Dry and cloudy this afternoon as temperatures stay around the mid teens
It's set to be a rather pleasant day today as temperatures remain mild, while conditions will also be dry. There may even be some spells of sunshine at times, but it will generally be quite overcast....
View ArticleObituaries, Thursday October 20
The death has occurred of James (Jim) O'SULLIVAN, Páirc Mhuire, Newbridge, Kildare O'Sullivan, James (Jim), (Pairc Mhuire, Newbridge, Co. Kildare) - 19th October 2016 (peacefully at home in his 95th...
View ArticleMassive commuter delays after the M50 became almost entirely blocked this...
A multi-vehicle collision on the M50 this morning has caused traffic to become chaotic in many areas as thousands of motorists are held up on their way to work. The incident happened between 7am and...
View ArticleJust 3 Tusla registered childminders in Kildare as government's new childcare...
There are only three childminders in Kildare who are currently registered with the family agency Tusla. Childminders who are taking care of four preschool children from different families are required...
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This pub in Mullingar will hilariously relax their rules in the event of a...
There are plenty of people around the country who are worrying about the impending 'Blue Flu' as Gardaí prepare to carry out strike days by calling in sick to work simultaneously on the same day. Some...
View ArticlePlot of land in Kilcock town centre placed on the market for less than €1M
A plot of land in the town centre of Kilcock has been brought onto the market, and it is sure to peak plenty of interest from perspective developers. The land will need some restoration work before any...
View ArticleFormer Church of Ireland lay worker pleads guilty to rape and molestation of...
A man who worked as a lay worker for the Church of Ireland has pleaded guilty to the rape and molestation of a number of young boys over a period of 30 years. 76-year-old Patrick O'Brien appeared at...
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Warning: Fog seems to be getting worse around Naas/Newbridge
Fog is usually at its thickest in the early morning before the sun burns it off. However visibility is currently very poor for road users in the Naas and Newbridge area. A KildareNow reader sent in the...
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Convertible car seized for no insurance in Newbridge
Naas Divisional Traffic Corps seized a number of cars yesterday evening for no insurance. One of the vehicles was a convertible Opel saloon. The checkpoint was positioned on the Morristown Road outside...
View ArticleDapper TD involved in Kilcock fashion show
Local TD Frank O'Rourke is taking part in a fashion show for Kilcock Golf Club next week. The event is being held in the Glenroyal Hotel in Maynooth on Thursday, October 27 at 8pm. One of the MCs on...
View ArticleMan in Naas Court today facing allegations of withdrawing €80,000 from Ulster...
A former employee at Ulster Bank appeared at Naas Court today facing charges of the theft of €80,000 from three accounts of customers. Inspector Mel Smyth requested that the accused, a man...
View ArticleNaas photographer raising funds for children’s hospital
A Naas photographer is holding an exhibition and the sale of some photographs will raise money for Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin. Michael Linehan lives in Naas and is a member of Celbridge...
View ArticleMan ordered to stay away from Ivy Inn with chef and Garda injured
A man has been ordered to stay away from a popular Co Kildare bar following allegations that a chef and Garda sustained serious injuries. Evidence was given that on July 1, 2016, during the European...
View ArticleAlmost €4,000 worth of cocaine found in Co Kildare
A man appeared before Naas District Court with charges of being in possession of almost €4,000 worth of cocaine. Inspector Mel Smyth outlined to the court that he is applying for the accused to be sent...
View ArticleNewbridge stylist Sandra speaks her mind on RTE show
A popular stylist in Neeba in Whitewater Shopping Centre, Sandra O'Connor, appeared on Brendan O'Connor's Cutting Edge show on RTE TV last night. Sandra gave her outspoken opinion on a variety of...
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Appeal after boy lost iPod on ferry with precious Legoland photos
A family has made an appeal for a missing iPod which had 'irreplaceable' photos from a trip to Legoland. The Daly family were returning on the 8.20pm Stenaline sailing from Holyhead to Dublin on Monday...
View ArticleMainly dry night ahead with some fog
Tonight will be mostly dry. There will be some cloud. Rain will be light. Also there will be patches of mist and fog. Lowest temperatures two to six degrees in little or no wind. If you have a story...
View ArticleCo Kildare obituaries: Thursday, October 20
Birchall, Deirdre Ann, Prosperous, Naas, Co Kildare, October 19th 2016, peacefully at Naas Hospital, beloved sister of the late Declan, deeply regretted by her loving parents Peig and Frank, brothers...
View ArticleGardaí seize large haul of cannabis in Blanchardstown today
Gardaí are after seizing up to €74,000 worth of cannabis today, near Blanchardstown. This morning before 9am, as part of surveillance led operation targeting the illegal sale and supply of drugs, Garda...
View ArticleNew jobs for Co Kildare people with the opening of healthy fast food chain in...
A heathy fast food outlet is today announcing a recruitment drive to fill 110 new positions in Co Kildare, along with Dublin. Over the next few months, Chopped, will open a chain at the Whitewater...
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