Weather: Mild evening but possible thundery showers tonight
It will be mostly cloudy for the rest of today with scattered outbreaks of showery rain. The rain will be heavy in places and possibly thundery. Tonight the rain will be heavy in places and possibly...
View ArticleChildcare student is fined for possession of cannabis
A woman due to start studying Childcare at third level appeared before Naas District Court charged with possession of cannabis. The accused was charged with having €100 of cannabis at a festival in...
View ArticleTeenager (13) missing from Kildare border area
The public's assistance is being sought in finding a teenager missing from the Kildare/Dublin border. Cameron Curtis, 13, from Rathcoole was last seen at the Citywest shopping centre at 7pm last night....
View ArticleMan ordered to stay away from two hotels including Kilashee House
A man who was arrested in Co Wicklow this morning has been ordered to stay away from the Kilashee House Hotel in Naas. Evidence was given at Naas District Court today how the accused is being charged...
View ArticleRevealed: 80 social housing units to be built in Clane
A total of 80 new social housing units are to be located in Clane as part of the Government’s new housing action plan. The properties will be built in the Butterstream area and will be delivered...
View ArticleCo Kildare obituaries: Thursday, July 21
The death has occurred of Josephine MURPHY (née Conlan) Mynagh, Kildare Town, Kildare Predeceased by her husband Patrick and much loved mother of Gerard, Francis, Peter and Ciaran. Deeply regretted by...
View ArticleCatholic bishop likens abortion with involuntary Nazi euthanasia
A controversial Catholic bishop has compared abortion to the involuntary Nazi euthanasia programme carried out during the Second World War. Speaking at an event organised by pro-life organisation...
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These Kildare lads went to great lengths to get their turf home from the bog
The fine weather at the start of the week meant that swathes of people went off to the beach for the day, or spent it sitting in their garden getting a tan. For the more agricultural among us, high...
View ArticleContractors are very interested in tenders for new Maynooth school
The retendering for Maynooth Education Campus has been met by a huge level of interest. Kildare North Labour representative revealed the Maynooth Education Campus Project involves the construction of...
View ArticleJudge begged by Naas solicitor not to send burglar to prison
A man who was a caddy to top golfers was remanded in custody at Naas District Court. Father-of-three Stephen O'Reilly (35) of Harbour Court in Mullingar has spent 13 years of his life in custody. While...
View ArticleBright and sunny day ahead in Co Kildare
Tomorrow will be a bright and sunny day in Co Kildare with temperature highs of 18 to 21 degrees. Any fog and lingering rain will clear but there will be some isolated showers. Overall it will be a...
View ArticleCo Kildare obituaries: Friday, July 22
The death has occurred of Josephine MURPHY (née Conlan) Mynagh, Kildare Town, Kildare Predeceased by her husband Patrick and much loved mother of Gerard, Francis, Peter and Ciaran. Deeply regretted by...
View ArticleDivorced people show highest admissions to psychiatric hospital
The Activities of Irish Psychiatric Units and Hospitals 2015 report shows that 17,860 people were admitted to hospital for psychiatric care last year, a small increase from 17,797 in 2014. Overall, the...
View ArticleHike in students this year applying for Construction Courses since the recession
This year sees an unprecedented rise in students applying for courses in construction, according to this year's CAO figures. Today's Irish Times claims the revived interest is due to the recent...
View ArticleKildare cyclists put foot to the pedal for Charity Cycle in aid of Our Lady's...
Murphy Surveys, Kilcullen are encouraging cyclists of all levels to put the foot to the pedal and join their Charity Cycle this weekend, in support of Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin. In...
View ArticleLong delays expected today with road resurfacing in Co Kildare road
Kildare County Council are starting road re-surfacing works on the L-2030 from the Caragh Church to the Rathangan Road T-Junction at Thomastown today. Works will be taking place from 9.30am to 3pm A...
View ArticleCar insurance costs spiralling spurs the establishment of working group
A new working group is being set up in a bid to investigate spiralling car insurance costs. Motor insurance costs have surged 35% in the past year and more than 60% since January 2014. South Kildare...
View ArticleDelivery van raided in Kildare Town
A man making a delivery in Kildare Town had his wallet and mobile phone stolen last week. The belongings were taken from the top of the dashboard of the unoccupied vehicle. Kildare Gardai are...
View ArticleAthy museum aims to bid for medal with links to Shackleton
Athy Heritage Centre Museum, which has a full-time exhibition dedicated to explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton, plans to bid for a medal linked to the Co Kildare native. The bronze medal was awarded to Able...
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GALLERY: World Champions "STAGE ACADEMY" given the royal treatment in Newbridge
GALLERY: Team Ireland were welcomed by friends and family as they arrived on an open air bus to the Town hall in Newbridge Photos by Aishling Conway World Champions, Stage Academy pose up with their...
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