Kildare Co Council said it is not planning any traffic calming measures on a route in Maynooth which a councillor described as a 'rat-run'.

Councillor John McGinley asked that the Council put in place "appropriate traffic management measures" to prevent cars from using the Moyglare Hall through road as a “rat run” to new schools in the area.

However the Council responded that Moyglare Hall Road is designed to best practice in its current state.

Officials said: "The Road Design Section advises that the Moyglare Hall Road is designed to the Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets (DMURS) specification and that no additional traffic calming measures are required.

"Permeability to the new school is part of the planning condition of the development."

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St Michael’s College Enniskillen 1-12

Naas CBS 1-11

Masita GAA All Ireland Post-Primary Schools Hogan Cup Final

There was disappointment for Naas CBS as they fell to St.Michaels of Enniskillen in the Hogan Cup Final at Croke Park.

Naas CBS never truly found their usual groove and St.Michaels ran out deserved winners.

Michael Glynn was a constant threat for the winners and his seven point tally earned him the man of the match award as the Ulster side landed their first title.

Despite being second best for much of the contest Naas still had chances to force extra time but Tony O’Connor had a goal chance saved while Alex Beirne kicked a shot wide with practically the last kick of the game.

It was clear to see that big match nerves were playing a big part in the game as a scrappy opening stanza resulted with both teams kicking a couple of routine wides which included St.Michael’s centre forward Michael Glynn rattling a shot off the post.

It was Naas who eventually opened the scoring with Eoin Conneff brilliantly working space for himself in the 6^th minute before finding the target off his right foot.

St.Michael’s responded almost immediately with a Glynn free before Paddy McDermott stormed forward for Naas but the wing back could only shoot wide after the decision went to Hawkeye.

St.Michael’s retook the lead with an effort from range by centre back Josh Largo-Ellis but Naas responded with a point from Dermot Hanifin.

From the resulting kickout Naas struck for goal with the ball from Sean McNally going into the hands of Conneff and the Eadestown attacker made no mistake in finding the net.

The Fermanagh side didn’t let the heads drop though and a free from Glynn was followed up by a goal of their own with Tom Keenan finding Darragh O’Brien in space and his shot was too hot to handle for David Morrissey as St.Michaels moved into a 1-3 to 1-2 lead halfway through the half.

Naas did get back level with a fine score from Tony O’Connor but St.Michael’s were gradually taking control and they almost had their second goal when a shot from Conor Love went just wide.

The Enniskillen based team weren’t out of luck for long though and they were soon two points clear with scores from Glynn and Paul McKerney.

Naas rallied with a Drew Costello free but Glynn who had a fabulous game kicked the last two points of the half as St. Michaels went into the break with a narrow 1-6 to 1-4 lead.

Played in front of a crowd of 7,649 St.Michaels made a push for home at the beginning of the second half with the first two points.

Glynn kicked both efforts from play as the St.Michaels attack proved a real handful for the Naas defence.

Naas never quit though and points from Conneff, Mikey McGovern and Paddy McDermott kept them in touch either side of a couple of efforts from Glynn, McBrien and Conor Love.

Enniskillen also had a great goal chance at this juncture when a blistering counter attack resulted in the ball landing into the hands of Love but under severe pressure from Jack Hamill he could only fire the shot wide of the goal.

That left St.Michaels with a 1-11 to 1-7 lead but Naas’s bench changed the momentum and they came roaring back.

Naas centre back Eoin Archbold narrowed the deficit with a fine point from range before Tony O’Connor got free but his shot was well saved by Sean McNally.

The Naas onslaught continued apace though with points from McDermott and sub Aidan Cassidy  getting the deficit back to just a point entering stoppage time.

St.Michaels always looked to have that bit extra and a point from Love in the fourth minute of stoppage time looked to have settled the result.

It ended up that there was six extra minutes with McGovern kicking his second free before Alex Beirne had a golden chance to force extra-time but his shot veered wide as Naas fell just short.

 St.Michael’s Enniskillen: Sean McNally; Luke Flanagan, Garrett Cavanagh, Josh Horan, Aichlinn O’Cathain, Josh Largo-Ellis 0-1, Ronan McHugh, Brandon Horan, Joe McDade, Caolan Duffy, Michael Glynn 0-7 (0-5f), Darragh McBrien 1-1, Paul McKervey 0-1, Conor Love 0-2, Tom Keenan.

Subs used: Glenn Treacey for McKervey 36 mins, Garvan Quigley for Keenan 42 mins, Conor McAloon for Duffy 62 mins.

Naas CBS: David Morrissey (Naas); John Lawler (Eadestown), Conall O’Gallachobhair (Blessington), Jack Hamill (Raheens), Kevin Quinn (Blessington), Eoin Archbold 0-1 (Naas), Paddy McDermott 0-2 (Naas), Jack Cleary (Naas), Liam Broderick (Ballymore), Tony O’Connor 0-1 (Two Mile House), Alex Beirne (Naas), Drew Costello 0-1 (0-1f) (Naas), Mikey McGovern 0-2 (0-2fs) (Raheens), Dermot Hanifin 0-1 (Naas), Eoin Conneff 1-2 (Eadestown).

Subs used: Simon Murphy (Ballymore) for Hanifin 36 mins, Conan Boran (Eadestown) for Gallagher 40 mins, Rian Monaghan (Naas) for Broderick 43 mins, Aidan Cassidy 0-1 (Eadestown) for Costello 48 mins, Harry Carroll (Eadestown) for Archbold 56 mins, Conor Murphy (Raheens) for Conneff 60 mins.

Ref: Rory Hickey (Clare)

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Above: 'Athy man' Johnny Marr

The Arts Officer of Kildare Co Council said the feasibility can be examined of rolling out the successful Made in Athy initiative to other towns in the county.

The 'Made of Athy' project was devised by an Athy man, Colm Walsh who had a background in the music industry and carried out the research on the musical connections with the town and environs.

VIP visitors who came to explore their roots and unveil plaques in their names included Mani of the Stone Roses and Johnny Marr of The Smiths.

Arts Officer Lucina Russell said that The Arts Service and Athy Municipal District are assisting with the rollout of the project, which is a series of plaques, placed throughout the town.

Ms Russell added: "Out of courtesy to Mr Walsh, it is not intended to replicate the project in other towns at present.

"However, this can reviewed again when the 'Made of Athy' project is completed, to identify the feasibility of further rollout elsewhere in the county."

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A Newbridge resident has been sentenced to three months in prison for stealing a watch from a store at Kildare Village.

The 38-year-old foreign national  with an address in Newbridge, appeared before Naas District Court, on Thursday, charged with stealing a Mido stainless steel watch, worth €1,280, contrary to Section 4 of the Criminal Theft and Fraud Offences Act, 2001.

Sgt Brian Jacob outlined how the accused entered Hour Passion in Kildare Village and stole a watch.

Evidence was heard how the accused had 10 previous convictions, including seven for theft.

Judge Desmond Zaidan ordered that the accused was sentenced to three months in prison.

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A man facing a charge in connection to €80,000 worth of cannabis found in Naas town earlier this week says he did not know that cannabis was in the package.

The 40-year-old man with an address in Dublin, is facing a charge of failing to give a valid passport, contrary to Section 13 of the Immigration Act, 2004, on March 31, 2019.

He is also facing a charge of being in possession of cannabis herb, for the purpose of supplying, under the Misuse of Drugs Act, and being in possession of cannabis herb, contrary to Section 3 and Section 27.

The accused is also facing a charge of being in possession of cannabis herb for the purpose of sale.

Evidence was heard how the accused was found with a package for collection.

The accused appeared before Naas District Court, represented by Defence Solicitor, David Powderly.

Judge Desmond Zaidan ordered that the accused appear again before Naas District Court on April 25, next, for a Book of Evidence.

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The Naas Regeneration group, which is made up of residents and traders, said it is shocked at what it claimed was a recent spate of both vandalism and break-ins that along the town's Main Street and nearby areas.

The group said it has been meeting regularly since February 2017 with a view to find ways to enhance both business and consumer life in Naas.

A statement said: "One of our main aims is to increase footfall on our main street, both to keep our town vibrant and to ensure longevity for all of our wonderful shops.

"To this end, we have been shocked and disappointed at the recent spate of both vandalism and break-ins that have been happening along main street and its environs.

"We are calling on Naas Gardaí to increase its presence in our town not only at night, but during the day too.

"A larger, visible Garda presence will act as a deterrent to those involved in both anti-social behaviour and criminal activity.

"Our traders work incredibly hard to keep our town alive and we, the public and the authorities, owe it to them to ensure their continued success."

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Gardaí are seeking the public's help tracing 19 year old Daria Adamek who is missing from her home in Wexford town since yesterday morning.

Daria was last seen in Redmond Square in Wexford at 8.45am on 5th April 2019 and Gardaí are concerned for her safety.

She is describes as, 5'7'', with blonde hair and brown eyes.

When last seen she was wearing a black jacket, black and white leggings and blue runners.

Daria was also carrying a purple rucksack.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Wexford Garda Station on 053 9165200.

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A man in his early 30s is facing a charge of sexually assaulting a teenage girl in Co Kildare.

The midlands man is facing a charge of engaging in sexual acts with a child, on December, 2013,

The accused appeared before Naas District Court, represented by Defence Solicitor, Conal Boyce.

Judge Desmond Zaidan said: "These are serious allegations."

The accused has been ordered to appear again before Naas District Court, this June, for a Book of Evidence.

He has been ordered to sign on at his local Garda Station daily between 9am to 9pm.

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Above: A brand of bike lockers in use

Kildare Co Council is to install secure bike lockers at a public car park in Naas on a pilot basis.

The initiative will be taking place with support from the National Transport Authority (NTA).

The Council said that officials will review the operation of the facilities at the end of 2019.

Cycylists usually pay a fee for for a unique key or code to use the locker.

The lockers would usually have secure locking mechanisms and CCTV to deter any thefts.

The issue emerged during the Maynooth District Committee meeting on Friday when Councillor Réada Cronin asked for an update on the introduction of a public bike scheme for Maynooth.

The Council said officials met with two bike scheme operators in 2018 and are supportive of a trial introduction in Maynooth.

However the Council said it has not had any further engagement with the operators on future proposals to date.

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EMS Copiers Senior Football League Div. 1

Carbury 1-13 Naas 1-13

Athy 0-13 Moorefield 1-10

Celbridge 3-14 Leixlip 0-9

Johnstownbridge 4-12 Maynooth 3-14

St. Laurences 1-14 Round Towers 0-14

Sarsfields 0-15 Confey 3-6

EMS Copiers Senior Football League Div. 2

Clogherinkoe 2-10 Castledermot 0-16

Eadestown 3-11 St. Kevins 1-15

Two Mile House 1-16 Ballyteague 1-14

Raheens 1-13 Kilcock 1-8

Clane 2-17 Rathangan 0-12

EMS Copiers Senior Football League Div. 3

Sallins 3-13 Allenwood 2-15

Ballymore Eustace 2-13 Milltown 1-8

Nurney 0-17 Straffan 1-10

Monasterevan 2-13 Ellistown 0-11

Kilcullen 0-14 Rathcoffey 1-10

EMS Copiers Senior Football League Div. 4

Rheban 2-18 Kill 0-10

Grangenolvin 1-11 Suncroft 0-12

Caragh 1-11 Ballykelly 0-9

Robertstown 2-17 Ardclough 1-11

Cappagh 4-16 Castlemitchell 1-7 

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Bestselling local author Niamh Boyce will launch her book in Athy Library on Friday 12th April at 7pm.  
 
Inspired by the true story of Alice Kytler, HER KIND is a tense, moving and atmospheric re-imagining of the events leading up to the Kilkenny Witch Trial of 1324.

The book is published by Penguin Ireland and priced at €15.00
Castledermot writer John  McKenna said of the book: "Niamh Boyce has taken a bleak and dismal period in history and sent a bolt of beautiful and revealing light into the darkness, producing a book that is as powerful as it is revealing."

Another critic said: "Skilfully lifts a charred corner of the past to conjure up witch-hunting Kilkenny and its treacherous, grabby, politic inhabitants —pulling us into a world both seductively alien, yet uneasily, all-too-humanly, familiar."

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The 130 Irish troops from the 58^th Infantry Group, United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) will return to Dublin Airport today at 4.40pm, following a six month deployment to the Golan Heights and Syria.

The personnel will be met by their families and friends.

Drawn from many different Units across the Army and Air Corps, the majority of the 58^th Infantry Group’s personnel are drawn from the 7th Infantry Battalion based in Cathal Brugha Barracks, Dublin.

The 58th Infantry Group were the first Irish unit to deploy directly to Syria since the UN evacuated personnel from the area in 2014.

Their replacements, the 59^th Infantry Group, have completed their deployment to Syria and joined their UNDOF colleagues in theatre.

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THE Ladies Gaelic Football Association announced earlier this week that today's fixture between Kildare and Sligo in the Lidl Ladies National Football League Div 3 Rd 7 will be streamed LIVE on the LGFA’s Facebook Page.

The clash begins from Tubbercurry at 2pm features the two county teams who have their sights firmly set on a place in the Division 3 semi-finals.

Sligo will be through if they can take care of visitors Kildare, while a win for the Lilywhites, and defeat for Wicklow against Longford, would see both Sligo and Kildare advance.

Ahead of the final round of group fixtures, It’s a Division in which lots of permutations are at play – and Sunday’s Round 7 will decide all.

On Sunday, the MAC AV team will bring you all of the action LIVE from Tubbercurry, with commentary provided by Jerome Quinn and former Shauna Henry, who captained Sligo champions Tourlestrane to an All-Ireland Junior Club Final appearance in 2018.

In a new departure this year, the LGFA has streamed a game from each of the regulation rounds of the National League – and a selected fixture or fixtures from the semi-finals will be screened LIVE.

You can watch Sunday’s game on the Ladies Gaelic Football Association’s Facebook Page by accessing the following link: https://www.facebook.com/LadiesGaelicFootball/ and coverage gets underway at 1.45pm.

Tune in and see the action from Tubbercurry, come on the Lilywhite Ladies!

Sunday April 7 2019 – 2pm unless stated

 Lidl Ladies NFL Division 1 - Round 7 

Cork v Dublin, Mallow, (S Mulvihill, Kerry)
Monaghan v Mayo, Blackhill Emeralds (near Castleblaney), (G Corrigan, Down)

Galway v Donegal, Corofin, (G McMahon, Mayo)

Westmeath v Tipperary, 1pm, TEG Cusack Park, Mullingar, (G Carmody, Roscommon)

Lidl Ladies NFL Division 2 - Round 7

Tyrone v Kerry, 1pm, Coalisland, (G Chapman, Sligo)

Clare v Waterford, 2.30pm, Doonbeg (K O’Brien, Limerick)

Cavan v Laois, Crosserlough, (D McEnery, Westmeath)

Armagh v Wexford, Silverbridge, (M Farrelly, Cavan)

Lidl Ladies NFL Division 3 - Round 7                             

Offaly v Roscommon, Cappincur, (B Redmond, Wexford)

Down v Meath, Saval, (K McKeever, Armagh)

Longford v Wicklow, Glennon Brothers Pearse Park, (M Kenny, Mayo)

Sligo v Kildare, Tubbercurry, (S McLoughlin, Donegal)

Lidl Ladies NFL Division 4 - Round 7

Fermanagh v Kilkenny, Kinawley, (D Callaghan, Donegal)

Antrim v Carlow, Musgrave Park, (S Coyle, Donegal)

Limerick v Leitrim, Askeaton, (J Devlin, Galway)

Louth v Derry, Clan na Gael, Dundalk, (D Carolan, Down)

Feature photo shows action from Kildare v Roscommon

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Come and Experience the Easter Trictitum at St Patrick's College Chapel, Maynooth this Easter.

HOLY THURSDAY
18 April
7:30pm — Mass of the Lord's Supper

GOOD FRIDAY
19 April
3:00pm — Celebration of the Lord's Passion

HOLY SATURDAY
20 April 2019
11:00pm — The Easter Vigil

The services on Good Friday and Holy Saturday will be broadcast live on RTE television and radio

All are welcome to attend these unique celebrations in the College Chapel

Please RSVP to specialevents@spcm.ie or call 01 708 3964.

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A man appeared before Naas District Court facing a charge in connection to possession of cannabis.

Evidence was heard that the accused was found with cannabis to the value of €2600 in Kildare town.

The court heard how the accused has no previous convictions for drugs, but has seven previous for road traffic.

Judge Desmond Zaidan ordered that the accused appear before Naas District Court on July 4, for sentence.

He is on continuing bail.

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Award winning and multi-platinum selling artist Keywest will kick off Naas Racecourse’s Summer Racing & BBQ Season on Wednesday 26 June.  In recent years, the Summer BBQ Racedays have become a popular feature on the Naas venue's annual calendar which given its recent development, has become a great social centre!

Keywest have created an infusion of folk, rock and pop and are a main stage act at key festivals including Ireland’s largest festival, Electric Picnic. The Dublin based pop group are a four piece band and have played support slots to the likes of Bastille and Kodaline. Some of the bands major hits include ‘Something Beautiful’ and ‘This is heartbreak’.

Lead vocalist Andrew Kavanagh said “We are looking forward to returning home from our UK tour to perform at Naas Racecourse. We love a day at the races and we are very excited to perform live at the track.”

The Summer BBQ’s are held in our BBQ Pavilion located adjacent to the parade ring. The BBQ Package includes admission to the races,  a race card, BBQ meal, reserved table for the day and access to live music from Keywest after racing.

The Circle Bar at Naas Racecourse now a hugely popular social spot  ©INPHO/Morgan Treacy

Tom Ryan, General Manager at Naas Racecourse said: “We are thrilled to have Keywest perform at Naas on our first of three Summer Racing & BBQ dates. Our Summer BBQ & Racing Evenings have grown from strength to strength over the years. The Evenings provide the perfect opportunity to get a group of friends, family or work colleagues together to enjoy racing, music and great food.”

The first race goes to post at approx 6pm, the last race is at approx 9pm and music will commence just after the last race. Admission Tickets are just €15, Student Tickets & OAP Tickets are €9, the BBQ Packages is €42 and the Beer & Burger package is €30. All mentioned Ticket options include access to the live concert from Keywest after racing.

See www.naasracecourse.com to find out more information or to make a booking.

Naas Racecourse is located just minutes from Naas Town and the track provides a complimentary shuttle bus to and from Poplar Square, Naas and Sallins Train Station. Summer BBQ and Racing will also take place on Saturday 6 July and Wednesday 24 July.

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Celine Garvey (Theatre Manager) and Blindboy

Colm O'Gorman (Executive Director of Amnesty International Ireland) with Dan Horan (Moat Club PRO) and Celine Garvey (Theatre Manager)

Aoife Brennen (Moat Theatre PR & Marketing Manager) with Blindboy and Colm O'Gorman (Executive Director of Amnesty International Ireland)

Conor O'Connell (Moat Theatre Technical Officer)

Conor Wilkins (Sound Engineer)

Blindboy

Blindboy and Colm O'Gorman (Executive Director of Amnesty International Ireland)

Mark Sage, Pamela Sage (Yurt Kilmead) and Paula Kavanagh

Danny, Erin and Dave Butler

Dave Butler

Leaha Gorry and JJ Clancy

Leah and Gavin Egerton

Siobhan Duggan (Moat Club Member), Aoife Brennan (Moat Theatre PR & Marketing) , Celine Garvey (Theatre Manager) and Fiona Griffiths (Moat Bar Staff)

Will Ryan, Doireann Brennan and Laura Ryan

Tara and James Carroll

Anita Laksa (Moat Theatre Box Office Coordinator) and Celine Garvey (Theatre Manager)

Shane,Martin and Brian Cully

More photos to follow in this week's Kildare Post!

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Planning permission has been applied for four new homes in Robertstown village.

Approval is sought for the three-bed, two-storey townhouses with attic conversions.

The proposed properties will be built in two blocks with eight parking spaces.

The location is listed as Robertstown East in planning documents.

Kildare Co Council has eight weeks in which to make a decision on the plans.

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Developers have applied for planning permission for changes to a residential development in Kildare town which has already been approved.

A scheme of ten homes is being built on the Tully Road in the town.

Developers, Kelland Homes Ltd want to change the permitted 3-storey 5-bedroom detached and semi-detached houses to 2-storey 4-bedroom detached and semi-detached houses.

The properties are earmarked for a site measuring half a hectare.

Kelland Homes Ltd are established for over 40 years and have built schemes across Dublin.

Two years ago, Kelland Homes Ltd was granted permission at Rathbride Road, Kildare Town for over 30 homes and a 2-storey crèche (235m2).

Landscaping, open spaces, car parking were included on the 1.7 hectare site.

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