€520k for Kilcullen, Rathangan, Castledermot, Athgarvan, Monasterevin,...
Kildare South Fine Gael TD Martin Heydon has welcomed funding of €520,000 announced today (Friday) for key projects in several areas in Co Kildare. The assistance is going to Kilcullen, Rathangan, as...
View ArticleBody of Irish woman found in Croatian resort
A woman who is believed to be Irish has been found dead while holidaying in Croatia. The body of the woman(54) was found in a pool at a villa in Okrug Gornji on the island of Ciovo, just 19 miles east...
View ArticleOrganic farm in Kildare shortlisted for national Bord Bia award for their flour
Kildare-based organic food suppliers Ballymore Organic Farm have been shortlisted for the Direct Selling Award at this year’s National Organic Food Awards The Ballymore Eustace farm has been included...
View ArticleWinner of this week's €5.7m Lotto jackpot comes forward
The National Lottery has confirmed that the holder of Wednesday night’s massive €5,781,232 Lotto Jackpot ticket has come forward. The winning Quick Pick ticket was sold at the Spar Express store on...
View ArticleNaas Racecourse secure new sponsor for prestigious end of season nursery race
Naas Racecourse have announced a new sponsor for their prestigious premier nursery race which will be taking place this month. Matchbook Betting Exchange have come on board to sponsor the €50,000...
View ArticleCool but dry across Kildare this weekend
It's set to be a mostly dry weekend across Kildare, but it will be quite cool as temperatures never flutter above the mid teens in the coming days. Tonight will be mostly dry with clear spells. Lowest...
View ArticleTwo injured in Maynooth nightclub incident
Two people injured at a nightclub in Maynooth following an incident in which people were evacuated. Gardaí attended the scene at the Duke & Coachman on Main Street on 2am this morning. The...
View ArticleCouncil to consider employing security firm for Maynooth playground due to...
Kildare County Council have stated that they will consider employing a security company to open and close the playground in Maynooth, due to the anti-social behaviour reported from the community...
View ArticleMulti-vehicle collision on the N7 causing major delays this evening
A collision in the N7 southbound has left commuters sitting in heavy traffic this evening. The incident occurred on the N7 Southbound between J7 Kill and J8 Johnstown where there are reports of a...
View ArticleHere are this weekend's Kildare GAA fixtures as SFC reaches penultimate stage
Friday October 5 2018 Reserve D Football Championship Final Venue: Manguard Plus Kildare GAA COE Hawkfield pitch 1 Castledermot V St Laurence's 19:30, Ref: Paddy Mc Dermott 2 x 10 mins ET if Required...
View ArticleKCC say they are prepared for any severe weather events coming this winter
Kildare County Council have stated that they are prepared for any severe weather events that may hit the county in the coming months. It comes on the back of the first extreme weather event to hit...
View ArticleIrish Rail bans alcohol on some trains due to 'minority who overindulge'
An alcohol ban is to come into effect on four Iarnród Éireann services from Heuston Station from next Friday, 12 October. The transport company said the unprecedented restriction follows "persistent...
View ArticleGardai seeking suspect in car jacking of couple at Phoenix Park
Gardaí are investigating an unlawful seizure of a vehicle that occurred in the Phoenix Park A couple and their fourteen-month old child were visiting Dublin for the first time, they arrived in Ireland...
View Article“Ring of Choir’ set to rock Tougher’s on Friday, 12 October. Kilcullen Gospel...
Kilcullen Gospel Choir along with Joey Lee Lawlor and his 'Johnny Cash Tribute Show' unite on Friday, 12 October for what promises to be one hell of a good night of music! Toughers is the venue, show...
View ArticlePoll: The Kildare SFC is down to the semi-final stage, but who will reach the...
We're down to the last four in the Kildare Senior Football Championship, and this weekend sees Athy, Celbridge, Moorefield and Naas battling it out for a place in the final in two weeks' time. Athy and...
View ArticleThis charming 3-bed home in Athgarvan includes a large rear garden and boasts...
By Kim O'Leary This lovely 3-bedroom home in the picturesque village of Athgarvan will prove popular with those seeking a home in a well-connected area, and its special features include a large back...
View ArticleDaughter's appeal over dad last seen leaving pub 20 years ago
Above: Trudy (25) and with dad Matthew as a baby Gardaí are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the disappearance of thirty-year-old Matthew Carroll who has not been seen since...
View ArticleBreaking: Body found in search for missing Clane woman (20)
Gardai confirm the body of missing Clane woman Agnieska Ziemska has been discovered. A body was taken from the River Liffey near Moat Commons , Clane. Gardaí wish to thank Kildare Civil Defence for...
View ArticleMurder investigation launched following fatal shooting in Dublin last night
A murder investigation has been launched following the fatal shooting of a 45-year-old man in Ballymun, Dublin last night. The incident occurred shortly after 11.15pm at Popintree Crescent. The injured...
View ArticleTemperatures to drop to freezing tonight as cool weather sets in for the weekend
It's set to be a dry but cool day across Kildare as the weekend begins on quite a good note. Cloudy in the south and east at first today. Clearer weather will extend from the northwest to all areas...
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