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Kildare commuters: M7 widening works to start on Jan 3
The long-awaited M7 widening scheme M9 interchange to the Big Ball at Naas will start on January 3, it has emerged. Readers have sent KildareNow photos of digital signs warning of the start date...
View ArticleKildare TD calls on Housing Minister to do more to help homeless families in...
By Kim O'Leary Fianna Fáil TD for Kildare South, Fiona O’Loughlin is calling on the Minister to do more to support families and individuals in emergency accommodation. These calls have come from an...
View ArticleNew bus service for Celbridge expected to commence in the New Year
By Kim O'Leary Kildare North General Election Candidate Emmet Stagg has continued to press for additional services on the 67 route serving Celbridge, with the new service expected to start in January...
View ArticleCollision on the M50 leading to long delays
There are now long delays on the M50. Northbound on M50, there is a collision before M1/M50 Interchange in the middle lane. As the exodus takes place for Christmas celebrations the traffic throughout...
View ArticleIrish people say driving home for Christmas is most enjoyable journey of the...
By Kim O'Leary It’s the final countdown with just 3 days to go until Christmas Day arrives, and a recent survey has found that Irish drivers actually quite enjoy the driving home for Christmas-with...
View ArticleApplegreen raises €2 million for charity this Christmas with the help of...
By Kim O'Leary Applegreen have today announced that their customers and staff all over Ireland have raised a milestone €2 million for charity since the foundation of the company’s charitable fund in...
View ArticleDriver Testers being hired for centres in Kildare and nationwide
The Road Safety Authority is seeking to recruit Driver Testers for centres across the country. Driver Testers in the Road Safety Authority undertake the important task of testing learner drivers, to...
View ArticleCo Kildare's Lily O'Briens chocolates set to undergo €40 million acquisition...
Lily O’Brien’s, the Irish manufacturer of premium chocolate and desserts, has agreed to be acquired by Colian Holding SA for €40 million on a debt-free, cash free basis from its existing shareholders,...
View ArticleCo Kildare gears up early with Santa's appearance at a school near you today
It was all systems go at GaelScoil Chill Dara today as Santa had a warm up run for Christmas Eve, while the reindeer were resting for their major trip around the world within days. Santa's sleigh had...
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Magnificent country home in Kildare with stables and outbuildings situated on...
By Kim O'Leary For those seeking a spacious country home, this property in Kildare would make an ideal family home especially for those with horses, with stables, an all-weather arena, tack rooms and a...
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READER PIC: It will be a very different message in a week or two!
A reader sent KildareNow a photo of this very cheery ATM machine in Newbridge. The seasonal greeting makes you feel good as you withdraw cash for last-minute presents and nights-out - especially as...
View ArticleCo Kildare obituaries: Saturday, December 23rd
The death has occurred of Laurence LAWLOR No. 2 Brownshill Court, Carlow Town, Carlow / Maganey, Kildare Laurence Lawlor of No 2 Brownshill Court, Brownshill Road, Carlow and formerly of Levitstown,...
View ArticleMild day ahead looking good for Christmas Day
Today will continue mild and dry. Highest temperatures of 10 to 12 degrees in moderate southwesterly breezes. Some brighter spells developing in parts of the east, but some patchy rain or drizzle. Up...
View ArticleAppeals for people to take action in a bid to prevent spread of flu for the...
With the Christmas season upon us, appeals are being made for everyone to follow the HSE’s advice and take steps to prevent the spread of the flu over the coming days and weeks. Minister for Health...
View ArticleWe're a generous nation at this time of year with almost one in ten of us...
8% of us are very organised and pick up Christmas gifts throughout the year! 30% of us will spend between €250 and €500 on our Christmas gifts Barbie and Action Man bring back the happiest memories...
View ArticleCurragh man facing charges in relation to cultivation of cannabis
A Curragh man appeared before Naas District Court facing charges in relation to possession of drugs for sale or supply. The 58-year-old man with an address at the Curragh Camp, is charged with...
View ArticleMan before Naas Court asks for another year to pay fine for no car tax
A man who appeared Naas District Court just days before Christmas has been refused another year to pay a car tax fine in excess of €1,000. The accused told the court how he has had one year to pay...
View ArticleChristmas Day is 'not easy for everyone' says new Chairwoman of Hope(d)
Christmas Day is not an easy time for everyone says new Chairperson of Hope(d), who reports a sharp rise in calls to their helpline this year. The counselling service based in Newbridge will be...
View ArticleMan found unconscious on road in Dublin spurs appeals for witnesses
Gardaí in Dublin are appealing for information following an alleged assault yesterday morning. At approximately 4.15am yesterday morning a 24-year-old man was found unconscious on the road at...
View ArticleTeenager before Naas Court facing charges for stealing sunglasses at Kildare...
A midlands teenager appeared Naas Juvenile Court earlier this week facing charges for stealing sunglasses worth hundreds of euros. Evidence was given that the accused is facing charges of theft of...
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