Co Kildare Garda warns drink and drug driving checkpoints are 'not just at...
Co Kildare Gardaí are operating drink and drug driving checkpoints at any time of the day or night. Within the past few days, 11 people have been arrested for drink and drug driving related offences....
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Mundy to perform at Market Square on Saturday next, in support of Dawn Walk...
The ever versatile Mundy will be the lead act at an open air concert this Saturday at Market Square, Kilcullen. The ‘Twilight Concert’ will include the energetic Kilcullen Gospel Choir, and the concert...
View ArticleCall for urgent meeting on 'smell' in Leixlip
Kildare Co Council has been asked to seek an urgent meeting with Irish Water on 'ongoing odour issues' in Leixlip. Councillor Anto Larkin will raise the issue at the local Municipal District meeting...
View ArticleMan before Naas District Court for being found with €20 worth of cannabis
A teenager appeared before Naas District Court for being in possession of €20 worth of cannabis. The 19-year-old was charged with being in possession of the unlawful possession of drugs. Evidence was...
View ArticleConcerns that burn out is common among nurses and midwives
Burn out is now commonplace in nursing and midwifery and unless pay is addressed the recruitment and retention crisis will get worse, the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) today warned TDs...
View ArticleGardai make arrest in relation to murder of tragic Ana
Another arrest has been made in the investigation into the murder of Leixlip teen Ana Kriegel in May. Gardai said: "A juvenile male was arrested this morning and is expected to appear before Dublin...
View ArticleFeast of top racing and fashion at Curragh for Darley Irish Oaks Weekend
Europe’s top fillies will compete for Classic glory in the Darley Irish Oaks at the Curragh next weekend - and Boodles Ladies Day is offering fabulous prizes to the most stylish lady. Other races on...
View ArticleDeath crash accused faces max 10 year prison term if convicted
A woman on trial in Naas for dangerous driving causing the death of four pals over three years ago faces a maximum 10 years in jail if convicted. Dayna Kearney, from Crossneen in Carlow, is pleading...
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18 Army Reserve junior leaders hold Passing out Parade
A total of 18 newly qualified junior leaders in the Defence Forces Army Reserve held their Passing Out Parade in Cathal Brugha Barracks last week. Students came from all over Ireland to participate...
View Article4 restaurants/takeaways shut for breaches of food safety laws
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) today reported that 8 Closure Orders, 1 Improvement Order, and 1 Prohibition Order were served on food businesses during the month of June for breaches of...
View ArticleKildare woman represents Leinster in Rock n Roll Marathon series
Tracey Burke, who is from Maynooth originally and is living in Clane, has been chosen to represent Leinster in the Rock n Roll Marathon series Idol competition. Tracey said: So my journey began 2 years...
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Anger at ugly litter on banks of Liffey near Blessington
A KildareNow reader has send us photos of litter strewn along the banks of the River Liffey near Blessington. The beauty spot near Ballysmuttan Bridge in Manor Kilbride is very popular with young...
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Holy Fungus! Giant mushroom growing out of tree in Athgarvan
Locals have discovered a large brown mushroom growing out of the trunk of a tall tree in Athgarvan. The fungus seems to have begun growing after a storm broke off a branch several metres up the trunk...
View ArticleCo Kildare man facing charges in connection to theft from cancer charity box
A Co Kildare man appeared before Naas District Court facing a charge in relation to stealing money from a cancer charity box. The 34-year-old man, with an address in Sallins, was charged with stealing...
View ArticleCo Kildare Gardaí are urging caution as heatwave crimewave continues to rise
A crimewave is being reported throughout Co Kildare in the midst of hot summer sun. Throughout Co Kildare, within days, a significant level of break-ins to homes and businesses have taken place. Over...
View ArticleFamily Fun Day at fishing event in Athy on Sunday
A Kid's Fun Day is taking place in Athy on Sunday, July 15 from 2pm to 5pm. It's part of a Fishing Tournament and BBQ on the Canal Lock 26 beside Purcell's Pub. Miami Sun Tanning, Athy is sponsoring...
View ArticleCharity is calling for €84.5million over the next 10 years for older people
ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, is calling on the Oireachtas to provide €84.5m a year over the next 10 years in the form of home adaptation grants and to develop an...
View ArticleMore water restrictions for Kildare after 40 days of no rain
Irish Water has confirmed that there will be further water restrictions for the Greater Dublin Area from Monday night. Water will be turned down to a trickle in some areas of Dublin, Wicklow, Meath and...
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Going away and want to follow Kildare footballers in the Super 8s? Keep up to speed on local news and sport as well as local Jobs and Competitions. Get a FREE Copy of the Kildare Post newspaper...
View ArticleCo Kildare obituaries: Friday, July 13, 2018
The death has occurred of Emma O'CARROLL (née Delaney) Rabbits' Corner, Newtown, Rathangan, Kildare / Newbridge, Kildare O’CARROLL (née Delaney) Emma, (Rabbits’ Corner, Newtown, Rathangan and formerly...
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