Mini roundabout in Newbridge branded 'dangerous'
Kildare Co Council has been asked to carry out an examination of a 'dangerous' mini roundabout in Newbridge. The local authority has been requested by Cllr Mark Lynch to find a solution to the speed...
View ArticleCouncil told that Athgarvan badly needs a public park
A councillor has called on Kildare Co Council to provide a public park for Athgarvan village. Cllr Mark Lynch of Sinn Fein said that an amenity for local families is needed between the bridge over the...
View ArticleNew boutique opens in Kildare Village tomorrow
A new boutique showcasing Irish design opens in Kildare Village tomorrow. Só Collective will feature the best of contemporary Irish fashion, lifestyle and craft from established and emerging designers....
View ArticleRenowned Co Kildare public representative suffers from sudden stroke
The Mayor of Kildare and Newbridge Municipal District who is recovering from a stroke is planning to 'slow down' his busy routine. Independent Cllr Paddy Kennedy is now recovering after suffering a...
View ArticleMisty wet night ahead
Tonight will be mainly dry in Co Kildare but mist and fog will develop. Overnight fog will become dense. Some light rain or drizzle will persist. Lowest temperatures of 1 to 5 degrees with a slight...
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Co Kildare schoolgirl gets set to lose her hair for charity
A young Co Kildare girl is bravely getting her beautiful long locks cut for charity later this month. Nine - year-old Zoe Rafferty, from Clane, will have all her long hair cut in aid of The Little...
View ArticleAccident on Co Kildare road leading to traffic delays
There are reports of an accident at Junctions four and five near Clane. M50 northbound traffic is busy from J10 Ballymount to J7 Lucan and exiting at both J9 Red Cow and J7. Southbound, it's busy now...
View ArticleMan arrested in relation to robbery at adventure centre
Gardai investigating armed robbery at an adventure centre in south Dublin have arrested a man in his 20s. He was detained at Tallaght Garda Station under the Criminal Justice Act earlier today before...
View ArticleHeavy traffic delays on M50
The M50 southbound is down to one lane at J9 Red Cow due to a crash with delays now from J6 Blanchardstown. Further along, it's busy now from J16 Cherrywood to J5 Bray North on the M11 where there's a...
View ArticleObituaries for Tuesday, April 12
The death has occurred of Sheila REID (née Quinn) Newhall, Naas, Kildare / Abbeyleix, Laois Peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late William Reid. Deeply regretted...
View ArticleLuas staff on protective notice
Luas operator Transdev has placed all staff on protective notice with immediate effect and has warned of pay deductions to offset the cost of their industrial action. In a letter to staff the company...
View ArticleBest Chef in Co Kildare works at Hartes says Irish Restaurant Awards
The Irish Restaurant Awards has announced that Barry Liscombe of Hartes of Kildare is La Rousse Foods Best Chef in Co. Kildare 2016. The prestigious title was revealed at the Irish Restaurant Awards...
View ArticleCars plunge into river in Co Kildare town during early hours
Gardai have arrested two men whose car plunged into a river in Co Kildare this morning. Shortly after 4am Gardai were alerted to a burglary at the Weston housing estate in Lucan. Two cars drove from...
View ArticleVIDEO: This short Army recruitment film will really inspire women to sign up!
This one-minute VIDEO will give women a sneak peek into a career in the Defence Forces. A female recruit is shown taking part in many aspects of Army life such as a peacekeeper, a chef, an engineer or...
View ArticleAppeals to find trailer stolen from Co Kildare scouts
A Co Kildare Scouts Group are appealing for the safe return of their trailer that has been stolen. The 13th Kildare Clane Scouts Group returned after a two weeks break to find that their treasured...
View ArticleIf you haven't got your Census by now, don't panic!
If householders haven't received their Census by next Tuesday, then they should contact the CSO immediately. More than 5,000 enumerators have been calling to doors across the country to deliver the two...
View ArticleCo Kildare father of four young boxers slams sudden weight loss of Conor...
Minister of Sport Michael Ring has pledged to regulate Mixed Martial Arts in Ireland, following the death of Joao Carvalho in Dublin on Monday night. Carvalho, who lost to Dubliner Charlie Ward at a...
View ArticleCo Kildare woman expresses shock at revelations of having stage one liver...
Co Kildare twins soon to celebrate the big 40 are appearing on national television tonight highlighting their health issues. Maynooth residents Ashling and Aileen Kelly, live with their 74- year-old...
View ArticleMan speeding in Kildare didn't get his fine until 58 days later
A man appeared in Naas District Court today charged with speeding near Naas last year. However Jim Whelehan (67) from Toomevara in Co Tipperary said he didn't receive his fine in the post until it was...
View ArticleMasters champion Willett to make his first appearance since Major win at the...
Danny Willett, the unlikely champion from the Masters in Augusta last weekend, will make his first appearance since that unbelievable triumph when he tees off for the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open at the...
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