Conlans of Booleigh pub the venue for charity fundraising event
This Saturday a Harvest Ball is taking place in Nurney. There will be live music at Conlans Booleigh, followed by a DJ. The following Saturday, October 6, there will be a fundraising event for Crumlin...
View ArticleRevenue launches new phone number today
Today Revenue launched a new telephone technology platform that facilitates phone calls using standard telephone numbers, resulting in reduced costs for customers using mobile phones. For some time,...
View ArticleCo Kildare TD welcomes Ireland's membership of European Space Observatory
A Co Kildare TD has welcomed the completion of Ireland’s membership application to the European Space Observatory (ESO). Deputy James Lawless said: “Ireland's membership of the ESO is an important...
View Article135 apartment development in Maynooth rejected due to potential impact on...
An Bord Pleanála have turned down an application for the construction of 135 apartments in Maynooth due to the impact it would have on the existing church in the town and the effect it would have on...
View ArticleTemperatures set to plunge later tonight following humid afternoon
It's set to be a rather warm day around Kildare today, but Met Eireann are expecting temperatures to plunge to as low as 1 degree overnight. Early mist and fog soon clearing this morning to dry and...
View ArticleCo Kildare politician joins group who take over vacant 4 bedroom Newbridge...
Housing Action Kildare are now planning on taking over vacant houses owned by the bank or property developers following the occupation of a four bedroom house in Newbridge, last weekend. Independent...
View ArticleKildare set for Carlow reunion as draw for 2019 O'Byrne Cup is made
Kildare are set for a reunion with Carlow at the beginning of 2019 after the Lilywhites were drawn in the same group as Turlough O'Brien's side in the O'Byrne Cup. Kildare's worst day in many years...
View ArticleLast minute cancellation of busy Kildare morning rail service leaves...
Kildare commuters were left fuming this morning after Irish Rail cancelled the crucial 6.35am Kildare to Heuston service at the last minute. The rail operator only announced the cancellation shortly...
View ArticleNewbridge teen missing for over a week found safe and well
A teenager missing from the Newbridge area has been found safe and well following a public appeal. Gardaí confirmed this morning that 15-year-old Michael McDonagh had been found after being missing for...
View ArticleNaas wins TidyTowns category for commitment to tackling gum litter
Naas TidyTowns have received an award at this year's TidyTowns competition for their commitment to tackling the issue of gum litter on the streets of the town. Naas was crowned the winner of the Gum...
View ArticleDetails submitted on plans to turn former Athy pub into an apartment/retail...
Planners have applied for permission to build a new retail and residential development in Athy at the former Angler's Rest building in the town. The building is currently in a derelict state, but...
View ArticleObituaries, Thursday September 27
The death has occurred of Michael (Mick) COFFEY, Downings, Prosperous, Kildare Coffey, Michael (Mick), Downings, Prosperous, Co. Kildare, September 26th 2018, peacefully at The Beacon Hospital after a...
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CAB seize several high end cars, handbags and jewellery from suspected gang...
The Criminal Assets Bureau have seized a number of high end vehicle and other goods in west Dublin and Wicklow this morning. The seizures were made following raids on homes, businesses and a motor...
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Kildare Cllrs calling for a different approach to tackle 'very unhealthy'...
By Kim O'Leary Co Kildare councillors are calling for a different approach to be taken by Kildare County Council regarding homelessness and the lack of development of homes in rural areas particularly...
View ArticleAthy Fire Station holding Open Day on Saturday
Athy Fire Station will be holding their open day on Saturday to coincide with Fire Safety Week. This year's theme is: “STOP Fire - Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives.” This event is open to the public for...
View ArticlePublic consultation on CCTV in Athy Library next week
A public consultation will take place in Athy Library on Tuesday from 6pm-8pm on the installation of CCTV in Athy. Maps of the proposed sites will be available and staff will be on hand to answer...
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Sensational Kids' Top Tips for tackling handwriting and fidgeting with...
By Kim O'Leary As many young students return to school, Co Kildare parents whose children have started school for the very first time are adjusting to ‘big school’ and Kildare charity Sensational Kids...
View ArticleWell done! Council hails 38 villages and towns that took part in Tidy Towns
Kildare Co Council has extended a 'huge congratulations' to the 38 towns and villages in the county that participated in this year's Tidy Towns competition. The standard has never been higher – as...
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South Kildare boutique hosting free Customer Night tomorrow
Buy Design Boutique in Crookstown is hosting a free Customer Appreciation Night tomorrow evening at 7.15pm. The MC will be Gail Murphy of Gails Rails fame. Guests will be treated to a Prosecco...
View ArticleNaas Court today hears Garda Helicopter follows men yesterday in chase...
Two brothers appeared before Naas District Court today following a Garda helicopter being deployed yesterday evening between Kill and Straffan. Clane based Garda Michael O'Donovan told the court...
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