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Kildare-based initiative Uisce for Gaza delivers clean drinking water to Gaza

A NAAS born woman, Siobhain Grogan, and her Kildare-based team have raised over €350,000 for struggling Gazan’s through their Kildare-based initiative, ‘Uisce for Gaza’ since 2024, and are calling to Kildare families to donate to a very important ...

Kildare venue screens feature film made by teen filmmaker

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Kildare venue screens feature film made by teen filmmaker

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Hyland retires from inter-county football

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Hyland retires from inter-county football

Athy captain David Hyland becomes the fourth player from last year's Tailteann Cup winning squad to announce their retirement from inter-county football

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The man who set up his own religious group in Athy

The man who set up his own religious group in Athy

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Kildare Active Retirement Lunch held in Lawlor's

Kildare Active Retirement Lunch held in Lawlor's

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Naas native brings white ribbon for lung cancer to Ireland

Naas native brings white ribbon for lung cancer to Ireland

Naas lung cancer survivor, Samantha Vaughan, spent 2025 tirelessly campaigning for lung cancer awareness in Ireland

Naas senator invites the pope to Kildare

Naas senator invites the pope to Kildare

Athy man left homeless after arson attack

Athy man left homeless after arson attack

Warning issued in Kildare over illegal electric scooter model

Warning issued in Kildare over illegal electric scooter model

Reopened Flood’s Cross camp

Reopened Flood’s Cross camp

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In conversation with...Niall Kelly

In conversation with...Niall Kelly

Niall Kelly made over 100 appearances in a Kildare senior jersey after making his debut in 2013 but just before Christmas announced his decision to call time on his inter-county career

Prendergast pivotal as Leinster crush Connacht

Prendergast pivotal as Leinster crush Connacht

Noonan ready to kick on after permanent move to RSC

Noonan ready to kick on after permanent move to RSC

No shortage of talking points on opening weekend of 2026

No shortage of talking points on opening weekend of 2026

David Conway bemoans "soul destroying" defeat

David Conway bemoans "soul destroying" defeat

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'Reliable isn't a strong enough word for Tommy'

'Reliable isn't a strong enough word for Tommy'

THERE was a strong local outpouring of goodwill for Tommy Mackey in Kilcullen when the word spread of his retirement on Christmas Eve from the town's Eurospar supermarket.

Athy Scouts do their bit for Crumlin Hospital

Athy Scouts do their bit for Crumlin Hospital

Castledermot invites French visitors for tour of the town

Castledermot invites French visitors for tour of the town

Athy Tidy Towns Awards bestow honours

Athy Tidy Towns Awards bestow honours

Athy festive concert 'Drive the Winter Away' triumphs

Athy festive concert 'Drive the Winter Away' triumphs

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Athy Film Festival returns

Athy Film Festival returns

Wallace and Gromit Animator Seamus Malone will be opening this year's festival

Kildare Brigid festival kickstarts the new year

Kildare Brigid festival kickstarts the new year

Kildare folk singer goes autobiographical

Kildare folk singer goes autobiographical

Dog Walk returns to Curragh on Sunday

Dog Walk returns to Curragh on Sunday

Naas man is recipient of council art bursary 2026

Naas man is recipient of council art bursary 2026

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Athy's Emily Square has always been a civic space

Athy's Emily Square has always been a civic space

The square's recent redevelopment has returned it to its core purpose as a civic space for the town

€40m allocated to Kildare farmers in 2025

€40m allocated to Kildare farmers in 2025

Kildare charity helped more than 1,000 dogs

Kildare charity helped more than 1,000 dogs

Reflecting on 2025 in Kildare and beyond

Reflecting on 2025 in Kildare and beyond

Living Greener: The beauty of 'Father Christmas'

Living Greener: The beauty of 'Father Christmas'

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Heritage Village Launches Ireland’s First Modern Later Living Community

Heritage Village Launches Ireland’s First Modern Later Living Community

A first of its kind in Ireland, Heritage Village has officially launched a modern later living community designed for independent living, comfort and connection — setting a new standard for how older adults can live well, stay active and feel at home.

Lorraine Keane’s award winning preloved boutique Fashion Relief Comes to Joe Mallon Motors Naas

Lorraine Keane’s award winning preloved boutique Fashion Relief Comes to Joe Mallon Motors Naas

Join The Festive Fun At Midlands Park Hotel

Join The Festive Fun At Midlands Park Hotel

Perfect Gift, Added Bonus: The Heritage Spa Launches October Gift Voucher Offer

Perfect Gift, Added Bonus: The Heritage Spa Launches October Gift Voucher Offer

Monasterevan Credit Union Ltd celebrates 50 years of community service

Monasterevan Credit Union Ltd celebrates 50 years of community service

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