Van found burning in Co Kildare last night
A van was found burning in Co Kildare last night. The van, registered 11D 52459, was burned out at Carragh. It was found at about 10.40pm last night. Anyone with information is asked to contact Naas...
View ArticleBluebells blooming for Rathangan festival
Bluebells are bursting out in the woods of Killinthomas, just out the Edenderry Road from Rathangan, in perfect time for this year’s ‘Bluebells & Buskers’ Festival. Scheduled for Sunday, May 1,...
View ArticleMan jailed for ransacking funeral home and stealing hearse in Kildare
A man was jailed in Naas District Court today for a burglary at Glennon's Funeral Home in Allenwood in May last year. The court was told that two men had ransacked the premises and taken a hearse and...
View ArticleDrunken man told gardai to 'cop on' outside ex girlfriend's house in Naas
A man was fined €700 for public order offences after he was arrested outside his ex girlfriend's house in Naas. Naas District Court heard that gardai were called to Monread Close estate in the town on...
View ArticleMan accused of crime spree in Blessington
A man appeared before Naas District Court charged with a string of thefts in Blessington. The accused was part of a gang that allegedly stole items from a number of premises around the town. It is...
View ArticleWeather: Some sunny spells and scattered showers this evening
Co Kildare's unpredictable weather will see sunny spells and scattered showers this evening. However the colder than normal conditions could see hail and the risk of thunder showers. Temperatures could...
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Punchestown Best Dressed Lady on Day 2 - Audrey Kelly from Naas
Today's Winner: Audrey Kelly from Naas Audrey Kelly and fiancee Tim Grace Audrey with judge Lottie Ryan and other contestants If you have a story or want to send a photo or video to us please contact...
View ArticleGALLERY: See all the style from Day 2 of the Punchestown Festival
Photos by: Aishling Conway. If you have a story or want to send a photo or video to us please contact the Kildare Now editorial team. Between 9am and 5pm Monday to Sunday please call 045 409350....
View ArticleUpdated Obituaries: Wednesday April 27
The death has occurred of Mary MCCARTHY (née Corrigan) of Prosperous, Kildare Died peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Finn, deeply regretted by her loving daughters...
View ArticleGarda 'robot' catches almost 250 drivers over the limit in 5 hours
An un-manned Garda speed van detected a total of 242 motorists speeding over two mornings at a Dublin roundabout. The area in question at Loughlinstown roundabout in south Co Dublin is an 80 km per...
View ArticleCo Kildare boy with autism has not received any formal education due to lack...
Frustration is being expressed that an autistic boy has nowhere to attend school in Co Kildare. Leon Johnson, Mountcarmel, Newbridge, will be six- years -old this June and has not attended pre-school...
View Article' It's nice to get a winner on board'- Kildare's Katie Walsh was one of the...
Katie Walsh was one of the most content ladies in Punchestown yesterday evening after she landed one of the biggest races on day two of the festival. The Kill native landed the winner in the Champion...
View ArticleRobertstown dad who died in canal collision to be laid to rest on Saturday
The dad-of-two from Robertstown who tragically died when his car plunged into the canal in Allenwood South will be buried on Saturday. Michael or 'Mickey' McManus lost his life in the incident at...
View ArticlePunchestown day 3 preview: Brilliant Douvan set to sparkle
Today’s racing in Punchestown has two Grade 1 races on the card, and racing fans are in for a treat as Douvan lines up for the Ryanair Novice Chase. The brilliant six-year-old won the Novice Hurdle...
View ArticleJobs cuts could be likely for Intel in Leixlip
A Co Kildare company employing over 4,000 people will find out next week if job cuts are in the pipeline. Management at Intel in Leixlip has confirmed that its Irish operations will be impacted by a...
View ArticleMotorist arrested for drunk driving had young child in car
A motorist was arrested yesterday evening after gardai spotted him on his mobile phone. However when officers from Meath Traffic Corps spoke to the driver in his vehicle (pictured), they formed the...
View ArticleWoman in racing industry too busy to come to Naas court
A woman who works in the racing industry was too busy to come to Naas District Court due to the Punchestown Festival. The female motorist was facing a speeding charge before Judge Desmond Zaidan. The...
View ArticleUnpaid water charges won't get refund
The Irish Independent revealed on Thursday that householders who have not yet paid the charges will not be pursued either as arrears must be above €500 before they can be taken to court. It is...
View ArticlePope says Kildare priest performed a miracle on Michael Collins' nephew
THE Pope has officially recognised a miracle attributed to an Irish priest who taught in Clane. John Sullivan is said to have cured Irish revolutionary Michael Collins's nephew - also called Michael...
View ArticleSnow and rain in the mix for Punchestown
As thousands descend upon Punchestown, rain and snow is on the horizon. There are showers expected tonight. Co Kildare could have some snow later. Some ground frost is anticipated. Temperatures are...
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