Air base on Kildare border opens to the public for tribute to 1916 hero Roger...
Irish Aid and the Defence Forces will mark Roger Casement’s contribution to international human rights by hosting a free open day for families next week. The special event takes place on Wednesday,...
View ArticleMan with 'personality disorder' found with cannabis
A man diagnosed with a 'personality disorder' appeared at Naas District Court following being found in possession of cannabis. The accused pleaded guilty to the offence. Evidence was given that the...
View ArticleTreat yourself to a night out in Naas this Thursday
John Forde, The Piano Man will cover keyboard classics from Elton John, Billy Joel, Neil Diamond at the iconic Old Dara Cinema, Naas on Thursday evening. All profits will be going to Naas Food Bank on...
View ArticleMan charged with stealing Frozen doll from Naas shop
A man appeared before Naas District Court charged with theft from Smyths toystore in Naas last November. The court heard the defendant allegedly took a Frozen doll without paying on November 19. A...
View ArticleMum and son killed when their car hit a tree
This is the mother and teenage son who were killed in a horrific road crash in Co Galway last night. Tina Kelly who was in her 30s was killed alongside her 14-year-old son Joey when the car they were...
View ArticleMan (38) dies after his jeep hit ditch in north Kildare
Gardaí at Leixlip are investigating a single vehicle fatal road traffic collision which occurred at Ladychapel, Maynooth, Co Kildare at approximately 3.15pm this afternoon. A 38 year old male was...
View ArticleWeather: Mostly overcast and rain to spread later
This day last week was the hottest day of the year with temperatures the high 20s. However it will remain overcast today with drizzle in the morning. As the day goes on, outbreaks of rain will spread...
View ArticleObituaries for Tuesday, July 26
The death has occurred of Gerard MCLOUGHLIN of Clongorey, Newbridge, Kildare. Died on 22nd July suddenly at his home. Sadly missed by his loving parents James and Josephine, brother Seamus, niece...
View ArticleWarning about valuables while visiting Naas cemetery
People have been warned no to leave personal belongings in cars while visiting St Corban's Cemetery in Naas. Hundreds of relatives will be tending to the graves of loved ones in coming days in the run...
View ArticleDog charity teams up with Maxi Zoo to find rescue homes for 10 dogs
As part of their 10th birthday celebrations, Ireland’s leading pet retailer Maxi Zoo, have joined forces with Ireland’s largest dog welfare charity Dogs Trust in a bid to find homes for 10 rescue dogs...
View ArticleRemember this lost dog? Naas Gardai have managed to locate owner
This friendly German Shepherd dog found in the Naas area at the weekend has been finally reunited with its owner. Naas Gardai, who found the pet on their patrol, issued an appeal to send him home....
View ArticleAthgarvan bridge closing for 4 days next month: 10km detour planned
Kildare County Council is closing the L2032 road at Two Mile House Bridge in Rosetown, Athgarvan next month. The route will be completely shut for a four-day period between Monday, August 15 and...
View ArticleMan convicted of drink-driving in Kilcullen
A man was disqualified from driving for three years for being drunk behind the wheel of his car. The 36-year-old pleaded guilty at Naas District Court to the offence at Carnalway, Kilcullen on April 16...
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Paralysed jockey and dad-of-three JT passes away
The horse racing world is mourning today following the death of Irish jockey John Thomas (JT) McNamara who has passed away aged 41. The Limerick man was paralysed following a serious fall at Cheltenham...
View ArticleSecond death on Co Kildare roads in just over 2 weeks
A 38-year-old man who died near Maynooth yesterday became the 96th person to die on Irish roads so far this year. It is also the second fatality on Co Kildare roads in 16 days after Co Lough...
View ArticleSchool needs builder for 'emergency' work before classrooms re-open
A Co Kildare school needs builders to erect a boundary fence before classrooms re-open in September. St Conleth’s National School in Derrinturn has invited contractors to submit a quote for the project...
View ArticleSignificant amount of landscaping tools stolen from Co Kildare businessman
Thousands of euros worth of landscaping equipment was stolen from outside the home of Co Kildare landscaper in the early hours of the morning. At The Drive, Collegewood, Clane, between 1.30am and...
View ArticleReligion time at Irish schools could see sharp cuts
Teaching time for Religion classes in schools may be significantly reduced if new proposals before Government are accepted. The State advisory board is considering reviewing proposals on the...
View ArticleWarning issued to farmers in Co Kildare to lock sheds
Farmers in Co Kildare are being warned to keep their sheds closed. Over the weekend a spate of farm sheds were broken into. Padlocks were broken in order to access the sheds. No property was reported...
View ArticleFears that 80 more people could die on roads by end of year
Fears are being expressed by the Road Safety Authority that 80 more people could die by the end of this year. Reviews indicate that between January to July 21 this year, 93 people died on the roads in...
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