Thundery downpours warning for Co Kildare as dry spell comes to an end
Met Eireann has issued an Orange Alert warning of heavy thundery showers for Co Kildare. Forecasters are warning that the downpours will hit a total of 12 counties in the Midlands and north west Ulster...
View ArticleDrunk driver rear-ended car in Naas area last night
Naas Traffic Corps arrested a man last night after he was found to be four times over the drink-driving limit. The motorist was tested after he was involved in a rear-end collision with another vehicle...
View ArticleMotorist gets off on Kilcullen speeding charge due to no speed limit sign
A man who was detected driving at 64 km per hour in a 50 km per hour zone had the charge against him dismissed in Naas District Court. The motorist claimed that he had seen no speed limit sign on a...
View ArticleDriver caught speeding at 150 km per hour on M7 yesterday
Naas Traffic Corps stopped a motorist travelling at 150km per hour on the 120km per hour M7 yesterday evening. The speed was detected on the northbound carriageway pf the motorway near Junction 13 for...
View ArticleFilipino leader offers money to the public for killing drug dealers
Philippines' president elect Rodrigo Duterte has urged the public to join his anti-crime crackdown and offered people huge bounties for killing drug dealers. Mr Duterte won the presidential election...
View ArticleSearch for babies' bodies in back garden yields nothing
The month-long search of a Dublin back garden for the remains of two babies allegedly strangled and buried there in the 1960s and 1970s has concluded with nothing being found. Gardaí dug up the back...
View ArticleGALLERY: JuneFest Showband Night in the newly refurbished Town Hall in Newbridge
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Two arrests made in Crooksling murder
Gardaí investigating the fatal shooting of a man in his 30s at Hills Lane, Crooksling have arrested two people. The man and woman (both aged in their 20s) were arrested yesterday evening and are...
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The new App that ensures your washing will never get rained on again!
We’ve landed men on the moon; we’ve created smartphones with Apps that can manage every aspect of your life. And now, there’s Peggy, Smart Peggy. This little lady is going to read the weather, and...
View ArticleExciting racing for the week ahead
Upcoming Fixtures for the Week: Fairyhouse – Wednesday, 8 June (First Race 2.05) Leopardstown – Thursday, 9 June (First Race 5.55) Clonmel – Friday, 10 June (First Race 5.35) Navan – Saturday, 11 June...
View ArticleGALLERY: Great day out for families at Globe Retail Park in Naas
Large crowds enjoyed the first ever Globe Family Expo in Globe Retail Park, Naas on Saturday. Families enjoyed a food village and talks from a range of experts on home, garden and interiors. Kids had a...
View ArticleGardai concerned for teen (14) missing for 4 days
Gardai said they're 'concerned' for the welfare of Jake Murray, who has been missing since Thursday. Jake (14) is from the Dean Hill area of Navan in Co. Meath. He is described as 5’6” with red hair...
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Leixlip Gardaí looking for owner of friendly dog found outside their door
This dog was found outside Leixlip Garda Station this morning - but it had no collar. A spokesperson for Leixlip Gardaí said: "It's a friendly dog who is looking to go home - or a new home." Anybody...
View ArticleGALLERY: Big Kildare welcome for Epsom Derby Hero Harzand
It was a family affair at Rosewell House, Co Kildare yesterday evening as Dermot Weld and his family and staff welcomed home Investec Derby hero Harzand - winner of the flagship flat race at Epsom...
View ArticleGardai warn about wet roads as downpours hit Co Kildare
Motorists travelling home after the bank holiday weekend have been warned of risky road conditions due to forecast downpours. A Garda spokesman said: "Road conditions will be slippy. Slow down, reduce...
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Newbridge walker hits out at 'disgusting' litter near the town
A Newbridge resident has hit out at the problem of litter in Co Kildare. Declan O'Connell, who lives in Lakeside Park, sent KildareNow a photo of rubbish strewn along Blackberry Lane outside the town...
View ArticleObituaries for Bank Holiday Monday, June 6
The death has occurred of Peter (Paul) MAHER OF Pluckerstown, Kilmeague, Co Kildare. Formerly of Bagshot, Surrey, England and late of 709 Pluckerstown, Kilmeague, Co.Kildare who died June 5 peacefully...
View ArticleSiobhan is first past the finish line - but charities are the big winner in...
The Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon was won by Siobhan O’Doherty from Tipperary in a time of 34.30. Natasha Adams from Donegal was second across the finish line in 34.33 and Sarah Mulligan secured third...
View ArticleGarda appeal for woman (56) missing for 3 days
Gardaí in in Limerick city want the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of a 56-year-old woman. Bridget Robinson was last seen on Friday, June 3 in the Dooradoyle area of Limerick. She is...
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GALLERY: Mexican Madness at Tiger Lily's, Kildare
GALLERY: Mexican Madness at Tiger Lily's, Kildare Photos by Aishling Conway Casey Clarke and Shauna Kavanagh Carrie Morrison, Cliodhna Hennessy and Lisa McCabe Eddie Mzizo and Luiza Janus Shannon...
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