Road works in Co Kildare road tomorrow leading to closure
Kildare County Council will be completing road reconstruction works on the L-7081 between Downings Cross Roads and the Blackstick “T” junction on the R-403. To facilitate these works the road will be...
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Pupils ditch uniforms for capes to launch Concern’s Hunger Heroes campaign at...
Kildare schools have been urged to take part in a new nationwide campaign run by Concern Worldwide that gives students the chance to show up for class dressed as their favourite superhero. The Hunger...
View ArticleCo Kildare obituaries: Tuesday, September 27
The death has occurred of Bertie DEVOY Late of Dooley's Terrace, Athy, Kildare Reposing at Rigney's Funeral Home, Athy tomorrow, Wednesday, from 7pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Thursday morning at...
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Incredible story of Naas underage hurling continues this weekend as they bid...
Winning county titles at any level, in any age group, is always an achievement to be celebrated. Back to back titles usually call for double celebrations; they are said to be the most difficult ones to...
View ArticleRoad closed after crash at crossroads near Naas
A collision has occurred at Downings Cross (R409) in Prosperous. The road is currently closed in all directions on approach to the junction. Gardai are at the scene directing traffic. UPDATE: The...
View ArticleMixture of rain and sunshine today
Today will start off cloudy in Co Kildare. There will be mist and drizzle as the day progresses. It will be overcast until the afternoon when the sun will break through. However, rain will hit the...
View ArticleCo Kildare obituaries: Wednesday, September 28
The death has occurred of Bertie DEVOY Late of Dooley's Terrace, Athy, Kildare Reposing at Rigney's Funeral Home, Athy tomorrow, Wednesday, from 7pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Thursday morning at...
View ArticleTalks resume this morning in a bid to avert strike action for Dublin Bus this...
The next work stoppage at Dublin Bus is anticipated this Saturday, there are talks resuming this morning in a bid to resolve the dispute. Unions deferred strike action planned for yesterday and today...
View ArticleMiddle income workers to gain just €2 a week in budget
Finance Minister Michael Noonan has compiled a plan which attempts to please businesses, farmers and landlords - but will see the so-called squeezed middle income earners gain as little as €2 a week....
View ArticleCo Kildare commuters face long delays on the M50
There are currently long delays on the M50 this morning. On M50 northbound, traffic slow from J16 Cherrywood to J12 Firhouse where road is blocked due to a collision. The collision is cleared but there...
View ArticleAppeal for help in finding missing 15 - year-old girl
There is an appeal for the public to help trace the location of a 15- year-old missing girl. Lauren Murphy was last seen in Glenamaddy, Co. Galway on Monday evening. She is described as being...
View ArticleMajor conference begins in Newbridge tomorrow
The national Rotary Ireland Conference begins in Newbridge tomorrow with almost 400 international and national delegates gathering to discuss social and humanitarian issues facing the worls. The...
View ArticleMan in court for scanning carrots instead of apples at Tesco checkout
A man has admitted to stealing apples from Tesco by pretending he was buying carrots — which are less than a third of the price. Aidan Martin Devlin confessed to 12 charges relating to the apples for...
View ArticleMystery surrounding meaning of criminal damage outside two Athy homes
Two houses in South Kildare were targeted in a spate of criminal damage yesterday. Between 3.30pm and 7.30pm, at Offaly St, Athy, letters were splashed across the front walls of two homes. Gardaí...
View ArticleCo Kildare man getting ready for Dublin City Marathon to raise funds for...
A Co Kildare man is gearing up for the Dublin City Marathon next month. Native of The Curragh, but resident in the UK, Anthony Byrne is currently in training in a bid to raise funds for the Irish...
View ArticleCo Kildare man getting set for Dublin City Marathon in fundraising run for...
A Co Kildare man is gearing up for the Dublin City Marathon next month. Native of The Curragh, but resident in the UK, Anthony Byrne is currently in training in a bid to raise funds for the Irish...
View ArticleVisitors to graves in Co Kildare are being forced to endure fear of thefts...
People tending to the graves of their loved ones in Naas and Newbridge are being targeted by thieves warn Gardaí. When a woman returned from visiting a grave at Kilbelin Cemetery, Newbridge, over the...
View ArticleValuable lawnmowers stolen in Co Kildare
A significant amount of valuable lawnmowers have been reported stolen in North Kildare. A shed was broken into on the Maynooth to Kilcock road, at the weekend. Four lawnmowers, including a Weurth and...
View Article'Ridiculously' low prices for bikes in Co Kildare should be reported warn Gardaí
North Kildare is being hit by a wave of bike thefts. Earlier this week, bikes were stolen while the owners, Intel employees, were at work. At Primrose Village, Celbridge, a number of bikes were stolen....
View ArticleObituaries, Wednesday September 28
The death has occurred of John ROWLEY, Naomh Muire, Bohergoy, Maddenstown, The Curragh, Kildare ROWLEY (Naomh Muire, Bohergoy, Maddenstown, The Curragh) - 27th September 2016 (peacefully) at his home....
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