Over 50s Kildare Singles Mingle, Moore Abbey Woods

What to Expect

This is a low-pressure social morning for single people over 50, held at the Woodstack Cafe at Moore Abbey in Monasterevin on Sunday 30 August 2026, running from 10.30am to 12.30pm.

The structure does most of the work. Everyone starts with a hot drink at the cafe, which is included in the ticket, and some time to talk before anything else happens. Then the group takes a 45 minute guided walk through Moore Abbey Woods, which is deliberately designed to get people talking side by side rather than across a table. Walking beats sitting for this kind of thing, and a woodland loop gives conversation somewhere to go. The organiser, Korina Duffy Ecofitness, provides matching cards and a follow-up form afterwards so anyone who wants to stay in touch can, without the awkwardness of asking on the day. The listing notes that previous events have led to engagements, babies, travel companions and long friendships.

Good to Know

• Date: Sunday 30 August 2026, 10.30am to 12.30pm
• Venue: Woodstack Cafe, Moore Abbey, Monasterevin, Co. Kildare
• For single people aged 50 and over
• A hot drink is included in the ticket price
• Includes a 45 minute guided walk in Moore Abbey Woods
• Matching cards and a post-event form are provided
• Free parking on site
• Pricing and booking through the event listing; refunds up to three days before

Getting There

Moore Abbey and its woods sit on the edge of Monasterevin in west Kildare, off the Kildare town road. By car, leave the M7 at junction 14 for Monasterevin and follow signs into the town and then to Moore Abbey; there is free parking at the site. Monasterevin railway station is on the Dublin Heuston to Portlaoise, Limerick and Waterford line and is within walking distance of the town centre, though Sunday services are sparser than weekdays so check the timetable. Bus services run through Monasterevin between Kildare town, Portlaoise and Dublin. Bring shoes that suit a woodland path rather than a pavement.