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Making his mark in world of darts

by ofarrell 12/12/18 3:13pm

A TEENAGER from Athy is making a mark in the world of darts. 15-year-old Damien Moore from Belview will represent Ireland at the World Darts Federation European cup in Turkey next July. The junior certificate student at Ardscoil na Trionóide...

Local author launches paperback

NAAS author, screenwriter and playwright Paul FitzSimons launched a paperback version of his debut novel Burning Matches at an event...

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Councillor walks out of meeting over roads issues

COUNCILLOR Ivan Keatley walked out of the December meeting of Athy Municipal District over what he described as unfair treatment...

Wednesday, 12/12/18 - 3:06pm Read More

Last surviving founder of Moore Abbey celebrates 100th birthday

A MUCH loved and cherished nun was celebrated and acknowledged at the weekend when she reached her 100th birthday. Sr Mary...

Wednesday, 12/12/18 - 3:02pm Read More

Sharon’s star shines in royal company in the West End

NAAS native Sharon Sexton performed in front of an audience including Prince Harry, Megan Markle and 600 war veterans in...

Monday, 10/12/18 - 4:33pm Read More

Kildare Sport

Doolan passes tough examinations – on and off the pitch

by Ger McNally 12/12/18 1:06pm

THERE is probably no handbook to suggest that the best way to prepare for an important college exam is to play an intense and exhausting football final before racing halfway across the country and sitting that exam in soaking wet...