Traffic: Kilmeague-Allenwood Road has reopened after hay truck overturned
The Kilmeague to Allenwood road has been fully re-opened to traffic after a truck capsized with a load of hay bales. The incident happened close to a sharp bend on the R415 near to Kilmeague village....
View ArticleTwo Kildare boxers heading to India to represent their country
Above left to right: Esther Brady (CMWS), Marguerita Nevin, Katelynn Phelan & Pat Phelan (Coach and Manager) Photo: Martin Connelly Marguerita Nevin and Katelynn Phelan (St Brigid's Boxing Club...
View ArticleNaas Gardai seeking help to locate missing woman (47)
Naas Gardai are seeking the public's assistance to locate Geraldine Hopkins, who was last seen leaving a house in the Old Kilcullen area at 5.22am this morning on foot. Geraldine is 47 years of age, 5'...
View ArticleKildare man wins international Toastmasters contest with dramatic ending to...
Newbridge man David Clinton has won the Toastmasters International District 71 “Table Topics” Speech Contest on Sunday (5 November) with his impromptu speech about his feelings on winter! David, who is...
View ArticleCo Kildare Gardaí's orders for Prosperous man to leave the area are refused
A Co Kildare man appeared before Naas District Court facing charges in relation to refusing to leave when directed by Gardaí. Inspector Oliver Henry outlined how the 47-year-old man was charged with...
View ArticleLotto ticket worth €220k sold in Kildare filling station
A winning Match 5 Plus Bonus ticket was sold in Co Kildare over the weekend. The numbers drawn in Saturday’s main draw were 9, 16, 27, 41, 42, 47 and the bonus number was 4. A Quick Pick slip worth...
View ArticleFood Review: Harte’s of Kildare for the perfect fusion of good food and...
Creating new dishes and fusing unusual ingredients is all very fine if you can consistently deliver the goods and keep your clientele coming back. Harte’s of Kildare has had no such problem since it...
View ArticleModern home in Clane with landscaped grounds and detached garage could be...
By Kim O'Leary For most potential buyers finding a home with plenty of character and set in an ideal location can be a challenge, but this elegant detached home in Clane ticks all the right boxes due...
View ArticleNaas Court hears Young mother began heroin at age 15
A teenage mother got sentenced to three months in prison at Naas District Court for stealing cosmetics. The 19-year- old appeared in Naas Court, on a bench-warrant. Inspector Oliver Henry outlined how...
View ArticleMissing Kilcullen woman 'located safe and well' - Gardai
Gardai confirmed last night that missing Kilcullen woman Geraldine Hopkins has been 'located safe and well'. A Garda spokesman said in a statement: "Gardaí wish to thank the public and the media for...
View ArticleAnger over 'dangerous' signs for show houses in Naas
Kildare Co Council has been asked to urge the developers of a new residential estate in Naas to remove roadside signs which are obscuring traffic lights for local road users. The housing scheme -...
View ArticleKildare Village shoppers jump by 21 per cent
Luxury fashion outlet Kildare Village enjoyed sales growth of 21 per cent last year, following the opening of a €50m Phase 2 extension in late 2015. Footfall was up 27 per cent with international...
View ArticleTaoiseach Leo 'photobombed' by llama during Kildare visit
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar carried out out a whistle-stop tour of South Kildare yesterday and had a busy itinerary in Athy and Newbridge. The Fine Gael leader officially cut the tape on TD Martin...
View ArticleBrave photographer Adrian Melia loses his battle with illness
Well-known Kildare photographer Adrian Melia passed away last night after bearing his illness with courage and dignity. Several fundraisers were held across the county in recent months to help the...
View ArticleTRAFFIC: Road closed in Broadford village due to accident
Emergency services are at the scene of a road accident in Broadford village in north Kildare. The incident is located near the primary school. The road is closed and traffic is being diverted. More to...
View ArticleCo Kildare Obituaries: Tuesday, 14 November
The death has occurred of Mary FORAN (née Coady) Naas, Kildare Foran (nee Coady) (Naas) - Nov 13, 2017, (peacefully), surrounded by her loving family, at home, Mary, beloved wife of Jim and dear mother...
View ArticleNew gift card for over 60 outlets in Naas
A new gift card has been launched by Naas traders to encourage shoppers to support local businesses. The launch was attended by Mayor Robbie Power, Tadhg Beirne (Rugby Player) Alannah Beirne (Model),...
View ArticleCold snap on the way for Kildare this weekend-ice and snow forecast by Met...
By Kim O'Leary Today it will be mild with heavy showers across Kildare with the risk of spot flooding in some areas, while a cold snap is set to arrive by the weekend bringing wintry showers and more...
View ArticleTwo Kildare schools scoop prestigious national art awards
By Kim O'Leary Two Kildare national schools are in a celebratory mood this week as the judges of a prestigious national art competition have named them Junior and Senior County Winners, placing them in...
View ArticleProposed extension for Kildare dog pound lodged with plans for more dog kennels
By Kim O'Leary Kildare County Council has said that a proposed extension for a dog pound has been lodged, with the Council planning to also carry out works on the dog pound at Farnaling Cottage,...
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