Co Kildare obituaries: Friday, July 20, 2018
The death has occurred of Helen HANLEY (née O'Brien) Naas, Kildare / Listowel, Kerry Beloved wife of the late Tom and mother of the late Ann and Janet. Late of Naas, Co. Kildare and Listowel, Co....
View ArticleVoice of Irish racing - Dessie Scahill - retires at Curragh on Sunday
Irish racing commentator Dessie Scahill will hang up his microphone and binoculars on Day 2 of the Darley Irish Oaks Weekend at the Curragh on Sunday. Scahill, who turns 70 next month, is the...
View ArticleScattered rain showers in Co Kildare today
Today will be damp and dull in Co Kildare. There will be outbreaks of rain. Over the weekend there will be a mix of rain and sunshine. . If you have a story or want to send photos or videos to us...
View ArticleCo Kildare motorists being met by long delays following truck fire
A truck on fire this morning in Co Kildare has led to the M7 being closed for some time. There are long delays this morning. Traffic is down to one lane. There are diversions in place. If you...
View ArticleToday more strikes for Ryanair with no breakthrough in dispute
Today marks the second day that strikes are underway at Ryanair. The pilots, who are employed directly by the company, are striking for 24 hours with another day of action scheduled for next Tuesday....
View ArticleCo Kildare TD appealing for resources to assist hundreds of people waiting...
A Co Kildare TD is criticising the Government for failing to put in place proper resources for the Home Care Scheme. Deputy Frank O’Rourke made the comments after obtaining information which shows...
View ArticleCollege education not accessible anymore due to crippling rent prices-...
Kildare South TD Fiona O'Loughlin has claimed that third level education is now out of reach for many people due to the unaffordable student accommodation at present. The Fianna Fáil representative has...
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Co Kildare being hit by heavy rain this morning with warnings that 'demand on...
Heavy rain is falling for the first time in several weeks throughout Co Kildare. Since early this morning rain has been falling in the midst of a drought warning and appeals to conserve water. A...
View ArticleKildare County Council urging motorists to 'drive with extra care'
Today due to rainfall after a long spell of dry weather, Kildare County Council has issued a statement, urging people to drive carefully. A spokesperson for Kildare County Council said: "Kildare County...
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M7 re-opened after truck fire
The M7 has reopened after an incident involving a truck fire caused long delays. The blaze broke out in the vehicle near Junction 12 northbound (Newbridge). Kildare Fire Service responded to the...
View ArticleVan had NO tax, NO insurance and NO NCT
Naas Roads Policing Unit threw the book at the driver of this van which had no valid documents on its windscreen. The vehicle had no Insurance, Tax or Certificate of Road Worthiness. The driver will be...
View ArticleNewbridge preparing for Volkswagen Junior Masters
The Volkswagen Junior Masters is days away and Newbridge Town are set to contest for one of the most coveted prizes in Irish Junior Football. They are just one of 16 clubs that have been invited to...
View ArticleKildare minor side revealed ahead of Leinster final tomorrow
Kildare minor football manager Padraig Carbury has revealed his team for this Saturday's Leinster final clash with Meath. The Lilywhites are looking to win their third title in four years at minor...
View ArticleWarning issued to Kildare residents following confirmation of 2 cases of measles
Kildare residents have been warned about the threat of measles following the confirmation of two cases in Dublin this week. Both cases involved people who travelled to mainland Europe, an adult and a...
View ArticleCalling all 'Coolio' fans living in Kildare! U.S. rapper announced to play...
By Kim O'Leary Co Kildare fans of Grammy-award winning rapper 'Coolio' are in for a musical treat as the West Coast rapper has just been announced to perform at Judge Roy Beans' new Upstairs venue in...
View ArticleMajor diversions in place on the N7/M7 tonight to facilitate roadworks
Kildare County Council have advised motorists that there will be significant diversions in place on the N7/M7 tonight and on Monday night due to the ongoing roadworks. The diversions will occur between...
View ArticleFine weekend of weather ahead as temperatures set to hit the mid 20s again
The good weather is due to continue over the weekend as Met Eireann predict temperatures in the mid 20s and some good spells of sunshine for the east of the country. Becoming clear and dry overnight as...
View ArticleTrócaire thank people of Kildare for raising more than €125K in latest campaign
Charity service Trócaire have thanked the people of Kildare who helped to raise over €125,000 for Trócaire’s east Africa appeal, which took place this time last year. The donations made by the people...
View ArticleNaas Gardaí launch appeal following disappearance of 17-year-old boy
Gardaí in Naas have launched an appeal following the disappearance of a 17-year-old boy. The public are asked for their assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 17-year-old Mario Tache. Mairo, from...
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O'Neill reveals starting side for crucial Galway tie in Newbridge on Sunday
Cian O'Neill has opted to go with the same starting 15 that lost out narrowly to Monaghan last weekend as Kildare prepare to face Galway in the second round of the Super 8's on Sunday. Newbridge is the...
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