Lucrative site on Kildare border snapped up at bargain price by developer
A property portfolio that included a large site on the Kildare border with Dublin was sold by Ulster Bank to an eagle-eyed property developer who stands to make an absolute fortune in the near future...
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Champions crowned following exhilarating finals in KWWIBA
Kildare West Wicklow Indoor Bowling Association (KWWIBA) Championship Finals The finals of the bowling championship concluded on Sunday 8th May in the Rathcoffey GAA Hall. There were five categories...
View ArticleNiall Quinn has slashed the asking price for his Naas home- It's yours for...
Former Republic of Ireland and Manchester City footballer Niall Quinn has decided to slash the asking price for his home in Naas after failing to attract much interest for the property since it went on...
View ArticleKildare native hoping to secure second successive spot on Irish Olympic team
Kildare native Aoife Clark has aspirations to go to Rio as part of the Irish Olympic team this year, and her prospects appear to be quite good after a fine few years following her first appearance at...
View ArticleMan due to appear at Naas Court had passed away
A man summonsed to appear at Naas District Court last week had passed away, the judge was told. The defendant had been accused of a road traffic offence and his name was included on the list of...
View ArticleDrugs could be available from your local GP soon if new plans go through
The price of pharmaceutical drugs could be slashed in the coming years if a new radical plan being devised by GPs goes through. The National Association of General Practitioners have received legal...
View ArticleFun run in Kildare Town - you can even bring the dog!
A school in Kildare is holding a scenic 5K fun run next weekend. The event run by Gaelscoil Mhic Aodha begins at the 700 year old Carmelite Church in Kildare Town and ends at Round Towers GFC. The run...
View ArticleKildare ladies begin All-Ireland assault with stunning 24 point win over Louth
Kildare 3-26 Louth 2-5 Leinster Ladies Intermediate Football Championship It may be a long way down the line, but the Kildare ladies will harbour serious ambitions of making it...
View ArticleJunior Health Miniister pushing for reviewal of smoking ban for pubs
New Junior Health Minister Finian McGrath is asking the government to reconsider their stance on outlawing smoking in pubs and bars as he feels smokers are a 'soft target'. The Independent TD, who...
View ArticleTV3 documentary to provide in depth investigation into Newbridge housing...
Former residents of the Millfield Manor housing estate that was gutted by a fire will appear in a special TV3 documentary that airs tomorrow night. Residents from Riverwalk Court in Rathoath, Co Meath,...
View ArticleMan speeding in Naas had 13 previous convictions, court hears
A motorist caught travelling at 84km per hour in a 50km per hour zone in Naas was fined €400 at Naas District Court. The man was stopped by gardai in the Monread area at 11.44pm on August 20 last. The...
View ArticleThe mini-heatwave continues today with a balmy 19 degrees
After a glorious weekend of sunshine, another dry day beckons today with a mix of cloud and bright or sunny spells. We'll see a foggy and misty start in many places in Co Kildare this morning but...
View ArticleObituaries: Monday, May 16
The death has occurred of Mary (Molly) Burke (nee Gorey) of St. Martin's Avenue, Naas, Kildare / Kilcock, Kildare. Burke, Mary (Molly) (nee Gorey), St. Martin's Avenue, Naas, Co. Kildare and formerly...
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Game of Thrones throne coming to Newbridge at the weekend
Get the ultimate social media selfie with a piece of the Game of Thrones phenomenon. Unlike Ned Stark, there is no need to lose your head to achieve your dream of sitting on the iconic Iron Throne of...
View ArticleKildare school's plan to tackle bullying wins top award
A unique initiative by a Co Kildare school to stop bullying in the school yard has won a prestigious award. In February Robertstown National School installed 'buddy benches' where isolated kids can...
View ArticleMillfield Manor mum: "I watched over a space of 20 or 25 minutes as the...
A WOMAN has told how her dream home turned into a firetrap hellhole after six neighbouring houses burned to the ground. In a TV3 documentary Frances McNamara said her life has been turned upside down...
View ArticleNew Ikea store - cheaper to get to for Co Kildare shoppers
Swedish retail giant Ikea is opening another store in Dublin - but shoppers won't have to pay €6.20 in M50 tolls to get there and back. The flatpack specialist has agreed a lease with property group...
View ArticleKildare businesswoman in 'Panama Papers' insisted she didn't avoid tax
A Carbury businesswoman named in the Panama Papers claimed she never earned enough money to pay tax let alone avoid it. Qualified nutritionist Xandria Williams introduced alpacas to Ireland 15 years...
View ArticleKildare Olympic rider: "Cross-country is one of the most dangerous sports...
Co Kildare-born Olympic rider Aoife Clark, who finished 7th in the London Games, has qualified for Rio but hasn't been selected yet. The UCD graduate (34) from Naas runs a professional eventing...
View ArticleNewbridge school wins sports gear in national competition
A Newbridge school won a kit bag after a nationwide competition between 145 rivals. The Holy Family Secondary School's GAA team is pictured receiving the prize outside Lidl in the town. As part of the...
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