Doors removed from cars in North Dublin last night as part of rescue mission
Four people are now in hospital following a road collision in North Dublin last night. The scene was attended by units from Dublin Fire Brigade and the Dublin Fire Brigade Ambulance Service. The rescue...
View ArticleCo Kildare's Culture Night Co-ordinator wants proposals for this year's event
Appeals are being made by Co Kildare's designated Culture Night Co-ordinator for proposals on projects for this year's event. Co-ordinator Federica Petronilli is urging people to join together...
View ArticleCarlow woman found safe and well
A woman reported missing in Carlow town last night has been found safe and well. A major search operation took place in Co Carlow last night. Emergency services left the scene shortly after midnight...
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Hundreds mourn the passing of a 'true legend and gentleman' of Kildare GAA...
Sarsfields GAA Chairman John Maher has paid tribute to a 'true legend and gentleman' after the passing of former Kildare and Sarsfields footballer Con O'Hanlon. O'Hanlon was a star of the famous Sash...
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View ArticleCo Kildare mother in depression crisis walked away from family home
A Co Kildare mother describes how her depression had reached crisis point, forcing her to walk out the door of her family home, leaving her husband and two young sons behind. 29-year-old care-...
View ArticleCrash on M50
A crash on the M50 northbound between J13 Sandyford and J12 Firhouse has now been cleared. Delays remain from J15 Kilternan to J13, while further along it's getting busy from J9 Red Cow to exit at J7...
View ArticleR.I.P.
The death has occurred of Patricia LAWLESS (née Brennan) Leixlip, Kildare LAWLESS (Nee Brennan), (Leixlip, Co. Kildare) April 1st 2016 (peacefully) in the loving care of the staff at Highfield,...
View ArticleImproved rural broadband anticipated for Co Kildare
James Lawless T.D. hosted a constructive meeting with the Imagine Broadband executive team regarding rural broadband coverage for Kildare North in Leinster House today. In attendance were Ciaran Doyle...
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MEP for Co Kildare urging every parish to accommodate refugees
Almost 100 refugees are currently being housed in a former Co Kildare hotel with plans for another 30 this month. The former Hazel Hotel, Monasterevin, is Ireland's emergency and reception centre for...
View ArticleOutbreaks of rain
This evening and early tonight, outbreaks of rain will extend eastwards to all areas but will clear soon after midnight. Showers of rain or hail will then spread from the west to affect most areas...
View ArticleTraffic running smoothly
Traffic is moving well both ways on the M50. Roads are dry around Co Kildare this morning. A stop/ go system is in place until further notice on the Caragh/ Prosperous Rd (R409) at Cock Bridge...
View ArticleFacebook Data Centre for Co Meath
A ceremony for the new Facebook Data Centre will take place this morning in Clonee County Meath. The 220 acre site will be home to Facebook's second European Data Centre - more than 600 people will be...
View ArticleHistory being recorded with first woman nominated for Taoiseach
Ruth Coppinger will make history today by becoming the first woman to be nominated as Taoiseach when she is put forward by People Before Profit and the Anti Austerity Alliance. Deputies will vote this...
View ArticleCo Kildare woman attacks teenage girl on street
A woman pulled a 16-year-old girl's hair and left her bruised after attacking her for no reason on the street, a court heard. Aileen Burns (23),Calendar's Mill, Celbridge assaulted the girl, who was...
View ArticleMaynooth Tidy Towns behind food rescue
Maynooth Tidy Towns are raising awareness of Food Waste, in conjunction with the Irish environmental NGO VOICE. Tidy Towns Maynooth have been working with VOICE to raise awareness of the issue at a...
View ArticleMajor national retailer set to open in Co Kildare
New jobs are set to be created in a Co Kildare town with the opening of a leading national store. One of Ireland's leading lifestyle retailers Meadows & Byrne together with coffee market leaders...
View ArticleKildare actor in Harry Potter films being sued by agent
A star of the Harry Potter movies is being sued by his former agent for €286,000 in commission fees. Devon Murray (27) from Celbridge is being pursued by Neil Brooks Management on the basis that he...
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Co Kildare fitness centre liquidator will not give money to out of pocket...
Several customers at a Co Kildare fitness centre are out of pocket including a number of families with its liquidator announcing no money is being returned. Fitness centre, Sasta Franchise Ltd, based...
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Kildare parents warned about IKEA kids' bat cape that can cause neck injuries...
IKEA has recalled a dangerous children's bat cape after three youngsters were injured using them. The black LATTJO product which was on sale for €14 can cause strangulation and neck injuries, the...
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