Kildare priests over 75 offered chance to stand down from some duties by 2019
By Kim O'Leary A number of churches across Kildare will experience changes within the next two years, with priests over the age of 75 being offered to reduce administrative duties by 2019 following an...
View ArticlePartner of Co Kildare photographer pays loving tribute after he loses battle...
A loving tribute is penned by the partner of a well-known Co Kildare photojournalist who lost his battle to cancer just before midnight. His partner Jeannie Framptom gave an emotional tribute on...
View ArticleNaas roads to be under total Garda CCTV surveillance plans Deputy Mayor
The Deputy Mayor of Naas is appealing for CCTV linking with Gardaí to monitor all the roads around the district. Fine Gael Deputy Mayor Fintan Brett has been talking with Naas Gardaí about the...
View ArticleSLIDESHOW: Disney on Ice: Passport to Adventure at Citywest Hotel
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View ArticleIt's going to be a Happy "Crispmas" for Kildare people abroad
By Kim O'Leary Tayto, Ireland’s No.1 crisp and snacks brand, launches its online shop just in time for "Crispmas", the new name for Christmas amongst crisp lovers as Tayto launched their new website...
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Naas Court today sets trial for young woman in crash that claimed lives of...
A woman who was driving a car in Co Kildare that was involved in a crash claiming the lives of her four friends appeared before Naas Circuit Court today. Dayna Kearney(22), Crossneen, Co Carlow,...
View Article8 new Luas trams for Dublin announced today
Eight new Luas trams are being planned for Dublin in the New Year. The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Shane Ross T.D., today announced plans for the Luas Green Line Capacity Enhancement...
View ArticleCo Kildare Drivers being warned about fog & poor visibility on some roads...
Tonight will be misty in Co Kildare. There will be patches of drizzle. There will be some dense fog in places. On some roads, there will be poor visibility. Lows of 3 to 6 degrees Celsius, with a touch...
View ArticleGardai stopping traffic for Santa in Newbridge this weekend
Santa’s parade arrives at Whitewater Shopping Centre in Newbridge on Saturday at 2pm. Renowned local Patrician Primary School Newbridge Band will play festive favourites as they march through Newbridge...
View ArticleTRAFFIC: Beware of heavy fog around Newbridge and Kildare Town
AA Roadwatch is reporting fog around Newbridge and Kildare Town. Other affected areas are Mullingar, Navan, Tullamore. Longford, Carlow and Roscommon towns. Use fog lights where necessary; switch them...
View ArticleCriminal Assets Bureau: Do you know if anybody's lifestyle is funded by crime?
The Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) is urging people to report any suspicious activity in their community. In a new initiative among the public, CAB wants to hear about people who have expensive homes and...
View ArticleFamily and friends mourning Adrian at his mum's home this afternoon
The remains of sports photographer Adrian Melia will be reposing at his mother's home this afternoon. Adrian, who was a native of Robertstown, passed away earlier this week after a courageous battle...
View ArticleCo Kildare Obituaries: Wednesday, 15 November
The death has occurred of Eileen ALLEN (née Dooley) Athy, Kildare / Sutton, Dublin Allen, nee Dooley, Eileen, Athy and formerly of Bayside, Sutton, 12th November 2017. Wife of the late Henry. Deeply...
View ArticleEarly morning fog and outbreaks of misty rain for Kildare today
By Kim O'Leary It will be cloudy with dense fog in some areas of Co Kildare, with outbreaks of rain later on throughout the day. Cloudy today with a lot of dry weather through the day but with...
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Get-together organised between locals and Syrians in Monasterevin
Members of the public are invited to an Integration Evening with Syrian refugees in Monasterevin GAA club on Friday. The event has invited residents of the Emergency Reception and Orientation Centre...
View ArticleCall for funding for cycle lanes as 12 cyclist killed in Meath in 2017
Campaigners have demanded investment in safe infrastructure for cycling as the 12th cyclist was killed on the roads this year. In the latest fatality, a 70-year-old man died after a collision with a...
View ArticleProgress for Pedestrians over proposed second bridge for Celbridge says...
By Kim O'Leary There could be good news in the pipeline for cyclists and pedestrians in Celbridge, with more progress being made with regard to the proposed construction of a second bridge for the...
View ArticleMystery Kildare hotel offering job of €40k a year
A 'boutique hotel' in Co Kildare is looking for a Resident Manager. The name of the premises hasn't been revealed in the online job ad. The role, which has a stated salary of €35,000-40,000 will be...
View ArticleFatal early morning house fire in Drogheda claims life of man (20s) and...
By Kim O'Leary A man in his 20s has died and two other people were injured following an early morning fire and explosion at a property in Drogheda, Co Louth. Shortly after midnight Gardaí were...
View ArticleAntiques & Vintage Fair coming to Naas hotel this month
An inaugural Antiques & Vintage Fair will be taking place in the Osprey Hotel Naas from 11am-6pm on Sunday, November 26. Traders from all over Ireland and the UK will be taking part. Kildare...
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