text: Active association football clubs include Newbridge Town F.C and Newbridge Colts Football Club, both members of the Kildare and District Football League. Kildare County FC previously fielded teams in the League of Ireland First Division.
  Newbridge RFC is the town's only rugby club. Founded in 1996, with the amalgamation of the Curragh RFC and Kilcullen RFC, Newbridge RFC compete in the J1 Division 1 Leinster League.
  The Kildare History & Family Research Centre is based at the library in Newbridge and houses a local history collection and genealogical research service.
  Newbridge Tidy Towns Association's main aim is to improve the living environment in the town via participation in the national Tidy Towns competition. Since the launching of National Tidy Towns Competitions in 1958, Newbridge has received: the silver medal in 2013 and 2014, Bronze Medals 2008 to 2012 inclusive, and a Race against Waste 2005 Certificate of Excellence / Highly Commended award.
  Ryston Sports and Social Club is located on Athgarvan Road and was originally set up for the staff of the Irish Ropes Factory. It is overseen by a voluntary committee and has sections undertaking pitch and putt, badminton, bowls and other activities.
  Amenities
  Newbridge has a public library and an arts centre, the Riverbank Arts Centre.