Mother's Day flowers stolen in Naas - Gardai investigating
Gardai are investigating an incident in which five bouquets of flowers were taken from a van in Naas town centre. The theft took place on Saturday night between 8pm and 10pm when the vehicle was parked...
View ArticleCllr calling on Kildare County Council to facilitate recycling amabassador...
By Kim O'Leary Naas Councillor Sorcha O'Neill is asking Kildare County Council to facilitate Recycling Ambassador Programs throughout the county at the next council meeting. This grant scheme is part...
View ArticleNewbridge man Shaw appointed Senior National Hunt Handicapper
Newbridge native Andrew Shaw has been appointed to the role of Senior National Hunt Handicapper with the IHRB. Andrew has a wealth of experience in racing having previously been part of the National...
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BER Assessors required with €27K salary plus expenses
BER Assessors are required by National Energy Assessors for the Leinster, Midlands and Munster areas. These are permanent full-time positions subject to a six month probationary period. Candidates...
View ArticleBreaking: Heartbreak for Ruby Walsh as he suffers potential leg break
Ruby Walsh has been stood down after the second race on day two of Cheltenham as he was brought to hospital with a suspected broken leg following a fall in the RSA Insurance Novices’ Chase. The Kill...
View ArticleDrinkaware encourages people to be mindful of their drinking habits ahead of...
By Kim O'Leary With St. Patrick's Day and a bank holiday just around the corner this weekend there's much for the Irish people to celebrate, but Drinkaware is reminding people to be mindful of their...
View ArticlePotential flooding in many areas of Kildare as weather warning remains in effect
A weather warning is in place for Kildare tonight as extremely heavy rainfall is set to hit the county in the coming hours. Following on from an absolutely miserable day of strong winds and torrential...
View ArticleGardaí appealing for information on missing woman from Meath
Meath Gardaí have launched a public appeal to help locate missing 40-year-old woman Maria McMenamy who has not been seen since this morning. Gardaí are concerned for Maria who was last seen driving her...
View ArticleNaas forward Duggan returns to Irish team looking to win 6 Nations this weekend
Naas forward Jordan Duggan is back in the Irish starting team for the final round of the U20 Six Nations Championship. The Naas prop missed out on the thrilling win over Scotland in Donnybrook last...
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Heavy traffic delays in numerous parts of Kildare due to various incidents
Motorists are experiencing traffic delays in many areas of Kildare this evening. With high winds and heavy rain falling all over the county there are reports of trees down on some roads that are...
View ArticleKildare's Katie Walsh lands 33/1 winner in Cheltenham on bittersweet day for...
Katie Walsh made it a third festival win of her career at Cheltenham when she landed the Weatherby Champion Bumper in the final race this evening with Relegate. The Kildare jockey came from nowhere to...
View ArticleRead this week's Kildare Post online now - before it hits streets tomorrow
Catch up on all your local news, features and sport in this week's Kildare Post available HERE. In Sport, read a round-up of all the action at the weekend - as well as heartbreak for Ruby Walsh at...
View ArticlePresident Higgins pays tribute to legendary Kildare musician who has passed away
President Michael D Higgins has paid a glowing tribute to the late Liam Ó'Flynn after the talented Uilleann pipes player passed away. The Kill native was a member of the Planxty group and was...
View ArticleCo Kildare obituaries: Wednesday, March 14, 2018
The death has occurred of Vincent CARR Betaghstown, Clane, Kildare Carr, Vincent, Betaghstown, Clane, Co. Kildare, March 13th 2018, peacefully at his residence, deeply regretted by his loving wife...
View ArticleObituaries, Wednesday March 14
The death has occurred of Vincent CARR, Betaghstown, Clane, Kildare Carr, Vincent, Betaghstown, Clane, Co. Kildare, March 13th 2018, peacefully at his residence, deeply regretted by his loving wife...
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Athy to host biggest St Patrick’s Day Parade ever! Starting 1.45pm on...
“Athy's 2018 St Patrick's Day Parade will be bigger and brighter than ever” so says a member of the organising group, Athy Town Promoters. The parade commences on Saturday, March 17 at 1.45 pm from...
View ArticleChance of snow in Kildare for St Patrick's weekend as temperatures to drop to -5
Met Eireann have warned that temperatures may drop as low as -5 degrees over St Patrick's weekend. With Storm Emma and the Beast from the East still strong in the memory, the country can expect more...
View ArticlePublic appeal launched to locate young Kildare man missing since Wednesday
Gardaí have launched a public appeal for help in the search for a missing Athy man. 25-year-old Keith Wright McCarthy has been reported missing from Castlemitchell, Athy, and was last seen on Wednesday...
View ArticleObituaries, Thursday March 15
The death has occurred of Liam O'FLYNN, Kill, Kildare O’Flynn, Liam, March 14, 2018, (very peacefully), at the Mater Private Hospital, Liam, beloved husband of Jane; Sadly missed by his loving wife,...
View ArticleNaas RFC presented with rugby balls in sponsorship deal with Bank of Ireland
Photo: Michael Donnelly Bank of Ireland in Naas recently presented Naas RFC with rugby balls as part of their sponsorship of the Towns Cup. Bank of Ireland is a strong supporter of rugby in Ireland and...
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