A breezy, cloudy day ahead for Co Kildare today-but it's going to be a...
By Kim O'Leary It's set to be a breezy, mainly cloudy day ahead with outbreaks of rain and drizzle for Co Kildare as temperatures stay at around 18-20C today, although there's good news in store for...
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Illegal dumping of rubbish near homes in Naas is 'very unsafe and a danger to...
By Kim O'Leary A concerned KildareNow reader sent us these shocking images of rubbish illegally dumped close to homes in Naas, with concerns raised over health and safety in the area as the rubbish is...
View ArticleKildare star forward Flynn looks set to miss Kerry clash after red card upheld
Kildare forward Daniel Flynn looks set to miss their Super 8s clash at Kerry this Saturday. However Flynn could still appeal the decision to the Central Appeals Committee and Disputes Resolution...
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Rose of Tralee contestants hosted in The Orchard, Celbridge
Celebrating 30 years in business, The Orchard Home Garden and Cafe were honoured to be chosen as the 1st Destination to play host to the 2018 Roses of Tralee, as they prepare to embark on their Rose...
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'Harry Potter Day' being celebrated at Maynooth Library today with activities...
By Kim O'Leary For many fans of J.K. Rowling's acclaimed 'Harry Potter' series, the magic lives on with young Kildare fans being invited to celebrate the Boy Who Lived and his magical adventures for an...
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Kilcock Canoe Club members on Irish team heading to World Championships
The Ireland's U21 Men's team is currently taking part in the World Championships in Canada. Conor McLoughlin and Conor Lane from Kilcock Canoe Polo Club are members of the team. Ireland will play...
View ArticleBins at Bottle Banks 'will create more problems than they solve' - Council
Kildare Co Council has ruled out placing small refuse bins at recycling centres and bottle banks. The suggestion had been made by Cllr Mark Stafford to accommodate plastic bags or cardboard boxes which...
View ArticleSeries of temporary road closures in Kildare Town and Rathangan commence today
By Kim O'Leary Kildare County Council has said that a temporary road closure begins in Kildare town today, and runs until mid August. Meadow Road (L70252) in Kildare Town is closing to facilitate...
View ArticleLong delays on Co Kildare road this afternoon
A collision has just been reported on the M9. A stretch of the M9 between Athy and Castledermot is now seeing long delays. Emergency services are at the scene. UPDATE The collision was later cleared...
View ArticleGet Him to The Happy Pear! British comedian and actor Russell Brand spotted...
By Kim O'Leary Diners at The Happy Pear restaurant in Greystones in Co Wicklow were delighted to spot British comedian and actor Russell Brand dining in the popular restaurant at the weekend-with the...
View ArticleRelics of saints coming to Kildare Town
The Relics of St Louis and St Zelie Martin and St Therese of Lisieux will visit Kildare Town in coming weeks. The event is part of the World Meeting of Families. The Relics will visit St Brigid's...
View ArticleCo Kildare cancer sufferers invited to attend annual conference for Cancer...
By Kim O'Leary The Irish Cancer Society has officially launched its annual free conference for cancer survivors and their families, entitled Living Well with Cancer, and cancer sufferers from Co...
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No cause established for Kildare Town fire in which two men died
Photos Aishling Conway The cause of a house fire near Kildare Town in which two men died more than a year ago still hasn't been established, according to an official Government report. Victims William...
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Kildare woman calls out married man on Tinder looking for affair
A Co Kildare woman went on Twitter to call out a topless married man on Tinder who was looking for an affair. The 42-year-old - said he was 42 and living in North Dublin, posted without a shirt and...
View ArticleCo Kildare in store for heavy rain this evening and tomorrow
This evening will be mainly cloudy in Co Kildare. There will be a few outbreaks of rain. Winds will be moderate. Tomorrow, will be mostly cloudy, with rain and drizzle spreading during the morning and...
View ArticleBus services announced for Co Kildare visitors to Pope Francis's visit in...
Special bus services have been announced from Co Kildare for Pope Francis's visit to Dublin next month. Over 500,000 people are expected to visit Dublin City on Sunday August 26, where a Mass will be...
View ArticleCo Kildare obituaries: July 31, 2018
The death has occurred of William (Bill) WARD Pairc Mhuire, Newbridge, Kildare / Derry WARD William (Bill), (Pairc Mhuire, Newbridge, Co. Kildare and late of Clooney Road, Derry) - 30th July 2018....
View ArticleCall for clampdown on landlords who discriminate against HAP tenants
Councillor Mark Lynch of Sinn Fein has called on Kildare Co Council to write to the Minister for Housing Planning and Local Government about discrimination by some landlords against Housing Assistance...
View ArticleNewbridge teenager gets conviction for assault on Garda
A Co Kildare teenager who threatened to kill or cause harm to a Garda’s grandmother has been convicted at Naas District Court. The 18-year-old with an address in Newbridge, on on August 12, 2017, was...
View ArticleNorth Kildare TD appeals for Men's Sheds around county to seek funding
A Co Kildare TD is appealing for funding to be sought for Men's Sheds in the county. Kildare North TD Bernard Durkan said: “The Men’s Sheds of County Kildare should arrange to apply for a total funding...
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