Irish internationals return to Leinster squad for vital derby clash with...
Some of Leinster's big guns have returned to the squad ahead of tomorrow's vital Pro12 clash against Connacht in Galway. It's a meeting of first v second as Leinster look to overtake the westerners at...
View ArticleCrash on the N7 causing serious delays to motorists
An accident on the N7 Outbound is causing some serious problems to commuters already this evening. It's not known yet as to how many vehicles were involved in the accident, though the right lane is...
View ArticleGardaí seek the public's help in identifying body of a woman who drowned in...
Gardaí are seeking the public’s help in trying to identify a woman, whose body was discovered on the rocks at Scotsmans Bay, Sandycove in Co. Dublin. The woman’s body was discovered yesterday morning...
View ArticleEver wondered why Catholics abstain from meat on Good Friday? Here's why
It is a tradition that has passed the test of time for many. While Ireland has become a more secular society in recent years, there are still a vast number of people who will abstain from eating meat...
View ArticleKildare resident Jack O'Connor says Luas strikes will go ahead as SIPTU chief...
SIPTU chief Jack O'Connor has said that there will be no reversal in the decision for Luas workers to carry out strikes on Easter Sunday and Easter Monday. The strikes, which are aimed at securing a...
View ArticleGardaí made another significant drugs bust in Dublin yesterday
On Wednesday 23 March 2016 Gardaí from Store Street Garda Station carried out a search at premises on the Moore Street in Dublin 1. During the course of the search a quantity of what Gardaí believe to...
View ArticleKildare county obituaries
The death has occurred of Michael O'Keefe, Abbey Farm, Celbridge, Kildare / Lixnaw, Kerry O’Keefe (Abbey Farm, Celbridge, Co. Kildare, and formerly of Lixnaw, Co.Kerry): on March 24, 2016, after a long...
View ArticleWestgrove Hotel to sponsor Kildare Rose Nikki
This afternoon the Westgrove Hotel and Conference Centre General Manager Jerry Russell was delighted to announce their sponsorship of Kildare Rose hopeful Nikki Garry. The Final of the Kildare Rose...
View ArticleNew 'village' with 200 homes and creche being planned for north Kildare
A virtual 'village' development comprising 190 homes as well as shops and a creche is in the pipeline for Kilcock. On the plans are 76 semi-detached three-bedroom homes and 68 semi-detached...
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Naas gardai stop motorist who didn't have 4 year old in child seat
Naas Traffic Corps this evening stopped a van driver on the N7 who was on his mobile phone. However when officers spoke to the motorist they discovered a four year old child sitting on two spare wheels...
View ArticleWet and windy afternoon ahead as Easter weekend starts badly
It's going to be a wet start to the Easter weekend as rain will be prevalent in many areas this morning. That rain is set to stay around for most of the day, with some showers becoming heavy at times....
View ArticleVodafone wants to keep mobile phone mast in Mondello
Vodafone Ireland has applied for planning permission to retain a 24-metre telecoms mast at Mondello Park near Naas. The structure includes antenna and an equipment container within a fenced compound....
View ArticleMan who died in Green Isle factory accident was a father of two in his 40's
The man who died in Thursday night's shocking workplace accident at the Green Isle factory in Naas has been named as John O'Sullivan, an engineer from Kilkenny. The 42-year-old leaves behind his son...
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Preview: Kildare gear up for crunch tie with Tipperary this afternoon
Before the league began it always looked like today's trip to Tipperary would be a vital clash in the calendar. After slumping to their first defeat in the league this season against Sligo last time...
View ArticleTwo men and one woman arrested following €120K drugs haul in Dublin
Gardai have seized drugs with an estimated street value of up to €120,000 as part of an Intelligence led operation tackling the sale and supply of controlled drugs in the South City area of Dublin....
View ArticleKildare footballer named in Sigerson Cup team of the year to crown remarkable...
It has been a whirlwind few months for Athy footballer Kevin Feely since he returned to Ireland. After a stint with professional soccer club Newport County in England, the 23-year-old returned to...
View ArticleNaas window sills being used as 'picnic tables'
Ugly litter strewn around the front of historic Naas Courthouse has been branded a disgrace by locals. This photo taken on Thursday last and sent to KildareNow shows takeaway coffee cups and lids left...
View ArticleHere's some of the events to take in this Easter weekend in Kildare
The road to the Rebellion A collection of songs of the Rising sang by Phillip Scott, with readings by Liam Quinlivan. Special guests include Sophie O'Carroll and Donal Hennessy(pianist). This event is...
View ArticleBusinesswoman wants to lease Kildare pub with option to buy
A businesswoman wants to lease The Croft Inn pub in Suncroft for a 12-month period. A solicitor on behalf of the woman applied for a transfer of the licence in Naas District Court. Judge Desmond Zaidan...
View ArticleTipperary name team to take on Kildare this afternoon
Liam Learns has named his side to take on Kildare in this afternoon's pivotal Allianz NFL Division 3 round 6 clash. Both sides are looking to boost their hopes of promotion to the second tier, with...
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