Kildare News

Last Chance to Support Kildare Farmers in National Farming for Nature Awards

by 15/10/21 8:04pm

Farming for Nature (FFN) voting is open to the public with seven farm finalists from across the country. The initiative aims to highlight the valuable work farmers do in promoting and nurturing nature on their land and this year the awards received a...

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Public feedback welcome on Kildare Meath Grid Upgrade

by 15/10/21 5:32pm

Today (Friday), the EirGrid project team concluded its information week in Two Mile House, Co Kildare after five days of extensive public engagement across Kildare and Meath. The electricity transmission system operator is engaging with the public about four possible...

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COVID latest: 1914 further cases confirmed

The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been notified of 1,914 confirmed cases of COVID-19. As of 8am today, 413...

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Photo gallery: First Communion in Nurney

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The death has occurred of Peter Martin Smullen Dara Park, Newbridge, Kildare

The death has occurred of Peter Martin Smullen Dara Park, Newbridge, Kildare Formerly of Sallins and Kildoon. Sadly missed by...

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Survey: Only half wash hands for recommended amount of time

A survey recently conducted by Initial Hygiene showed that 85% of respondents have made efforts to improve their hand hygiene...

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Kildare businesses and farmers advised to consider €330m Brexit loan scheme

Minister of State and Kildare TD Martin Heydon has advised SMEs and farmers in Kildare that a €300 million Brexit...

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Sile Seoige launches Christmas by Kilkenny Design at Kildare Village

Kilkenny Design has bypassed Halloween and opened its brand new Christmas pop-up shop at Kildare Village! Broadcaster Sile Seoige officially...

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The death has occurred of Joe DEMPSEY Toghereen, Lackagh, Monasterevin, Kildare

The death has occurred of Joe DEMPSEY Toghereen, Lackagh, Monasterevin, Kildare (20/6/1944 – 14/10/2021), (peacefully) at home surrounded by his...

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Photo gallery: First Communion at St MIchael’s church Athy Part 2

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Maynooth University Research Week 2021 is open to all

Maynooth University Research Week 2021 will take place from Monday 18th to Friday 22nd of October, and all events are open to the...

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WOMAN HELD BABY FOR 10 MINUTES AFTER GIVING BIRTH IN TOILET

DURING a garda interview, a young woman, charged with her baby’s manslaughter, said she held the infant in her arms...

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Another 1,627 COVID cases confirmed amid warning of incidence increase

The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been notified of 1,627 confirmed cases of COVID-19, with Deputy Chief Medical Officer...

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Kildare TD raises Budget concerns for older people

Sinn Féin TD for Kildare South Patricia Ryan has raised serious concerns about the provisions made for older people in...

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Funeral arrangements for Thomas (Louie) Flynn, Kildare town

The death has occurred of Thomas (Louie) Flynn Woodside Park, Kildare Town, Kildare Formerly of Assumpta Villas, Kildare Town. Peacefully,...

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Photo gallery: First Communion at St Michael’s Church, Athy

Photographer Aisling Hyland dropped along to some of the First Communion ceremonies in St Michael’s Church in Athy recently. Here...

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Contract finally awarded for Athy ring road after 40 year wait

Kildare County Council has today confirmed the main works contract for the Athy Distributor Road has been awarded to BAM...

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National award for Kildare childcare provider

A Kildare childcare provider is among the winners of Early Childhood Ireland’s National Annual Awards which recognise and applaud the excellent practice...

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The death has occurred of Bernadette SCULLY (née Ryan) Coolree, Enfield, Kildare / Carbury, Kildare

The death has occurred of Bernadette SCULLY (née Ryan) Coolree, Enfield, Kildare / Carbury, Kildare Formerly Drehid Cross, Carbury. Peacefully at...

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The death has occurred of Betty Forde (née McAsey) Ballagh, Monasterevin, Kildare / Athy, Kildare

The death has occurred of Betty Forde (née McAsey) Ballagh, Monasterevin, Kildare / Athy, Kildare The death has occurred of...

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