Number of homeless people in Kildare jumped by almost 5% in February
The number of people that are currently homeless in Kildare has risen in the last month by almost 5% according to the latest figures published by the Department of Environment. The figures rose by a...
View ArticleSpeeding fine was lying in child's toy box - Naas court hears
A woman who was travelling at 71km/hr in a 60 km/hr zone claimed she didn't pay the €80 fine because it was lying undiscovered in her son's box of toys. The motorist was detected speeding on the N81...
View ArticleSunny evening ahead, though there is a chance of showers at times
This evening's weather is set to be a bit of a mixed bag as spells of sunshine will be punctuated by heavy showers of rain in various places. Those showers will be thundery at times, though they will...
View ArticleDelays forming on the N7 following crash
An accident on the N7 Outbound is set to cause severe disruption to commuters using the route as traffic is already heavy on approach to the incident. The accident occurred at J2 Kingswood in the past...
View ArticleSuspected Dublin IRA member arrested during €10k cash handover with fellow...
A Dublin man with links to the IRA was arrested last weekend during a cash handover with another suspected dissident Republican at a hotel in Co Louth it has emerged. Today's Herald carries the story...
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Quaid hails dual star Byrne but admits he'll be a big loss ahead of Christy...
Kildare hurling boss Joe Quaid has hailed the commitment of his dual star Johnny Byrne following the Allenwood man’s fine start to the year in both codes. Byrne is the only player to represent both...
View ArticleAthy boxer Joyce on the brink of Olympic qualification following victory today
St Michael's Athy boxer David Oliver Joyce is just one step away from realising his dream of representing Ireland at the Olympics following his latest victory at the European Olympic Qualifiers today....
View ArticleObituaries Wednesday April 13
The death has occurred of Monica HENEGHAN, Dublin / Maynooth, Kildare Heneghan, Monica, Dublin & late of Smithstown, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, April 10th 2016, peacefully at her residence, deeply...
View ArticleWillie Mullins says the chances of Ruby Walsh returning from injury in time...
Willie Mullins is hoping that Ruby Walsh will be back in the saddle in time for the Punchestown festival when it begins on Tuesday week. Mullins told the Kildare Post that the Kill native has a very...
View ArticleAddict mum had to put kids in foster care - Naas court hears
A mother addicted to drugs was forced to put her three children into foster care last year because she could no longer look after them, Naas District Court heard today. Lorraine Kelly (39) from...
View ArticleMan didn't pay speed fine as house was being repossessed, Naas court hears
A man claimed that it slipped his mind to pay a €80 speeding fine because his house was being repossessed at the time. The Dublin motorist was detected travelling at 137 km/hr in a 100 km/hr zone on...
View Article"I know if I don't receive this treatment I will die"- Newbridge mother...
Mum Marina Jordan Killoran is calling for help in her battle to get treatment for a deadly auto-immune disease. The 45-year-old former bank worker from Newbridge was the picture of health, super fit...
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Rising RTE star Blathnaid to be judge in Best Dressed Lady contest at...
RTE and 2FM presenter Bláthnaid Treacy has been announced as a judge for the Bollinger Best Dressed Lady Competition at Punchestown which starts on Tuesday, April 26. Bláthnaid is the first of four...
View ArticleMan gets 11 month in prison at Naas Court today for having another person's...
A man who was found in possession of another person's tax disc was sentenced to 11 months in prison at Naas District Court today. Evidence was given by Inspector Gerry Egan how on September 23, 2015,...
View ArticleRob Kearney returns while Heaslip misses out for Leinster's clash with...
Leo Cullen has named his side for tomorrow night's crucial Pro12 meeting with Edinburgh at the RDS. With just three rounds of the regular league season to go, Leinster lead the Pro12 and have high...
View ArticleGALLERY: More than 500 school kids take part in 'open day' at Curragh Racecourse
Photos: Aishling Conway A total of 526 pupils from Co Kildare yesterday took part in Horse Racing Ireland's ‘Go Racing Kids’ Club’ Day, ahead of the Newbridge Parishes Family Raceday on May 2nd. The...
View ArticleArmy officer explains drunken abusive behaviour as 'one night of madness'
An army officer who appeared at Naas District Court today said that his drunken abusive behaviour was 'one night of madness.' Evidence was given by Inspector Gerry Egan that the accused, a 23-...
View ArticleSecurity being beefed up at well-known business park near Newbridge
Tougher Business Park is increasing its security by restricting access between 9pm and 6am seven nights a week. A property management firm acting on behalf of the owners York Property Fund said that...
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Mum will never forget day her daughter was killed in collision with truck
A mother said she would 'not forget a single detail' of the day that her two-year-old daughter died after a road traffic collision involving a 40ft articulated truck. Patrick Corcoran, with an address...
View ArticleCo Kildare mother in Naas District Court fears for her own life and her...
A Co Kildare mother appeared before Naas District Court this morning in fear following allegations that her former boyfriend held a knife over her threatening to kill her and two children earlier this...
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