Kildare News

Kilcullen people reflect on the ‘lost year’

by 03/03/21 8:21pm

A year into the coronavirus, Brian Byrne asked some people to look back on what it has meant for them. A YEAR of lockdowns has sharpened his sense of community for Gerry O’Donoghue, a retired school principal with many links...

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Gardaí renew appeal for missing Kildare man

by 03/03/21 7:20pm

Gardaí have renewed their appeal to the public for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Donatas Vandalauskas, 35 years, who is missing from the Carbury area of Kildare since Wednesday, 17th February 2021. Donatas is described as being 5’8”. He...

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37 more COVID cases in Kildare

The Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has today been notified of 25 additional deaths related to COVID-19. 5 deaths occurred...

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Barrow search for Athy man will continue tomorrow

GARDAÍ and emergency services will continue their search of the Barrow and adjacent canal tomorrow (4 March) for local man...

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KCC to receive €3m funding for Housing Adaptation Grants

Kildare TD and Minister Martin Heydon has said that Kildare Co Council (KCC) will receive funding in excess of €3...

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Campaign launched to tackle ‘ghost broking’

Almost three-quarters (74%) of motor insurance customers in Leinster are unaware of ‘ghost broking’, according to new research by Liberty...

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Two men arrested as part of inquiry into bogus tradesmen

Gardaí have arrested two men as part of an investigation into bogus tradesmen in Clondalkin. The men, both aged in...

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Kildare death notices 3 March 2021: Updated

The death has occurred of Maureen Keenan (née Hayes) Moore Avenue, Newbridge, Kildare / Kilmeague, Kildare Formerly of The White...

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Lack of feedback from staff is ‘farcical’ says councillor

By Finian Coghlan A COUNCILLOR dissatisfied with the standard of replies given to her by council staff at official meetings...

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Young artists from Kildare among the prize winners in This is Art competition

Young Kildare artists featured among the prize winners in the Creative Ireland Programme and RTÉ This Is Art! competition. Almost 9,000 young...

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Plenty on the menu at Athy Triathlon Club!

By Caroline Howe We all know the last year has been a trying time for everyone. Unable to do the...

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Intel donates over €100,000 to local schools in north Kildare

In response to the challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Intel Foundation committed to supporting relief efforts in communities where...

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Positive vibes shine on Athy

Athy Lions Club is holding a free to enter art and photographic competition with the aim of brightening up the...

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Opposition to Monasterevin wind farm heats up

By Finian Coghlan “THOSE photos rocked me to my core. These are like something from Mars, from outer space,” said...

Tuesday, 02/03/21 - 9:35pm Read More

New car sharing base opens in Naas

 GoCar car sharing service and part of the Europcar Mobility Group, has expanded its Kildare presence with the addition of...

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Another 13 COVID cases reported in Kildare

The latest figures on COVID-19 have revealed a further 13 cases recorded in Co Kildare. The Health Protection Surveillance Centre...

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Kildare death notices 2 March 2021

The death has occurred of James (Mannie) Counihan, Dunshane, Brannockstown, Naas, Kildare Sadly missed by his loving wife Jane, son...

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Man detained for questioning in Naas as part of investigation into invoice redirection fraud

A man is currently being detained for questioning at Naas Garda station having been arrested as part of an investigation...

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Paddy’s Day window display competition running in Athy!

The upcoming St Patrick’s Day celebrations will be quite different to normal for the second year in a row, not...

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Club raises €6k gym money in just a week

Celbridge GAA Club is well on its way to getting a new gym after members raised over €6,000 in a...

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