PHOTO GALLERY: Margaret Dunny's Wild West-themed birthday party in Newbridge
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View ArticleMan tells Naas Court how wife threatened to stab him with carving knife
A man told Naas Court how his wife has threatened to 'smash his face' and has subjected him top 'verbal and physical abuse'. The man requested a protection order, alleging that the verbal and physical...
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Fire Brigade used sand to help tackle burning car on beach
Balbriggan Fire Brigade battled a car on fire on a local beach last night. Fire officers found it difficult access the site (below) and ended up using sand to help fight the flames. If you have a...
View ArticleFootpath in Newbridge estate hasn't been repaired for 30 years - claims
A local politician has claimed that there have been no repairs on a road and footpath in Newbridge since the mid-1980s. Cllr Murty Aspell asked Kildare Co Council to carry out works in Langton Park,...
View Article1916 Garden of Remembrance in North Kildare 'badly damaged' by vandals
'Complete and utter disgust' is being expressed by a public representative at vandalism on a historic garden in North Kildare during the early hours of yesterday. Sinn Féin Cllr Ide Cussen is outraged...
View ArticleCall for some money from pay parking to fund suicide prevention
A Fine Gael councillor has demanded that some proceeds from property tax and pay parking be diverted into research into suicide. Councillor Fiona McLoughlin Healy said a significant number of people...
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Plea for safe return of golden labrador missing in Co Kildare
The owner of a golden labrador is appealing for information. Charlie the dog has been missing from Castletown, Celbridge, since Saturday evening. His owner said: " He loves to swim and loves...
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Heavily pregnant Co Kildare woman involved in hit and run at weekend
A heavily pregnant Co Kildare woman and her husband were the victims of a hit and run earlier this week. It is understood that at the weekend, the couple's car collided with a black sports bike, on the...
View ArticleParenting for the Junior Cert Celebration
Parenting for the Junior Cert Celebration: By being actively involved parents can contribute to a positive and safe celebration, simply by communicating effectively about the celebration plans....
View ArticleGardaí and Defence Forces searching today for the body of man missing 25 years
Gardaí are today preparing to dig at a site in Waterville, Co Kerry as part of the search for a man who has been missing for more than 25 years. On 26 April 1991, Charles Brooke Pickard was bundled...
View ArticleMother dies while searching for missing man
A mother of two children tragically lost her life while searching for a man who had gone missing. 41-year-old Catriona Lucas, a volunteer with the Doolin coast guard, was in a rigid inflatable boat...
View ArticleShowers and sunshine for the evening
This evening will be mainly dry with some hazy sunshine. There will be some showers. Mist and fog will develop as the evening approaches. Tomorrow will be cloudy. However, there will be showers of rain...
View ArticleNo water for hundreds of Co Kildare homeowners today
Hundreds of homeowners in Co Kildare are currently left without water. Waterworks crews are currently working on repairing a burst water main at Coill Dubh village and Tudor Court. It is anticipated...
View Article32 people arrested today in Co Carlow in major Garda operation
32 people have been arrested in Carlow today as part of Operation Thor today. A total of 12 searches of dwellings have been carried out by search teams in the ongoing operation. Some 70 Gardaí are...
View ArticleCo Kildare obituaries: Tuesday, September 13
The death has occurred of Michael (Harry) CHAMBERS Castle Park, Athy, Kildare Reposing at Rigney's Funeral Home, Athy from 7pm today , Tuesday, with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Wednesday morning at...
View ArticlePlay-day at Kildare County Council this Saturday
This Saturday Kildare County Council opens its head office at Áras Chill Dara, Naas for a great family day out, from 12 noon to 5pm. The line-up of indoor and outdoor activities set to delight children...
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GALLERY: Beavers celebrate the opening of the new Scout Den in Allenwood
GALLERY: Beavers celebrate the opening of the new Scout Den in Allenwood PHOTOS BY AISHLING CONWAY Beavers celebrate the opening of the new Scout Den in Allenwood Beavers celebrate the opening of the...
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IMPACT pays tribute to 'valued colleague, good friend and dedicated public...
IMPACT trade union has paid tribute to Caitríona Lucas, who died yesterday while on duty with the Doolin coast guard in Kilkee. Caitriona worked as a librarian for Clare County Council and was a...
View ArticleGang forces couple to barricade themselves into their kitchen in fear
Gardai have arrested two men after a gang broke into a house with hatchets, hammers and screwdrivers. The incident happened at a house in Rathmullan Park in Drogheda, Co Louth yesterday morning. A...
View ArticleKildare face tough test away to Meath in National League
Kildare's footballers take on Meath in their first National League outing next year. The GAA has published its draft fixture list for the 2017 football and hurling leagues. In Division 2, on Sunday...
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