A man in his mid 30s has been arrested after a 40-minute pursuit between Dublin and Kildare early this morning.

It is believed the man had damaged a house in Tallaght with a car, prompting a 999 call at around 2.15am, RTE is reporting.

Gardaí later discovered the man driving nearby and tried to arrest him.

However he failed to stop and this resulted in a 40-minute pursuit, ending in Kildare.

During the chase the man rammed a garda car outside Emo village in Co. Laois. No one was injured in the incident.

The driver is being detained for questioning at Tallaght Garda Station.

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Leading jockey and Kildare native Fran Berry has announced his retirement after 23 years in the saddle.

He later concentrated on the Flat, becoming second jockey to Mick Kinane at John Oxx’s stable before taking over as leading jockey for Oxx in 2010.

In September 2010 he enjoyed a Group One winner on the Jessica Harrington-trained champion two-year-old Pathfork in the Vincent O’Brien National Stakes at the Curragh, where he beat Casamento and Zoffany.

Berry went on to enjoy more high-profile success on Dragon Pulse, also for Harrington, and the Richard Hannon-trained Kool Kompany, who took the Group Two Railway Stakes in 2014.

In 2016 the County Kildare-born rider moved to Britain to become stable jockey for Ralph Beckett before leaving by mutual consent to work as a freelance.

Berry spent six winters in Japan where he rode 79 winners, including 19 Listed/Group races.

Berry’s international experience also includes a two-month spell in Singapore during 2010, where he rode four winners at Kranji, and the inaugural 2018 International Jockeys Challenge.

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Traffic on the M7 northbound is stopped from J11 The M9 through to J10 Naas South due to a vehicle broken down.

Further along, a crash has just been cleared from the N7 northbound after J8 Johnstown, with delays from there to J4 Rathcoole.

There are delays on the M4/N4 eastbound from J6 Celbridge through to the M50.

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The death has occurred of Sr. Assumpta Power
Sisters of Mercy, Catherine McAuley Nursing Home, Limerick / Rathangan, Kildare

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Three highly talented young sisters Robin, Ruby and Stacey Maher from Newbridge, Co. Kildare, are gearing up to appear on TG4’s hit Sunday night entertainment series Réalta agus Gaolta this Sunday, April 7, at 8.30pm.

Réalta agus Gaolta are on the look out for Ireland's most talented family.

The acts will be singing, dancing and banging out the tunes, as they go head-to-head against each other to win the opportunity to play live on stage supporting world famous Kíla in their National Stadium Concert in front of thousands, along with a cash prize of €3,000.

Hosted by Síle Seoige, the series will see over 70 acts battle it out to impress our judges, Irial O Ceallaigh, musician and TV personality,  Sinéad Ní Uallacháin  broadcaster with Raidió na Gaeltachta and Jim Lockhart, member of the Irish rock band “Horslips”.

The series has it all but there can only be one winner  - this episode features the following families:

• Sisters Robin, Ruby and Stacey Maher from Newbridge, Co. Kildare
• Étain and Máire Ní Churraoin from Ráth Chairn, Co Meath
• The Lynagh Family from Athboy, Co Meath
• Elaine Moore from Roscarbery, Co Cork & her daughter Isabelle
• Susan & Sharon Ní Mhaoilín from Kilmaine, Co. Mayo The Casey family from Crossmaglen, Co. Armagh
• The Hughes family from Balbriggan Co Dublin

Episode three airs on Sunday 7 April, 8.30pm on TG4, everything from rock & roll and sean nós, to power ballads and more and make sure to tune in to see how the Maher sisters from Newbridge get on!

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Naas Roads Policing Unit detected a motorist speeding at 137km/hr in a 100km zone last night during heavy rain and poor driving conditions last night.

It is understood that the driver was given a fixed charge penalty notice when pulled over by the Naas Roads Policing Unit.

Taking to the official An Garda Síochána Twitter account, they said: "Naas Roads Policing Unit detected this motorist speeding at 137km/hr in a 100km zone during heavy rain and poor driving conditions last night. FCPN issued. "

Naas Roads Policing Unit detected this motorist speeding at 137km/hr in a 100km zone during heavy rain and poor driving conditions last night. FCPN issued.#SlowDown pic.twitter.com/sHR32mevwz

— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) April 2, 2019

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Naas has come to a standstill as everybody seems to be checking out the JYSK store in Naas Retail Park this morning!

Shoppers coming outside with shopping bags are saying it took them a total of about 2 hours between queuing and getting to the till!

The  queue is stretching all the way back outside neighbouring stores like Currys PC World, Carpet Right, Right Price Tiles & Wood Flooring and Harvey Normans.

One person braving the chilly weather conditions, Gillian Murphy told KildareNow: "I'm still not inside yet!"

She added: "Apparently there's a bigger queue inside. Roughly a 2 hour wait altogether, someone said."

Standing in line

A lot of patience is required if you want to get your hands on an opening day JYSK bargain such as a trendy Ubberup Lounge Chair for €35 or a Lyngen Memory Foam Pillow for €20.

The JYSK Goose can't believe all the people!

The JYSK Goose was busy entertaining people in the queue while a DJ played tunes inside.

Nearly in the door now!

Earlier, JYSK had to make the decision to open about 30 minutes sooner than the 9am time due to the length of people waiting.

Hundreds of people are expected to pass through the doors between now and the extended closing time of 9pm tonight.

A free Continental-style Danish Breakfast is being served to customers.

Hot food will also be served out from food trucks from 12 noon to keep customers happy.

The first 1,000 paying customers get a Free JYSK Towel.

Many customers are using free €10 Vouchers if they make a minimum €20 purchase.

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Photos: Aishling Conway 

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A garden in Allenwood in Co Kildare received an unusual visitor yesterday in the form of a sparrowhawk.

A reader has sent KildareNow a photograph of the bird of prey which was spotted in her back garden in Allenwood yesterday.

"He had a pigeon in his claws , my first time seeing one up close in my garden in Allenwood," said the reader.

The bird is believed to be a sparrowhawk which hunts pigeons and other smaller birds

In recent years, various birds of prey including sparrowhawks, buzzards, falcons and kestrels have been sighted around Co Kildare.

The Sparrowhawk (An Spioróg) is the most likely to hunt other smaller birds, with female sparrowhawks able to catch prey up to the size of a woodpigeon. According to BirdsWatchIreland, the sparrowhawk is a small bird of prey (raptor) with broad wings with blunt wing tips and a long tail.

It has a small hooked bill suitable for eating meat and its tail is banded in all plumages with four or five bands. The sexes are different in size, the female is larger than the male. Sparrowhawks have barred underparts in all plumages, with the barring extending across the underwings, breast, belly and flanks.

Males are bluish-grey above and often have orangey-brown barring on the breast, belly and underwing coverts; the rest of the barring is brown. Females are grey above with brown-grey barring on the underparts.

The Kestrel (An Pocaire Gaoithe) is a type of falcon and is usually seen in the countrysid and it searches the vegetation for slugs, beetles, frogs, mice and other small animals. Kestrels are described as

Once almost extinct in Ireland, the magnificent Buzzard (An Clamhán) is the other bird of prey now regularly seen around North Kildare.

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66 learners from Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training Board (KWETB) convened at a regional meeting of the National Further Education and Training (FET) Learner Forum recently.

The meeting took place at the Killashee Hotel in Naas and involved learners from a variety of FET courses offered by KWETB.

The National FET Learner Forum is a collaborative effort between AONTAS, the National Adult Learning Organisation; SOLAS, the Further Education and Training Authority; and Education and Training Boards (ETBs). This meeting was one of a series of regional meetings that will take place across the country this year.

Ireland is leading the way in making a commitment to learner voice with the establishment of a National FET Learner Forum. As a learner-centred form of provision, SOLAS is striving to make Further Education and Training (FET) responsive to learner needs.

This Forum acts as a way for learners to directly influence FET provision. Their suggestions for improvement will result in a clear outline of recommendations which AONTAS will share directly with policy makers and ETBs.

Speaking about today's Forum, Niamh O’Reilly, CEO of AONTAS, said: “The Forum provides FET learners from Kildare and Wicklow with the opportunity to have their voices heard, and to help shape further education at local, regional and national level. AONTAS believes that learners are experts of their own learning, they can identify what is working and what improvements are needed to ensure learner success, retention and progression. We look forward to using the deliberations from the Forum in supporting SOLAS and ETBs in creating a world-class FET system that is learner-centred.”

Deirdre Keyes, Chief Executive of KWETB welcomed the opportunity for FET learners to contribute to the development of national FET policy. She said: “KWETB recognises the importance of the learner voice in informing the development of both local and national FET policy. I am particularly pleased that so many of our learners, from a broad range of programmes and local areas within Kildare and Wicklow, participated so effectively in this regional forum. Our learners and staff are committed to ensuring that the highest quality FET is provided within our ETB and I welcome the opportunity provided by SOLAS and AONTAS to our leaners today. ”

If you are thinking of going back to education further information on AONTAS can be found here: www.aontas.com or you can call AONTAS on 1800 303 669 or check out the range of programmes available in Kildare and Wicklow ETB at: http://kildarewicklow.etb.ie/ and on https://www.fetchcourses.ie

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Ground work investigations will be taking place this week in Maynooth.

The works have been taking place since Monday, April 1, and will continue until this Thursday, April 4.

Ground work investigations will take place between 10am to 4pm.

Traffic management will be in place for the duration of the works.

Delays are to be expected.

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A local farmer who has been a thorn in the side of Intel over several years has objected again to the latest plans of the multi-national.

In a two-page objection to Kildare Co Council which is scribbled on notepaper,  Reid claims that the Leixlip-based micro chip maker's new planning application "is contrary to the proper planning and development" of the area.

The massive planning application for a 110 square metre plant - potentially leading to thousands of jobs - was lodged on February 1.  On March 28th last the Council requested further information from Intel on the proposals.

The massive planning file on the application already contains up to 200 documents.

Last year a documentary was released in cinemas about Reid, who has objected to about half a dozen Intel applications over the course of the past decade.

The film - The Lonely Battle of Thomas Reid - was screened at the Dublin International Film Festival and also shown in Kildare cinemas.

In 2015, Reid (57) won a Supreme Court appeal against a decision by the High Court to allow the IDA to compulsorily acquire land he and his family had worked for more than a century.

He sued the IDA and the State after an order was granted permitting the development agency to acquire the 72-acre property, which includes a farm and the Reid family home, Hedsor House.

The house and farm has been in Thomas' family for more than 100 years since it was first acquired by his grandfather Thomas in the early 1900s.

Former Labour TD and local election candidate Emmet Stagg has lodged a submission in favour of the Intel application as he said he believed it will grow the local economy and create employment.

Proposed expansion 

In February, after months of speculation, Intel announced plans to significantly increase capacity at it Leixlip plant.

The micro chip giant submitted a planning application for a 110,0000 square metre factory.

The planned facility is set to be almost twice the size of Dundrum Town Centre.

Intel already has separate planning approval from 2017 for a 90,000 square metre plant at its site.

Major investment 

The investment in a new facility of this size could run into billions of euro over several years and involve up to 5,000 construction jobs and hundreds of contracted and permanent staff.

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Tonight will be cold in Co Kildare.

There will be scattered showers and some clear spells.

Further wintry showers are possible with the continued risk of hail.

Showers will become more isolated later in the night.

There will be frost and ice in places.

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Bowel Cancer Awareness Month takes place this April. This year it is estimated that up to 2,800 people, including over 100 people in Kildare[1], will be diagnosed with this disease, and more than 1,000 people will die from it. However, with a growing, ageing population, the National Cancer Registry projects the number of diagnoses to reach over 5,700 nationwide by 2045[2].

Joan Kelly, Cancer Support Manager with the Irish Cancer Society said, “Bowel cancer most commonly occurs in people over 60 years of age and is often diagnosed in the later stages. However, if bowel cancer is caught early, it is extremely treatable. Recent figures showed us that 95% of people diagnosed at Stage 1 were alive 5 years later[3]. That is good news but this is not the case for people diagnosed with stage 3 and 4 bowel cancer. We need to work towards increasing the number of people diagnosed in the early stages”.

“To do this, the public need to be aware of the main signs and symptoms such as changes in bowel motions, feeling bloated, pain or discomfort in your tummy, or blood in stools. We would encourage anyone in Kildare who might be interested in checking their bowel health to take our easy to do online Bowel Health Checker which can be found at www.cancer.ie/bowelhealth. It’s a quick questionnaire and includes a letter which can be brought to your GP.”

Ms Kelly concluded, “The second way we can increase the numbers diagnosed early is by going for bowel screening when called. The majority of bowel cancer cases occur in men but only 37% of eligible males have availed of the State’s free screening programme - BowelScreen, compared to 46% of women. It is vital that people avail of this free, life-saving service that is offered to everyone aged between 60 and 69. A healthy lifestyle and a diet, high in fibre and wholegrains, can also help to reduce your risk of developing bowel cancer.”

To speak to a cancer nurse on any aspect of bowel cancer contact the Cancer Nurseline on Freephone 1800 200 700, email cancernurseline@irishcancer.ie  or drop into one of our Daffodil Centres in major hospitals nationwide.

The symptoms of bowel cancer include:

• A change in your normal bowel motion, such as diarrhoea or constipation.
• Feeling you have not emptied your bowel fully after a motion.
• Pain or discomfort in your abdomen (tummy) or back passage.
• Trapped wind or fullness in your tummy.
• Weight loss.
• Tired and breathless (due to anaemia from blood loss).
• Rectal bleeding or blood in stools.

These symptoms can also be due to complaints other than bowel cancer. But do get them checked out by your doctor, especially if they last for more than 4 to 6 weeks.

For more information on BowelScreen call Freephone 1800 45 45 55 or visit www.bowelscreen.ie

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An outstanding youth volunteer from Co Kildare has been honoured for her voluntary work at the 2019 Pramerica Spirit of Community Awards, the only All-Ireland youth initiative of its kind.

Mary Wilson Reilly, a student from Holy Family Secondary School in Co.Kildare has been selected and honoured from hundreds of young volunteers from across the country and recognised for the initiative, effort and impact demonstrated during their volunteer service. Mary was honoured at the Pramerica Spirit of Community awards ceremony, which was held at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

Mary was presented with a silver medallion and €500 for a charity of their choice.

The 2019 Pramerica Spirit of Community Awards, the only All-Ireland youth initiative of its kind, for their commitment to volunteer service in their local communities.
Photo Chris Bellew /Fennell Photography Copyright 2019

The 2019 Pramerica Spirit of Community Awards, the only All-Ireland youth initiative of its kind, for their commitment to volunteer service in their local communities.
Photo Chris Bellew / Fennells

Mary volunteers at several organisations. She has raised €2,200 for Cara Projects in Kenya which helps provide girls with shelter, food and care. Mary had the opportunity to travel to Kenya with her team and assisted with painting schools and building flats in support of the local community. Mary also represents her community on the county panel for Comhairle na nÓg and is a vice chairperson of her local youth club Milltown Foróige. She is also involved in the Holy Family Youth Group where she mentors first-year students. Mary was recognised as one of the Top Volunteers in the Junior Category.

“I am incredibly proud of all the honourees for their dedication to volunteer work within their community,” said Andrea McBride, vice president of Information Systems, Pramerica Systems Ireland.  “These inspirational young students have set a great example, and I hope that the work of these students empowers others to become more active in their local communities across Ireland. I commend Mary, along with all 20 honourees, for their efforts towards creating positive change in their communities.”

Former professional footballer, psychotherapist, and mental fitness teacher, Richie Sadlier, gave the keynote address at the awards ceremony and spoke about his personal insights and experiences from his own volunteer work.

For more information, follow the Pramerica Spirit of Community on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat (@Pramerica_SOC) or visit spirit.pramerica.ie.

The 2019 honourees are: 

• Benat Broderick, Stepaside Educate Together Secondary, Co. Dublin
• Kayla Canning, St. Cecilia’s College, Co. Derry
• Maura Carroll, Newtown School, Co. Waterford
• Ruth Conlon Oates, Mercy College, Co. Sligo
• Dominic Cronin, Patrician Academy, Co. Cork
• Adara Garcia, Castleknock Community College, Co. Dublin
• David Giles, Ardscoil Ui Urmoltaigh, Co. Cork
• Lena Goumaa, St. Paul’s Secondary School, Co. Dublin
• Katie Graden, Glenlola Collegiate, Co. Down
• Eimhear Hardy, St. Louis Grammar School, Co. Antrim
• Gerard Heneghan, Glenamaddy Community School, Co. Galway
• Christopher Magee, Our Lady And St. Patrick’s College, Co. Antrim
• Kira McDonnell, St. Dominic’s High School, Co. Antrim
• Kai McHugh, St. Eunan’s College, Co. Donegal
• Ciara McKenna, St. Mary’s Secondary School, Co. Dublin
• Elaine Nagle, Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra, Co. Kerry
• Ciara O’Malley, Loreto Secondary School, Co. Donegal
• Teresa-Maria O’Shea, St. Angela’s College, Co. Cork
• Lorcan Tuohy-Donnelly, Borrisokane Community College, Co. Offaly
• Mary Wilson Reilly, Holy Family Secondary School, Co. Kildare

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A public meeting entitled: Your Precious Life: How to live it well! takes place in the Osprey Hotel in Naas at 8pm this evening.

Psychologist and author Shane Martin will talk about how to use positive psychology to improve your quality of life.

Complimentary light refreshments will be served afterwards.

Please book on Eventbrite.ie under talkwithshanemartin.

The event is organised by Vincent P Martin, chairperson of Co Kildare Green Party.

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Lidl NFL Div 3 Rd 4

Kildare 4-18 Offaly 0-10.

By Donal Fitzpatrick, LGFA PRO  Photos Austin Crowe

Kildare senior ladies put in a dominant display on Sunday against Offaly in St Conleth’s Park that boosts their scoring difference and leaves them knowing that a win against Sligo away next weekend will secure a Div 3 league semi-final spot

We have seen this Kildare team blow hot and cold so far throughout the League where they have dominated for the majority of games only to lose concentration and see games they should have won slip away from them. They started slowly on Sunday against Offaly, but one could see as the game progressed, everything fell into place as Kildare players went up the gears, especially in the second half.  The home side led at the break 1.08 to 0.06, Kildare’s first goal going the way of Ellen Dowling slipping her shot under the body of Offaly netminder, Lauren Dunne.

Offaly managed only 4 scores in the second half and this was mainly due to the excellent defending by Kildare led by Lara Gilbert and Shauna Kendrick. Lara Curran and Orlaith Sullivan kept the Kildare scoreboard ticking over with simple frees but it was Grace Clifford, Neasa Dooley and Ellen Dowling who were rewarded with green flags raised as they cut through the Offaly defense, with pace and ease not missing the target. Kildare scored an impressive 3.10 in that second half with Suncroft’s Ellen Dowling finishing the game as top scorer on a tally of 2.04 - all from play.

Daniel Moynihan’s chargers are starting to knit very well as a team and whilst it has taken time, there are things to be worked on. Sligo won’t be an easy place go, with plenty still at stake and after Sunday’s display, this Kildare side are well equipped to get that result and secure a semi-final spot in this Division.

We wish the players and management the very best of luck next weekend and hopefully by day’s end, Kildare’s League campaign will still be on track.

Referee Stephen McNulty (Wicklow)

Kildare team: Rebecca McGuirk, Claire Sullivan, Shauna Kendrick, Gemma Hartnett, Rachel Cribbin, Lara Gilbert, Trina Duggan, Sarah Munnelly, Grace Clifford cpt ,Lara Curran, Orlaith Sullivan, Molly Price, Ellen Dowling, Neasa Dooley and Mikaela McKenna.

Kildare subs: Amy Heffernan, Eadaoin Connolly, Rachel Corrigan, Louise Scully, Michelle Curley, Paula Doran, Amy Horan, Cliodhna Malone, Dervla McGinn, Rose Mernagh, Siobhan O Sullivan, Aoife Rattigan, Ciara Wheeler and Clara Wosser. Kildare Subs used: Louise Scully for Gemma Hartnett,Rachael Corrigan for Claire Sullivan,Siobhan O Sullivan for Molly Price, Paula Doran for Mikaela McKenna, Clara Wosser for Rachel Cribbin.

Kildare scorers Trina Duggan 0.01, Grace Clifford 1.01,Lara Curran 0.02(2Fs),Ellen Dowling 2.04, Neasa Dooley 1.03, Mikaela McKenna 0.01, Molly Price 0.01, Orlaith Sullivan 0.05(3Fs)

Offaly team: Lauren Dunne, Nicole Byrne, Katie Kehoe, Aoife Carey ,Roisin Ennis, Sarah Cummins, Annie Kehoe, Emma Maher, Sinead Byrne, Roisin Mealiffe, Jenifer Byrne, Angela Brady, Marie Byrne, Dawn Hannon cpt, Sarah Kehoe.

Offaly subs: Roisin Kane ,Emer Nally, Maria Kelly, Fiona Stephens, Lara Cuskelly, Niamh Bracken, Michelle Mann, Therese Robbins, Anna More, Tara Dunne, Emma Bracken. Offaly subs used: Tara Dunne for Angela Brady,

Offaly scorers Roisin Ennis 0.01, Jennifer Byrne 0.05 (4Fs), Angela Brady 0.01,Marie Byrne 0.02, Dawn Hannon 0.01

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The death has occurred of Kathleen Brennan (née Byrne)
Ballyshannon, Kilcullen, Kildare

Kathleen Brennan (nee Byrne), Ballyshannon, Kilcullen, Co. Kildare and formerly of Blackhall, Calverstown and Midfield, Co. Mayo, March 26th 2019, peacefully, in the loving care of the staff of St Brigid's Hospice. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Christy, daughter Clodagh, sons Chris and David, brothers Tom and Sean, sisters Mary, Carmel and Anne, grandchildren, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and a large circle of friends.

Reposing at her residence from 12.00 noon on Wednesday with rosary at 8pm. Removal from there on Thursday morning at 10.30am to St Brigid's Church, Suncroft, arriving for 11.00am requiem Mass. Funeral afterwards to Holycross Cemetery. House private on Thursday morning, please. (Eircode R56 HF 67).

May She Rest In Peace

The death has occurred of Michael (Mickey) Berns
Clonagh, Maynooth, Kildare

Berns, Michael (Mickey), Clonagh, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, April 2nd 2019, peacefully at his residence, deeply regretted by his loving wife Helen, sons Sean, Brian, Robert, Michael & David, daughters Sally, Helen, Susie & Caroline, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, brother Tommy, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives & friends.

Rest In Peace

Reposing at Reilly's Funeral Home, Woods House, Clane on Wednesday from 6 pm to 9pm, with prayers at 8pm. Removal on Thursday at 1.30pm to arrive at Rathcoffey Church for 2pm Funeral Mass, followed by burial in Mainham Cemetery, Clane.

The death has occurred of Paddy Bagnall
Coolree, Robertstown, Kildare

Bagnall, Paddy, Coolree, Robertstown, Co. Kildare, March 31st 2019, peacefully at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown. Beloved husband of the late Maura. Deeply regretted by his loving daughters Fionnula & Catherine, sons Anthony, Kevin & Raymond, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, brothers-in-law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, relatives & friends.

Rest In Peace

Reposing at his son Kevin's residence in Sallins, Co. Kildare on Monday from 7pm to 9pm and on Tuesday from 2pm, with rosary at 8pm. Removal on Wednesday at 10.15am to arrive at the Church of Our Lady & St. Jospeph, Prosperous for 11am Funeral Mass, followed by burial in Killybegs Cemetery, Prosperous.

The death has occurred of Michael (Mickey) Berns
Clonagh, Maynooth, Kildare

Berns, Michael (Mickey), Clonagh, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, April 2nd 2019, peacefully at his residence, deeply regretted by his loving wife Helen, sons Sean, Brian, Robert, Michael & David, daughters Sally, Helen, Susie & Caroline, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, brother Tommy, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives & friends.

Rest In Peace

Reposing at Reilly's Funeral Home, Woods House, Clane on Wednesday from 6 pm to 9pm, with prayers at 8pm. Removal on Thursday at 1.30pm to arrive at Rathcoffey Church for 2pm Funeral Mass, followed by burial in Mainham Cemetery, Clane.

The death has occurred of Patrick (Pat) Brilly
Killybegs, Prosperous, Kildare

Brilly, Patrick (Pat), Killybegs, Prosperous, Co. Kildare, March 26th 2019, peacefully at his residence, deeply regretted by his wife June, brothers Charlie & Billy, sister Alice, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives & friends.

Rest In Peace

Reposing at Reilly's Funeral Home, Prosperous on Thursday from 4pm to 8pm, with prayers at 7pm. Removal on Friday at 10.30am to arrive at the Church of Our Lady & St. Joseph, Prosperous for 11am Funeral Mass, followed by burial in The Downings Cemetery, Prosperous.

The death has occurred of Sr. Ellen Collison
Presentation sisters, Kilcock, Kildare / Kildare Town, Kildare / Moneygall, Offaly

Collison, Sr. Ellen, Presentation Sisters, Shalom Nursing Home, Kilcock & late of Corner House, Moneygall, Co. Offally and Presentation Sisters, Kildare, 27th March 2019, peacefully in the loving care of the nurses, carers and Presentation Sisters of Shalom Nursing Home, Kilcock. Deeply regretted by her sisters, Sr. Kathleen (Presentation Convent Portlaoise), Mary, Brede, brothers Jim, Malachy, Tom & Paddy, extended family and many friends.

Reposing in Shalom Nursing Home, Kilcock on Thursday from 3pm to 5pm with evening prayer at 4.30pm, Removal on Thursday evening at 5pm to arrive at St. Brigid's Parish Church, Kildare at 6.30pm. Requiem Mass on Friday (March 29th) at 12 noon, followed by burial in St. Conleth's Cemetery, Kildare.

May She Rest In Peace.

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A Snow / Ice warning has been issued by Met Eireann for Wicklow as well as Donegal, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo.

Forecasters are predicting "wintry showers leading to possible snow accumulations and icy conditions".

The Warning is valid from 10pm tonight to 10pm to 11am tomorrow.

Irish Weather Online said tomorrow will be partly cloudy, with  northerly winds 40 to 60 km/hr, some outbreaks of rain in east could turn sleety and then to snow on higher slopes of Dublin and Wicklow and possibly at lower elevations for a time.

A mixture of sun and cloud, and staying dry most of the time further west with some sunny intervals but widely separated hail or mixed wintry showers possible with thunder as freezing levels will be quite low (near hilltop elevations). Highs near 7 C.

They added: "There are indications that colder air will make another assault from the northeast around mid-month so this rather cold trend is not likely to end completely for some time yet."

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