Some upcoming activities

DANCING

RTA dance class resumes on Wednesday 29th January, Town House Hotel, Naas @10.30am. All are welcome.

WRITING

Writer John McKenna will give a talk Monday 17 th Feb, at 11am – 1pm, Naas Library, entitled ‘The Writing Life’ from hobby to full- time job! An insight to one writer’s journey. There will be a follow up Workshop later in the year.

Reply by WhatsApp if you would like to attend. +353 83 429 8713

SPRING GARDENING COURSE

SPRING PRACTICAL GARDENING COURSE 2025

C O U R S E  P R E S E N T E R  D R . P A D D Y M A D D E N

We hope to run the spring gardening course from 19th February to the 19th March.

The course will conclude with a guided walk of the Botanic Gardens by Paddy Madden on Sat. 22nd March.

COURSE DATES: (5 consecutive Wednesdays 11-1 pm)

WED – FEBRUARY 19TH

WED – FEBRUARY 26TH

WED – MARCH 5TH

WED – MARCH 12TH

WED – MARCH 19TH

SAT – MARCH 22ND (GUIDED WALK 11-1PM)

LOCATION: Ardclough Village Centre, Ardclough,Co. Kildare

and Botanic Gardens.

Arthur Café open for tea/coffee/snacks.

PRICE ONLY€60

Minimum 10 persons; Maximum 20persons. Payment during course.

BOOK A PLACE: maddenpac@gmail.com

JANUARY ACTIVITIES

Happy New Year to all our members
Some dates for the diary:

1. Reminder about the RTAI National Social Choir (this was first posted last October on RTA WhatsApp – refer back for more details)

Remember how to get involved:

  1. Email rtainationalchoir@gmail.com
  2. express your interest and
  3. receive the music.

Our Kildare branch is having a meet up to practise the songs in the Moat Theatre on Tuesday 21st January 2025 at 11am followed by tea/coffee and chat.

Would love to see you there if you have signed up for the choir

FEBRUARY OUTING: Ann Enright has provisionally booked a tour of Dublin Castle for 20 on Mon 10th of Feb.

€7.50 oap rate. Payable on day,

Followed by Lunch and a film hopefully in the Irish Film Centre (IFI), depending on times.

You can let Anne know by reply if you are interested in these activities.
Kind regards,

Anne Rogan 083 429 8713

Secretary Kildare RTAI

January Flat Walk

Hi folks. Happy New Year to all.

I know this is short notice for some but we need to watch the weather forecast in January. Next Wednesday 15th, looks really good so …..

Walk: a circular walk in Phoenix Park.

Meet: Heuston Station Ready To Walk at 11:00.

Aim to get to Heuston around 10:30; we can have a coffee and use the bathroom before setting off.

Public transport choices are – bus , train from Sallins, or Luas from Citywest or Red Cow.

Lunch options are either the Boat House or the Interpretive Center. Or bring your own and eat outside!

This is not a particularly long walk (8-10km?), good underfoot with lots to see.

Let me know if you’re coming. Maura