Kildare parents travelled to funeral of inspirational Prosperous teacher (29)
Kildare parents made a 400km round-trip at the weekend to attend the funeral a much-loved teacher who tragically died. Kathy Casey Byrne passed away aged just 29 after a short but very brave battle...
View ArticlePHOTO GALLERY: Wedding Showcase at the K Club on Sunday
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View ArticleCo Kildare motorists warned to avoid leaving engines running while de-icing...
By Kim O'Leary An Garda Siochana have issued a warning to Kildare motorists to avoid leaving their car unattended with the engine running while they de-ice their cars on chilly mornings. The warning...
View ArticleDon't flush baby wipes down toilets - Council warns
Baby wipes being flushed down toilets could be contributing to a smell in Leixlip, the Council said. A number of projects are ongoing in order to control odours that have been reported in the area for...
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Smyths Toystore launches mega sale of toys
Smyths Toys Superstores today launched a major sale of toys for €10 and under. The retailer, based in Globe Retail Park in Naas, said the goods are ideal for birthday gifts. Discover action and...
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Kildare design and craft companies in the spotlight at International Showcase
By Kim O'Leary Photos by Joe Keogh Creative entrepreneurs from Kildare are in the spotlight this week, promoting local craft and design to an estimated 5,000 national and international buyers at...
View ArticleInvestigations into serious criminal activity in Dublin yesterday evening...
The National Drugs Unit are after carrying out a search of a property in Lucan as part of ongoing investigations targeting serious criminal activity in the Dublin Region. The targeted search operation...
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New Feature Building at Naas Racecourse has incredible views of track
Naas Racecourse will unveil its brand new ‘Feature Building’ at its National Hunt race meeting this Sunday. The new Feature Building was created as part of a €3.2 million HRI Capital Development Scheme...
View ArticleKildare man Beirne nominated for European Rugby Player of the Year
Eadestown native Tadgh Beirne has been named on the shortlist for the European Player of the Year award following his stunning performances for Welsh club Scarlets in 2017. The Kildare lock has been...
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Donadea native crowned winner of Top Model Ireland at the weekend
By Kim O'Leary A young model from Donadea was crowned the winner of the prestigious Top Model Ireland competition which took place in Dublin over the weekend. Teilla Jordan (15) previously had no...
View ArticleNaas District Court hears man smokes cannabis because of 'stress'
A man before Naas District Court facing a cannabis possession charge says he smokes because of ‘stress.’ The young man charged with the unlawful possession of drugs was found to be in possession of...
View ArticleCo Kildare car owners may not be covered by insurance in some circumstances...
Co Kildare car owners are now being warned that their insurance will not cover them in some circumstances. Gardaí are advising carowners not to leave their engines running as they de-ice their vehicles...
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Thoroughbred Breeders Association holding Trade Fair at Goffs this weekend
The Irish Thoroughbred Breeders Association, the representative body for 6,777 breeders will host an EXPO in partnership with Connolly’s REDMILLS for the thoroughbred industry in Goffs Sales Complex on...
View ArticleKildare County Council now offering a range of jobs
Kildare County Council are now offering a range of jobs. There are now permanent part-time posts available for branch librarians. A caretaker job is also on offer at Confey Cemetery, Leixlip. There is...
View ArticleElectric bike stolen from Maynooth housing estate at the weekend
By Kim O'Leary Gardaí in Maynooth are investigating an incident in which an electric bike was stolen from a home in a Maynooth housing estate over the weekend. On Sunday morning between 3am and 6am a...
View ArticleStorm Georgina is approaching for Co Kildare tonight
Storm Georgina is on the way tonight. Winds will be very strong and gusty with gale force winds expected. Rain will become widespread and heavy for a time during the night with the risk of thunder and...
View ArticleCo Kildare obituaries: Tuesday, January 23, 2018
The death has occurred of Dolores DILLON Gurteenpadder, Gortanumera, Portumna, Galway / Celbridge, Kildare Dolores passed from this life peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, January 21st, at...
View ArticleKildare student Alannah is a winner in Book of Kells art competition
A Co Kildare student was a recent winner in the Secondary School Category in a Book of Kells Creative Competition. Alannah Quayle (centre) from St Wolstans' Community School, Celbridge is pictured with...
View ArticleNaas Court sees mother before it holding her newborn baby
A woman with a three week old baby appeared before Naas District Court. The woman, accompanied in court with her infant son, was caught speeding at 63kilometres per hour in a 50km zone. Evidence was...
View ArticleNaas Court hears man has no 'time or money' for car insurance and NCT
A man told Naas District Court how he did not have the ‘time or the money’ to pay for insurance and NCT. Gardaí seized the car when the accused was stopped on March 6, 2017. The court heard how he did...
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