Active Retirement Association
Naas Active Retirement Association details available from Tel: 045 876 365. Check out our recent notices by clicking below.
Alateen
Alateen Mary Ann, 087 2929315
Alcoholics Anonymous
For further information on the Naas Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous contact Frank at Tel:- 087 932 6374
A A meetings are held in Naas Parish Community Centre on the Sallins Road, on Mondays 8.30 – 9.30 pm, Tuesdays 1 – 2 pm, Thursdays 8.30 – 9.30 pm, Saturdays 7.30 – 8.30 pm.”
ARCH
ARCH Mary Walsh, 045 875381
Bingo
BINGO: Every Tuesday at 8.30 p.m. at the Naas Care of the Aged Centre, Newbridge Road. Everyone welcome. For further information please contact: Secretary. Tel: 045 879 720
Craddockstown Golf Club
Friends of Naas Hospital
IN 1988 medical and nursing staff in Naas Hospital identified a need in the area of patient care for a Stress ECG machine within the hospital. This need arose because of the difficulty in getting appointments in Dublin Hospitals for Stress ECG’s for cardiac patients. More updated cardiac monitoring devices and the replacement of other outdated equipment was also deemed a necessity. In view of the difficulty in gaining extra resources from the Health Board, it was decided to set up a fund-raising Committee consisting of hospital staff and interested members of the public. Within the last decade, approximately 800,000 Euros has been raised by fundraising ventures. These have included various events such as fashion shows, concerts, food demonstrations, raffles, soccer matches, golf classics, marathons, cycle rallies, table quiz, dances and private donations. Various groups have been involved in organising these events for example JF Dunne Insurance, The Lions Club, Naas Musical Society, The I.F.A. Bord Bia, Kare, The Vintners Association, Naas Cycle Club The Soroptimists and the Kildare GP Faculty, Nas Na Ri Singers, The Curragh Local History Group, Kildare Hunt Club and Macra Na Feirme. Individuals have also contributed funds by getting sponsorship for various sporting events. We have received many donations in lieu of flowers from families of deceased patients and also been bequested money in wills. We are grateful for donations at any time. The money has been used to purchase valuable equipment which enhances patient care in the hospital. These include a Stress ECG Machine, Central Cardiac Monitor, 24 Hour monitoring devices, I.V. infusion pumps, morphine infusion syringes, dinamaps, portable monitors, large couch & electronic standing frame in physio department, Ultra sound Couch for Xray Dept. printer for scope patients in theatre, Phlebotomy Chair for OPD, Resistance Machine for Cardiac Rehab. reclining chairs for patients, and many other items that enhance patient care. The Friends of Naas Hospital hope to contribute to the setting up of a service for Oncology Patients at Naas Hospital in 2006…..
The Friends of Naas Hospital and Kildare Library Service have combined to provide a library service for patients and staff in Naas General Hospital. Books are available free of charge in the day room in each ward. The books have the category marked on the spine and are changed regularly.Library books can be exchanged in the day room or hospital staff can access books on behalf of patients in the hospital library.
The Friends of Naas Hospital would like to thank all who helped us over the years.
Members of the committee of the Friends of Naas Hospital can be contacted through Nursing Administration or Reception at the hospital. 045 897 221
Moat Theatre
The Moat Club was formed in the early 1950′s, its object to provide Naas with suitable facilities for drama and table tennis. In 1960 they bought the recently vacated Christian Brothers School. With a great deal of hard work, a well equipped 125 seat theatre was opened in 1963.
However, as the new millennium approached the Club decided to move wiTh the times. A brand new theatre was built on the existing site, incorporating the old building at a cost of €3.2m. With lots of hard work and major fund raising, the new Moat Theatre opened its doors officially on the 11th April 2003. It includes a 200 seater auditorium and stage with retractable seating and a fly tower, two rehearsal rooms, male and female dressing rooms and a foyer/coffee shop and bar area.
To find out more about membership or our exciting programme of events, or to book on-line, visit us at www.moattheatre.com.
Mother and Toddler Group – Hill House, Tipper Road
Mother and Toddler Group takes place each Wednesday from 11am to 12.15pm at Hill House, Tipper Road, Naas. This is free and all are welcome. Phone 045 888 880
Naas AFC – Soccer
Naas Care of the Aged Centre
The Care of the Aged Centre, Newbridge Road, Naas, is very active in caring for the elderly and organises outings, parties and trips. We also run Whist, Bowls and Bingo on different nights of the week. Different Organisations organise parties for our elderly as well. Contact: Secretary. Tel: 045 879 720
BINGO: Every Tuesday at 8.30 p.m. Everyone welcome.
INDOOR BOWLS: (for the over 55′s) every Friday at 8.00pm (practice from 7.30pm). All Welcome.
Naas Community Centre
The Community Centre (beside the Parish Church on the Sallins Rd.) provides meeting rooms for various activities. It is open to the entire community. For more information please phone 045 88599 or email: manager@naascomunitycentre.ie
Naas GAA
Naas Golf Club
Naas Intermediate Camogie Team
Naas Intermediate Camogie Team are looking for new players of all skill levels to join their successful intermediate team. Please contact Nora 087 968 8153 or Sinead 087 939 9644 for more details.
Naas Knitting Club
There is a knitting club each Wednesday in Naas Library from 10.30am until 12.30pm. New members always welcome. Come and see our knitting Tapestry in the Library and join in the fun and laughter as you learn or perfect a wonderful skill.
Naas Lions Club
The Lions Club of Naas has been serving the local community of Naas and Sallins for 30 years. The Club meet on the first Wednesday of every month in Lawlor’s Hotel, Naas.
Contact:
Club President: president@naaslionsclub.com
Club Secretary: secretary@naaslionsclub.com
Club Treasurer: treasurer@naaslionsclub.com
Naas Local History Group
Meetings: 1st. Tuesday of the month (From October to April)
Location: Naas Library at 7.45 p.m. (by Kind Permission of Kildare County Library)
Details in: See below for current Notices for this group
Contact: Ger McCarthy, 10 Lakelands, Naas. Ph: 045 879 108
Naas Local History Group was founded in 1984 with a mission; to record and present the rich and colourful story of our town. We are determined to make its history available and accessible to everybody. For, ultimately, our history is not a dry collection of facts and details but the warm, lively and essentially human story of the personalities and events from which the fabric of our town is woven.
Each year we arrange a programme of history talks at 8pm, on the first Monday of each month, from September to April in Naas Library. (by Kind Permission of Kildare Co Librarian). During the Summer the group organises local Naas town walks and outings to places of historical interest throughout the island of Ireland.
Naas Local History Group is very proud of the fact that it compiled and published Nas na Riogh, From Poorhouse Road to the Fairyflax … an illustrated history of Naas, the first ever book to be devoted exclusively to the history of Naas, which puts our commitment to making history accessible into permanent form. First published in 1990, the book has been revised and republished, (with an additional chapter on the history of Naas Urban District Council) in 2001.
Since it foundation, the group has mounted a number of Historical Exhibitions, and instigated a number of projects. The Leinster Leader Indexation Project, the Famine Graveyard Memorial Park at St Mary’s, The Famine Memorial in Naas General Hospital. And the publication in November 1998 of the group’s second book A History of Naas Hospital… from Workhouse to Hospital, which charts the progression of the Workhouse from an institution built in the nineteenth century to house the destitute to a modern General Hospital of the twenty first century.
During 1998 the group undertook a project to photograph Naas and its people at the end of the century and the millennium. The project included just about everything that caught the attention of Stan Hickey and his camera during the period from mid 1998 to 2000. The results went on display in Naas library in February 2000, and later in book form under the title Nas na Riogh Da Mhile- Sin mar a bhi…Naas 2000… the way we were; a snapshot of Naas and its people at the end of the Millennium. All three books are available in Naas Bookshops. Click on our notices below for up-to-date happenings.
Naas Musical Society
Naas MS is a community centred society that loves to welcome new members who can avail of opportunities in all aspects of musical theatre. From singing, acting and dancing to wardrobe, set design, hair & make-up, front of house and committee, there is something for everyone. So why not contact us today at:nmssec@hotmail.com. Our annual Open Night normally takes place at the end or August. New, present and past members are always welcome. For further information please phone 087 602 3025. Visit our Website.
Naas Rotary Club
The Rotary Club of Naas was established in 1997. We have a core mixed membership of 10+ professionals from all walks of life. Our Club meets for lunch each Wednesday in the Maudlins House Hotel, Dublin Road, Naas.
Our Objectives
The Rotary Club of Naas continues in the Rotary’s tradition of encompassing humanitarian values. We have initiated projects both locally, nationally and internationally, while also partnering with several charities.
As well as enjoying and developing business/social networking opportunities for our Members, we have also been actively associated in fundraising for local initiatives including the Naas Sheltered Housing Accommodation Centre (NnRHA), which supports older members in our community.
We continue to work with young people in the community to address challenges facing the youth today.
Charities we have also helped include; the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland and the Irish Kidney Association. Our Members are also enthusiastically committed to the drive to wipe out Polio worldwide.
Our Interact and Rotaract Clubs are also part of the Rotary family, with a similar club structure, specifically targeting young people aged (14-18) and (18-30) respectively.Visitors are always most welcome to join us at our meetings to find out in more detail the activities we participate in.
Contact us on 045 884 933
Email: info@naasrotary.com
Visit our Website: www.naasrotary.com
Naas Rugby Club
Naas Sub-Aqua Club
The Club was established in 1974 & we now have approximately 50 members, which include 12 qualified instructors. We therefore have a good ratio of instructors to trainees. Each year we take on 10 – 12 trainees.Training starts in November & continues over the winter months. It consists of in water training in Naas pool & 4 x sets of lectures on dive theory which takes place on Sunday afternoons. We start snorkeling on the 1st January & weather permitting diving commences mid February to early March.
Visit our website: http://www.kildare.ie/nsac/
Naas Tennis Club
Naas Tidy Towns
Naas Tidy Towns is a voluntary organisation. One of our main aims is to make our town a nicer place to work and shop in, and to make the surrounding residential areas more attractive, cleaner and safer for our residents. If you are interested in helping us with our work please contact Seamie Moore. Tel: or visit our Naas Tidy Towns Website.
Naas Toastmasters
Naas Toastmasters meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month in the Town House Hotel, Newbridge Road, Naas at 8.15pm. New Members are always welcome.
Rainbows
Rainbows provide support for children who are grieving as a result of bereavement or separation. Tel:- Maura, 086 0872919 (after 3p.m.) orSr Maureen at 086 082 3563 or the Parish Office at 045 879 730.
Scouts Ireland – Naas
For information about Scouts Ireland in Naas contact Joy Coy Tel:- 086 163 5994
Suicide Bereavement Group
The Naas Suicide Bereavement Group is a support group for people who have been affected by suicide. For more information contact Elizabeth Sherry. Tel 045 871 340
TOUCH
TOUCH encourage fundraising for local projects. For further information about our group contact Catherine Dunne. Tel:- 045 866 151
045 897 260
