Art Gallery & The
Crookstown Craft Village. This is just another look at all county Kildare has
to offer and blog 4 in the series of Kildare Blogs.
Abbey
Street, Naas, Co. Kildare
The Moat Theatre is located in the cente of Naas town on Abbey Street.
The Moat Club was formed in the early 1950’s. The main aim of the club was to
provide facilities for both drama and tennis table. The building was the first
Penal Days Church in Naas and was bought by the Moat Club in 1960 as the
building had been a recently vacated Christian Brothers School. The Moat
Theatre is now a huge part of the culture & arts around Naas Town. The
theatre has stage with retractable seating and a fly tower, 200 seater
auditorium and also has 2 rehearsal rooms, 2 changing room (female & male)
and a coffee shop & bar area.
The upcoming events are:
Main
Street, Newbridge, Co. Kildare
The art
centre is located on the main street in Newbridge and is very accessible. The
Centre opens Monday to Friday from 10am to 5.30pm. Thye close for lunch from 2
to 2.30pm each day. Saturday the centre is open from 10am-1pm. This Centre is
the home to many art forms from kids camps, shows, drama & art. To find out
more information on the Riverbank visit their website or call in to chat to any
of the staff member.
The upcoming events for August are:
School Street,
Kilcock, Co.Kildare
The Art Gallery
was established by Breda Smyth in 1978. It was opened by George Campbell
R.H.A., and ever since has been dealing in Prints, Fine Paintings and Sculpture
by all the leading names in Irish Art. The gallery is celebrating its 36th
year in business this year. The gallery is located in Kilcock Village. This
gallery is such a friendly, warm and welcoming place to visit. It really is
worth a visit.
Crookstown, Ballitore,
Co.Kildare
Crookstown Craft Village and
Tourist Information Point in County Kildare contains a unique cluster of craft
shops and calligraphy, studios selling pottery, giftware, cards,
paintings, jewellery, lace, candles, soaps, home ware, garden items and much
more. It is located just minutes from the M9 (exits 2 and 3). It is an
outlet for Lily O’Brien’s Chocolate too. 'Therapeutic Healing' located at the
craft village offers Leah Products (oils and creams) and Holistic
Treatments in a beautiful therapy room. A new addition is “Peace of Art” &
this addition sells antique art, furniture and jewellery. The craft village has
a quirky and idyllic setting & even has picnic facilities. There are
classes run all year round for both adults & children. Make sure to make
this a place to visit in 2014 when in County Kildare.
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