Robber in dark attire threatens Co Kildare off licence worker
A Co Kildare worker was threatened by a lone man demanding cash on Monday. The man entered the Carry Out Off License, Athy, at about 9.37pm. He escaped with cash fleeing the scene on foot. He was...
View ArticleSpate of car break-ins around Co Kildare town
Gardai are alerting car owners to be aware about a spate of break-ins in a Co Kildare town. Over the past week, several cars have been broken into around Clane. The areas include Oldview and Alexandra...
View ArticleVideo: Former Kildare County striker reckons this could be the greatest goal...
Former Kildare County striker Padraig Amond thinks that his goal against Woking last night could be the best goal he has ever scored. The Carlow native is on fire for his side Grimsby Town this season,...
View ArticleTemperatures to drop tonight but more sunshine on the way tomorrow
The first day of summer has arrived. Well at least it feels like it has. The good news is that we can expect more of the same tomorrow after going through a relatively cold night tonight. However, for...
View ArticleStand-in Kildare captain Kelly sees league final as 'stepping stone' on the...
Kildare vice-captain Peter Kelly is not looking towards silverware as the main attraction ahead of Saturday’s league final against Clare. The Two Mile House defender sees the benefits of having a run...
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Over 100 kids from Sallins brought petitions to KCC office as rezoning row...
"I haven't met a single person in Sallins who thinks light industry is appropriate." There appears to be plenty of weight being thrown behind that claim from Sallins Community Council Chairperson...
View ArticleObituaries Wednesday April 20
The death has occurred of Bertie MORIARTY, Kingsfurze Avenue, Naas, Kildare Suddenly at home. Sadly missed by his loving wife Anne, daughters Paula, Ber and Sonya, sons Brendan and Cian, sisters Vera...
View ArticleWoman accused of removing 14 security tags in Whitewater shopping centre
A woman has been charged with shoplifting goods worth more than €500 at the Whitewater Shopping Centre. Naas District Court heard the alleged theft took place at the Lifestyle Sports store in December....
View ArticleIt's official! Kildare has lowest rate of divorce in Ireland
More than 100,000 people have divorced since 1996 - with the highest rates in Dublin, Waterford and Carlow. Divorce application figures are highest in the main urban centres of Dublin, Cork, Limerick...
View ArticleKildare man wanted in US loses appeal against his extradition
A Co Kildare man wanted in the US to face fraud, money-laundering and identity theft charges has lost an appeal against an order for his extradition. Patrick Lee (42), of Newtown, Co Kildare was freed...
View ArticleKildare TD wants answers from Intel following company's announcement of...
Fianna Fáil TD for Kildare North Frank O’Rourke says the Acting Minister for Jobs and Enterprise Richard Bruton needs to engage with Intel management to determine the extent of any possible job losses...
View ArticleHouse in estate in Co Kildare fetches over €400,000
A four-bed home in a new residential estate in Co Kildare was sold for a staggering €409,691 earlier this month. A deal was agreed on April 1 for the property (similar to pictured) in Esmonde Avenue in...
View ArticleYoung woman facing charges of being 'getaway driver' in Athy robbery
A young Co Wexford woman appeared before Naas District Court this morning charged in relation to a robbery in Athy. Defence Solicitor Matthew Byrne outlined to the court that the accused is pleading...
View ArticleConcern over missing Yellow Boxes in Newbridge
People who noticed Yellow Boxes junctions were missing in Newbridge after recent road works - needn't worry. Kildare Co Council has agreed with a contractor to replace the important road markings...
View ArticleThree cousins in Naas Court for impersonating Gardai in M7 robbery yesterday
Three young men appeared at Naas District Court today facing allegations of impersonating Gardai in a robbery on the M7 yesterday. The three cousins, from Ballyfermot and Tallaght, appeared before...
View ArticleHousing estates in Kildare to get lower speed limit signs in memory of tragic...
Three Co Kildare estates are to get lower speed limit signs in memory of a child killed by a car. Many local authorities across the country have adopted the so-called Jake's Law named after schoolboy...
View ArticleMan 'running late' for Newbridge sports club gets one year driving ban
A man who was running late for coaching a young Newbridge sports club was disqualified from driving for a year at Naas District Court today. Evidence was given today how the accused was stopped for...
View ArticleKildare people won almost €1m in Prize Bonds cash last year
Kildare residents are among the luckiest holders of Prize Bonds, having won more than €850,000 in prizes last year. The money was won by a total of 16,175 bond holders which averages at around €50...
View ArticleStroke victim in Naas court facing charges over DoneDeal scam
A wheelchair-bound man appeared at Naas District Court today in relation to a person paying for a iPhone on DoneDeal but not receiving it. Evidence was given by Detective Garda Wayne Kelly of Naas...
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