A Kildare town mother of nine children has been convicted of assault at Naas District Court.

On Thursday, the 38-year-old woman appeared, facing charges of threatening, abusive and insulting behaviour, at Silken Thomas and assault, at the Dublin Road, Kildare,  on November 22, 2015.

The injured party, outlined in court, how a 'row started in the bathroom' of the Silken Thomas.

At Naas District Court, the injured party said: "She heard me mention her name, I had congratulated her and her husband on their wedding."

The injured party told the court how after the nightclub, she was approached by the accused.

In court evidence was given by the injured party how the accused 'walked out of the darkness.'

The injured party said: "She grabbed me, she did not stop until somebody stopped it. She was punching me, grabbing my hair."

Under cross-examination by Defence Solicitor, Conal Boyce, the injured party was asked how much alcohol she consumed on the night in question.

She said: "I can't recall, in Tiger Lillies, I had about six or seven drinks. I can't recall what I was drinking, probably Gin and Tonics."

The court heard how at the time, the accused had been married a few months but that there were difficulties at that stage within the marriage and that the injured party was working for the accused's sister-in-law.

A witness in court said that the injured party could be heard in the cubicle asking 'did you see her face when I was dancing with her husband.'

The witness in the cubicle of the Silken Thomas that the injured party said: "I said, 'congratulations on your wedding day', it was said in a mocking way."

Evidence was given how after the niteclub, when the accused, her ex-husband and friend, were going to the chippers, the accused went to approach the injured party.

She said: "I saw the two of them engaged in a fight. We did not see who started the fight.  We ran across the road and broke it up."

At Naas District Court on Thursday, Garda Daniel O'Shea, said that on November 22, 2015, he became aware that the injured party had become involved in 'an altercation.'

He said: "She was extremely upset, her hair was ruffled and messy. There was a mark in her eye."

Garda O'Shea said that at the time he did not take a statement in relation to the incident on the night, but on a later date, as the injured party was intoxicated.

A statement was taken from the accused some days later.

The accused, at Naas Districr Court last Thursday, said that the injured party attacked her.

She said: "She bit me, there was blood on my arm. I did not punch her in the face, I had to get a tetanus and antibiotics after she bit me."

Prosecuting Inspector Mel Smyth said that the accused was 'aggressive and angry'.

He said: "She was going to confront the injured party."

Defence Solicitor Conal Boyce, said that the accused's marriage broke up and that 'there was a lot of pressure from third parties.'

The court heard how she had a previous public order offence dating back to 2006 and previous for road traffic offences.

Judge Bernadette Owens convicted and fined the accused €100 for a Section 6 Public Order offence and €250 for a Section 2 assault. She was given six months to pay.

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Gardai said that uniformed officers attached to the Kildare Garda District performed a high-visibility checkpoint in the Curragh Plains.

The operation took place yesterday afternoon.

Several vehicles were stopped and checked for tax, insurance and NCT discs.

Two cars were seized on the spot for tax and insurance offences under the Road Traffic Act.

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The Council is carrying out evening-time and night-time road re-surfacing works at the junction of the Green Road (R413) and Kilcullen Road (L7042) between Wednesday and Friday next.

These works will be carried between 7pm and 6am.

There will be temporary traffic management measures operating at the junction during these road works. These temporary traffic management measures will result in delays for the users of the junction.

During the works, the Curragh Camp/Golf Course Rd arm of the Lumville House junction will be closed. All traffic to/from The Curragh Camp/Golf Course Rd will be diverted to Donnelly’s Hallow at the junction to the Rugby Club.

Kildare County Council apologises for any inconvenience caused and thanks you for your co-operation.

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A Judge at Naas District Court says she is 'concerned' about the 'pattern of behaviour' in a Newbridge man, facing charges of public order and criminal damage.

Evidence was heard how the accused was charged with failing to wear a seat-belt at the Curragh Racecourse, on August 23, 2016. He was also charged with Section 4 Public Order at Lakeside Park, , criminal damage to a window, on November 6, 2017,  and Section 6 Public Order, on February 24, 2017.

The court heard how on November 10, 2017, a dispute had emerged between the accused and his mother.

Garda evidence outlined that the accused 'caused damage to the window of the house by trying to gain entry'.

The court heard how the window has since been fixed.

At Naas District Court,  Garda evidence outlined how on February 24, 2o17,   they were called to a 'disturbance' at the house.

Garda evidence told how the accused was 'highly intoxicated' and was 'arrested for his own safety.'

The court heard how he had nine previous convictions, including a number of road traffic offences.

Aisling Murphy BL said that the accused has paid for the criminal damage caused to the window of his mother's house.

The court how the accused, who suffers from Crohn's Disease, receives Carers Allowance, to look after his mother.

Judge Bernadette Owens said: "I am concerned about the pattern of behaviour."

She ordered that the accused is assessed for suitability to the Restorative Justice Programme, by September 28, next, in order to 'address any alcohol and anger issues.'

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Gardaí have launched a public appeal for help in the search for a missing girl in Offaly.

Gardai in Birr are tracing the whereabouts of 16-year-old Victoria Jul who is missing since Saturday.

Victoria was last seen at approximately 2pm near her home on Hillside Drive yesterday. She is described as 5'5" in height, medium build, long brown hair and brown eyes, when last seen she was wearing dark clothing.

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A young woman appeared before Naas District Court after being found in possession of two ecstasy tablets, to the value of €20.

The court heard how at Knockinstockin Festival, in 2016, the young woman was found in possession of the tablets.

Defence Solicitor, Conal Boyce, told the court how the accused wants to travel and understands the risk she has put herself in.

Judge Bernadette Owens ordered that she pay €300 to Meals on Wheels, and on payment, the matter was struck out.

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Kildare      3-18

Derry        2-13

Christy Ring Cup semi-final

Kildare goalkeeper Paddy McKenna pulled off six brilliant saves to help Kildare secure their place in this year’s Christy Ring Cup final thanks to an eight-point win over Derry in Iniskeen. The Lilywhites eventually eased over the line in what was a brilliant game, with Jack Sheridan netting two brilliant second half goals for the victors to guide them to the Croke Park decider on June 23.

The opening stages of the game was not high on quality, but there was no shortage of intensity which created an entertaining game that really got the nice smattering of supporters involved. Derry started in blistering fashion as they found the back of Paddy McKenna’s net through dualstar Brendan Rogers as the Slaughtneil man took a pass from Mehaul McGrath and made no mistake with a low finish from close range.

Kildare responded instantly as Brian Byrne caught the resultant puc out from McKenna and stroked it over from 40 metres, and two pointed frees from Barry Cormack levelled matters after eight minutes.

Cormac O’Doherty landed the Oak Leafer’s first point through a free, but Kildare hit back with their first goal as Cormack’s long range free bounced off the upright and Martin Fitzgerald was on hand to bat in the breaking ball. It was the Ardclough man’s sixth goal in four games in the Christy Ring Cup.

A couple of brilliant points arrived at either end in quick succession as the game began to open up, with Brian Cassidy pointing from the left wing for Derry before Shane Ryan split the posts with a lovely over the shoulder effort.

O’Doherty and Cormack traded scores from frees, before a brilliant Paul Divilly effort and a fine individual score from Mark Grace pushed Kildare 1-7 to 1-3 in front. It looked as if they might be pulling away at this stage, but Colm McGurk’s men kept themselves firmly in the battle as Cassidy set Sé McGuigan up to slot home their second major in the 25^th minute. Kildare almost netted at the other end through Shane Ryan, but his rasping drive struck the post, though he was fouled in the build up and Cormack knocked over the resultant free.

Paddy McKenna really kept the Lilywhites in the game before the break as he pulled off three brilliant saves to twice deny McGrath and one fine block on Rogers, the pick of the bunch being a great diving effort to claw away a powerful shot across goal from McGrath.

Points from Cian Waldron and O’Doherty pushed Derry into the lead as half-time approached, but a final free from Cormack before the interval levelled matters at 1-9 to 2-6.

There was very little to choose between the two sides during the opening stages of the second as both teams had small passages of momentum without ever pulling away. A brilliant Kevin Whelan point was cancelled out by a score from Rogers, before Kildare seized the initiative with two scores in a matter of moments as Niall O’Muineacháin flicked a ball up quickly and struck over a brilliant effort, before substitute James Burke slotted a free between the posts. Ryan hit the upright for a second time during that passage of play, but Kildare looked to be upping the ante at this stage.

The Ulster men responded well as O’Doherty landed a free and McGuigan raised another white flag with a fine effort from distance, but it should have been much better for them as McGrath had another opportunity on goal but was again denied by a diving McKenna.

Kildare made no mistake at the other end when Shane Ryan battled well to win a ball in front of two Derry men before picking out Sheridan to thunder home a second goal for the Lilywhites, and while McGuigan replied with a point for Derry, Mark Moloney launched over an inspirational score for Joe Quaid’s charges to push them four clear with 20 minutes to play.

Scores from Paul Cleary and O’Doherty chipped away at the lead for Derry, and they should have taken the lead when Aodhan O’Donnell ran through on goal but McKenna continued his stellar afternoon by parrying his effort.

That signalled the start of Kildare’s drive towards the winning line as Burke caught a McKenna puc out and bombed over a superb point, and he added another from play shortly afterwards. Sheridan finished the tie as a contest when he turned on the afterburners to run 50 metres with the sliotar on his hurl before knocking it past Derry ‘keeper Ruari Convery.

There was no way back for Derry by this stage, and late scores from Fitzgerald and Ryan helped Kildare ease over the line and into a Christy Ring Cup final against London.

Scorers for Kildare: J Sheridan 2-0, B Cormack 0-5f, J Burke 0-4(2f), M Fitzgerald 1-1, S Ryan 0-2, M Moloney, M Grace, N O’Muineacháin, B Byrne, P Divilly and K Whelan 0-1 each.

Scorers for Derry: C O’Doherty 0-6(5f), S McGuigan 1-2, B Rogers 1-1, G Bradley 0-2, P Cleary and C Waldron 0-1 each.

Kildare

Paddy McKenna; Cian Forde, John Doran, Paul Sullivan; Eanna O’Neill, Mark Moloney, Mark Grace; Niall O’Muineacháin, Barry Cormack; Brian Byrne, Paul Divilly, Kevin Whelan; Shane Ryan, Martin Fitzgerald, Jack Sheridan.

Subs used: James Burke for Cormack HT, Bernard Deay for Whelan 56mins, Mark Delaney for Sheridan 67mins, Chris Bonus for Divilly 71mins.

Derry

Ruairi Convery; Paul Cleary, Sean Cassidy, Liam Óg Hinphey; Oisin McCloskey, Chrissy McKaigue, Eamonn McGill; Mark McGuigan, Cian Waldron; Cormac O’Doherty, Mehaul McGrath, Gerard Bradley; Brendan Rogers, Sé McGuigan, Brian Cassidy.

Subs used: Alan Grant for McCloskey 41mins, Aodhan O’Donnell for Cassidy 44mins, Darragh Cartin for Cleary 56mins, Naoise Waldron for Cian Waldron 59mins.

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By Kim O'Leary

Every child enjoys a trip to the local playground, and there’s good news for the youngsters who visit the playgrounds in Celbridge and Maynooth, with a long-awaited fire engine on the way for the Aghards Road playground in Celbridge while the Maynooth playground will undergo essential repairs this week.

Kildare County Council has confirmed that the new fire engine for the Aghards Road playground in Celbridge will be installed next week, with the playground to close from Monday 11 June to Wednesday 13 June to facilitate necessary works to install the new fire engine.

The new fire truck ride is to be installed at Aghards Road playground in Celbridge

The truck can accommodate a small crew of mini fire-fighters in its cab and running board, and it also has moving handles and parts to keep little hands busy.

Meanwhile, the Harbour Field playground in Maynooth will close on Monday 11 June for essential repairs to the playground.

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There has been a call made for a review into the alcohol bye laws in Athy by a local councillor.

Cllr Thomas Redmond has raised the issue after voicing a concern that there has been no fines issued for alcohol consumption in public areas in Athy.

The Sinn Féin representative has pushed forward the following motion to the next meeting of the Athy Municipal District;

"That the council immediately review alcohol bye laws in this municipal district following information that current bye laws are inadequate and there has been zero fines issued for consumption of alcohol in public areas in this municipal district."

While there is no national legislation prohibiting drinking in public, each local authority area is entitled to pass bye-laws prohibiting the consumption of alcohol in a public place.

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Kildare manager Joe Quaid won two All-Stars while minding the nets for Limerick over the years, so he is best placed to sum up the superb performance that Kildare goalkeeper Paddy McKenna turned in on Sunday afternoon.

The Clane man pulled off six brilliant saves that were a mixture of brave blocks, diving efforts and close range parries as Kildare saw off the challenge of Derry in the Christy Ring Cup semi-final. The fact that Derry managed to get two past him was no blotch on his worksheet as there was nothing he could do about either of those efforts.

Speaking after the game, Quaid gave the utmost praise to his high performing custodian.

“If that was done in Thurles, Páirc Úi Chaoimh or the Gaelic Grounds today they’d be raving about it,” he said.

“That was superb by him. OK, the second half there were a lot of hurley saves as I call them, but in the first half he put his body on the line two or three times when you’re not expected to save them.

“He has been superb in the championship.”

The Clane man was clearly delighted at full-time, and when asked whether or not it was the best performance he can ever remember putting in in a Kildare jersey, he told KildareNow; “Any day you go out you’re just hoping that a few hit off you and you get a few hurls to them, but any day you put on the jersey for your club or your county you step up a bit.”

“You take what you’re given. The boys have bailed me out on plenty of occasions in games where I’ve let balls in over my head and through my legs, so it’s just great to be able to repay them that way.”

McKenna has been in fine form throughout this Christy Ring Cup campaign, so much so that when a shot goes in on the Kildare goal it is more surprising when it finds the net rather than bouncing of the former DIT student or his hurl. McKenna was keen to pay tribute to his goalkeeping coach, and to Paul Dermody and Mark Doyle, who are now the back up goalkeepers.

“Huge credit has to go to Willie Banks, our goalkeeping coach. He has myself, Dermo [Paul Dermody] and Mark Doyle in great shape and any one of us could step in and be able to perform.”

McKenna spent a few years behind Dermody in the pecking order for Kildare, but he has now firmly implanted himself as the county’s number one. He admits it was frustrating at times waiting for a chance to show his credentials, but the relationship with his former teacher always remained very good.

“He taught me in secondary school so I’ve known him since I was about 13 or 14,” he said of Dermody.

“It’s just great to be able to learn from him. Having hurled with Kilkenny he has that experience, so it’s great.

“Often times I’d go home frustrated, but in fairness to my family they said ‘look, your time will come, just be patient’. In goalkeeping you only have on position to fight for, out the field it’s a bit different because if you’re a back you can play a number of positions. Joe [Quaid] always said to me ‘patience’, and that’s what happens.”

McKenna will get to line out in Croke Park on June 23 for the Christy Ring Cup final, which is something he will be hugely looking forward to.

“I was around in 2014 when we beat Kerry and I’ve played a couple of other games there, but it’s great to get back and there will be huge excitement around the place. Hopefully we’ll be able to repay everyone who comes and supports us.”

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By Kim O'Leary

This stunning property in Newbridge is sure to attract a lot of attention as it enters the market, boasting a family room, paddocks for horses or ponies, as well as large manicured private grounds resting on 8.209 acres with an asking price of €970,000.

Jordan Auctioneers Newbridge are delighted to present as it enters the market “Alderbirch”, Clownings, Newbridge, Co Kildare, and this fantastic detached property provides a very exciting opportunity to acquire an impressively large and luxurious home extending to approximately c.4,700 sq.ft on c. 8.209 acres (c.3.322 hectares).

Inside the property consists of 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms (including en suite), A large reception hall, A bright drawing room, an elegant dining room, a family room perfect for entertaining, an office, country kitchen/breakfast room, as well as a utility room.

Outside the property is approached via an impressive stone entrance with electric gates onto an avenue which winds through the gardens to a large circular sweep and the front door.

The landscaped gardens are mainly in lawn with mature trees, hedegerows and flowerbeds with post and rail fencing separating the paddocks. The paddocks are in permanent pasture ideal for horses and ponies, and there are also patio areas leading off the kitchen, family room and dining room.

“Alderbirch” is situated in a very tranquil and discreet area with plenty of privacy, and the property was built in 2000 to create a sense of space as well as a homely atmosphere situated in the heart of the bloodstock industry.

Meanwhile, the towns of Naas and Newbridge are nearby boasting great local amenities including schools, shops, church and plenty of leisure facilities. For commuters, Junction 10 on the M7 is only a 5 minutes drive away while Newbridge train station provides a regular service to Heuston Station (30 minutes).

Early viewing of this stunning property is highly recommended by appointment with Jordan Auctioneers Newbridge by contacting them on 045 433550 and for more information and 18 images visit http://www.daft.ie/kildare/houses-for-sale/newbridge/alderbirch-on-c-8209-acres-clownings-newbridge-kildare-1744510/

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GALLERY: Sunshine and Truckers at "The Full of the Pipe Truckshow" at Punchestown

PHOTOS BY AISHLING CONWAY

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Tara and Rosie Leigh with Wayne, Daniel, Dillon, Clifford, Cian, Oisin and Shane Stynes and Saoirse Bell

Julie Corcoran Doyle with James and Shane Doyle

Martin, Ben, Michael, Tristan and Olivia O'Malley

Brendan and Pat Herdman

Theresa and Mike Sheridan

Caoimhe, David and Ben O'Neill

Alan Nolan and Ashling Egar

Christopher Ryan and Martin Rowe

Matis, Denis and Darius Simkus

Lauryn Hall and Carla Brown from Derry Bros Shipping International

Jamie and Hannah Gradwell with Jenny and Stuart Cowen

Tara, Helen, Oisin and Paul White

Triona Murray and Aisling Murphy

Andrew Cummins, Ashleigh Coonan, Rachel Morrisey and Daniel Guerin

Aoife, Peter, Gwen, Ciara and Jack Noons

Lucy Glennon

Harry Hughes with Rory and Joe Logan

Caitriona, Dillon and Christy Cass

Uldis Anderson and Sergejs Jerockis

Ellen, Lucy and David Glennon

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GALLERY: Wedding Show at Palmerstown House Estate with Host Marietta Doran

Photos by Aishling Conway

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Marietta Doran (Wedding Show Host)

Marietta Doran with Raina Moore (Hairdressing by Raina) and Makeup Artist Andrea Murphy (andreamurphy.ie)

Raina Moore (Hairdressing by Raina)

Makeup Artist Andrea Murphy (andreamurphy.ie)

Rachel Ward and Liam Kelly

Fiona Sheehan, Niamh Whelan, Cathy Whelan and Daniel Redmond

Margaret Telford and Emma Louise Whelan

Gerard Nugent, Brian Nugent, Martin Telford, Leah Telford, Niamh Telford, Margaret Telford and Colette Nugent

Marietta Doran (Wedding Show Host)

Liam Coffey and Michelle Walker

Philip Lawler from Lawler Chauffeur's

Fashion show at Palmerstown House Estate with the clothes supplied by Aria Boutique, Naas

James Hereward and Claire Fagan

Keith Kirwan and Ffion Crofts

Dave Rafferty (Banqueting Manager), Jerry Power (General Manager), Sinead McGoldrick (Wedding and Events Manager) and Arnold Mandiangu (Operations Manager)

Jerry Power (General Manager) and Marietta Doran (Marietta Doran (Wedding Show Host)

Linda Blanchfield (Sales Manager), Marietta Doran and Chelsea Crowe (Wedding Co-Ordinator)

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GALLERY: Wedding Show at Palmerstown House Estate with Host Marietta Doran

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Linda Blanchfield (Sales Manager), Marietta Doran and Chelsea Crowe (Wedding Co-Ordinator)

Jerry Power (General Manager) and Marietta Doran (Marietta Doran (Wedding Show Host)

Dave Rafferty (Banqueting Manager), Jerry Power (General Manager), Sinead McGoldrick (Wedding and Events Manager) and Arnold Mandiangu (Operations Manager)

Keith Kirwan and Ffion Crofts

James Hereward and Claire Fagan

Fashion show at Palmerstown House Estate with the clothes supplied by Aria Boutique, Naas

Philip Lawler from Lawler Chauffeur's

Liam Coffey and Michelle Walker

Marietta Doran (Wedding Show Host)

Gerard Nugent, Brian Nugent, Martin Telford, Leah Telford, Niamh Telford, Margaret Telford and Colette Nugent

Margaret Telford and Emma Louise Whelan

Fiona Sheehan, Niamh Whelan, Cathy Whelan and Daniel Redmond

Rachel Ward and Liam Kelly

Makeup Artist Andrea Murphy (andreamurphy.ie)

Raina Moore (Hairdressing by Raina)

Marietta Doran with Raina Moore (Hairdressing by Raina) and Makeup Artist Andrea Murphy (andreamurphy.ie)

Marietta Doran (Wedding Show Host)

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Drivers want the Government to considering cutting motor fuel taxes as prices have hit a three-year high.

Figures from insurer AA Ireland show that a litre of petrol now costs €1.48 on average, compared with €1.41 last month.

And motorists pay €1.38 or diesel now - up from €1.31 in May.

Conor Faughnan, AA director of consumer affairs, argued that recent price increases meant that it was time for the Government to re-assess the “exceptionally high” taxes on both petrol and diesel.

“In particular, given that we are often hearing from Leinster House that the recession is behind us, it’s time for the 20 cent of ’emergency taxes’ introduced during the worst years of the economic crisis to be reduced or removed,” he told the Irish Times.

AA Ireland noted that fuel prices are at their highest since 2015.

A litre of petrol is 9 cent more expensive than at the start of 2018 while diesel costs more than 10 cent extra.

Mr Faughnan pointed out that circumstances forced Irish people to rely heavily on their cars, but fuel and insurance hikes were pricing them off the roads.

“With fuel prices continuing to climb, there is a risk that some people will start to view the costs of commuting to work as unsustainable currently or that those currently looking for employment may not be able to meet the cost of attending interviews or re-joining the workforce,” he said.

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The death has occurred of Ross CUMMINS
Ballymany Manor, Newbridge, Kildare

Sadly missed by his loving wife Clodagh, son Harry, daughter Ellie, mother Kaye, brother Wesley, sister Khindra, grandfather Frank, parents in law Jackie and Ken, brothers in law, sisters in law, aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours, work colleagues and friends.

May Ross Rest In Peace

The death has occurred of Richard Thomas WOODBURN
Donadea, Kildare

Woodburn, Richard Thomas, late of Donadea, Co. Kildare, June 5th 2018, peacefully in the loving care of the nurses & carers of Parke House Nursing Home, Kilcock. Sadly missed by his loving brother Teddy, sister Anne (Egan), his niece Edwina (McGoldrick), nephews Jonathan & Stephen Egan, brother in law, sister in law, relatives and friends.

Funeral service on Tuesday In St. Michael & All Angels Church, Millicent, Sallins, at 12 noon, followed by burial in Straffan Cemetery,

The death has occurred of Kathleen DONOHOE (née Doyle)
Tally-Ho Stud, Corduff, Coolcarrigan, Naas, Kildare / Enniscorthy, Wexford

Formerly St. John’s Villas, Enniscorthy & London. Beloved wife of Martin and loving mother of Liam, Martin, Donal and the late Patricia. Sadly missed by her loving family, sisters Mary (Sheridan), Ann (Kelleher) & Patty (Byrne), daughter-in-law Fiona, grandchildren Martin, Eve, Erin & Caitlin, extended family, relatives and friends.

May she rest in peace

Reposing at Crosbie's Funeral Home., Enniscorthy on Sunday from 2 o'c with removal at 6 o'c to St. Aidan's Cathedral, Enniscorthy. Funeral Mass on Monday at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in St. Mary's Cemetery.

The death has occurred of Philip WOLFE
Piercetown, Newbridge, Kildare

Reposing at his home on Sunday evening from 4.00pm to 8.00pm with Rosary at 6.00pm. Removal to St. Patrick’s Church, Celbridge on Monday morning arriving for Requiem Mass at 11.00am followed by burial in Donacomper Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown. Donations boxes will be at the church.

Peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff of Saint James' Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Sadly missed by his loving wife Nuala, daughters Natalie and Charlotte, son Philip, grandchildren, sister Angela, daughter in law, sons in law, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May Philip rest in peace

Reposing at his family home from 4pm on Monday with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Tuesday morning at 10am to arrive at St. Conleth's Parish Church, Newbridge for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in St. Conleth's Cemetery, Newbridge. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to “Newbridge Daycare Centre”. Donations box in church.

The death has occurred of Joe CORRIGAN
Hazelhatch, Celbridge, Kildare

CORRIGAN (Hazelhatch, Celbridge, Co. Kildare) June 7th, 2018 (peacefully) at St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown. Joe, beloved husband of Bridie, dear father of Joseph, Breda (Bridget), Mary, Trish and Michael and a devoted grandfather to Stephen, Caoimhe, Bláthnaid, Éoin and Aoife; Sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughters, grandchildren, sons-in-law Ger, Brian and Ger, daughter-in-law Tania, brother-in-law Paddy, cousins, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

May he rest in peace

Reposing at his home on Sunday evening from 4.00pm to 8.00pm with Rosary at 6.00pm. Removal to St. Patrick’s Church, Celbridge on Monday morning arriving for Requiem Mass at 11.00am followed by burial in Donacomper Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown. Donations boxes will be at the church.

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Kildare Animal Foundation is hosting its annual Open Day on Sunday, July 8 at 1pm.

Items on sale at the event on the South Green Road include: Plants, Antiques, Bottle Stall, Crafts, Cakes and Clothes.

A BBQ will also be available to offer food options.

Children will be entertained with Face Painting and can pet the animals looking for homes.

Note: The organisers ask that pet dogs are not brought to the event.

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Robyn Murran of St Brigid's Boxing Club in Kildare Town recently won a Bronze medal in the European Championships in Bulgaria

St Brigid's also won a total of five All Ireland titles in the last two weeks.

Gold medallists: 

• Kaitlyn Doyle,
• Caoimhe Carthy
• Charlene Dowling
• Robyn murran

Silver medallists:

• Megan Delaney
• Amelia Burke

• Chelsea Mc Donagh has to box in her final of the All Irelands.

Cadet medallist Robyn Murran went on to represent Ireland and her club in the European Championships in Bulgaria and returned home with a bronze medal.

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