Sunny afternoon in Co Kildare
Today will start off dry in Co Kildare. There will be some showers later. The afternoon will be sunny. If you have a story or want to send a photo or video to us please contact the Kildare Now...
View ArticleCo Kildare obituaries: Friday, September 16
The death has occurred of William (Hank) DELANEY, Orchard Park, The Curragh, Kildare / Birr, Offaly Delaney, (Orchard Park, The Curragh, Co. Kildare & late of Mile Tree, Birr, Co. Offaly) - 14th...
View ArticlePHOTO GALLERY: Westgrove Hotel launches New Year's Ball
The Westgrove Hotel, Clane is celebrating it’s 10th Anniversary by holding a classic New Years Eve ball with the proceeds going to the Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation and Clane Rugby Club....
View ArticleNaas Hospital has problems with its phones today
Naas General Hospital is currently experiencing difficulty with its phone lines. All members of the public wishing to contact the hospital are asked to use the following numbers: (045) 849502 or (045)...
View ArticleKildare man Kilduff reflects on scoring on of the most important Irish club...
Kildare native Ciaran Kilduff etched his name in Irish sporting folklore last night by heading home a late goal to earn Dundalk FC a point in their first Europa League group game away to AZ Alkmaar....
View ArticlePregnant Newbridge commuter dreading if Dublin Bus strike escalates
Trainee quantity surveyor Julie Conway has to walk an extra half an hour to her office on in Ballsbridge due to the Dublin Bus strike. Julie, who is 16 weeks pregnant, normally travels from her home to...
View ArticleGardaí save 54 caged puppies worth an average of €630 each from being...
Gardaí have saved more than 50 puppies who were bound for England during their latest crackdown on animal transportation at Dublin Port. As part of Operation C-Port involving Gardaí, Customs and the...
View ArticleCommuters beware: A truck accident has blocked lanes of traffic on the N7
An accident involving a truck on the N7 Outbound has left traffic at a standstill before the evening commuter rush begins. The incident occurred inside the past 30 minutes near the Red Cow Hotel and...
View ArticleA dry weekend is on the cards as mild spell of weather looks set to continue
It's set to be a generally mild and dry weekend around Kildare as temperatures remain in the high teens and winds remain light. Any showers will gradually die out later on this evening and most of the...
View ArticleInfluential Emirati tourism blogger visits some of Kildare's biggest...
Tourism Ireland and Al Rais Travel in Dubai teamed up to invite an Emirati social influencer, Taim Al Falasi, to visit Ireland this week. Her itinerary was designed by Fáilte Ireland. With about 3...
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Clane schoolgirl Zoe cuts her hair to raise funds for kids battling cancer
Clane school girl Zoe Rafferty (9) recently held a fundraising night in Clane GAA in aid of The Little Princess Trust. The Trust make real hair wigs for children across the UK and Ireland who have...
View ArticleHere are the fixtures to keep an eye on ahead of another busy weekend in...
Sat 17 Sep 2016 Senior Hurling Championship Semi-Final Venue: Hawkfield , Celbridge V Coill Dubh14:00, Ref: Brendan Cawley 2016 Senior Hurling Championship Relegation Play Off Venue: Hawkfield , Confey...
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GALLERY: Penny Dreadful Auction at Punchestown Racecourse
GALLERY: Penny Dreadful Auction at Punchestown Racecourse PHOTOS BY AISHLING CONWAY Mick Kelly, Pat Murphy and Dylan Lawless Penny Dreadful Auction at Punchestown Racecourse Adam Goodwin from...
View ArticleObituaries, Friday September 16
The death has occurred of Maeve JORDAN (née Dwyer), Bishop Rogan Park, Kilcullen, Kildare Jordan, (nee Dwyer) Bishop Rogan Park, Kilcullen - 16th Septbember 2016 (peacefully) at her home with her...
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Kildare drivers beware: The Lollilop camera is watching you!
Lollipop men and women outside Co Kildare schools will soon be armed with hidden cameras to catch drivers who fail to stop for them. The 'lolli-cop' could be a fixture at schools across the country if...
View ArticleMajor Kildare retailer defend their decision to source staff from Poland for...
A local Kildare retailer has outlined why they have issued a plea to some of their workers to entice family members to attend a recruitment open day in Poland. Musgraves, who operate a large warehouse...
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One way to recycle plastic bags....
This motorist using a bin bag and duct tape to repair their shattered windscreen had their vehicle seized by Gardai. The vehicle also had no insurance, tax or NCT. Gardai suggested the bin bag may lead...
View ArticleCo Kildare homeowners looking for planning for BBQ structure
Kildare Co Council planners will decide on Wednesday on whether to grant permission for a BBQ structure (similar to pictured). The owners of a home in Maynooth want to erect a partially-roofed pergola...
View ArticlePHOTO GALLERY: Longines Irish Champions weekend at The Curragh racecourse
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 5pm and midnight please...
View ArticleTD welcomes funding for youth projects in Co Kildare
North Kildare TD Frank O Rourke has welcomed €70,000 funding approved for Naas Youth Project and Kildare Youth Information Centre, under the Youth Capital Funding Scheme. In total, an allocation of up...
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