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Garda to the rescue for sheep herding
This Garda was conducting a checkpoint when he was called upon to help herd a flock of sheep. The incident happened in the highlands of Co Wicklow at the weekend. The officer ensured that the sheep...
View ArticleSignificant amount of resurfacing works in Co Kildare
There will be a large amount of resurfacing works in Co Kildare roads this month. The Athy Municipal District will be completing surface dressing operations (tar & chippings) at the following...
View ArticleSunny evening ahead in Co Kildare
This evening will be sunny and dry mainly. However, there will be some scattered showers. Highest temperatures of 14 to 18 degrees in moderate northwesterly breezes. If you have a story or want to...
View ArticleParking restrictions planned for Co Kildare village
Kildare County Council are giving people until September 8 to examine proposals for double yellow lines in a local village. Parking restrictions are being planned for Carra Choill Parc, Prosperous....
View ArticleCharity GAA game in Newbridge in aid of fighting cancer
Sports stars will gather for an annual charity hurling game in Newbridge tomorrow evening. The event in aid of the Irish Cancer Society at St Conleth's Park will feature horse racing trainer Jim Bolger...
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Facelift for Co Kildare school yard
A tight-knit community in Co Kildare have rallied together to ensure school- children in the area will have a beautiful, bright new yard to return to. St Joseph's National School, Halverstown, has had...
View ArticleWeather: Dry and bright today but not too warm
There will be a lot of bright weather today, with a mix of sunny spells and cloudy periods. Top temperatures will be just 14 to 18 Celsius. The weather will get warmer as the week goes on with up to 20...
View ArticleNewbridge mum worried about no secondary school place for daughter
Newbridge mother Elizabeth Bartholomew can't find a secondary school place for her daughter despite five secondary schools within a 10-minute drive. Eldest child Katherine (11) is due to start first...
View ArticleObituaries for Tuesday, August 9
The death has occurred of Florence (Florrie) WANSBORO (née Furniss) of Artane, Dublin / Maynooth, Kildare. Florence (Florrie) WANSBORO, (née Furniss), (Dublin and Kildare) August 7, 2016 (peacefully),...
View ArticleKildare Gardai warn of emails from 'friends' to transfer money
Gardai in Co Kildare have warned that a number of attempts have been made to scam both individuals and businesses by using what appear to be familiar email addresses of friends or customers. The...
View ArticleNaas Gardai warn about suspicious car possibly linked to break-ins
Naas Garda Station's Text Alert System has asked people to be vigilant for a car acting suspiciously. Gardai say the Siver Audi A4 (similar to pictured) has been seen near a number of attempted...
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Fire near field of hay bales as fire officers warn of increased risks
Fire fighters battled a blaze in a field in north Dublin yesterday evening. Fire engines from Dublin Fire Brigade (DFB) stations in Swords, Skerries and Kilbarrack responded. DFB officers warned that...
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Gardai trying to find owner of camera with these pix
These pictures were found on a camera handed into Wicklow Garda Station over the weekend. The camera is a black-coloured Cannon PowerShot and may belong to a tourist possibly travelling through Dublin...
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BREAKING: Gardai arrest 3 men over Kildare shop break-in at 3.30am
Gardaí from Kildare and Naas have arrested a 19-year-old man and two male juveniles in connection with a burglary that occurred this morning. The break-in occurred on the Dublin Road, Kildare Town at...
View ArticleStatue to Athy hero Shackleton to be unveiled
A statue to Co Kildare explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton will be unveiled in Athy mark the centenary of the rescue of the Endurance crew from Elephant Island. Shackleton was on a mission to cross the...
View ArticleFears mounting about allegations that 'trusted visitor' could have supplied '...
Fears are mounting that a 'trusted visitor' to a farm has has allegedly supplied insider information to criminal gangs intent on robberies. ICSA rural development chairman Séamus Sherlock revealed...
View ArticleSon found father 'very intimidating' with threats to smash window
A woman who described her ex-husband as 'very intimidating' got a protection order at Naas Court. Evidence was given by the woman that her ex-husband who was minding the children at the time, arrived...
View ArticleIndian tour operators visiting Co Kildare to sample what we offer
Seven tour operators from India have been visiting Co Kildare, as part of a fact-finding tour around Ireland, organised by Tourism Ireland in conjunction with Failte Ireland. The group visited the...
View ArticleCo Kildare man found 'safe and well'
A Co Kildare man who was reported missing has been located. 38- year-old Hugh Doherty, who was reported missing from his home at Cois Caislean, Nurney, on Sunday, has been found 'safe and well'....
View ArticleGarda Ombudsman investigating fight in Temple Bar at weekend
The Garda Ombudsman is asking for witnesses to come forward after a fight in Temple Bar at the weekend. Around five men were involved in the incident which happened at 1.30am on Sunday morning outside...
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