Traffic: Collision on N7 near Kill
A collision has occurred on the N7 northbound between Junction 7 Kill and Junction 6 Castlewarden in the right lane. Gardai are currently at the scene. If you have a story or want to send a photo or...
View ArticlePranksters with 'Creepy Clown' masks in Kildare reported to Gardai
Incidents of youths in creepy clown masks in Co Kildare - linked to the worldwide craze - have been reported to local Gardai. Yesterday a Dublin school was hit by the so-called 'Creepy Clowns'...
View ArticleCo Kildare Leader Partnership starting free new courses for jobless
An Open Day is being held tomorrow for two new courses aimed at unemployed people being run by the County Kildare Leader Partnership. The event is taking place at 10am at the Jigginstown Commercial...
View ArticleCo Kildare students take part in anti-suicide video message
Three Co Kildare students have taken part in an Cycle Against Suicide initiative to promote World Mental Health Day. Alisdair Loughman of Athy, Katie Loughran from Naas and Elliot Davis of Newbridge...
View ArticleFurther Education opportunities in college awareness week for Co Kildare next...
By Rebecca Byrne College Awareness Week (CAW) 2016 is now launched by Minister for Education Richard Bruton with lots of opportunities for Co Kildare people seeking to enhance their education. CAW...
View ArticleEverybody welcome at open day at Kildare youth cafe
The Youth Cafe in Kildare Town is holding an open day on October 22. The event takes place in The Hive which was formerly the old Post Office. Spokesperson Lindsey Ni Ceallaigh told KildareNow: "We...
View ArticleNeven Maguire cookery demo in aid of Jack and Jill at Westgrove Hotel
TV chef Neven Maguire will be holding a Cookery Demonstration in Clane with proceeds going to the Jack and Jill Foundation. The event takes place in the Westgrove Hotel on Wednesday, October 26. Neven...
View ArticleExtension to footpath outside Kildare National School is up for discussion
An extension to a footpath at a Co Kildare primary school is up for discussion at Naas Municipal Meeting next month. A number of Co Cllrs are appealing for a footpath on the Kilcullen Road between the...
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Trial for murder of Athy man Jason Doogue begins tomorrow
A man accused of murdering 22-year-old Athy man Jason Doogue will begin in Dublin tomorrow. A jury has been sworn in for the trial at the Central Criminal Court. Accused James 'Jimmy' Lammon (44) of...
View ArticleObituaries for Tuesday, October 11
The death has occurred of Winnie HALL (née Warne) Lourdesville, Kildare Town, Kildare. Reposing at Mc Wey's Funeral Home, Abbey View, Kildare Town on Tuesday, from 4 o'clock with Rosary there at 8...
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Thousands of people on waiting lists at Naas Hospital with increase in the...
Several thousand people are on waiting lists at Naas General Hospital with a 10% increase over the last year. According to Stephen McMahon, Irish Parents Association, there were 7,000 people on...
View ArticlePharmacists say that today's budget is 'extremely disappointing'
The Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU), which represents 2,200 pharmacists across the country, while welcoming the decision to reduce the monthly Prescription Levy cap by €5 for those over 70, has expressed...
View ArticleJudge refuses to allow return of car sold on Done Deal and seized by Gardaí
A Co Kildare Judge refused to allow a man whose car was stolen and sold in Done Deal make an application for its return under the Police Property Act. Evidence was given by Solicitor Matthew Byrne,...
View ArticleHousing charity is urging cap on rent increases
The national housing charity, Threshold, is concerned that this budget has failed to introduce rent certainty measures to assist tenants and first-time buyers. The charity believes that the best way...
View ArticleCo Kildare obituaries: Tuesday, October 11
The death has occurred of Tommy MURPHY Coill Dubh, Kildare Murphy, Thomas (Tommy), Coill Dubh, Co. Kildare, October 10th 2016, peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Moyglare Nursing Home,...
View ArticleLong delays for drivers on the N7 this evening
Traffic is currently at a standstill due to an overturned vehicle on the N7. The vehicle is located on the N7 Limerick/Dublin Rd northbound between J5 Athgoe & J4 Rathcoole. There are delays on...
View ArticleWater supply to return to householders in parts of Co Kildare later this evening
Repairs are now complete in the pumping station in Morganstown, Ballymore Eustace, however the water supply will not be restored fully until approximately 5.30pm this evening. This delay is caused by...
View ArticleNaas Musical Society are holding fundraiser of the season
Naas Musical Society are holding their first fundraiser of the season with a Lip Sync battle and Karaoke Night. Following the success of last year's event, which was won by The Pointless Sisters it...
View ArticleCo Kildare spokesperson for Older People is disappointed with Budget
Labour Spokesperson on Older People Emmet Stagg stated that much more could have been done in today's Budget 2017 for Senior Citizens. Whilst welcoming the €5 increase in the State Pension it’s...
View ArticleA restriction on visitors to Naas Hospital continues today
A restriction on visitors to Naas Hospital is continuing today. Due to the outbreak of the Norovirus at the hospital, a visitor restriction is being imposed. A spokesperson for the hospital said: ""All...
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