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Farm safety to the forefront at the Tullamore Show today as Kildare MEP...
By Kim O'Leary Farm safety was to the fore at the Tullamore Show today (Sunday 12th August) with more than 60,000 people expected to attend the 24th Tullamore Show which is taking place outside the Co...
View ArticleDetorri partners impressive Advertise to Keeneland Phoenix Stakes success at...
The Martyn Meade-trained Advertise was won the big race at the Curragh on Sunday as he held off a strong challenge from Go Perfect to capture the Group One Keeneland Phoenix Stakes. Ridden well by...
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Kildare Animal Foundation's Wildlife Unit urgently appealing for unwanted...
By Kim O'Leary The Kildare Animal Foundation Wildlife Unit is appealing to members of the public to drop in their discarded and unwanted newspapers as they are in 'very short' supply of newspapers for...
View ArticleOne of Ireland's World Cup hockey heroes to feature in Mondello charity race
Irish hockey star Nicci Daly will take part in a charity race at Mondello Park next weekend to raise money for the Irish Cancer Society. Daly, who helped Ireland to reach the World Cup final in London...
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GALLERY: Kathleen Smith's retirement party at the Moat Theatre, Naas
GALLERY: Kathleen Smith's retirement party at the Moat Theatre, Naas 'That's All Folks' After 15 years as theatre Manager at The Moat Theatre, Kathleen Smith retired from her post and celebrated last...
View ArticleBehan helps himself to 2-5 as Nurney shock 13-man Ballymore Eustace in IFC
Nurney 2-9 Ballymore Eustace 1-11 Pittman Traffic & Safety IFC Group D round one Andrew Behan’s haul of 2-5 was the catalyst for a superb Nurney win as they opened their...
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GALLERY: Martin Earley Tour of Kildare in aid of The Marie Keating Foundation
GALLERY: Martin Earley Tour of Kildare in aid of The Marie Keating Foundation PHOTOS BY AISHLING CONWAY SEE MORE PHOTOS IN THIS WEEKS KILDARE POST Pat Spillane (Naas Cycling Club), Linda Keating (Marie...
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GALLERY: Kathleen Smith's retirement party at the Moat Theatre, Naas
GALLERY: Kathleen Smith's retirement party at the Moat Theatre, Naas 'That's All Folks' After 15 years as theatre Manager at The Moat Theatre, Kathleen Smith retired from her post and celebrated last...
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GALLERY: Birthday Celebrations at KBOWL
GALLERY: Birthday Celebrations at KBOWL PHOTOS BY AISHLING CONWAY SEE MORE PHOTOS IN NEXT WEEKS KILDARE POST Birthday Girl Jemiyotan Atsepoyi Omeresan Atsepoui, Claudette Amorighoye and Gloria Obu...
View Article"It’s a bit of history for the club"- Athy manager Kennedy pleased with...
It was quite surprising to note that Athy’s win over Moorefield on Sunday guided them to just their first ever league title in their 130-year history. The Barrowsiders have tasted success in the Senior...
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Dunmurry Family Fun Day
Great fun was had by all at Dunmurry Family Day. Last week, the event started off with a mass in the housing estate. Then sports activities took place including athletics, camogie, hurling and rugby....
View ArticleCo Kildare obituaries: Monday, August 13
The death has occurred of Mary DESMOND (née Lynch) 'Comeragh', Cardenton, Athy, Kildare / Kilsheelan, Tipperary Formerly of Glenpatrick, Kilsheelan, Co. Tipperary. Mother of the late Margaret. Deeply...
View ArticleA fresh, humid day today for Co Kildare with temperatures reaching as high as...
By Kim O'Leary It's set to be a rather wet week ahead for Co Kildare with national forecaster Met Eireann predicting 'heavy showers' of rain for much of the country, although today will start of with...
View ArticleTop jockeys, GAA stars and hurlers will line-out for 'Hurling for Cancer...
By Kim O'Leary Top jockeys and GAA stars from around the country will be lining out for the most unique hurling fixture of the year, Hurling for Cancer Research, which is set to take place tomorrow...
View ArticleN81 Upgrade deferment: note change of venue for visit today of Minister for...
Owing to Gardaí reservations of the choice of venue, i.e. the Lamb junction, the planned visit of Minister for Transport, Shane Ross will go ahead this afternoon at 2pm but note, change of venue - the...
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Reader calls out litter bugs dumping illegally at the Curragh and warns...
By Kim O'Leary A concerned KildareNow reader has emailed us after she came across a large pile of litter which was illegally dumped at the Curragh over the weekend. She said: "I found another pile of...
View ArticleIncreasing school costs putting families 'under severe financial strain' says...
By Kim O'Leary Fianna Fáil TD for South Kildare and Chair of the Education Committee, Fiona O’Loughlin has said that families of all types are under severe financial pressure in the run up to school at...
View Article17th annual Tour of Kildare labelled a massive success despite the damp weather
(Main pic by Aishling Conway) The 17th Annual Martin Earley Tour of Kildare took place on Sunday, August 12th and, despite the damp weather and an oil spill on part of the route, was labelled a massive...
View ArticleRoses to meet the public in Athy today as they kick-start two day tour of the...
Main pic: (l-r) Kildare Rose Grainne Carr and Florida Rose Victoria Sexton By Kim O'Leary Roses competing for the international Rose of Tralee title later this year will meet the public in Athy today...
View ArticleOpen Day at the KWWSPCA Animal Shelter on Sunday next, 19 August from 12-4pm
A reminder that the KWWSPCA Animal Shelter will be holding its Summer OPEN DAY this coming Sunday, 19 August, starting at 12noon and continuing until pm. A mega fun day for all the family and a chance...
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