NTA examining potential for new bus service linking Ardclough, Straffan and...
A new bus route that would provide links to more frequent bus and rail services to residents of Ardclough and Straffan is currently being considered by the National Transport Authority. Fianna Fáil TD...
View ArticleGallery: Winners crowned at U13 ladies' league finals in Hawkfield
The Kildare U13 ladies football finals took place in Hawkfield on Saturday, and it was a busy day for parents, players and administrators as a total of 16 teams took to the field in their respective...
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Obituaries for Thursday, October 25
The death has occurred of Peter CAWLEY Moorefield Park, Newbridge, Kildare / Crossmolina, Mayo Formerly of Crossmolina, Co. Mayo. Peacefully, at Tallaght Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Sadly...
View ArticleFarcical GAA scheduling means Kildare will begin their 2019 season on the day...
The GAA scheduling for the 2019 season has already thrown up a farcical situation for Kildare, with the Lilywhites due to play their first game of the new season on the day their winter training ban...
View ArticleChristmas Market in Monasterevin on Saturday morning
Monasterevin People's Market is being held on Halloween Saturday in the newly refurbished Monasterevin Community Centre. The Market is taking place from 10am to 2.30pm and will feature over 20...
View ArticleCall for CCTV near estates to stop illegal dumping and anti social behaviour
Cllr Teresa Murray has requested Kildare Co Council to install CCTV in areas of Maynooth to prevent illegal dumping and anti social behaviour. The politician has raised concerns about the area...
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Gardai safely remove swan from busy R445 between Naas and Newbridge
Naas Roads Policing officers safely removed this curious swan from the R445 between Naas and Newbridge. The Garda Twitter account posted the image and quipped: "I’m too busy swanning about to stick my...
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X Factor stars Sean and Conor Price to launch debut mini-album 'Dreamer' this...
By Kim O'Leary After a very eventful year where they captured the nation's hearts on The X Factor, talented Blessington brothers Sean and Conor Price are set to launch their debut album 'Dreamer' this...
View ArticleA Kildare Village style shopping outlet is being considered by Cork County...
A new retail study is under way which could identify potential locations in Cork for a Kildare Village-style luxury brand retail outlet. Cork County Council confirmed yesterday that it has jointly...
View ArticleKildare GAA break silence of departure of Burke from U20s role
Kildare GAA have broken their silence on Davy Burke's departure from his position as manager of the county's U20 football team. Burke led the Lilywhites to their first All-Ireland title at any grade...
View ArticlePHOTO GALLERY: Launch of 'Reflections on Adoptive Parenthood' book by Mari...
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View ArticleAlmost 1,500 people admitted to hospital in Kildare with chronic lung disease...
Almost 1,500 people in Kildare were admitted to hospital as a result of having a chronic lung disease over a two-year period. In total, 1,465 people presented with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary...
View ArticleSpells of rain forecast for tonight and tomorrow across Kildare
More prolonged spells of rain than we have experienced recently are set to fall overnight, and there will be further patchy showers tomorrow. A band of rain will sink southeastwards early tonight,...
View ArticleTRAFFIC: Mass exodus for Halloween Bank Holiday leading to M7 delays
The rush of traffic leaving Dublin for the Halloween bank holiday weekend is causing delays on the M7 southbound. Vehicles are stop-start from Junction 8 Johnstown on the to Junction 9 Naas North on...
View ArticlePHOTO GALLERY: Launch of Christmas Party Night in Killashee Hotel on December...
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View ArticleFurther sponsorship and significant prize fund boost secured for feature race...
A big prize funding boost has been announced for the Unibet Morgiana Hurdle which will take place at Punchestown's Winter Festival next month. The Kildare racecourse today announced that Unibet has...
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Local Daybreak shop to close due to 'highly competitive market'
The well-known Daybreak store in Cutbush, Ballysax is to close this weekend. The Vaughan family who operated the premises thanked its loyal customers for their support over the years. The owners said...
View ArticleNew, stricter drink driving laws to be introduced from midnight tonight
The new, harsher drink driving act will come into effect from midnight tonight which will severely punish motorists who are caught with a high amount of alcohol in their system. The new measures, which...
View ArticleCouncil still studying plans for 47 homes in Allenwood
Kildare Co Council is studying new information it received in relation to a planning application for the construction of 47 new homes in the Allenwood area. The new homes, which will be part of a €5.1...
View ArticleNaas Court hears man got abusive when refused entry to late night bar
A Naas man appeared before the Distict Court in connection to a charge of being threatening and abusive in public. The 37-year-old man was charged with being threatening, abusive and insulting, and...
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