Details have emerged of an incident that happened in the Killina area near Carbury last Sunday night.

Local residents said a man armed with a knife was seen walking around gardens of a number homes after 10pm.

Witnesses told KildareNow that Gardaí were called and armed officers responded to the incident.

An area was sealed off by Gardaí as they dealt with the man.

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Diversions on the M7 were due to end at 6am this morning between Junction 9 (Naas North) and Junction 10 (Naas South).

A temporary 25km per hour diversion had been in place to facilitate the demolition of an overbridge as part of the Osberstown Interchange (Junction 9a).

Demolition works progressed quicker than expected and were completed 24 hours ahead of schedule.

Dry and bright weather conditions helped to speed up the operation.

Heavier than normal traffic is expected on the M7 today due to GAA fans travelling from Limerick, Waterford and Kerry for National League finals in Croke Park.

Shoppers will also be travelling to and from a Private Sale event at Kildare Village.

Kildare Co Council said: "M7 bridge demolition works were expedited through Friday night and all day Saturday without any issues or delays encountered.

"Motorway now to be reopened by 6am Sunday morning and well in advance of the original scheduled timeframe."

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Contestants are being asked to enter the Kildare Derby Festival Rose 2019.

Hungarian-born beauty Eva Lendvay, who represented Café K in Kildare Town, will be handing over her tiara.

Last year's competition celebrated its 40th anniversary.

Would your sister, cousin, friend, work colleague or neighbour like to enter?

The Rose competition is being launched in Studio One at the Silken Thomas on Friday, April 5 at 9pm.

Prosecco and Canapes will be served.

Anybody interested in participating in the Rose competition is asked to get in contact.

Contact Sally Purcell in the Kildare Derby Festival Office at: kildarederbyfestival@gmail.com.

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Planning permission has been lodged for the change of use of a ground floor of a premises in Sallins.

The planning documents refer to the converting from a coffee shop and delicatessen to a takeaway with kitchen area and staff toilet and staff rest area.

Also proposed is the change of use of an existing restaurant in the Main Street building to two one-bedroom apartments.

First floor roof gardens are also in the designs.

The removal of existing signs are also planned.

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As part of their Centenary Year Celebration, Robertstown GFC are hosting a challenge game between Kildare & Roscommon on Tuesday 16th April, 7.30pm.

The club was first established in 1919.

The venue is Brockagh Park and admission is €5.

Best of luck to Robertown GFC with the preparations for their Centenary Celebration.

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Leinster U14 B Championship SF

At O’ Dempseys GAA

Referee Cathy Forde (Wicklow)

HT score Kildare 7.09    Laois 0.02

FT score Kildare 16.21    Laois. 0.04

By Donal Fitzpatrick, LGFA PRO

Laois were dealt a blow during the week where they lost a number of their starting team resulting from injuries incurred at school’ basketball; this left them fielding a much weaker side from the team that had played Kildare in the Round Robin stages of the competition.

Kildare were able to field at full strength and unfortunately, for the home side, turned in a very dominant display on the day. Kildare led well at the break and could have had more scores on the board only for the brilliant goalkeeping of Emma Ramsbottom, her bravery and shot stopping were much to be admired as she frustrated Kildare Forwards at times with her heroics. She is definitely a player to watch out for in future Laois teams. HT Kildare 7.09 to Laois 0.02

Laois could only double their tally in the second period with points from Áine Costigan and Tara Byrne. Both sides made tram changes throughout the half but it was the visitors’ replacements that stood tall and helped their side win out comprehensively on a fulltime score of Kildare 16.21 to the home side’s low score of 0.04.

Kildare will play Westmeath in the Leinster B final on April 12 with venue and time TBC. Westmeath defeated Wexford in the days other semi final in what was a closer contest on a fulltime score of Wexford 1.07 Westmeath 1.08

Kildare Team.

Claudia Keenan 1.00, Zara Hurley, Eimear Glancy, Saoirse Ó Gorman, Meabh McGuire, Katy Halpin, Olivia Monaghan 0.02, Orlaith Ó Mahony 3.05,Mayah Doyle 0.03,Edwina Birchall 1.03, Ellie Kendrick cpt 1.02, Síofra Galvan 0.03, Grace Murtagh, Niamh Farrelly 4.01, Alannah Prizeman 2.01

Kildare subs.

Sorsha Filgate,Erin Healy, Erin Brereton Foley, Abi Whelan, Chloe Whiltshire, Leah McGovern, Sarah McGovern, Sarah Whelan, Caoimhe Ní. Birchall, Mya Pardy, Zara Beatty,Eimear Tuohy Anna. Price.

Kildare Subs used

Chloe Wiltshire 1.00 for Grace Murtagh, Erin Brereton Foley 3.01 for Alannah Prizeman, Sarah Whelan for Katy Halpin, Caoimhe Ni Birchall for Niamh Farrelly,Sorsha Filgate for Sarah Whelan.

Laois Team

Emma Ramsbottom,Sophie Delaney, Alison Baldwin,Orlaith McNamara, Sinead O Brien, Kate Wall Cpt,Emma Phelan,Aerin Ryle, Aine Costigan, 0.01,Katie Donoghue, Sussie Delaney 0.01,Tara Byrne 0.02,Holly Hanway,Caoimhe Dooley,Ella Dunphy.

Laois Subs

Aoife Brennan, Deirbhile C Fennell, Laura Miller, Anna Duff, Aoibheann Szwaglis, Sally Horgan, Charolotte Day, Alice O Donoghue, Mary O Brien, Faye McEvoy,Riona Duff, Shauna Dunne, Caoimhe Dunne,Ellen Dunne, Niamh Graham.

Laois subs used.

Charlotte Day for Alison Baldwin,Alice O Donoghue for Sinead O Brien, Deirbhile C Fennell for Orlaith McNamara,Anna Duff for Caoimhe Dooley, Riona Duff for Sussie Delaney.

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Ireland’s Young Filmmaker of the Year 2019 announced its Senior winners at the Fresh Film Festival 2019 in Limerick on Thursday, March 28 last. The competition, which received a record of more than 1700 entries this year, announced the winners at the Odeon Castletroy.

Kildare’s Young Filmmakers and Playacting Youth Theatre won the Gradam TG4 do Scannan sa Ghaeilge Award at Ireland’s Young Filmmaker of the Year 2019 for their film ‘An Fainne’, which follows the story of a vulnerable girl who is put under pressure at her job.

Speaking about their win was 18 year old director of ‘An Fainne’ Athena Fusciardi from Lodgepark, who said

“I’m so happy that our movie won an award! I worked really hard and it really paid off. I would encourage anyone interested in film to enter next year as it’s a great opportunity and encourages young people to make films”.

Other films entered into Ireland’s Young Filmmaker of the Year 2019 from Kildare filmmakers included ‘A Day in Life’ by Ben Hatton Walsh from Scoil Dara, which aims to teach how the smallest of gestures can change someone’s day and outlook, ‘Just a Friend’ by Liam Boland of Kildare Young Filmmakers, in which a girl makes a friend online, ‘I Don’t Know’ by Molly Hoche from Playacting Youth Theatre, in which two girls are faced with a really difficult decision, and ‘24 hour Schoolday’ by Liam Boland, in which a student's who’s stressed from all their school work gets tired of the continuous pile of work to do.

14-year-old Sean Tracy from Ashford in Wicklow, took home the title of Ireland’s Young Senior Filmmaker of the year 2019 for his short film ‘Rue’, a story about a boy who regrets his last words to his best friend. Speaking about his win, said, “To win here today is an absolute honour, especially considering the quality of the films that were entered! I think this year's films are the highest quality that Fresh Film has ever received. They were all absolutely outstanding and any of them could have placed first. I am really honoured and chuffed that it was this film that won. It's one the actors and I worked really hard on, I couldn't have done it without them, and they were amazing. I can't thank Fresh Film Festival enough for organising the whole event, it was just fantastic!”

Cal Arnold O’Driscoll, aged 16 from Dublin 7 was the second place winner for his film ‘Big Bad World’, in which two Irish teens from the 90’s finally break the rules by going on their very own vacation. Milosh Hughes, aged 18 from Malahide in Dublin took home third place for his film ‘Descensus’, in which a young boy loses his grip on reality as constant nightmares cause him to spiral into madness.

Other entries received Highly Commended Awards on the day, including Pippa Molony aged 18 from Dublin 15 for Story for her film ‘Hero’, Oisin McKeogh, aged 18 from Killaloe, Clare for Direction for his film ‘Ode to a Dancer’, and Reuben Harvey, aged 19, from Abbeyleix in Laois, for Performance for his film ‘Radioheads/Picture This’. Reuben Harvey also won the Audience Awards on the day for his film ‘Picture This’, which follows two idiots who enter into an Irish short film festival but struggle to come up with a good idea.

Vigga Wagner, from Denmark won the International Film Award for her film Bubblehead which follows a girl who lives a solitary life with her pet fish that meets a cute boy when she visits the pet shop after her goldfish dies.

In addition to the Ireland’s Young Filmmaker of the Year awards, a number of specialist awards were presented on the day including Ryan Connolly, aged 18 from Aquinas Grammar School in Down whose film ‘Contact’ took home the Boulder Media Award for animation and Milosh Hughes, aged 18 from Malahide in Dublin, whose film ‘Zwei’ won the RTÉ 60 Second Award. Additionally, Athena Fusciardi, aged 18 from Lodgepark, Kildare, won the Gradam TG4 do Scannan sa Ghaeilge Award for the best film in the Irish Language for her film ‘An Fainne’, while Mount Mercy College from Cork won the Radharc Senior Award for their film ‘Mother Nature knows Breast’, which is a documentary about low breastfeeding rates in Ireland.

Ireland’s Young Filmmaker of the Year is the highlight of Limerick’s Fresh Film Festival, which is now in its 23^rd year. Other highlights of Fresh Film Festival 2019 include feature screenings and workshops including an Industry Master class with The National Youth Film School.

Fresh Film Festival encourages young people from Ireland and overseas, aged 7 to 18 years, to create, exhibit and share films.  The festival provides an opportunity for these young filmmakers to have their work seen on a cinema screen for the first time and to compete for the title of Ireland’s Young Filmmaker of the Year.  All films submitted are also considered for a range of Specialist Awards including the Radharc Trust Award (documentary), the Boulder Media Animation Award, the RTE 60 Second Short Film Award and the RTE Factual Award, in addition to the International and Audience awards.

“Ireland’s Young Filmmaker have a very interesting approach” says Jayne Foley, Director of Fresh Film Festival. “Storytelling is at the core” she says, “because the budget is usually either low or non-existent, filmmakers have to be very inventive with plot and location.”

This year the festival received over 1700 films into its three categories Junior, Senior and International. Jayne adds, “The festival is a forum where young film-makers can meet each other. Even at that stage networking is important. You may end up meeting the same people again later in your career. As advocates of young filmmaking, we also try to showcase films abroad. We’ve brought Irish films and young filmmakers to Korea, Austria, Germany and Edinburgh. This year we are excited to have a number of international young filmmakers coming to Fresh and sharing their filmmaking experience with us.”

Feature photo shows comedian/actor Pat Shortt with the Gradam TG4 do Scannan sa Ghaeilge award winners, Liam Bowand, Molly Horque, and Ryan Quirke O'Brien,at the Senior Finals of Ireland's Young Filmmaker of the Year Awards 2019 in the Odeon, Castletroy on March 28.

Photo: Zoe Conway/ilovelimerick

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A UK sex offender wanted by Manchester police, who is sleeping rough his car, is being monitored by Newbridge Gardai, it has emerged.

Gardai are powerless to arrest him until they receive an official European Arrest Warrant from UK police.

The man appeared before Naas District Court on Thursday last charged with failing to register as a sex offender.

He was then ordered to sign on twice daily at Newbridge Garda Station.

Officers will be closely monitoring him until the European Arrest Warrant arrives from the UK - and then the path will be cleared for him to be arrested and extradited.

Naas District Court heard that the accused is facing a charge of breaching the Sex Offenders Act, 2001 for failing to notify Gardai he had entered the jurisdiction.

Garda evidence outlined how the accused was found guilty of being in possession of 'extreme images of children in Wales and Scotland.'

The court heard how he travelled from the UK to Co Kildare and he did not notify Gardaí.

Judge Desmond Zaidan said: "How do people with such serious convictions end up here?"

He added: "The State has to answer questions."

Garda evidence heard how when the Gardaí turned up at the property he was renting, his landlord directed him to leave.

The Garda said: "The landlord told him to leave, two weeks ago, he has not had time to get accommodation."

Judge Desmond Zaidan ordered Gardaí to 'keep an eye on him.'

The court heard that he is signing on to Newbridge Garda Station as part of his bail conditions.

Judge Zaidan ordered that he appear again before Naas District Court within eight weeks for directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions.

Manchester Police issued an alert last year that they were searching for him after breaching a court order last November.

He was released from prison in October 2014 after being jailed in 2013 for possessing indecent images of children.

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By Tara Lane, PRO

Network Ireland Kildare Branch will host a Breakfast Morning event with a difference at the Leixlip Manor Hotel and Gardens on Tuesday, 9 April, starting at 8am.

“Health Matters; Mind, Body and Business” will bring four experts in their fields together to share their tips on how to keep healthy and fit.  Attendees will enjoy a light breakfast and then the excellent line-up of speakers will share their knowledge at this exciting event.

Niamh Mullins from Empowered Health Solutions is a qualified ITEC Practitioner and owner of a Wellness Practice which adopts an holistic approach to self-care by empowering her clients to take back control of their health and well-being in a natural and safe way.

Cathy Soraghan NUTRAMINO WINNER – Freelance Trainer of the Year 2019. She has worked with many TV and movie personalities including Daniel Day Lewis and his wife Rebecca Miller, Ursula Halligan, Vincent Browne and members of the Ryanair family, providing exercise solutions for busy people on the go. She will be sharing tips on fitness and the importance of exercise and her motivational skills are second to none.

Niamh Swail, owner and resident Chef at The Ivy Cookery School Rathangan has enjoyed a long standing passion for food and teaching.  Trained at Cordon Bleu level and as a graduate of Darina Allen’s internationally acclaimed Ballymaloe Cookery School, Niamh has honed and perfected her culinary expertise.

Sue O’Neill will be speaking on the business element at our event.  Sue is the Chairperson of the Small Firms Association and MD of Shellcove (AMC), an Association Management Company which she founded in 2004 and is also on the board of Micro Finance Ireland so she brings a wealth of knowledge with her to share at this event.

The line-up of excellent speakers will come together to inform, motivate and inspire us all to ditch the bad habits and bring in the small changes that make all the difference to our health both physically and mentally.

Network Ireland Kildare branch President, Emma Murphy explains “This event is being held in advance of the National Workplace Wellbeing Day which is April 12 so we are thrilled that our speakers and members will come together at the beautiful Leixlip Manor Hotel and Gardens to connect with fellow members and visitors of Network Kildare and hear from experts in their fields”.

The morning is run in association with the Local Enterprise Office Kildare and is supported by AIB and our media partners Kildare Post. The event is free to members and€15 for non-members. Booking is essential to cater for numbers.  Tickets can be booked on https://www.eventbrite.com/e/health-matters-mind-body-business-tickets-59178715130

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 Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Science, Technology, Research and Development James Lawless TD has welcomed Facebook’s tightening of advertising regulations ahead of the EU elections in May.

Deputy Lawless, who has been calling for greater transparency across all social media platforms since his election to Dáil Éireann, said it is time other social media giants followed suit and sought to protect the democratic process from those who wish to undermine it.

Facebook’s new regulations will require anyone running political adverts related to the elections to provide proof that they are in the country where the ads will be targeting users.

Ads will also have to carry a label outlining who has paid for them and what their contact details are.

Mr Lawless said: “While researching for my Online Advertising and Social Media (Transparency) Bill I uncovered more than 30 offences under the existing Electoral Acts for all kinds of offline campaigning. The same rules do not apply to online advertising leaving it wide open to interference and abuse.

“Having met with officials from Facebook on various occasions I conveyed to them my concerns that social media, in particular in the run up to the European elections, could be manipulated by those with sinister motives. EU elections are a likely target for interference from malevolent states and agencies due to their geo-political importance. The typically low voter turnout also make them more vulnerable.

“I would like to see the Government progress my Bill with greater urgency and ahead of the EU elections in May. While Facebook has now taken steps to protect the integrity of the electoral process across the EU, we must take responsibility in Ireland for our own system and my Bill seeks to do just that”, concluded Deputy Lawless.

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A planning application has been lodged for the change of use from office space to restaurant use of a premises in Maynooth.

The total area of 36.4sqm is located on the ground floor level at Doctor’s Lane in the town.

Planning documents state that it is proposed to extend the existing Avenue Café at Main Street Maynooth, into this space.

All works will be internal to the building.

The location is an an Architectural Conservation Area at the junction of Main Street and Doctor's Lane.

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Moorefield 1-14

Sarsfields 1-9

EMS Copier Senior Football League Division 1 Round 2

Moorefield made it two wins from two in the Senior Football League with a five point victory over Sarsfields.

The final scoreline flatters Sarsfields as the County Champions were the more dominant team for the vast majority of the contest with just a late rally from Davy Burke’s side putting a little bit of respectability on the scoreline.

Moorefield had their Kildare contingent back on board and they all had fine games but James Murray who was recently announced as the Moores captain for the year was absolutely immense as he showed great leadership.

Both Adam Tyrrell and Eanna O’Connor scored five points apiece for the victors while Ciaran Kelly bagged a second half goal to make sure of the result.

Sarsfields were never able to match the intensity and skill of their opponents but they can at least go away with a bit of confidence as they kicked 1-3 in the last few minutes.

It was a tight and tetchy beginning to the game before Adam Tyrrell converted a free in the 7^th minute to give Moorefield the lead.

Sarsfields soon hit back with a Ray Cahill 45 but they went scoreless for ten minutes with Moorefield taking control.

Tyrrell had a fine game and he kicked his first point from play to help Moorefield retake the lead before the advantage was then extended with scores from Ciaran Kelly and Eanna O’Connor.

Sarsfields responded with a Cahill free but they then suffered a blow when Cian Costigan who was so effective against Athy went off injured with a hamstring knock.

O’Connor and Tyrrell then stood out for the rest of the half and they shared a trio of points as Moorefield went into the break with a commanding six point lead.

Sarsfields brought in Caoimhin McDonnell and Conor Hartley at half-time and they made the better start to the second period with Cahill landing a free.

Tyrrell replied with his own free for Moorefield before Darragh Ryan got Sarsfields’s first effort from play with a well taken score from out the field.

That left the Sash with an five point deficit but Moorefield practically put the game beyond reach in the 40^th minute when Ciaran Kelly kicked in a goal after Eanna O’Connor fed the centre forward on the back of a Mark McDermott ball inside.

Moorefield were rampant at that stage and Tyrrell also went close with a goal chance when he pulled a shot wide.

The teams then exchanged scores with a pair of Cahill frees being cancelled out by efforts from O’Connor and McDermott as Moorefield opened up a 1-11 to 0-6 lead entering the final ten minutes.

Tyrrell and James Murray were arguably Moorefield’s best players on the day and they kicked further points as things looked all too easy for Ross Glavin’s team.

To their credit Sarsfields did finish well though with points from Cahill, Barry Coffey and Cian McConnell coming on the back of a well taken goal from Matty Byrne.

Sarsfields got back to within four points and they had a few chances to get closer but Moorefield were much the better side and Evan O’Brien rounded off the victory with a late score.

Moorefield: Ian McDonnell; Sean Dempsey, Liam Healy, Mark Dempsey, Kevin Murnaghan, Sean Healy, James Murray 0-1, Aaron Masterson, Adam Sweeney, Anthony Durney, Ciaran Kelly 1-1, Eamonn Callaghan, Jason Phillips, Adam Tyrrell 0-5 (0-1f), Eanna O’Connor 0-5 (0-3fs).

Subs used: Mark McDermott 0-1 for Callaghan 36 mins, Ronan Sweeney for Phillips 44 mins, Evan O’Brien 0-1 for Kelly 46 mins, Ryan Moore for L.Healy 48 mins, Niall Hurley Lynch for O’Connor 52 mins, Daire Dunne for A.Sweeney 55 mins.

Sarsfields; John Melia; Eoin Leavy, Tom Aspell, Alan Scully, Brian McDonnell, Shea Ryan, Con Kavanagh, Matty Byrne 1-0, Dean Domican, Cian McQuillian, Darragh Ryan 0-1, Robbie Confrey, Ray Cahill 0-6 (0-4fs, 0-1 45), Cian Costigan, Karl Hartley.

Subs used: Shane Doyle for Costigan 20 mins, Barry Coffey 0-1 for Scully 20 mins, Conor Hartley for McQuillan h-t, Caoimhin McDonnell for Domican h-t, Cian McConnell 0-1 for Confrey 40 mins, David Shalvey for S.Ryan 55 mins.

Ref; Liam Herbert

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Xpose Style Sessions is coming to The K Club, Kildare on April 14th.

The event, presented by Karen Koster, includes fashion, beauty, hair and much more!

Tickets include afternoon tea, a glass of Prosecco and an exclusive Goodie Bag worth over €100.

Learn the tricks of the trade from top beauty experts, watch live styling sessions and enjoy a Traditional Afternoon Tea.

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This was the scene on the M7 northbound earlier when a car burst into flames.

The vehicle was completely gutted in the incident which happened near Junction 12 (Newbridge) around lunchtime.

The Curragh Racecourse can be seen in the background in these photos posted on Leinster Checkpoints Facebook Page.

Local Gardai and Kildare Fire Service attended the scene and helped extinguish the blaze.

The occupants of the car, who escaped in time, watched and waited from a safe distance away.

There were traffic delays in the area for a time but tailbacks soon eased.

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This gorgeous and beautifully presented detached property in Newbridge is perfect for those with a young family seeking extra space set in a quiet and respectable area with an asking price of €325,000.

Maura Donohoe Auctioneers is pleased to present to the market “239 Roseberry Hill,” Newbridge, Co Kildare, a truly magnificent home boasting many extras and a bright interior.

Inside the property is spacious with versatile living spaces and plenty of natural light, and it consists of 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (including en suite and family bathroom), entrance hall, living room, open plan kitchen/dining room, and a utility room.

A bright entrance hallway greets visitors

This end of corner residence is set on a well appointed extra large ground and boasts a cobble lock front driveway offering ample room for several cars and sandstone rear patio area as well as a good-sized enclosed rear garden with double side pedestrian gates.

"239" Roseberry Hill is within close proximity to a small shopping centre to including a Centra supermarket, hairdresser, beauticians and crèche.

Ideally located with easy access to the M7 Motorway, within 10 minutes walk from the town centre of Newbridge with excellent shopping facilities i.e. White Water Shopping Centre, Newbridge Silverware, restaurants, schools, main bus links and within walking distance of Arrow rail service.

Early viewing is highly recommended by contacting Maura Donohoe Auctioneers Newbridge on 045449688 and check out 21 images at www.daft.ie

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Pictured at Café en Seine at the launch of house 2019, Ireland’s premium interior design event, were (l to r) Architect Hugh Wallace, Interior architect Róisín Lafferty, Architect Dermot Bannon, Interior designers Suzie McAdam and Amanda Hilton Sawyer. Photograph: Leon Farrell / Photocall Ireland

Kildare exhibitors have been added to the line-up for House 2019, Ireland’s premier interior design event which is now in its 4th year at the RDS in Dublin.

Artist Karen Hickey, who is based in Celbridge, will be showcasing her creations along with interiors and garden centre The Orchard, which is also located in Celbridge.

Representing Naas will be Dunleavy Bespoke (handcrafted furniture company run by brothers Tim and Sean Dunleavy) and BTW Baths & Tiles which has nationwide outlets but is headquartered in Naas. Earthridge International, which specialises in shower products and is based in Maynooth, will also be joining the house 2019 line-up.

The three-day event returns to the RDS Dublin for its fourth year from 24 to 26 May,2019. This year’s line-up features architects Dermot Bannon and Hugh Wallace, interior designers Suzie McAdam and Amanda Hilton Sawyer, alongside interior architect Róisín Lafferty.

There will also be 160 hand-picked exhibitors and sponsors; and various stages, including the Inspiration Stage, the Trend Talks stage, and an Upcycling Area, where attendees can gain insights and advice from high-profile speakers.  Members of the Interiors Association will deliver Design Clinics at the event, where attendees can receive one-to-one advice from professional interior designers.

To coincide with the launch of the event on Friday 29 March, house released survey findings highlighting key concerns for Ireland’s interiors industry. The survey was completed by members of the Interiors Association, a support network for the interior architecture and design communities.

Pictured at Café en Seine at the launch of house 2019, Ireland’s premium interior design event, were (l to r) Interior architect Róisín Lafferty, Interior designer Suzie McAdam and Architect Dermot Bannon, who will all be speaking at house, which takes place from 24th to 26th May at the RDS, Dublin. Photograph: Leon Farrell / Photocall Ireland

. Pictured at Café en Seine at the launch of house 2019, Ireland’s premium interior design event, were (l to r)Interior designer Suzie McAdam, broadcaster Brendan O'Connor, Architect Dermot Bannon, Architect Hugh Wallace, Interior architect Róisín Lafferty.  Photograph: Leon Farrell / Photocall Ireland

Cheap imports, fast fashion and our “throwaway” culture were identified by survey respondents as the most negative trends impacting on the design industry.  On a more positive note, respondents predicted sustainability will play a key role in purchasing decisions in the coming years, pointing to increased demand for responsible design, biophilic design, and locally-sourced and handcrafted products.

A growth in public appreciation for quality design was also highlighted as a positive, with respondents citing the continued popularity of interiors-focused media programmes, outlets and events – and their impact on public perceptions of design.

house is organised by Independent News & Media (INM), publisher of Ireland’s largest newspaper titles and digital channels.

Commenting today, Cliona Carroll, Sponsorship and Events Manager at INM, said: “The trends highlighted in our industry survey are reflected in the programme for house 2019.  We’ll have a dedicated upcycling space and a focus on sustainability across all stages, and – as usual – our exhibitors will include the best Irish designers, manufacturers and retail brands A new feature at house 2019 will be Made For You, a dedicated area for craftworkers and designer-makers to exhibit artistic products.  Visitors will find everything from the functional to the strictly decorative, such as lamps, candles, mirrors, furniture, glassware, decorative arts and much more."

She added: "House always attracts range of people from right across Ireland who may be interested in interior design, doing up a room or working on a refurbishment project or simply want to enjoy a day out. We’re looking forward to welcoming visitors from Kildare and beyond again this year.”

Event information

Tickets for house are on sale now.  An adult one-day ticket costs €12.  Children under 12 years of age are free, but must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets can be purchased online via: https://www.house-event.ie/buy-tickets.html

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There are 24 patients without beds today at Naas General Hospital according to Trolley Watch figures released by the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO).

It is understood that there are 20 patients in the emergency department and 4 on wards elsewhere in the Kildare facility and this is the second highest such figure in the Eastern region after Tallaght University Hospital which currently has 29 patients waiting on beds.

Meanwhile, it is understood that there are 510 admitted patients waiting for beds nationwide, according to today’s INMO Trolley Watch. 380 are waiting in the emergency departments, while 130 are in wards elsewhere in hospitals across the country.

The worst-hit hospitals today are:

• University Hospital Limerick – 72
• Cork University Hospital - 54
• University Hospital Galway – 38

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Photos: Pat Scully 

Kildare boxers reign supreme on live TV at the National Stadium

It was a night to remember for Kildare boxers at the National Stadium last weekend.

Veteran Eric 'Lilywhite Lightning' Donovan claimed the Irish Featherweight title after an impressive fourth round victory over Stephen McAfee.

The bout was part of an eleven-fight card at the Clash of the Titans professional boxing event.

Also in action were the Phelan siblings from St Brigid's Boxing Club in Kildare Town.

The youngest ever Irish female boxer to go pro, Katelynn Phelan (18) won her bout with Polish opponent Monika Antonik.

It was a big achievement for the former World Youth and European Junior bronze medalist.

Her brother Allan defeated Aiden Metcalfe in his fight in the BUI Celtic featherweight battle.

The event was broadcast live on TG4 in association with Assassin Boxing and Boxing Ireland Promotions.

All eleven fights were broadcast live on the TG4 YouTube page with live TV coverage featuring Donovan and the two Phelans from 8.30pm to 11.30pm.

The programme was presented by Máire Treasa Ní Cheallaigh with commentary and analysis by Gary Spike O Sullivan, Jason Quigley, Andy Lee and Seán Bán Breathnach.

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Naas Gardaí are investigating a break-in at  the Sallins Road on Friday.

Between 6.15pm and 7.30pm, a shed door was forced open.

Entry was gained to the house due to damage being caused to the window.

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