This evening will be humid. There will be some patches of mist.
Lowest temperatures of 10 to 15 C.
Tomorrow will be another sunny day in Co Kildare with temperatures set to reach 21 degrees and even 25 degrees at times.
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A Co Kildare farmer is appealing for the safe return of a Charollaise ram missing from Co Kildare since the weekend.
The Charollaise ram is missing from Digby Bridge, Sallins, since Saturday evening.
The ram is quite young and is a breeding ram.
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GRIBBEN Hugh, (Kilmacud, Dublin and formerly Kildare) - (14th August 2016) after a long illness. Predeceased by his brothers Des and Brian. Beloved husband of Margaret and loving father of David, Jeanette, Paul and Eleanor. Much loved grandad of Nicky, Ross, Daniel, Sean, Adam, Katie, Robbie, Andrew, Fiona and Sam. Greatly missed by his sisters, Eileen and Pauline, his extended family and friends.
May He Rest In Peace
Reposing at his home tomorrow, Tuesday, from 4pm to 7pm. Funeral on Wednesday arriving at The Church of the Ascension of the Lord, Balally for 10 oc Requiem Mass. Funeral thereafter at Mount Jerome Crematorium. Family flowers only please and donations, if desired, to The Alzheimer Society of Ireland. All enquiries to Massey Bros., Blackrock, Ph: 01 2804454
Formerly of Athy and Dorset, England. Wife of the late Hubert. She will be sadly missed by her daughter Deidre, son Clement, grandchildren Robert and Elaine, sisters, brothers, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Deidre and Gordon's home, Ashley Park, Nenagh on Tuesday at 6pm until 9pm. Funeral Service will take place there on Wednesday at 12.30pm followed by burial in St Michael's Cemetery, Athy, arriving at approx 3pm.
Suddenly & Peacefully Charles J. Predeceased by his beloved daughter Hilary. Major General (retired) loving husband of Ella and much loved father to Berna & Elaine. Deeply regretted by his loving sons-in-law Len, David & Simon, precious grand-children Mary-Kate, Patrick, Hannah & Caroline Roche, Charles & Isobel Lorigan, Conor, Eleanor & Aidan Akester, sisters-in-law, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Rest In Peace Charles
Reposing in his home from 2pm to 5pm on Saturday with removal to St. Lazerian's Church, Leighlinbridge for 7.30pm Mass. Requiem Mass on Sunday at 11am and burial in Leighlinbridge Cemetery.
Peacefully at home with her loving family. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Mike, sons, daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers, sisters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Rest In peace
Reposing at her Home from 6pm this Thursday evening with Rosary at 8pm. Rosary on Friday at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday at 1.30pm in Holy Trinity Church, Derrinturn followed by burial in adjoining cemetery. House private Saturday please.
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Racing stars Johnny Murtagh, Barry Geraghty, Ruby Walsh, Patrick Mullins, Rachael Blackmore, Jamie Codd, Chris Hayes, Niall ‘Slippers’ Madden, Willie McCreery, Sandra Hughes and Shane Foley are just some of the jockeys and trainers who have signed up for the sixth annual Jog for Jockeys 5km and 10km races at the Curragh Racecourse on Sunday.
Tattersalls Irish 1000 Guineas winning jockey, Shane Foley was first jockey home in the 2015 10km race and is out to defend his title in this unique race at the Curragh Racecourse. The competition for the winning racing yard or stud farm team in the 5km is expected to be hotly contested. Each winning team member will each receive a €40 voucher, kindly sponsored by TRI Equestrian and a photoshoot for the yard with Alisha Flood. Teams already signed-up are: Sandra Hughes, Gordon Elliott, Ken Condon, Willie McCreery, Richard Brabazon, Darren Bunyan, Michael Halford, Alan Fleming and Johnny Murtagh.
Ex-jockey Ken Whelan will act as MC and call both races to order and Dervla Duffy, National Elite 57kg Irish boxing champion will be on-site to provide a boxing-style warm-up. Start time for 10km run is 11am and the 5km runners will begin at 11:20am.
Runners can still register online at www.jogforjockeys.ie for €20 or on the morning of the race at the Curragh Racecourse entrance building for €25. The registration desk will open at 8:30am. All monies raised will be donated to Irish Injured Jockeys. Sponsorship cards are also available online and from reception in Horse Racing Ireland at Ballymany, the Curragh, Co. Kildare.
Prizes will be awarded to the first three males and females home in both races and there will also be children’s prizes and a team prize for the 5km and 10km along with this year’s new category for the winning racing yard or stud farm in the 5km race.
Any runners who bring their race number to the Curragh for racing later that afternoon will get free entry to the Longines Irish Champions Weekend Trials meeting, featuring the Galileo Futurity Stakes and Debutante Stakes. The first race is at 2.15pm.
Leading National Hunt Jockey, Barry Geraghty said: “I’ve run both 5km and 10km routes at Jog for Jockeys over the past five years. Whether you are a walker, jogger or serious runner, I’d encourage everyone to give Jog for Jockeys a go next Sunday. There is a great atmosphere and there is good bit of rivalry between the jockeys and trainers. More importantly, it’s for a really worthy cause. Irish Injured Jockeys provide vital support for jockeys – all funds raised go to the injured riders who are in most need of support.”
Michael Higgins, General Manager of Irish Injured Jockeys said: “With just a week to go, I’d urge as many runners and walkers to register for the 5km or 10km at www.jogforjockeys.ie. It’s a great opportunity to walk, jog or run around the iconic Curragh Racecourse and meet lots of racing stars along the routes. Online entry costs €20 or entry on the day costs €25, for either route. A team of five is €100, with the three best times to count. Children under 16 can run for free but if they would like to be in with a chance to win a prize, they can register at the junior rate of €10. We had a great turnout last year and we’re hoping for even more support this year.”
All runners will receive a race t-shirt and regardless of distance, all participants will be provided with timing chips to record accurate race times. Free refreshments will also be provided.
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The death has occurred of Hugh GRIBBEN
Kilmacud, Dublin / Kildare
GRIBBEN Hugh, (Kilmacud, Dublin and formerly Kildare) - (14th August 2016) after a long illness. Predeceased by his brothers Des and Brian. Beloved husband of Margaret and loving father of David, Jeanette, Paul and Eleanor. Much loved grandad of Nicky, Ross, Daniel, Sean, Adam, Katie, Robbie, Andrew, Fiona and Sam. Greatly missed by his sisters, Eileen and Pauline, his extended family and friends.
May He Rest In Peace
Reposing at his home today from 4pm to 7pm. Funeral on Wednesday arriving at The Church of the Ascension of the Lord, Balally for 10 oc Requiem Mass. Funeral thereafter at Mount Jerome Crematorium. Family flowers only please and donations, if desired, to The Alzheimer Society of Ireland. All enquiries to Massey Bros., Blackrock, Ph: 01 2804454
The death has occurred of Anna Maria ( Daisy) ROSE (née Griffin)
Nenagh, Tipperary / Athy, Kildare
Formerly of Athy and Dorset, England. Wife of the late Hubert. She will be sadly missed by her daughter Deidre, son Clement, grandchildren Robert and Elaine, sisters, brothers, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Deidre and Gordon's home, Ashley Park, Nenagh today at 6pm until 9pm. Funeral Service will take place there on Wednesday at 12.30pm followed by burial in St Michael's Cemetery, Athy, arriving at approx 3pm.
The death has occurred of Charles J. MCGUINN
Old Leighlin Road, Leighlinbridge, Carlow / Kildare
Suddenly & Peacefully Charles J. Predeceased by his beloved daughter Hilary. Major General (retired) loving husband of Ella and much loved father to Berna & Elaine. Deeply regretted by his loving sons-in-law Len, David & Simon, precious grand-children Mary-Kate, Patrick, Hannah & Caroline Roche, Charles & Isobel Lorigan, Conor, Eleanor & Aidan Akester, sisters-in-law, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Rest In Peace Charles
Reposing in his home from 2pm to 5pm on Saturday with removal to St. Lazerian's Church, Leighlinbridge for 7.30pm Mass. Requiem Mass on Sunday at 11am and burial in Leighlinbridge Cemetery.
The death has occurred of Annie GILL (née Reilly)
Ticknevin, Carbury, Kildare
Peacefully at home with her loving family. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Mike, sons, daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers, sisters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Rest In peace
Reposing at her Home from 6pm this Thursday evening with Rosary at 8pm. Rosary on Friday at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday at 1.30pm in Holy Trinity Church, Derrinturn followed by burial in adjoining cemetery. House private Saturday please.
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Last night, an Army Bomb Disposal Team made safe a viable Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Kilmacredock, Leixlip.
The Defence Forces deployed the Army Bomb Disposal Team on request from An Garda Síochána, after a suspect device was found.
A cordon was established in the surrounding area.
The Army Bomb Disposal Team arrived at 9.30pm and made the device safe at the scene.
The scene was declared safe at 12.05am. The device was then removed to a secure military location for further examination where it was confirmed as viable.
Material which may become evidence will be handed over to An Garda Síochána to assist them with their investigation.
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An appeal has been made for help in locating a BMW car taken from Gorey, Co Wexford in the early hours of Saturday morning last.
The BMW 318 vehicle, registration number 08LH4348, was spotted in the Athy area over the weekend.
Anybody with information is asked to contact New Ross Garda Station.
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Elsewhere, temporary HGV restrictions are in effect on Caragh Rail Bridge or Malone's Bridge for the next five weeks
The Dublin Road in Celbridge between the junctions with the Hazelhatch and Elmhall Road will be closed between 9pm and 6am tomorrow.
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Four-year-old Ava Kelly from Kildare Town has been chosen to appear in RTE Jr's new programme, 'Portrait of an age'.
Ava and other children ranging from 1-15 will be interviewed and asked why they think their age is the 'best age'.
Filming takes place this weekend.
Ava attends singing, dancing and acting classes with Vicky Barry in Kildare Town and is part of Barry Talent Agency.
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Gardai from Naas Traffic Corps seized this vehicle at a checkpoint for several motoring offences.
Officers said that the two front tyres were bald.
In addition, there was no NCT or tax on the vehicle.
And the learner driver was not accompanied by a qualified driver as required under the law.
There were also no L plates.
Gardai arranged for the vehicle to be towed away (pictured).
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Two Co Kildare charities will share almost €1m donated by golfer Rory McIlroy following the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open at the K Club.
McIlroy's charity, The Rory Foundation raised a total of €951,000 for Barretstown and Jack & Jill Foundation. Dublin-based LauraLynn Children’s Hospice also benefitted.
Each charity will receive €317,000 to go towards specific projects.
Barretstown said it will direct their funding towards a new dining hall at their Naas campus.
The Jack and Jill Foundation’s donation will go towards more than 19,800 hours of home nursing care and LauraLynn Children’s Hospice will have enough money to provide two Clinical Nurse Specialist Salaries, auxiliary expenses and administration for over two years.
McIlroy said: “While winning the Irish Open this year meant a lot to me, being able to give my prize money to three local children’s charities made it all feel much more special.
"I can think of no charities as worthy or deserving of support than Barretstown, the Jack & Jill Foundation and LauraLynn Children’s Hospice.
"I’m so proud of how much my Foundation raised and I’m already looking forward to new projects in 2017.”
CEO of Barretstown Dee Ahearne said: “Barretstown is absolutely thrilled with the amazing amount being donated by the Rory Foundation from the Irish Open. On behalf of those children and their families, we would like to say a huge Barretstown ‘Thank You’ to Rory and all the team in the Foundation whose hard work behind the scenes made the Irish Open and the other events surrounding it such a success.
"The impact this funding will have on the lives of the children with serious illness we serve will be huge. We will be directing the funding towards Barretstown’s new dining hall which is the single largest new project on site since we opened over 20 years ago. Our Dining Hall is the heart of camp and serves over 2,500 campers annually.”
CEO of the Jack & Jill Foundation Jonathan Irwin said;
“This €317,000 donation from the Rory Foundation is literally a gift of time to the families under our wing, with every cent being spent directly on the 280 families under our wing and funding 19,813 hours of home nursing care at €16 per hour. Typically Jack & Jill funds up to 64 hours of home nursing care per month at a cost of up to €1,024 per family, so this money will make a big difference. To put it into context nationally and locally, that’s over 70 hours for each family under our wing today and the Rory Foundation donation will support the child and family with home nursing care and respite, county by county. What this golf and charity champion has gifted to families is time to do the ‘normal’ things that others take for granted - I should know as I’ve walked this pathway - like a full night’s sleep or a day out with the healthy siblings, safe in the knowledge that their sick child is being well cared for at home by one of our nurses. Furthermore, in choosing Jack & Jill, Rory has extended a hand of friendship to our families which gives them a real boost knowing that a golf and charity champion like this is on their side. The money and awareness he has raised for Jack & Jill is breathtaking and I want to thank everyone behind the Rory Foundation, especially Barry Funston.”
CEO of LauraLynn Children’s Hospice Sharon Morrow said; “
“We are so grateful to be a beneficiary of the Rory Foundation, Irish Open initiative and for the awareness it has enabled us raise about the services we provide to children with life-limiting conditions and their families. The €317,000 donation we are receiving is beyond generous. It will go towards the development of the LauraLynn@HOME programme, offering hands-on clinical care to children and their families in the home. We plan to develop a new symptom management team, spearheaded by 2 clinical nurse specialists, which will offer choice to families who wish to avail of symptom management care in their home. From the Board and team at LauraLynn, as well as the children and their families, we would like to wish our sincerest thanks to Rory and the Rory Foundation team, as well as all those who donated during the Irish Open.”
Tickets for the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open 2017 are on sale now from www.dubaidutyfreeirishopen.com. The event will take place at Portstewart Golf Club from the 6th to the 9th of July and a percentage of ticket sales will go to the Rory Foundation.
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Road works on the Naas-Newbridge Road (R445) are set to continue for another week as they are behind schedule.
The Advance Accommodation Works for the proposed M7 Naas Newbridge Bypass Upgrade Scheme began on May 4 and had been due to end on August 9.
A distinctive cut-stone wall up to 10 feet in height is being built by the roadside.
However a Council spokesperson told KildareNow: "The revised approximate end-date for the traffic management measures to the R445 is Friday the 26th of August 2016."
The two-lane carriageway is reduced to one lane and temporary speed restrictions are also in place.
A 1.25km stretch of road approaching to the Bundle of Sticks Roundabout is affected by the roadworks.
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Hailing from Athy, Picture This have now announced details of their forthcoming self titled debut EP released last Friday at Whitewater Shopping Centre.
Having already amassed a fan base of over 30,000 people of Facebook, over half a million views on Youtube, a Top Ten smash with their debut single ‘Take My Hand’ and three headline shows in The Olympia Theatre, the band have now announced details of their forthcoming self titled debut EP.
Hailing from Athy, Co. Kildare, Jimmy Rainsford (22) and Ryan Hennessy (21) joined forces at the end of October 2015. Upon hearing Ryan’s unique voice after spotting him performing in local pubs and venues, Jimmy invited Ryan to join him in his studio to record some tracks. After quickly hitting it off the duo decided to make the partnership more permanent and Picture This was born.
In April of this year, the band became the first band ever to sell out The Academy for a debut gig, six weeks in advance. Following the success of their debut Academy show, they announced not one, but two Olympia Theatres shows. Both now sold-out six months in advance, with a third date just announced. The band will play their biggest headline show in Athy to 5000 people on Sunday 13th August. Full tour dates listed below.
Lead single from the EP ‘Let’s Be Young’ was released on Facebook less than a month ago and already has over 150,000 views. Their Traffic Jam videos have become a viral sensation and have seen the likes of Gavin James, The Script’s Glen Power, The Coronas, Ryan Sheridan, Hometown and Aslan’s Christy Dignam all take part with requests from many more artists to join in.
In March of this year, Picture This were honoured when their single “You and I” was chosen by the Irish Film Board as the music for their new advertisement campaign, running in cinemas and used in the board’s presentation at both the Oscars and The Sundance Film Festival.
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Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in finding a Co Westmeath man.
Damien Donoghue, has been missing from his home at Belvedere Hills, Mullingar, since yesterday.
The 28-year-old was last seen at about 2.30am on Sunday. He is described as being 5′ 8″ of slim build, with short black hair.
When last seen he was wearing a black t-shirt with white lettering on the right side, grey skinny jeans and red runners..
Anyone who has seen him or can assist in locating him is asked to contact Athlone garda station on 090 649 8550, the garda confidential line on 1800 666 111 or any garda station.
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Scientists at NUI Galway have appealed for help in studying whether native Irish honey bees still exist in the wild.
The researchers are keen to find hives or colonies in garden sheds, abandoned houses and castles, woodlands, houses and outbuildings.
Already over 20 hives have been reported by the public, and a further seven long-term colonies have also been notified to the team.
Honey bees play a vital role in the pollination of crops and flowers, but populations are declining due to pesticides, disease and loss of natural habitat.
At least three bee species have become extinct in Ireland within the last 80 years and it is reported that around one third of Ireland’s 98 existing bee species having become endangered.
Scientists think that if they still exist, the native Irish honey bees' gene pool may be used to combat a mite which is destroying hives all around the globe.
"Ideally we would like to identify hives that people know have been continually active for periods of more than two-three years", said Professor Grace McCormack, of NUI Galway's Zoology Department, who is leading the project.
If you think you know where there could be a wild hive you can email nuigbeeresearch@gmail.com, call 091 494490 or visit the Bee Genes Facebook Page.
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For the first time festival revellers at Electric Picnic will be able to swim.
The new area will be located in the idyllic surroundings of the Stradbally Hall estate.
To reach The Lake, follow the signposted riverside path leading from the Jimi Hendrix Campsite area daily (see times below). Straight from Rio 2016, Picnic lifeguards will be on duty to watch out for everyone’s safety over the course of the weekend.
Adults with the much sought after Electric Picnic ticket can participate as long as they are a competent swimmers, while kids can splish and splash when accompanied by a responsible adult who can swim.
This year's music and arts festival takes place from September 2-4.It's sold out.
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Photos: Pat Tinsley.
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Naas Musical Society is appealing for men to join the group with the majority of its members currently women.
Society Chairperson, Tina O Kelly, said: "We are looking for new members, particularly men."
Speaking to KildareNow, Ms O'Kelly told how she has made 'lifetime friends' adding that the society has got her through some 'tough times' since she joined in 1997.
Naas Musical Society was first established in 1995 by Mona Conroy and Mary Fox.
Rehearsals take place at the Town House Hotel which is described by Ms O Kelly as the group's 'spiritual home.'
The open night is taking place on Thursday, August 25, at 8pm, at the Town House Hotel.
Hear all about their plans for the coming season including their upcoming concert in November as well as audition details for their March production of “Sugar/ Some Like It Hot The Musical”. The society are looking for new members to take part in all aspects of the society. Stage, Back Stage, Front of House, Set Painting, Costumes etc. So there’s something for everyone. For any further details please get in contact with the Society chairperson, Tina, on 0876023025 or email us at naasmusical@gmail.com
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Today will continue sunny in Co Kildare.
However, tomorrow there will be a few bright spells but it will be generally cloudy and misty.
There will be some heavy bursts of rain while there will be some fog.
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