Call by Sallins Road Action Group to sign petition for traffic calming measures
Sallins Road Safety Action Group is calling on people to sign a petition demanding traffic calming measures in the village. Campaigners will then present the signatures to Kildare Co Council on Monday....
View ArticleKildare ladies side to face Wicklow in the National League, Rd 3 on Saturday,...
National League, RD 3 Kildare v Wicklow Venue Dunlavin GAA Club at 2pm Saturday 23/2/2019 Players 1 Rebecca Mc Guirk Suncroft 2 Rachel Cribbin Balyna 3 Rose Mernagh Eadestown 4 Amy Horan Ballymore 5...
View ArticleLooking for a treat this weekend, a little pampering or destressing – get to...
Looking for a real treat this Saturday, 23 February? Terri Thorpe of Hoped invites you to join them at Whitewater Shopping Centre tomorrow. “Why not have a little pampering in the afternoon by enjoying...
View ArticleUpdated Kildare Obituaries for Friday, February 22
The death has occurred of Marian Dolan (née O'Neill) Hill View, Clonkeen, Carbury, Kildare (Eircode W91A8N1). Suddenly & unexpectedly at home. Darling wife of Denis (Retired Garda, Edenderry) and...
View ArticleNaas hardware store plays the Good Samaritan to Tiglin's homeless...
Photo shows Aubrey McCarthy collecting the generator from Dermot, Stella and Barry Johnson of Ted Johnson's, Naas. It’s not often that Tiglin’s Chairman Aubrey is lost for words (that's an...
View ArticleFive-bed Kildare country home on 7 acres with book-lined study, stables, pond...
This wonderful five-bedroom country house near Ballymore Eustace comes with a three-bedroom stone-cut mews. The original house at The Granary was built in 1740, during the early Georgian period but was...
View ArticleBrophy and Kelly back on board as five changes are made for injury hit...
Cian O'Neill has been forced to change a third of his team for Sunday's meeting with Clare in the Alianz Football league. The injury curse has well and truly struck again with long term casualties...
View ArticleFamilies lobby for Dog Litter signs in Kildare estate to keep footpaths clean
Residents in a Kildare Town estate have successfully lobbied Kildare Co Council for Clean Up After Your Dog signs to be erected so that footpaths and common areas are kept clean. Some families had...
View ArticleBig day at Naas Raceourse tomorrow with Paddy Power Cheltenham Trials
One of the biggest national hunt race meetings at Naas – the Paddy Power Cheltenham Trials Day takes place tomorrow [Sunday]. The first on an eight-race card at Naas is due off at 1.30pm. The...
View ArticleChristy Moore recalls fond memories of Newbridge and Granny Dowling's...
Legendary folk singer Christy Moore has given what may be his most personal and revealing interview yet. Speaking with Ruairí McKiernan (with Christy above) on the Love and Courage podcast, he reflects...
View Article'Old bangers' wanted by Fire Brigade for training fire officers
Dublin Fire Brigade is looking for end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) that will be used to to help train recruit firefighters in the area of Road Traffic Collision skills. Dublin Fire Brigade (DFB) requires...
View ArticleTV psychologist David Coleman coming to Athy Library
Let's Talk About Parenting event hosted by Clinical Psychologist David Coleman is taking place at Athy Community Library next week. The topic on Tuesday, February 26 at 8pm will cover: 'Scared Kids:...
View ArticleCharity Quiz in aid of Aware in Newbridge
A Quiz Night in aid of the Aware charity is taking place in the Curragh Inn, Newbridge on Thursday, February 28 at 8pm. The event is being organised by charity partner Odeon Cinema. Lots of spot prizes...
View ArticleCouncil blocks plans for 11 homes across Co Kildare during one week period
Planners at Kildare Co Council have refused planning permission this week for a total of 11 homes around Co Kildare. All decisions are based in accordance with current planning laws and regulations and...
View ArticleCarlow dog 'farmer' jailed for three years and ordered to pay €35k...
NB photos may cause upset or distress to viewers. All photos from the ISPCA "Dead animals left lying on the farm to feed dogs"...... appalling living conditions described by the ISPCA as...
View ArticleDecision due on massive Academic Building at Maynooth University
ABOVE: CGI / Artist's Impression of new Academic Building Kildare Co Council's planners are due to make a decision next week on a proposed new Academic Building at Maynooth University. New information...
View ArticleCounty Kildare Chamber on trade mission to Scotland in April
ABOVE: Edinburgh Castle County Kildare Chamber, South Dublin Chamber, Fingal Dublin Chamber, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber and a delegation of Donegal Businesses supported by Udaras na Gaeltacht are...
View ArticlePlans for Leap Inn pub in Allen: Council still studying details
Kildare Co Council's planners are still considering an application for planning permission for works at The Leap Inn in Allen. Further information on the proposed works was submitted on February 15....
View Article'Wednesday Walkers' in Monasterevin putting best foot forward
Since beginning in January, Monasterevin's Wednesday evening walks continue to grow in strength and numbers. The participants agree it's a great way to get active and to meet new people. If you are...
View ArticlePub gets green light for changes to rear of premises
The Casstletown Inn on the Main Street of Celbridge has been allowed by Kildare Co Council planners to retain a partly-completed storage compound at the rear of its premises. The building is used as an...
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