A head-on collision between two cars in Clondalkin may have been caused by wet roads due to today's downpours.

The front areas of both vehicles were engulfed in flames after the sudden impact.

Dublin Fire Brigade (DFB) said minor injuries were caused in the incident.

A DFB spokesman said: "Showery weather after a long dry spell can cause the roads to become greasy. Keep this in mind if your driving."

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National Bike Week continues this week with a feast of cycling events across the county,

Athy Mens Shed will host a Bike Maintenance Course tomorrow, Tuesday 14 June and on Wednesday, 15 June, beginning 10am at Athy Community College.

Monasterevin will host a Family Fun Cycle tomorrow, from 7-9.30pm whilst Maynooth is hoping for blue skies and sunshine for their Cycle Picnic on Wednesday 15. Green-Schools have orgainsed this event to run from 9.30am-2pm with all local primary school pupils invited to participate. Cycle skills, games and lots of fun organised and, of course, the picnic!

National Bike week will finish in Maynooth for a final Family Cycle on Sunday, 19 starting from Maynooth Town Square at 2.30pm. The cycle will take you to Larchill Arcadian Gardens on Sunday at 2.30pm, with lots to see along the 22km route.

Last weekend saw Athy host a youth cycle in Athy and another event at Castletown House, Celbridge.

All of the events are organised by local authorities, community initiatives and cycling groups from throughout Kildare. For a full list of events and to join in a cycling adventure this June, log onto www.bikeweek.ie.

Cycling can improve your health, offers a cheaper way to travel to work, school or play – and it doesn’t damage the environment.

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A man living on the border of Co Kildare and Co Meath is convinced that if he had not sourced a car insurance policy in Germany, he would have been forced to leave Ireland.

Damien O'Kelly is living in Enfield and relies on his car for his job as a maintainer of fish tanks in Co Kildare and Meath.

Zurich Germany is providing fully comprehensive insurance for €730 annually while every other insurance company in Ireland were quoting him €1,590. He drives a 2-litre, 2006 Subaru Forester.

34- year-old Mr O'Kelly is behind the organisation of a national protest against insurance hikes, on July 2, at Merrion Square.

He said: "I would be looking at moving to Canada, if I had to pay  the full insurance that Ireland was quoting. This is a rip-off country."

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With less than an hour to go until Ireland's first game against Sweden in Paris, Mr Tayto has landed in Paris to join the green army! 

He like all other Irish fans has dreamed of a team of Gary Breens and of also making it to the finals to hear the Irish roar!

The team has now been announced.

 

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An attempted burglary was stopped in its tracks when a Co Kildare home owner was alerted.

The incident took place in the early hours of yesterday morning at Hartwell Road, Kill.

Attempts were made to break into the home at 3.30am, no property was stolen and no access was gained.

However, there were 'indentations' on the outside door.

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The death has occurred of Sally KEATING
Celbridge, Kildare / Salthill, Galway

KEATING (Nee Nestor), (Celbridge, Co. Kildare and formerly of Salthill, Co. Galway) June 11th 2016 (peacefully) in the loving care of the staff at Connolly Hospital, Sarah (Sally), beloved wife of the late Richard (Dick) and dear mother of Mandy and Richard and devoted grandmother of John, Emma, Ryan and Glenn. Sally will be sadly missed by her loving, son, daughter, sister Kitty, grandchildren, son-in-law Tony, brother-in-law Danny, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May she rest in peace

Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Ardclough Road, Celbridge this Tuesday evening (14th June) between 6 o’c and 8 o’c. Removal on Wednesday morning (15th June) to St. Patrick’s Church, Celbridge arriving for Requiem Mass at 11 o’c, followed by burial in Donacomper Cemetery.

The Keating family would like to extend their gratitude and thanks to the Comfort Carers and the staff at Connolly Hospital who cared for Sally.

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It will be mostly cloudy for the remainder of the day, with some scattered showers in places. There will be heavy rain later and there are risks of thunderstorms.

Maximum temperatures are 15 to 19 degrees. Winds mostly light to moderate variable, but breezy along south and southwest coasts in moderate to fresh westerly winds.

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Is your complexion pale or are you blessed with natural golden and bronzed skin?

Living in Ireland, many of us don't have the Mediterranean colouring of those who live in warmer climates, but don't despair - there is a bronzed goddess in all of us.

All you need are the right products, and your dream of perfect golden skin will be yours for life.

Here are some of my top picks that are a must-have for your summer look.

Highlighter

BECCA's Shimmering Skin Perfector in Champagne Pop is my new found favourite product for the summer.

It's an apricot golden highlighter which you can sweep all over the face or on target areas like cheekbones, brow bone and nose.

I absolutely love the finishing look this magic highlighter leaves on the skin!!

Where: Cult Beauty UK

Price: €38

Eyes

To complete a perfect bronzed summer look it's essential that you create a bold bronzed eye to set it off.

Tom Ford have come up this amazing cream and powder eye duo in beautiful shades of bronze.

Working these two shades together will create the ultimate bronzed smoky eye that will take you from day to any summer night event.

Where: Brown Thomas

Price: €50

Lip

My makeup bag will never be without my MAC Faux lippy!

MAC Faux can be applied to create a full lip effect using a lip liner, or using your index finger you can apply a small amount to the lip & apply a clear gloss to give a natural finish.

I always stock up on this lipstick so I know I'll never run out.

Where: MAC Brown Thomas

Price: €20

Curl those lashes

If you are going to invest in anything this summer, it should be a good eyelash curler.

If you are doing this look at home and are not 100% confident in applying  false lashes, this tool will be your new best friend!

Giving a natural curl to your lash, this simple little trick will help you look fabulous!

Where: Boots

Price:€6.49

Jack Black Jet Set kit

All the skincare essentials needed when you travel are packed away in this handy little kit.

With Pure Clean daily cleanser, Supreme Cream Triple Cushion Shave Lather and a Double Duty face moisturiser, there's everything you need for your travel kit.

Where: denothebarber.ie

Price: €32.95

Nuxe Paris Multi Purpose eye cream

NUXE Multi Purpose eye cream is perfect for men who have dark circles under the eyes, who want to help fight the signs of ageing and to bring down puffiness.

Suitable for all skin types!

Where: Marks & Spencer

Price: €23

Lab Series Maximum Comfort shaving gel

It's an all round shaving gel that works before, during & after the shave. This gel cools, smoothes and soothes the skin.

This provides excellent lubricant to the skin to prevent friction while shaving.

Where: Boots

Price: €27

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Photos: Pat Tinsley

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Thousands gathered  in Dublin this evening to pay respect  to those who died in the Orlando shooting late on Saturday night.

Irish gay rights organisations and LGBT support groups arranged rainbow vigil at Barnardo’s Square beside City Hall on Dublin’s Dame Street.

A large crowd – some draped in rainbow flags and holding balloons and other items – gathered at about 7pm this evening for the vigil.

Omar Mateen killed 50 people and wounded 53 more in the deadliest shooting in recent US history overnight on Saturday.

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GALLERY: Sallins Summer Business Expo & Family Afternoon

Photos by Aishling Conway

Louise Higgins(Aspire Design and Perfect Headboards), Sharon Nolan(Nolan Properties) and Tina Keating(SBA Secretary)

Mary Redmond(Allcare Pharmacy) and Louise Higgins

Cathryn Kelleher(Kildare Post Senior Account Manager) with Nicole O Reilly and May Kelleher

Martin Joyce(Chairman SBA & Alltype print & design), Sharon Nolan(Nolan Properties), Laura Maher(Events Manager SBA & Manager Supervalu, Sallins), Cathryn Kelleher(Senior Accounts Manager Kildare Post),Hazel Buggy(SBA Committee & Gas Safety Services), Tina Keating(Secretary SBA & Forward Training) and TD James Lawless

Sutton School of Irish Dance, Sallins

Sutton School of Irish Dance, Sallins

TD James Lawless, Cathryn Kelleher(Senior Accounts Manager Kildare Post) and Laura Maher(Manger Supervalu Sallins & Events Manager SBA)

Affraic McAleese, Rachel Moran, Aibhin Moran and Ciara McDonald from The Sutton School of Irish Dancing

Sallins Tidy Towns volunteer

Sallins Mens Shed
Jim Eyre, Greg Brennan and Tom O Rourke

Larry Grainger, Eoghan McNamee, Darragh McDonald, Sarah McNamee and WILLOW THE DOG

TD James Lawless

Colin Redmond from IT Monkey

Katy Owens from the 23rd Kildare Sallins Scouts demonstrates CPR

Girls from Naas Rugby Club promoting Tag Rugby
Laura Creighton, Aoife McGowan, Casey O Brien, Molly McKeon and Maria Naughton

Shane Quinn, Daragh McDonald, Katy Owens and Larry Grainger from the 23rd Kildare Sallins Scouts

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Soccer fans at home and abroad contributed to  to seeing one of the world's most famous landmarks lit up in the tricolour of green white and orange as part of an online campaign.

The most supported team on social media every day before 9.30pm has their national colours beaming from the Paris landmark.

Tonight Ireland had its colours flying after a draw with Sweden.

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GALLERY: Coffee Morning for Newbridge Musical Society

PHOTOS BY AISHLING CONWAY

Maeve Ryan, Rory Dignam and Emma Kilduff

Hannah Carnegie and Phil Jennings

Clodagh Donnelly, Keelin Kilduff and Daniel Ryan

Aine and Conor Kilduff

Seamus and Colette McCormack with Aine and Conor Kilduff

Joy Donohoe, Sharon McNamara and Rebecca Storm

John Mullen and Liam Mullen

Anne McNamara and Gill O Brien

John, Grace and Gill O Brien

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We will see a lot of scattered showers this morning and some will be heavy and prolonged.

The rainfall will become more widespread this afternoon and highest temperatures will reach only 14 to 16 degrees.

The next couple of days will see more dry spells and sunshine but temperatures won't get higher than 18 degrees.

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The death has occurred of Sarah KEATING (Nee Nestor), (Celbridge, Co. Kildare and formerly of Salthill, Co. Galway) on June 11th 2016.

Peacefully in the loving care of the staff at Connolly Hospital, Sarah (Sally) (pictured) beloved wife of the late Richard (Dick) and dear mother of Mandy and Richard and devoted grandmother of John, Emma, Ryan and Glenn. Sally will be sadly missed by her loving, son, daughter, sister Kitty, grandchildren, son-in-law Tony, brother-in-law Danny, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May she rest in peace

Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Ardclough Road, Celbridge this Tuesday evening (14th June) between 6 o’c and 8 o’c. Removal on Wednesday morning (15th June) to St. Patrick’s Church, Celbridge arriving for Requiem Mass at 11 o’c, followed by burial in Donacomper Cemetery.

The Keating family would like to extend their gratitude and thanks to the Comfort Carers and the staff at Connolly Hospital who cared for Sally.

The death has occurred of Sheila WALSHE of Ballymore Eustace, Kildare.

Walshe Sheila, Ballymore Eustace, Co. Kildare and late of Durban, South Africa. Died on June 13 2016.
Loving wife of Michael and adoring mother of Kenneth and John. Will be sadly missed by her family, daughters-in-law, grandchild Isaac, sister Shakila, relatives and friends.

Funeral arriving to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Ballymore Eustace on Tuesday evening at 8.30. Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 11.o'c. followed by cremation in Mt. Jerome Crematorium.

The death has occurred of Alan HOPKINS of Athy, Kildare / Crumlin, Dublin
The death has occurred of Alan Hopkins, June 10, 2016, Athy, Co. Kildare and formerly of Clonard Road, Crumlin; peacefully after a short illness in the loving care of the staff of Naas General Hospital. Sadly missed by his loving son Robert, his sister Vera, nieces Orla and Aoife, extended family and friends.
May he rest in peace
Reposing at the Brian McElroy Funeral Home, Crumlin Village on Tuesday from 2pm to 7.30pm. Funeral on Wednesday after 2pm mass in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome, followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Naas General Hospital.

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A Co Kildare mum of a boy with a form of autism has welcomed a new national Registry for children  living with the condition - but hopes it will make a difference.

The new initiative aims to identify the exact service needs for children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) by gathering vital information on a child’s diagnosis, development, medical and educational history.

Trinity College Dublin, NUI Galway and the Autism Speaks support group said the Registry will begin its work in the Kildare and West Wicklow area.

Kill nurse Hilary Creighton (43) said her eldest son Padraig (12) has Asperger Syndrome, also known as high functioning autism, and dyspraxia.

She and her husband David, an architect with Kildare County Council, have two other sons Tom (10) and seven-year-old Matthew.

Hilary said: "Padraig is in mainstream school with no SNA and full resource hours.

"He was only diagnosed four years ago because we were on a waiting list to be seen for two years and also because he's considered quite high functioning."

Hilary told the Irish Daily Mail: "He has a very high IQ, another reason why he fell under the radar for a long time.

"He was passing his maths tests with flying colours but there were huge issues socially.

"He wouldn't play, never made eye contact, and he'd make inappropriate noises in class. In Junior Infants nothing was said. We always thought he was very quiet, but he was our first child and we didn't have a clue. In Senior Infants a teacher pointed it out and in First Class it came up again, so we did something about it.

"When we were advised to get something done outside the school the waiting list was too long. We went privately for his dyspraxia diagnosis.

"Initially we went to a paediatrician in Tallaght, who suggested the multidisciplinary route. For two years Padraig was on the waiting list to be seen by CAMS, the child and adolescent mental health service. He was diagnosed and we were told there and then that there were no services available. It was very difficult leaving that meeting that day.

"At the time they couldn't even put him on a waiting list for occupational therapy because he wasn't in an ASD unit — units attached to primary schools specifically for autistic children. But obviously he needs OT for his dyspraxia and for the Aspergers as well. So we had to pay privately for OT. To get him fully assessed cost €500 and after that each session cost €65. We're forking out an awful lot of money that we shouldn't have to.

Hilary said she hopes the autism Register makes a difference.

She added: "Kildare is one of the areas where services are particularly poor. At one stage we were told he would have been put on an OT waiting list if he had been assessed in Dublin. But because he happened to live in Kildare, the services just weren't there. The system is broken."

• Parents and guardians across Kildare/West Wicklow ar encouraged to support the project by registering their child on the Autism Registry.

To sign up, please email Sarah-Marie Feighan on feighans@tcd.ie or call (01) 8962315.

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Motorists have been warned to expect flash floods on their morning commute following heavy rainfall.

A number of businesses in the Glenn's Corner of Athy are assessing damage this morning after flood waters entered their premises last night.

Local Sinn Fein representative Cllr Thomas Redmond said: "I hope that they are back trading as soon as possible and I will make myself available to help if I'm needed."

Meanwhile AA Roadwatch is reporting that a large branch is blocking the N81 Blessington Road southbound at Hollywood Road junction.

Motorists are advised to expect delays in the area.

Elsewhere, there was a truck on fire on the M7/M9 junction last night but it was quickly extinguished by Kildare Fire Service.

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Motoring expert Conor Faughnan believes penalty points are working - but he accused judges of turning speeding cases into a lottery.

The AA's public affairs manager insisted that the system is successful as the number of annual fatalities has more than halved since penalty points were introduced in 2002.

However in 2014, of the 65,000 penalty point offences that came before the District Court - over 26,000 of them were struck out.

Faughnan said: "There is no doubt in my mind that for a lot of drivers the first instinct when they receive a penalty points notice in the post is to contact a lawyer.

"They are not asking or even thinking about whether or not they were actually guilty of the offence; they are thinking only about how to avoid getting points.

"We hear stories of drivers who turn up to plead all sorts of excuses with varying and apparently random degrees of success. If the number of penalty points notices that got lost in the post is actually true then an post has a lot to answer for."

In a blog on theaa.ie, Faughnan added: "Will you be lucky or will you not? It can be very arbitrary, the mood of the judge on the day has a big effect. Is he grumpy this morning, is she handing out fines, left right and centre?

"There are counties where you get to pay a few bob into the poor box and counties where that is never an option.

"It all feels there is an element of the dog ate my homework.

"That is a huge amount of wasted effort and cost in the systems – enough to pay for a lot of extra Gardaí for example."

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