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Kildare's Kellie makes apprentice shortlist

KILDARE's Kellie Cullen has qualified for the semi-finals of Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2026 competition. Caragh native Kellie (19) is training to be an electrician, and is now in line to win a €10k trade bundle of tools, training and tech.

M7/M9 merge report identifies traffic problems

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M7/M9 merge report identifies traffic problems

TRANSPORT Infrastructure Ireland (TII) recently released a report which provides recommendations to address traffic congestion on the M9/M7 merge.

Cork forward line run riot against Kildare

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Cork forward line run riot against Kildare

Kildare showed some spirit in the second half to make the final scoreline in Pairc Uí Rinn somewhat respectable but the damage had been done by then by a ruthless Cork attack

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Transport authority refuse meeting over controversial Kildare cycle path

Transport authority refuse meeting over controversial Kildare cycle path

life

Eye on the Past: Books have greatly enriched my life

Eye on the Past: Books have greatly enriched my life

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Kildare player scoops €1,000,000 Lotto win

Kildare player scoops €1,000,000 Lotto win

Not jealous at all! Congrats to the lucky person!!

Bathroom firm opening new showroom in Kildare this week

Bathroom firm opening new showroom in Kildare this week

Speeders caught as gardaí target road near Kildare/Laois border

Speeders caught as gardaí target road near Kildare/Laois border

Man fined after setting up tent in Kildare industrial park

Man fined after setting up tent in Kildare industrial park

Woman warned by judge over video posts during trial

Woman warned by judge over video posts during trial

Sport

Double on the card for trainer Michael Mulvany as flat racing at the Curragh returns

Double on the card for trainer Michael Mulvany as flat racing at the Curragh returns

It was the first day of the new flat season at the Curragh

Cheltenham: Walsh wins as Dinoblue becomes first dual winner of the Grade Two Mares’ Chase

Cheltenham: Walsh wins as Dinoblue becomes first dual winner of the Grade Two Mares’ Chase

Two changes made as Kildare senior footballers take on Cork

Two changes made as Kildare senior footballers take on Cork

The Short Grass Kildare Nationalist Sports Podcast - Episode 29

The Short Grass Kildare Nationalist Sports Podcast - Episode 29

The Kildare Nationalist Short Grass Sports Podcast - Padraig Roche special

The Kildare Nationalist Short Grass Sports Podcast - Padraig Roche special

Community

Newbridge hosts Dementia Inclusive Event

Newbridge hosts Dementia Inclusive Event

The event aimed to increase understanding of dementia and encourage local people, businesses, and community services across Kildare to help build a more dementia inclusive community

Kildare Special Olympics branch receives regional volunteer award

Kildare Special Olympics branch receives regional volunteer award

Kildare fitness night for Lourdes

Kildare fitness night for Lourdes

PHOTOS: Churchtown NS Fundraising Quiz

PHOTOS: Churchtown NS Fundraising Quiz

Young Kildare singer strikes right notes for singing final

Young Kildare singer strikes right notes for singing final

Whats On

John MacKenna launches story of loss, resilience & history

John MacKenna launches story of loss, resilience & history

BOOK number 26 titled The Lock-Keeper’s Wife, from prolific wordsmith, playwright, novelist, short story writer and actor John MacKenna from Castledermot brought over 200 people to Athy Library when the compelling novel was launched by local legend ...

Athy man's acclaimed band release new single

Band with Kildare connections win Celtic music award

'Dream come true' as Kildare writer launches debut book

'Dream come true' as Kildare writer launches debut book

Families in for a treat at Monasterevin Patrick’s Day festival

Families in for a treat at Monasterevin Patrick’s Day festival

'Give Gaelige a go' in Kildare

'Give Gaelige a go' in Kildare

Life

Living Greener: Modern life has squandered tranquility

Living Greener: Modern life has squandered tranquility

I took the bus to a Dublin office every day for 12 years – three hours on the bus, nine hours in the office – and one day measured how much of that time I spent without loudspeakers blaring in the background. It was zero.

Fit Focus: Taking the pressure off is the secret to lasting weight loss

Fit Focus: Taking the pressure off is the secret to lasting weight loss

Kildare Rescue Tails: affectionate Dexter loves company

Kildare Rescue Tails: affectionate Dexter loves company

Living Greener: Nettle plants are versatile and packed full of nutrients

Living Greener: Nettle plants are versatile and packed full of nutrients

Fit Focus: No reason for 'women-specific' exercises

Fit Focus: No reason for 'women-specific' exercises

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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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