"The Dublin and Blessington Steam Tram 1888-1932."Local historian Paul Tyrrell talks about his research into this iconic route from the capital out to Blessington. Starting in Terenure, it ran alongside the main road to Blessingto...

Larry Stanley, Olympian and fabled Kildare GAA footballer, is celebrated in this presentation by Caragh local John Lawler. John's talk is highly recommended if you can catch it 'live' as it is meticulously researched and packed with visual gems...

"From Sheep Care to Oral Care: 40 years of Oral B in Newbridge"Gerry Kierans (ex-CEO of Oral B) presents the fascinating story of how the Oral B factory came to be located on the Green Road, Newbridge, and the impact of its innova...

JJ Wright is on a journey with Brigid of Kildare, exploring her history, folklore and traditions. Here is one stage of the journey, recorded at Brigid's Well outside Kildare town and in Kildare town itself. Editor: Liz Kett...

Newbridge legend Liam Phelan made this presentation to the Newbridge Local History Group in 2014.  Many thanks to Martin Connelly who recorded the original video. We are delighted to bring you the sound version. Liam t...

Professor Frank Barry's presentation on the development of local firms and factories in the early decades of the new Irish State includes the founding of Irish Ropes Ltd and the Newbridge Cutlery Factory. Frank is Professor of International Bus...

From Roseberry in Newbridge, sisters Deirdre and Geraldine talk about the inspiration and stories relating to a very famous local landmark and how their book, "The Hill of Allen - A Memory Map Project", came into being.The book was laun...

As the community came out to celebrate Patrick's Day for the first time since 2020, the Bridge Community Radio Online team took off around Newbridge to chat to the parade goers and performers. It was a great day with a lot of joy and energy. Ha...

This special Christmas edition of The Foggy-Wu was recorded in Niecie's Good Time Supper House, Newbridge, Co. Kildare on the 9th December 2023.On most Saturday nights, you'll find us gathered around the table at the Good Time Supper Hou...

D J Stevie Connelly is back for Session 2 of The Foggy Wu.  Join him on another great journey  of music and for Foggy Wu 2, there's a chat with  one of Newbridge's finest, Niecie Loftus. Niecie has her musical roots ...

Local legend Frankie Boland takes on a tour of The Barracks housing area in Newbridge. Originally recorded by Martin and Stephen Connelly for June Fest, Frankie has kindly offered the sound file to us at Bridge Community Radio. His...

The first 2023 meeting of Newbridge Local History Group took place in January and was dedicated to the memory of Pat Tinsley who was sadly lost to us far too soon but who left a fantastic legacy of photographs and local history. Ot...

Brothers and  band members John Charles and Anthony McAllister  recall their early musical roots and adventures including gigs at Newbridge Town Hall. Stay tuned as they name drop  legends of  Irish music  and sing some...

World-famous zoologist, artist and local Desmond Morris,  tells his fascinating story to daughter-in-law, Annie Morris, while answering brilliant questions from school kids. From his creative beginnings to his "rivalry" with David Attenbor...

DescriptionOur third community-based chat show featuring local news, events and personalities presented by Liz Kett and Anthony McAllister w...

Our first ever community-based chat show dedicated to the memory of Pat Tinsleyfeaturing local news, events and personalities presented by Liz Kett and Anthony McAllister with Myley Wickham, JJ Wright and Siobhán Parker<...

An interview with choir leader Christina O'Connell ahead of theBig C Choir Afternoon Tea fundraiser in Naas CBS on 2nd December 2023.Christina talks about how she came to set the choir up, its aims and members and the choir's plans ...

Join DJ Stevie Connelly on a unique musical journey!Expect the unexpected with a mix of traditional, folk, genre-bending experimentation and more. In later shows, Stevie will delve into the vibrant local music scene with live s...

The third of our Culture Night 2022 Project recordings, celebrating our unique pedestrian street in Newbridge.Now  a multi-cultural hub of businesses new and old, George's Street is also a tight-knit community where everyone suppor...

The second  of our Culture Night 2022 Project recordings, celebrating our unique pedestrian street in Newbridge.Now  a multi-cultural hub of businesses new and old, George's Street is also a tight-knit community where everyone...

The first of our Culture Night 2022 Project recordings, celebrating our unique pedestrian street in Newbridge.Now  a multi-cultural hub of businesses new and old, George's Street is also a tight-knit community where everyone suppor...

The second edition of our community-based chat show featuring local news, events and personalities presented by Liz Kett and Anthony McAllister. Expect interviews with artists, authors, pipe band majors and more! Tony Coy - St Br...