NTA highlight Brexit as one of the reasons for overcrowding on Kildare trains
Brexit was discussed as a possible reason behind the failure to increase the capacity for commuters travelling to Dublin from the Kildare area, with many complaining that trains are full by the time...
View ArticleÉire Óg Corrachoill power into U21 final showdown with Naas thanks to win...
Éire Óg Corrachoill 3-19 Celbridge 5-9 Haven Hire U21 A Hurling Championship semi-final You’ll not see too many games where a team starts the game a man down and finishes it with their full complement...
View ArticleCo Kildare former postmaster facing charges of taking over €90,000 from...
A former Post Master in Prosperous is facing a charge of dishonestly taking funds from customers accounts until 2015. The 41-year-old man with an address in Prosperous is facing a number of charges of...
View ArticleKCC to remind bin collectors that they can't collect waste until after 6am in...
Bin collectors are to be reminded of collection regulations following a motion from Cllr Bernard Caldwell at a recent meeting of the Celbridge-Leixlip Municipal District. Cllr Caldwell asked the...
View ArticleObituaries, Saturday November 17
The death has occurred of Mary ENNIS (née O'Neill), Killina, Carbury, Kildare Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Naas Hospital. Wife of the late Peter. Deeply regretted by her loving family...
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Allenwood Clay Pigeon Club Event in memory of the late Peter Duggan
ABOVE: Bridget, Fionn, Peter, Emma, Michele, & Cathy Duggan, with Terri Thorpe - Chairperson, HOPE(D) Charity & Joseph Carroll – Chairperson, Allenwood Clay Pigeon Club Photographs courtesy...
View ArticleSpeed van to be deployed and new signage erected in Sallins in response to...
Kildare County Council will install new traffic signs and a Garda speed van will be put in place in Sallins following a campaign to make the village safer for pedestrians. There have been two serious...
View ArticleMore than €2M worth of heroin seized at Dublin Airport following search of...
More than €2 million worth of heroin was seized in Dublin Airport yesterday after Gardaí from the Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau along with officers from Revenue's Customs Service searched the...
View ArticleRuby wins the big race at Punchestown while Commander of Fleet victorious in...
Voix Du Reve produced a career best effort while maintaining his 100 per cent unbeaten record over fences in the Betway Craddockstown Novice Chase at Punchestown on Saturday. Champion trainer Willie...
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End of an era as Curragh pub to be converted into house
Planning permission has been granted for the change of use of Maddenstown House on the edge of the Curragh from a public house into residential accommodation. External timber signage and cladding...
View ArticlePlans submitted for new €43M strategic housing development in Newbridge
Developers have submitted a fast-track application for planning permission to An Bord Pleanála for a major housing development in the Newbridge area. Glan Developments Limited have submitted an...
View ArticlePlans submitted for €2.4M housing project in Monasterevin
Developers have submitted a planning application in relation to a new housing project in Monasterevin. Brook Advantage Limited have applied to Kildare County Council for planning permission for the...
View ArticleNaas Court hears teenager was driving at a speed of 181 km per hour on a...
A teenager who was driving at a speed of 181km per hour in a 12okm zone appeared before Naas District Court. He was charged with dangerous driving. Garda Ronan Mannion said that on the day, road...
View ArticleAll you need to know about your local Toastmasters Club
Does the thought of giving a speech in public sound less fun than open heart surgery? Public speaking is regularly listed as the number one fear, even ahead of death. Toastmaster Clubs have been...
View ArticleNaas Judge hears teenager before court on theft of cigarettes say 'I took a...
An 18-year-old before the court before the court for stealing cigarettes told the Judge he had taken a drag just five minutes before, when asked if he had given up. The teenager was charged with...
View ArticleSpells of sunshine promised as mild weather continues today in Kildare
It's set to be another mild and dry day around Kildare today, with spells of sunshine set to break through at times during the afternoon. Dry and bright with prolonged spells of sunshine in most areas,...
View ArticleHere are all the fixtures for an action-packed day of U21 finals scheduled in...
2018 Tony Donohoe Under 21 B Championship Final (2 x 10 mins ET if Required) Venue: Newbridge, Balyna V Raheens12:30, Ref: Fintan Barrett 2018 Tony Donohoe Under 21 A Championship Final (2 x 10 mins ET...
View ArticlePreview: Clane and Naas set for thrilling battle in latest chapter of growing...
It's a big day for two groups of players who have developed a fierce rivalry over the last number of years as Clane and Naas go head to head in the U21 A Championship final at 2.15pm in St Conleth's...
View ArticleNaas Judge slams state for allowing brothers from travelling community before...
A Naas Judge slammed the state for allowing two brothers from the travelling community before the District Court slip through the net while they were children. Sgt Brian Jacob outlined to the court...
View ArticleExtra bus service confirmed for commuters in north Kildare
A new morning bus service for commuters will be introduced in Kilcock in the near future. The news was confirmed this week by Kildare North TD Frank O'Rourke, who met with the National Transport...
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