Newbridge Family Resource Centre Fun Run/Walk September 2024

Newbridge Family Resource Centre is delighted to announce the overwhelming success of our 5K Fun Run/Walk, held on Sunday, 22nd of September 2024. Now in its third year, this event has reached new heights in both participation and community spirit. Launched in partnership with the Fit For Life Programme at Newbridge Athletic Club, this initiative aims to foster health and wellness in the community while raising crucial funds for the Centre’s building extension in Dara Park.

This year’s race saw an exciting addition with the involvement of the Sanctuary Runners, a group that promotes solidarity through sport. In a thrilling competition, Saleh Ba Gommall from Sanctuary Runners secured first place in the over-18 men's category with a time of 17 minutes and 31 seconds. Defending her title from last year, Mary Boylan took first place in the over-18 women's division with a remarkable time of 23 minutes and 26 seconds.

The under-18 category saw exceptional performances, with Alexandra Gutter winning the race with a time of 17 minutes and 57 seconds, and Ciara Barrett leading the girls’ division at 22 minutes and 52 seconds.

For a complete list of race results and photos from the finish line, visit [Just Run Events].

This event could not have been possible without the hard work and dedication of our volunteers, who have been organizing the event since April. We extend a huge thank you to our partners and supporters, including the organising committee, Newbridge FRC, Fit For Life, Newbridge Athletic Club, Healthy Ireland Kildare, Kildare Volunteer Centre, and Sanctuary Runners.

We would also like to express our deepest gratitude to the Newbridge community, whose support has made this event such a great success. Funds raised will directly support the Centre's building extension project in Dara Park.

Upcoming Event:

Mark your calendars! The official opening of our new building extension in Dara Park will take place on Friday, 22nd September from 11am to 2pm. We warmly invite the community to join us for this special occasion.

For further information or media inquiries, please contact Newbridge Family Resource Centre on 045 438173 or email admin@newbridgefrc.ie

Newbridge Family Resource Center Manager, Ellen Duggan, speaking with Eoin Beatty from KFM about the services we provide.

Claire McAlinden on KFM, talking about HeadsUp mental health group in Coill Dubh and an upcoming group in Blessington.

5K FunRun/Walk

Newbridge, Co Kildare – September 2023 - Newbridge Family Resource Centre (FRC) is thrilled to announce the triumphant culmination of its 2nd annual 5K Run/Walk, which took place on Sunday, September 17th. The event saw an impressive turnout of enthusiastic runners and walkers, turning out in support of this vital community fundraising event.

We were lucky with favourable weather conditions, participants revelled in the countryside route, a challenging route in parts, which enhanced the overall experience for everyone involved. The success of the event would not have been possible without the concerted efforts of numerous entities and individuals. The organising committee, Newbridge Athletic Club, Kildare Volunteer Centre, Newbridge Gardai, the Civil Defence, Fit for Life and the dedicated board members of Newbridge FRC, the hardworking staff and the army of volunteers all played pivotal roles in ensuring the event’s seamless execution. Along with the support of Kildare Sports Partnership and Just Run Events for Chip Timing of the event.

The generosity of local businesses in providing outstanding prizes added an extra layer of excitement to the event. Special appreciation is extended to Newbridge Silverware for their exquisite perpetual trays, to be engraved with the names and times of the fastest over 18 male and female participants. Additionally, each male and female winner received two beautiful watches, generously provided by Newbridge Silverware. Well done to our fastest male and female; Mark Maranjov with an impressive time of 19:16 and Mary Boylan with an impressive time of 20:49.

In a laudable effort to encourage youth participation, a new category was introduced for the fastest male and female under 18. Trophies for this category were graciously donated by Tony Donohoe’s of Newbridge. There was a great turn out from the up-and-coming talent on the day, we could possibly have had a future Olympian running our 5K this weekend! We will continue to support the community’s commitment to nurturing young talent. Well done to our fastest under 18’s Daire Murray with an impressive time of 20:21 and Hannah Cash with an impressive time of 20:23.

The funds raised from this event will be channelled towards the construction of a new extension for Newbridge FRC. This expansion promises to provide even great support and resources to the community.

The Newbridge Family Resource Centre extends heartfelt thanks to the local community, businesses, and agencies whose unwavering support has been instrumental in the success of this event. With eager anticipation, the centre looks forward to an even more successful event next year.

For anyone seeking to find their own time and results, simply search for your Surname/Bib number here:
JustRun 5k FunRun Results

Thank you to all who participated this year and we cant wait to see you all here next year. 🏆😊

Newbridge Family Resource Centre Fun Run/Walk in September

Hey everyone!😊

We're finally able to show our prizes for the 1st and 2nd place under-18 participants of our 5K Fun Run/Walk! Their names will make history and be the first to be engraved onto our Trophies! 🏆 A huge thank you to Tony Donohoe's of Newbridge for making these beautiful Trophies.

We also have a beautiful cutlery set for the first Male and Female over-18s participants to cross the line! Another huge things to NewbridgeCutlery for providing these to the cause.

If you're looking for a chance to win these wonderful prizes, be sure to sign up for our 2nd annual 5K Fun Run/Walk on September 17th! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Register here! 📝

Newbridge FRC 5k Fun Run 2023 (njuko.net)

This event will be chip timed with a bespoke medal for all participants and a commerative T- Shirt for the first 250 registered.

Refreshments will be served afterwards at the centre! ☕

NFRC Launch day

Hi everyone 😊🌻.

Once again, thank you to everyone for the amazing turnout on Monday. Today we've brought in the crane to help us move the prefabs we had lying on the premises! 😲

A significant portion of the funding for our extension comes from local businesses and public donations, so this literally this wouldn't be possible without you all.😍

As promised, here's some more pics we took on the day, along with a few pictures of the preparations the builders are making today.😄

Final Week of Summer Camp

As we finish up the last few days here before our 2-week break at the resource centre, we would like to thank all those who came to our summer camps over July 😀 🥳. We wish you all a wonderful 2nd half of the year and hope to see you as you reopen again on the 14th of August!

Join us for our September FunRun!

Its that time of year again! 🕺🤩


Newbridge Family Resource Centre welcome you to take part in their 2nd family 5k fun run & walk Sunday 17th September starting at 10:30am. This is a fantastic opportunity to come together while helping to raise funds for the centre. 🏃‍♂️

The 5k route takes in some beautiful quiet country roads. This event will be chip timed with a bespoke medal for all participants and a commerative T- Shirt for the first 250 registered


Refreshments will be served afterwards at the centre! ☕

Our table quiz turn out

Congrats to the winning team of our Table Quiz! 🤩 Coinicidentally, it was formed primarily of our board members! We promise there was no rigging involved! 🤭 Their team name will the first to be engraved onto the quiz trophy!

New Communities

English Classes for beginners delivered by KWETB currently running on Tuesdays please contact reception for details

Social Group for Ukrainians on Friday afternoons @ 1.30pm please contact reception for details

We got to discuss the work and collaborations in place with Newbridge Family Resource Centre supporting Ukrainians and Refugees new to Newbridge with the Ukrainian Ambassador Ms Larysa Gerasko and Minister O’Gorman at a Public Meeting held in the beautiful Barretstown Castle in May 2022

Ms Larysa Gerasko Ukrainian Ambassador to Ireland and Minister O'Gorman

Ms Larysa Gerasko Ukrainian Ambassador to Ireland and Minister O’Gorman at a Public Meeting in Barretstown Castle May 2022

Ms Larysa Gerasko, Ukrainian Ambassador to Ireland and Ellen Duggan Manager of NFRC

Ms Larysa Gerasko Ukrainian Ambassador and Ellen Duggan Manger of NRFC @ Public Meeting in Barretstown Castle May 2022

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May 9th 2022

Friday and Tuesdays from 1.30pm to 3.30pm

English for beginners on Tuesdays & coffee and chats on Fridays

Reception 045-438173

Working in partnership with KWETB, HSE