GALLERY: Rachel Stevens launches Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival in The...
Rachel is wearing a Helen Cody dress, a Laura Kinsella hat and all jewellery by Boodles. Photos: Brian McEvoy Rachel Stevens is pictured at The Marker Hotel this evening for the official launch for the...
View ArticleTemperatures set to soar towards the mid 20s once again today
Get the suncream and shades out yet again today as it's set to be another day of sweltering heat and blissful sunshine across the country. It's going to be a relatively misty start to the morning and...
View ArticleObituaries Wednesday June 8
The death has occurred of Hazel O'HAIRE (née Hicks), Cooleragh, Coill Dubh, Kildare / Newcastle, Dublin O'Haire (nee Hicks), Hazel, Cooleragh, Coill Dubh, Co. Kildare and late of Newcastle, Co. Dublin,...
View ArticleEnglish Paper 2 and Engineering exam on the cards for Leaving Cert students...
Leaving Certificate students across the country were largely pleased with the start to their big exams yesterday when the English Paper 1 threw up some interesting challenges that left students with...
View ArticleMan due to appear in court today following burglary and car chase on the M7
A man who was allegedly involved in a burglary and subsequent car chase on the M7 motorway yesterday is due to appear in court this morning. The burglary occurred in an area near Mountmellick in Laois,...
View ArticleHappy birthday Micko: Legendary former Kildare boss O'Dwyer turns 80 today
Former Kildare boss Mick O'Dwyer will be celebrating his 80th birthday today, and there is no shortage of well known faces sending their best wishes to the legendary former player and manager. O'Dwyer...
View ArticleHousing crisis deepens in Kildare as rent rates continue to spiral
The cost of renting in Kildare is continuing to rise all the time as the housing crisis that is gripping Dublin continues to push its way outwards towards the commuter belt. The cost of renting a home...
View ArticleFormer Kildare North TD appointed as Labour's Spokesperson for Older People
Former Kildare North Emmet Stagg has been named as the Labour Party's new Spokesperson for Older People. Stagg, 71, lost out on a seat in government during the General Election earlier this year as he...
View ArticleKildare Gardaí to get hi-tech CCTV equipment as part of €200m upgrades to...
Garda forces all over the country will be given a major tech boost this year when stations receive new CCTV equipment that will help to track criminals. The new equipment includes facial recognition...
View Article400 jobs announced for Naas town with go ahead for major new development on...
A major development by Applegreen has been given the go ahead for Naas town which will provide hundreds of new jobs. Kildare County Council approved plans last night to build a research and training...
View ArticleApplegreen station in Celbridge targeted in raid
Gardai are searching for two armed raiders who targeted an Applegreen premises in Celbridge on Monday afternoon. The two males carried two weapons and demanded cash from staff before making off in a...
View ArticleNaas man 'nearly died' from cocktail of drugs, court hears
A Naas man 'nearly died' at the weekend following an overdose of drugs, Naas District Court heard. The 33-year-old man was due to appear in the court to face motoring charges. However his solicitor...
View ArticleJudge warns Co Kildare resident he will be disqualified from driving if he...
A Co Kildare resident who was driving another person's car was fined for having no tax and insurance at Naas District Court today. Evidence was given in court that the Dutch national residing at...
View ArticleCouncil fixing sheep grids around the Curragh
Kildare County Council is carrying out essential maintenance on cattle grids around the Curragh. In the latest project, Rathbride Road (R415) in Kildare Town will be closed on Saturday between 8am and...
View ArticleBeautiful sunshine is continuing to be enjoyed all over Co Kildare
Glorious sunshine is being enjoyed all around Co Kildare today. Temperatures are 21 degrees. It will be mild and humid overnight. If you have a story or want to send a photo or video to us please...
View ArticleObituaries: Thursday, June 9
The death has occurred of Patrick (Paddy) FINGLETON 1200 Castlemitchell, Athy, Kildare Reposing at his residence from 7pm Saturday with rosary at 8pm. Removal on Sunday at 5.30pm to arrive at St....
View ArticleMan disqualified from driving for six months had no driving licence
A man caught driving with no tax, driving licence, insurance and learner plates at Newbridge was disqualified from driving for six months at Naas District Court today. The man, with 15 previous...
View Article'Nicest paper two in the history of the Leaving Cert' says student
NICEST PAPER TWO IN THE HISTORY OF THE LEAVING CERT PROBABLY #Theleavingcert — Maggie Skittles (@MascaraBall) June 9, 2016 The second day of the Leaving Cert exams has seen students sit through the...
View ArticleFire fighters wore breathing masks at car fire last night
Dublin Fire Brigade (DFB) officers were sent to a car ablaze in the Finglas area last night. The crew from Finglas Station had to wear breathing apparatus (BA) equipment to protect themselves as they...
View ArticleInvestigations into alleged assault at a well known Dublin nightclub
Gardai are investigating an alleged assault outside a popular club on Harcourt Street on Sunday night. Speaking on RTÉ’s Liveline this afternoon, a woman named Ger said that her son had captured...
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