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Car crash victim near Sallins had to honk horn to get help
A Straffan motorist involved in a collision on the Sallins-Clane road (R407) at the weekend had to honk her horn to get help. The Straffan woman (35) was trapped inside her car (pictured) after the...
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Rathcoole woman is refusing to allow Tallaght Hospital discharge her
A young Co Dublin woman is refusing to be discharged from Tallaght Hospital with serious concern that she could be 18 months on a waiting list, while in severe pain. 23-year-old Rathcoole native,...
View ArticleFathers for Justice storms on to Rose of Tralee stage tonight
A man dressed as a priest just stormed the stage at the Rose of Tralee, interrupting the Cavan Rose's interview. The man, who was holding a banner shouted 'justice' as Daithi O'Se and Cavan Rose, Lisa...
View ArticleWeather: Dull and damp morning but there's hope for the afternoon
Today will be mostly cloudy, with occasional outbreaks of rain, persistent and heavy in some areas. However clearer and mainly dry conditions will follow during the afternoon and evening. Maximum...
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Athy farmer: My kids are waking up at night following burglary
An Athy farmer has spoken about the effect a theft can have on a person psychologically. Father of five Liam Dunne (61) said that the theft of his jeep and tools earlier this year was a traumatic...
View ArticleObituaries for Tuesday, August 23
The death has occurred of Sean DONOVAN of Lodge Park, Straffan, Kildare. Donovan, Sean, Lodge Park, Straffan, Co Kildare, August 21st 2016, peacefully at his residence, deeply regretted by his loving...
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Another day, another Ronnie Wood sighting
Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood wasn't having much Satisfaction at first as he struggled with a baby stroller at Dublin Airport yesterday. The musician (69) was spotted with his 38-year-old wife...
View ArticleRents are now the highest on record - new report
Rent levels have smashed through Celtic Tiger figures to the highest on record, the latest property study shows. The cost of renting in Ireland has soared so high, school-leavers may have to put off...
View ArticleTraffic: Crash on N7 northbound at Johnstown
A collision on the N7 northbound at Johnstown is causing long tailbacks. It's believed that three vehicles are involved in the incident on the overtaking lane. Emergency services are at the scene....
View ArticleYoung drivers being asked to pay up to €12k for insurance - TD
Kildare North Fianna Fail TD, Frank O Rourke has claimed that people in their early 20s are being asked to pay anything between €6,000 and €12,000 a year for their car insurance. The politician has...
View ArticleTeam Kildare add to their haul of medals at Community Games
Photo: St Conleth's U10 Gaelic team and mentors at presentation of medals Note: Anybody with photos from the Community Games is invited to send them to Content@KildareNow.com. By Martin Carley. Team...
View ArticleElectricity out in parts of Athy this morning
A total of 34 households and businesses are without power in Athy. ESB Networks apologise for the loss of supply. Crews are carrying out essential improvement and maintenance works in your area and...
View ArticleLorry blocking road on Kildare border
Delays are easing on the N81 between Blessington and Baltinglass after a lorry jack-knifed blocking the route. The 40-foot vehicle careered across the road blocking it in both directions. However the...
View ArticleRTE star Miriam coming to Athy this week
The well-known Cuan Mhuire addiction treatment centre in Athy is celebrating its Golden Jubilee all this week. Cuan Mhuire is Ireland’s largest provider of residential addiction detoxification,...
View ArticleBattle of the Somme talk at Athy Library tonight
By Kim O'Leary The legendary Battle of the Somme will be brought to life following a talk at Athy Community Library later tonight. James Durney will deliver an illustrated talk concerning the Battle of...
View ArticleMore men than women being arrested for drink driving in Co Kildare
Men are still more likely than women to get arrested for drink driving in Co Kildare, according to a Garda spokesperson. Following mandatory checkpoints around Co Kildare over the weekend, Naas Traffic...
View ArticlePHOTO GALLERY: Irish peacekeepers win battle of skills in Golan Heights
Ireland's 52nd Infantry Group, UNDOF won the Force Commander's Military Skills Competition in Camp Ziouani, the Golan Heights at the weekend. The competition consisted of a series of challenges...
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Thousands of euros raised in memory of Sallins biker who died on Co Kildare road
Thousands of euros was raised at a fundraiser in memory of a young biker who died on a Co Kildare road just weeks before Christmas. Devastated mother of 25- year-old Sallins man, Shane McCormac,...
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Fire fighters battling blaze in portacabins
Dublin Fire Brigade officers are fighting a blaze at portacabins in Clondalkin. A total of three fire engines from Tallaght and Dolphins Barn stations are at the scene. The incident is located off...
View ArticleWarnings to stay off site of Co Kildare castle after 'several people' found...
Owners of a renowned Co Kildare castle are appealing for locals to stay away from ongoing building works following allegations that several people were found on top of scaffolding. Kilkea Castle Hotel...
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