Gardai are investigating an incident in which five bouquets of flowers were taken from a van in Naas town centre.

The theft took place on Saturday night between 8pm and 10pm when the vehicle was parked on the Main Street.

The incident happened on eve of Mother's Day.

Anybody with information is asked to contact Naas Gardai.

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By Kim O'Leary

Naas Councillor Sorcha O'Neill is asking Kildare County Council to facilitate Recycling Ambassador Programs throughout the county at the next council meeting.

This grant scheme is part of a campaign to re-engage the public in recycling and will be run by VOICE – Ireland’s leading environmental ENGOs tackling waste - and will receive significant funding from Repak. This program asks community groups to engage in face-to-face conversations with their neighbours to clear up recycling confusion and to understand barriers individuals face by documenting their views through surveys.

The public is becoming more and more environmentally conscious and we hope the list will make recycling easier for people, reducing contamination in the recycling bin, which can be as high as 40% in some areas of Dublin. Contamination averages 25% in the recycling bin nationwide, with Cork and Kerry leading the way at 15%.

Groups who are awarded this new grant will nominate a community coach to help their local area to get their recycling bins sorted and carry out activities that support the Recycling Ambassador Programme objectives of reducing contamination in the recycling bin and raising Irish recycling rates.

Repak is supporting this national scheme that encourages behavioural change in consumers when it comes to packaging recycling. Partnering with the Recycling Ambassador Programme, promoting best recycling practices and educating the public on what can and cannot go into the recycling bin.

Independent councillor Sorcha O'Neill is asking the council and its 40 strong council members to support this program in their areas. "You don't have to wait for this to be discussed at council level, groups can start their own and apply for the grants themselves by visiting the website VoiceIreland.org. Closing date for applications is 13th April 2018."

The motion will be proposed for discussion the full council meeting on the 26th March 2018. 

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Newbridge native Andrew Shaw has been appointed to the role of Senior National Hunt Handicapper with the IHRB. Andrew has a wealth of experience in racing having previously been part of the National Hunt handicapping team with the late Noel O’Brien. He joined the Turf Club in 1995 as a handicapper.

Prior to joining the Turf Club, Andrew was a graduate of the Irish National Stud Course and has previous experience in the racing and breeding industries in the U.S.A. and Ireland. He was a stallion groom in Spendthrift Farm, Kentucky where he was responsible for the care of leading stallions such as Seattle Slew, Affirmed, J O Tobin and Raise a Native and then returned to Ireland to manage Brownstown Stud on The Curragh.

Commenting on his appointment, Andrew, said; “I am delighted to accept the role of Senior National Hunt Handicapper, although not in the circumstances I would have wished following the untimely departure of my late colleague and close friend Noel O’Brien. I look forward to working with all of the stakeholders within the racing industry at home and overseas and to the challenge of continuing the good work performed by my predecessor.”

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BER Assessors are required by National Energy Assessors for the Leinster, Midlands and Munster areas.

These are permanent full-time positions subject to a six month probationary period.

Candidates will need to be QQI Certified as a Domestic Building Energy Assessor.

There are also positions available for graduates in Building Surveying (or similar), Cert or Diploma in
Construction Studies / Engineering.
Training and certification wil be provided.

The ideal candidate should have:

• The ability to work independently (from home) and part of a team;
• Be able to multi-tasking and have strong organisational skills;
• Have a strong aptitude for retention of detailed information;

Skills / Qualifications

• Ideally a degree in Building Surveying (or similar), Cert or Diploma in Construction Studies
• QQI Cert in BER a distinct advantage although training and certification will be provided;
• The ability to measure buildings and use AutoCad to draw up the basic outline of the plans
• Applicants must have their own car and a clean licence;
• High level of administrative and computer skills including email, Word Excel.

Salary & Benefits: €27,000 plus Expenses

To Apply: Please send a CV with cover letter via email outlining your interest in the position too info@nea.ie.

See full details below:

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Ruby Walsh has been stood down after the second race on day two of Cheltenham as he was brought to hospital with a suspected broken leg following a fall in the RSA Insurance Novices’ Chase.

The Kill jockey had already ran in the opening race of the day on board Next Destination, but he suffered the injury when falling from Al Boum Photo in the second race. He has been brought to hospital with a suspected broken leg and was due to undergo x-rays to assess the damage.

It meant that Walsh in unable to partner Douvan in the Queen Mother Champion Chase, while also putting his participation at the rest of the festival and next month’s Punchestown Festival in doubt.

It also allowed a window of opportunity for Clane jockey Mark Walsh as he stepped in for the Coral Cup Handicap Hurdle and mounted Bleu Berry, whom he led home in first for Willie Mullins at odds of 20/1.

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By Kim O'Leary

With St. Patrick's Day and a bank holiday just around the corner this weekend there's much for the Irish people to celebrate, but Drinkaware is reminding people to be mindful of their drinking during the festivities.

Ahead of St Patrick’s Day and this weekend’s bank holiday Drinkaware are encouraging everyone to access the tools available on their website www.drinkaware.ie which are widely used and supported by frontline healthcare and education professionals to make people aware of the risks they face through frequent binge drinking.

Drinkaware work to educate people with the facts about alcohol and they want to support people to make practical, positive changes to their drinking habits and to see health benefits as a result.

According to research carried out by Drinkaware, over 90% of Irish adults attach considerable importance to raising awareness around low-risk guidelines for weekly alcohol consumption and so far in 2018 over 25,000 people have used the Drinkaware online Drinks Calculator to monitor their intake but 70% of Irish adults believe drinking to excess is ‘just a part of Irish culture’

  Ahead of St. Patrick’s Day and the March Bank Holiday weekend, Drinkaware have some simple changes people can make to reduce their alcohol consumption:

Alternate each drink with a glass of water to reduce the dehydration associated with alcohol

Always use a standard drink measure: never free-pour spirits or wine

Never top up your wine glass – always finish one glass before refilling

Downsize your drink by choosing lower alcohol beer and wine

Avoid rounds – you may end up drinking more than you intended.

Niamh Gallagher, CEO of Drinkaware, said:“While we are encouraged by many of the positive findings in our research, we know that long weekends and public holidays create more opportunities for drinking alcohol. In many cases, this can result in people drinking more than usual and above the low-risk guidelines, often without intending to. We each have our part to play in changing how we use alcohol in this country, and in creating a country where alcohol is not misused. Any kind of long-term behaviour change is difficult and it is clear that there is still work to do in this area."

She added: "We urge people to check out the simple tools available on the Drinkaware website over the long weekend. These tools provide people with important feedback on their habits as well as practical ways to reduce their intake, and we encourage people to monitor and track their alcohol use in the same way as they might monitor calories, sugar and exercise. It is clear we are becoming more aware of how excessive drinking affects our health and wellbeing and Drinkaware will continue our efforts in working with parents, communities and frontline organisations to keep up this pace of change.”

For more information and advice visit www.drinkaware.ie

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A weather warning is in place for Kildare tonight as extremely heavy rainfall is set to hit the county in the coming hours.

Following on from an absolutely miserable day of strong winds and torrential downpours, it is set to remain wet and windy overnight, possibly leading to flooding in some areas.

"Periods of heavy rain overnight and on Wednesday will lead to accumulations of 30 to 50mm generally, with some larger amounts on higher ground. Some localised flooding expected," warned Met Eireann.

The weather warning has been issued for Carlow, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Wexford, Wicklow and Waterford and has been in place since this morning.

Status Yellow Rainfall Warning in place for Carlow, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Wexford, Wicklow and Waterford. Some localised flooding is expected on the roads.

For more info see: https://t.co/AW6QjFjl5y

— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) March 14, 2018

Rain will clear northeastwards tonight to scattered showers and clear spells in the southwest and west by morning. However, staying cloudy and misty with rain persisting in northern and some eastern counties through the night. Strong and gusty southeast winds will continue to ease. Lowest temperatures of 5-8 degrees.

Rain in northern areas will slowly clear during Thursday morning but elsewhere will be a brighter and drier day with showery rain affecting mainly the south and west. Top temperatures of 9-12 degrees in moderate to fresh southeast winds.

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Meath Gardaí have launched a public appeal to help locate missing 40-year-old woman Maria McMenamy who has not been seen since this morning.

Gardaí are concerned for Maria who was last seen driving her car in the Navan area this morning.

Maria was last seen leaving her home in Johnstown, Navan at approximately 11am this morning, she is described as 5'11" with short blonde hair. When last seen she was driving her car a blue Hyundai ix20 131 MH 225 and this has not been seen since.

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Naas forward Jordan Duggan is back in the Irish starting team for the final round of the U20 Six Nations Championship.

The Naas prop missed out on the thrilling win over Scotland in Donnybrook last weekend, but he has been named to start for the Irish as they travel to the Ricoh Arena in Coventry to face England on Friday night.

Ireland are still in with a chance of winning the Six Nations despite losing to both France and Wales, and if they can beat England and Wales defeat France in the final round it will mean that Noel McNamara's side will win the championship.

"It was good to come away with the bonus point win last Friday in Donnybrook, and while there are areas of our game we can improve on, the result has left us in a good place ahead of Friday’s fixture," said McNamara.

England are always a stiff challenge at this level and it’s set to be a great opportunity for the players, but one I know they are excited for."

Ireland XV to play England

15. Michael Silvester (Dublin University FC/Leinster) (8)
14. James Hume (Banbridge RFC/Ulster) (2)
13. Tommy O’Brien (UCD RFC/Leinster) Captain (9)
12. Angus Curtis (Queen’s University RFC/Ulster) (4)
11. Angus Kernohan (Ballymena RFC/Ulster) (4)
10. Harry Byrne (UCD RFC/Leinster) (3)
9. Hugh O’Sullivan (Clontarf FC/Leinster) (3)
1. Jordan Duggan (Naas RFC/Leinster) (8)
2. Eoghan Clarke (Wanderers FC/Leinster) (2)
3. Jack Aungier (St. Mary’s College RFC/Leinster) (4)
4. Matthew Dalton (Malone RFC/Ulster) (2)
5. Jack Dunne (Dublin University FC/Leinster) (4)
6. Joe Dunleavy (Malone RFC/Ulster) (1)
7. Matthew Agnew (Ballymena RFC/Ulster) (3)
8. Jack O’Sullivan (UCC RFC/Munster) (4)

Replacements:
16. Diarmuid Barron (Garryowen FC/Munster) (4)
17. James French (UCC RFC/Munster) (4)
18. Tom O’Toole (Banbridge RFC/Ulster) (4)
19. Ronan Coffey (Shannon/Munster) (1)
20. Sean Masterson (Corinthians RFC/Connacht) (7)
21. Jonny Stewart (Queen’s University RFC/Ulster) (13)
22. Conor Dean (St.Mary’s College RFC/Leinster) (8)
23. Sean O’Brien (Clontarf FC/Leinster) (0)

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Motorists are experiencing traffic delays in many areas of Kildare this evening.

With high winds and heavy rain falling all over the county there are reports of trees down on some roads that are causing obstructions, while there have also been a couple of incidents to slow traffic down.

There are reports of an accident on the N7 outbound near the Red Cow Interchange, and traffic is very heavy on approach to that area.

#DUBLIN Collision on Naas Rd outbound. More here: https://t.co/PSzIBsvOzE

— AA Roadwatch (@aaroadwatch) March 14, 2018

On the N7 further out there are delays from J7 Kill to J10 Naas South.

However, traffic is heaviest on the R409 between Naas and Caragh where it has been at a near standstill from the Millennium Park Link Road to Caragh village for some time now.

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Katie Walsh made it a third festival win of her career at Cheltenham when she landed the Weatherby Champion Bumper in the final race this evening with Relegate.

The Kildare jockey came from nowhere to usurp leader - and stablemate - Carefully Selected to win the bumper for trainer Willie Mullins, a fine achievement for Walsh whose mount went out as a rank 33/1 outsider with some bookmakers.

It was a bittersweet day for the Walsh family after Ruby suffered a suspected broken leg when falling off Al Boum Photo in the second race of the day, leading to him being stood down for the rest of the afternoon.

"It's not as bad as it first seemed." -
Katie Walsh emotionally discusses her success aboard Relegate in the Champion Bumper @CheltenhamRaces and brother Ruby's injury. #TheFestival pic.twitter.com/U80J1ZQEId

— Racing UK (@Racing_UK) March 14, 2018

It looks like the Kill man's season could be over if it is a second leg break in the space of five months, having only returned to the saddle six days ago in Thurles to make it to Cheltenham.

Another Kildare jockey, Mark Walsh, was also on the mark for Willie Mullins as he captured the Coral Cup Handicap Hurdle with Bleu Berry.

Mark Walsh, who took over from jockey Paul Townend who switched horses following Ruby Walsh's injury, said;

"You don't want to ride a winner like that and Paul would have rode him before getting on Ruby's horse, but I'm just delighted to be called up by Willie to ride him.

"They went a nice gallop and everything went to plan.

"We got the splits, he winged the last, and had enough petrol in the tank."

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Catch up on all your local news, features and sport in this week's Kildare Post available HERE.

In Sport, read a round-up of all the action at the weekend - as well as heartbreak for Ruby Walsh at Cheltenham today.

We have news on a Dunlavin man winning an IFTA award for special effects while a budding Clane actress also scoops a gong. 

We have extensive coverage of Confirmation Day at schools across the county.

We also have special photo features on  Chuckles Creche, Rathangan as well as Round Towers GAA Dinner Dance.

We also report on Network Kildare celebrating International Women’s Day.

Special features include:

• Health and Safety in the Workplace;
• St Patrick’s Day Parades in Clane, Athy, and Monasterevin;
• Property

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President Michael D Higgins has paid a glowing tribute to the late Liam Ó'Flynn after the talented Uilleann pipes player passed away.

The Kill native was a member of the Planxty group and was well-known for performing alongside musicians Christy Moore, Andy Irvine and Donal Lunny.

He passed away following a battle with illness.

Liam was born in 1945 and played the Uilleann pipes from an early age, becoming a master of his craft and earning a reputation as one of the best pipe players around.

In a moving statement from President Higgins, the Galway native said;

"People all over Ireland, and further afield, will have heard with sadness of the death of Liam Ó Flynn, renowned musician and Uilleann pipes player.

"He leaves an important and lasting legacy, through his music, but also through his generous, uplifting and committed approach to the role of music in Ireland’s cultural heritage, contributing to composition and performance with orchestras and in film.

"As one of the sources of inspiration behind the founding, in 1968, of Na Píobairí Uilleann, Liam Ó Flynn can be credited with having contributed to the revival of the Uilleann Pipers, and it must to him have been a source of great pride and satisfaction that UNESCO, the United Nations’ Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, recently added the Uilleann pipes to its register of important and unique cultural heritage symbols.

"Liam Ó Flynn will be remembered for his performances and recordings – many of them on the Claddagh Records label founded by his lifelong friend Garech de Brún – with groups and artists such as Planxty, Seán Ó Ríada, the Chieftains, Shaun Davy, Seamus Heaney and countless others who shared his love for music, in all its wonderful forms.

"As President of Ireland I pay tribute to his work and legacy and offer my deepest sympathies with members of his family, his friends, colleagues and all those who enjoy and support Irish music."

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The death has occurred of Vincent CARR
Betaghstown, Clane, Kildare

Carr, Vincent, Betaghstown, Clane, Co. Kildare, March 13th 2018, peacefully at his residence, deeply regretted by his loving wife Marion, daughters Deirdre, Elaine, Frances and Teresa, son Michael, brother Gene, sisters Maura and Betty, sons-in-law, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Rest in Peace

Reposing at Reilly's Funeral Home, Clane on Thursday from 5pm with prayers at 8pm. Removal on Friday at 10:30am to St. Patrick and St. Brigid's Church, Clane arriving for 11am Funeral Mass, burial afterwards in Mainham Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Motor Neuron Ireland.

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The death has occurred of Vincent CARR, Betaghstown, Clane, Kildare

Carr, Vincent, Betaghstown, Clane, Co. Kildare, March 13th 2018, peacefully at his residence, deeply regretted by his loving wife Marion, daughters Deirdre, Elaine, Frances and Teresa, son Michael, brother Gene, sisters Maura and Betty, sons-in-law, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Reposing at Reilly's Funeral Home, Clane on Thursday from 5pm with prayers at 8pm. Removal on Friday at 10:30am to St. Patrick and St. Brigid's Church, Clane arriving for 11am Funeral Mass, burial afterwards in Mainham Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Motor Neuron Ireland.

The death has occurred of David (Dell) WELD, Ballinagappa, Clane, Kildare

Weld, David (Dell) in his ninety seventh year, Ballinagappa, Clane, Co.Kildare, March 13th 2018, peacefully at his daughter Joans residence, beloved husband of the late Kathleen (nee Diamond). Deeply regretted by his loving daughters Helen Blanchfield, Joan Weld Moore and Loretta Carr, son David, sisters Irene Houlihan and Kitty Nevin, sister-in-law Mary Rose Weld, son-in-law Trevor, daughter-in-law Mary, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and a large circle of friends.

Reposing at his son David's residence at Ballinagappa, Clane, from 12 noon on Thursday with prayers at 8pm. Removal on Friday at 1.30pm to Our Lady and St. Joseph's Church, Prosperous arriving for 2pm Funeral Mass, burial afterwards in Mainham Cemetery. House private on Friday please.

The death has occurred of Edward (Eden) WARD, Coill Dubh, Kildare

Ward, Edward (Eden), in his 103rd year, Coill Dubh, Co. Kildare, March 14th 2018, peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff at Parke House Nursing Home, Kilcock, beloved husband of the late Rose. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his nephews J J, Butsy, Johnny and Gerry, nieces Teresa, Mary and Breda, brother-in-law John and his wife Mary, Mary Balfe and all his carers, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Reilly's Funeral Home, Prosperous on Wednesday from 6pm with prayers at 8pm. Removal on Thursday at 6:30pm to Christ The King Church, Cooleragh arriving at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Friday at 10am, followed by burial in Killybegs Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to St. Vincent De Paul, donations box in the church.

The death has occurred of Mary (Moll) STYNES (née Donovan), Leinster Lodge, Ballyroe, Athy, Kildare

Wife of the Late Pat. Mother of the Late Paul and Anthony. Deeply regretted by her son John, daughters Bridie, Teresa, Nuala and Maria, brother-in-law, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchild, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Reposing at the Chapel in St. Vincent's Hospital, Athy from 6pm on Thursday evening with Rosary at 8pm. Removal by Rigneys Funeral Directors at 10.30am on Friday morning to arrive at St. Michael's Parish Church, Athy for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in St. Michael's New Cemetery, Athy.

The death has occurred of Aaron John MCGRATH, Coill Dubh, Naas, Kildare

Suddenly at Naas Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Sadly missed by his loving mother Mary and her partner Peter, brothers Dale and Carlos, sisters Elizabeth, Cryslea and Amy, aunts, uncles, cousins, granduncle Joe, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Glennon‘s Funeral Home, Allenwood from 5pm on Thursday with rosary at 8pm. Reposing on Friday from 3:30pm with removal at 5:15pm to arrive at the Church of Christ the King, Cooleragh at 6pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday morning at 10am followed by burial in Allen Cemetery.

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“Athy's 2018 St Patrick's Day Parade will be bigger and brighter than ever” so says a member of the organising group, Athy Town Promoters. The parade commences on Saturday, March 17 at 1.45 pm from the Athy Business Campus (Kilkenny Road) with route along William Street, Duke Street and ending at top of Leinster Street (where the Review Stand will be located).

Organisers of this Saturday's long anticipated St Patrick's Day Parade in Athy have willingly 'sacrificed the start time’ says the Mayor of Kildare, Cllr Martin Miley, in order to allow rugby followers to view Ireland v England at Twickenham for the decider of the Triple Crown.

Joe Schmidt's side clinched a third Six Nations title with last Saturday's 28-8 victory against Scotland . Mayor Miley Cllr Martin Miley Junior, will be attending the festive parade in New York whilst Cllr Ivan Keatly, Chair of Athy MD will oversee the parade from the viewing podium. Also in the podium will be well known international boxers, Eric Donovan and Roy Sheahan, Ireland’s Last Man Standing along with local dignitaries and public representatives.

Will the Cow jump over the Moon?

Patricia Berry tells spectators to keep a keen eye out for a spectacular Half Moon Float – and who knows, she adds, a cow might just over the moon! You can expect to see lots of vintage cars, walking clubs, residents’ associations, sports clubs, Athy Scouts, O.N.E. (army display); business floats including Athy Boat Tours and joining the parade for the first time, Athy Golf Club.

“We’ll aso have the Order of Malta, Fire Services, National Ambulance Service and Athy Community First Responder’s group”.

Entertainers and Marching band

CK performers entailing jugglers and stilt walkers, along with Disney’s Mickey Mouse and others will be there to entertain the kiddies and spectators, with two marching bands St Brigid’s Curragh Band and Athy & District Band. You won’t be bored, starting from 1.45 pm from the Athy Business Campus (Kilkenny Road) – St Patrick himself will be there in person!

All marshals are asked to assemble at Athy Enterprise Centre Kilkenny Road at 12. 30pm for a briefing”. Please note there will be diversions in place on the day with traffic delays expected during and after the parade.

The parade will be officially launched and viewed by the The Caothairleach of Athy Municipal District, Cllr Ivan Keatley who is also Chair of Athy Town Promoters.

"We are encouraging as many as possible to come out and celebrate with us on St Patrick’s Day; this is one of the highlights of our calendar in Athy and the immense community spirit and pride present in OUR TOWN is always on displa!” said Patricia Berry. “We’d also like to acknowledge the huge support of the Civic Defence, Kildare Co Show, Athy Tidy Town, Athy Enterprise Centre and all who are helping as voluntary stewards on the day, all help is appreciated”.

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Gardaí have launched a public appeal for help in the search for a missing Athy man.

25-year-old Keith Wright McCarthy has been reported missing from Castlemitchell, Athy, and was last seen on Wednesday March 14.

He is described as being approximately 5'5", of slight build, with blue eyes. Keith was last seen wearing blue jeans, white runners, and a dark and light blue jacket. Keith may also be wearing a red peaked cap.

Gardaí ask anyone with information or who can assist in locating him to contact Athy Garda Station on 059 8634210, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

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The death has occurred of Liam O'FLYNN, Kill, Kildare

O’Flynn, Liam, March 14, 2018, (very peacefully), at the Mater Private Hospital, Liam, beloved husband of Jane; Sadly missed by his loving wife, sister Maureen, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and his many friends.

Reposing at his home on Thursday from 11.00am to 9.00pm. Removal on Friday to St. Brigid’s Church, Kill, arriving for 11.00am Funeral Service followed by Cremation at Newlands Cross Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to www.pipers.ie (Ph: 01 8730093) or The Irish Cancer Society.

The death has occurred of Vincent CARR, Betaghstown, Clane, Kildare

Carr, Vincent, Betaghstown, Clane, Co. Kildare, March 13th 2018, peacefully at his residence, deeply regretted by his loving wife Marion, daughters Deirdre, Elaine, Frances and Teresa, son Michael, brother Gene, sisters Maura and Betty, sons-in-law, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Reposing at Reilly's Funeral Home, Clane on Thursday from 5pm with prayers at 8pm. Removal on Friday at 10:30am to St. Patrick and St. Brigid's Church, Clane arriving for 11am Funeral Mass, burial afterwards in Mainham Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Motor Neuron Ireland.

The death has occurred of David (Dell) WELD, Ballinagappa, Clane, Kildare

Weld, David (Dell) in his ninety seventh year, Ballinagappa, Clane, Co.Kildare, March 13th 2018, peacefully at his daughter Joans residence, beloved husband of the late Kathleen (nee Diamond). Deeply regretted by his loving daughters Helen Blanchfield, Joan Weld Moore and Loretta Carr, son David, sisters Irene Houlihan and Kitty Nevin, sister-in-law Mary Rose Weld, son-in-law Trevor, daughter-in-law Mary, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and a large circle of friends.

Reposing at his son David's residence at Ballinagappa, Clane, from 12 noon on Thursday with prayers at 8pm. Removal on Friday at 1.30pm to Our Lady and St. Joseph's Church, Prosperous arriving for 2pm Funeral Mass, burial afterwards in Mainham Cemetery. House private on Friday please.

The death has occurred of Edward (Eden) WARD, Coill Dubh, Kildare

Ward, Edward (Eden), in his 103rd year, Coill Dubh, Co. Kildare, March 14th 2018, peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff at Parke House Nursing Home, Kilcock, beloved husband of the late Rose. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his nephews J J, Butsy, Johnny and Gerry, nieces Teresa, Mary and Breda, brother-in-law John and his wife Mary, Mary Balfe and all his carers, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Reilly's Funeral Home, Prosperous on Wednesday from 6pm with prayers at 8pm. Removal on Thursday at 6:30pm to Christ The King Church, Cooleragh arriving at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Friday at 10am, followed by burial in Killybegs Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to St. Vincent De Paul, donations box in the church.

The death has occurred of Mary (Moll) STYNES (née Donovan), Leinster Lodge, Ballyroe, Athy, Kildare

Wife of the Late Pat. Mother of the Late Paul and Anthony. Deeply regretted by her son John, daughters Bridie, Teresa, Nuala and Maria, brother-in-law, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchild, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Reposing at the Chapel in St. Vincent's Hospital, Athy from 6pm on Thursday evening with Rosary at 8pm. Removal by Rigneys Funeral Directors at 10.30am on Friday morning to arrive at St. Michael's Parish Church, Athy for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in St. Michael's New Cemetery, Athy.

The death has occurred of Aaron John MCGRATH, Coill Dubh, Naas, Kildare

Suddenly at Naas Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Sadly missed by his loving mother Mary and her partner Peter, brothers Dale and Carlos, sisters Elizabeth, Cryslea and Amy, aunts, uncles, cousins, granduncle Joe, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Glennon‘s Funeral Home, Allenwood from 5pm on Thursday with rosary at 8pm. Reposing on Friday from 3:30pm with removal at 5:15pm to arrive at the Church of Christ the King, Cooleragh at 6pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday morning at 10am followed by burial in Allen Cemetery.

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Photo: Michael Donnelly

Bank of Ireland in Naas recently presented Naas RFC with rugby balls as part of their sponsorship of the Towns Cup.

Bank of Ireland is a strong supporter of rugby in Ireland and currently sponsor Leinster, Munster and Ulster rugby.

Through the Towns Cup and other initiatives they also support local grass roots, community based rugby clubs.

Naas senior team currently plays in Division 1B of the Ulster Bank All Ireland League. They are the leading Leinster club outside of Dublin, which is a huge achievement and something the club and the community are very proud of. However, the club is about much more than the first team. Naas RFC field four other senior sides, while the youths, minis and girls sections continue to grow and prosper.

“Our club, like many others, relies on the generous support of the community and the local businesses within the community to survive and thrive. We are very grateful for that support without which we would have no rugby; and without rugby we have no club”, said President, Willie Downey.

Clodagh Hughes, Bank of Ireland added “we are delighted to support Naas RFC and those who work hard to develop the game at all age levels and enhance the facilities in Forenaughts. We were also pleased to provide sponsorship at the recent Race Day fundraising event, a very successful day, both financially and socially, for the club”.

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