Emergency road resurfacing works between Allenwood and Brockagh Cross to last...
By Kim O’Leary Kildare County Council has confirmed that Emergency Road Resurfacing Works will take place on the R403 between Allenwood and Brockagh Cross today Wednesday 24 October 2018 until Friday...
View ArticlePHOTO GALLERY: Network Ireland Kildare branch hosts media skills expert Alan...
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View ArticleDramatic reduction in number of people waiting on beds down to just 2 in Naas...
By Kim O'Leary There has been a sharp drop in the number of people on trolleys at Naas General Hospital today with just 2 people without beds currently in the Emergency Department of the hospital ,...
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New play on golden era of Irish showbands coming to Moat
A brand new Irish play set in the swinging 1960’s pays homage to the golden era of showband music – a magical and nostalgic time in Ireland’s history. Following on from the resounding success of their...
View ArticleNaas Gardaí carry out arrests for drink driving within days
Naas Gardaí have arrested three men within the past week in connection to drink driving. On Sunday, October 21, at 7.35pm, a man was arrested close to Naas town for drink driving. At 6.55pm, on...
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Naas public voicing concerns about wandering dog
Concerns are being expressed about a wandering dog in Naas. A dog found in the Craddockstown area has been seen wandering for three days. It is understood that the dog does not have a collar. dog...
View ArticlePHOTO GALLERY: Furniture upcycling expert Joanne Condon at free Demo at B&Q,...
Photos: Aishling Conway Renowned furniture upcycling specialist Joanne Condon recently brought her expertise to Naas. Joanne, author of ‘Furniture Crush’ hosted a free demonstration on upcycling...
View ArticleNorth Kildare Gardaí appealing for information on 2 stolen cars
North Kildare Gardaí are investigating the theft of a two cars yesterday evening. Two cars have been stolen from outside a house in Leixlip. Keys were stolen from the house in Avondale. Appeals are...
View Article430 job losses announced at Bord na Móna - but unions fear more lay-offs in...
Bord na Móna has announced that up to 430 workers are to be made redundant, with up to 150 expected to go by Easter next year. The job losses follow a decision by the company to close 17 of its 62...
View ArticleCar boot sale in aid of Newbridge College Equestrian Club
A car boot sale in aid of Newbridge College Equestrian Club will be taking place on Saturday, October 27. The car boot sale will take place at Goffs Car Park, Kill, between 12noon to 4pm. There will be...
View ArticleTRAFFIC: Collision between cyclist and 4x4 vehicle at Naas Roundabout
A collision has occurred between a 4x4 vehicle and a cyclist at the Bundle of Sticks Roundabout in Naas. Two ambulances are currently at the scene as well as Naas Gardai. A passing motorist told...
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Rathangan author to launch debut novel 'The Groundsmen' this week in Kildare...
By Kim O'Leary A local author living in Rathangan is preparing to launch her debut novel this Friday 26 October in Kildare Town Library, as well as to raise awareness about domestic abuse. Author Lynn...
View ArticleNetflix users warned over fresh email scam looking for bank details
Netflix users are being warned that there is a new phishing scam doing the rounds which is targeting people who use the popular television streaming platform. The scam sees emails circulated from an...
View ArticleNaas Gardaí arrest man during early hours of morning for being drunk
A man was arrested in Naas during the early hours of the morning for being drunk in public. It is understood that on Sunday, October 21, Gardaí arrested a man on the Main St, Naas. The man was arrested...
View ArticleUnite calls for urgent meeting between Bord na Mona and government officials...
Trade union Unite has called on Minister Richard Bruton to convene an urgent meeting with Bord na Mona officials following today’s confirmation that up to 430 jobs will be lost at the peat-making...
View ArticleCold overnight for Kildare, but conditions to remain dry
Temperatures are set to drop to low values overnight, but it will be mostly dry for the most part ahead of another settled start to the day tomorrow. Tonight will continue mainly dry apart from a...
View ArticleNewbridge family hail 'the power of social media' as they are reunited with...
By Kim O'Leary A delighted family from Newbridge has praised the power of social media as they were yesterday reunited with their beloved Yorkshire Terrier dog Teddy who was missing since last...
View ArticleNaas jockey Madden well in contention to land apprentice title at local...
Hopes are high that local jockey Tom Madden might mount a comeback and seal the Apprentice Championship title at his home course when the 2018 Flat season draws to a close at Naas Racecourse on Sunday,...
View Article4 schools in Kildare now being examined for structural defects as...
A total of four schools in Co Kildare are now on a list of 42 schools built by a Co Tyrone building company, Western Building Systems that will be examined for structural safety. Two schools in Dublin...
View ArticleRoadworks on M7 tonight to cut grass, pick litter and spray weeds
Roadworks on M7 (West) between J18 - PORTLAOISE (WEST) and J17 - PORTLAOISE (CENTRE) will take place from 7pm this evening. Transport Infrastructure Ireland said that contractors are cutting the grass...
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