Naas family enjoy Electric Picnic at the weekend
55,000 people attended Electric Picnic in Stradbally over the weekend, but Naas woman, Melissa Kenny admits she did not listen to a bit of music. Instead, she joined her nine-month- 0ld daughter,...
View ArticleSignificant amount of gardening equipment stolen in Co Kildare
A significant amount of gardening equipment has been reported stolen from a yard in a Co Kildare home. On Friday afternoon, three chainsaws and a garden strimmer were stolen. The equipment had been...
View ArticleObituaries for Tuesday, September 6
The death has occurred of Edward (Neddie) KEEGAN of Kilkeaskin, Carbury, Kildare & Bristol Road, Brighton, England. In his 97th Year. Deeply regretted by his loving sisters Annie and Jane, nephew...
View ArticleRemember the Campervan that went missing on the eve of Electric Picnic...?
Gardaí have located a campervan which went missing the night before Electric Picnic kicked off in Stradbally. The van, which has an 85G registration, was taken from the Kilmainham area over the course...
View ArticlePHOTO GALLERY: Back to school time at St Laurence's NS, Sallins
Thanks to the teachers and pupils at St Laurence's National School in Sallins. See more photos in the Kildare Post newspaper - in local shops on Thursday. Photos: Aishling Conway. If you have a story...
View Article8 Army members dismissed for drugs last year
Eight members of the Defence Forces were dismissed after testing positive for taking illegal drugs in 2015. Last year, a record number of personnel tested positive for illicit drugs since the Defence...
View ArticlePHOTO GALLERY: Family fun at Eadestown Field Day at Punchestown Racecourse
Conor, Otto, Coco and Conor Devine. Photos: Aishling Conway Sarah and Joe Gallagher Lucy Griffiths and Louise Fitzsimons Amira Curran Amira, Jenny, Daryl and Stephen Curran with Blueberry Bear...
View ArticleNaas Gardai thank people for their help in finding Tracey safe and well
A woman who went missing with her vehicle at the weekend has been found safe and well. Gardai issued an appeal yesterday for Tracey Crothers (44) who was last seen in her green-coloured Landrover...
View ArticleCharming 'commuter's cottage' in north Kildare a steal at €50k
A detached two-bedroom cottage in Derrinturn in north Co Kildare is on the market for just €50,000. The property, which measures 57 sq. m (614 sq. ft), also has a garden at the front. The property is...
View ArticleNew mum who gave birth on Sunday dies in motorway crash
The young woman tragically killed by a truck on the M8 motorway yesterday had only become a mother for the first time on Sunday. Nicola Kenny (26), from Thurles in Co Tipperary, was travelling to...
View ArticleMan gets 11 months in prison for soiling Garda car
A man who soiled a Garda car was sentenced today to 11 months in prison at Kilcock District Court. Inspector Paul Dolan outlined how on September 3, 2015, at Main St, Straffan, the accused was highly...
View ArticleCo Kildare train commuters to get to Dublin docklands in 60 mins by Christmas
The long-awaited re-opening of the Phoenix Park tunnel for passenger trains is due to be completed by Christmas, allowing trains from Co Kildare to reach Dublin city in around an hour. An estimated...
View ArticleKilcock Court hears how woman could 'not afford insurance'
A woman who the court heard could not afford car insurance appeared at Kilcock District Court this morning. Inspector Paul Dolan outlined how on August 12, 2015, the accused was charged with not having...
View ArticlePHOTO GALLERY: Wedding Fair in the RDS at the weekend
Photos: Aishling Conway If you have a story or want to send a photo or video to us please contact the Kildare Now editorial team. Between 9am and 5pm Monday to Sunday please call 045 409350. Between...
View ArticleMan is jailed and disqualified from driving for eight years
A man who appeared at Kilcock District Court on charges of no insurance has been jailed and disqualified from driving for eight years . The court heard how the accused had a number of previous...
View ArticleSecurity to be tight for Fine Gael politicians meeting in Newbridge next week
The Fine Gael Parliamentary Party is meeting in the Keadeen Hotel in Newbridge early next week. Taoiseach Enda Kenny will join TDs and Senators for the annual gathering which will take place in the...
View ArticleGarda appeal over teenager missing from Electric Picnic
Gardaí are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 19 year old Caelob O'Neill missing from Stradbally since yesterday. Caelob was last seen at the Charlie Chaplin Campsite,...
View ArticlePHOTO GALLERY: Cross & Passion College Debs, Kilcullen
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View ArticleAnother humid evening ahead in Co Kildare
After a very muggy day with some drizzle, the evening will continue to be humid. There will be xome rain. Lowest temperatures of 14 to 16 degrees Celsius. If you have a story or want to send a photo or...
View ArticleCo Kildare obituaries: Tuesday, September 6
The death has occurred of William 'Billy' DOOLEY 1 Kylebeg, Stradbally, Laois / Athy, Kildare Formerly of Foxhill, Athy, Co. KIldare. Reposing at his residence from 7pm today, Tuesday, with Rosary at...
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