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Dumping sinks to new low

by ofarrell 13/09/18 12:28pm

RESIDENTS of Tankardstown are shocked and disgusted at the scale of illegal dumping in the River Barrow beside the bridge. Ongoing dumping in the area reached a new low last week, when a huge collection of household rubbish was discarded...

Helping young peopl cope with onslaught of social media

STUDENTS from Newbridge and Naas are taking part in a unique training initiative to help them tackle cyber bullying and...

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Brave Brandon’s inspirational idea

A TEN-YEAR-OLD boy who has a rare form of cancer is now raising funds for youngsters at the children’s hospital...

Thursday, 13/09/18 - 12:35pm Read More

Kildare woman is new director of nursing at Portlaoise hospital

A NEW director of nursing has been appointed to Portlaoise hospital. Kildare woman Sandra McCarthy is a registered general nurse...

Thursday, 13/09/18 - 12:37pm Read More

Warm welcome for a noble lady

ON Saturday 1 September Anne and Seamus O’Reilly of Crookstown Craft Village had the great pleasure of greeting Christina Noble,...

Thursday, 13/09/18 - 12:40pm Read More

Lumsden Cup semi-final draw made

by Ger McNally 13/09/18 6:10pm

THE surprise packet of this year’s KDFL Lumsden Cup, Garryhinch, have been handed a tough assignment in this year’s semi-final after they were paired with reigning champions Suncroft at the draw in the Keadeen Hotel on Wednesday evening. The Division...