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Gardaí search for missing teen

by Noel O'Driscoll 14/05/13 8:57am

Gardai in Naas are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 17 year old Cian Irwin. Cian was last seen in Baldoyle, Dublin 13 on 10 May 2013 at approximately 1.47pm. He is described as being approximately 5’ 7’’ tall with blue eyes,...

KILDARE town is aiming to set a world record for the most people creating St Brigid’s Crosses in one place...

Tuesday, 14/05/13 - 8:32am Read More

Kildare’s Fine Gael TDs say they will support Protection of Life in Pregnancy legislation

FINE Gael TD Martin Heydon has denied that he was unclear about his position on the Protection of Life in...

Tuesday, 14/05/13 - 8:29am Read More

Fire at disused leisure centre in Athy

Gardaí in Athy are investigating a fire at the former Carlton Abbey Hotel leisure centre. The fire was reported to...

Tuesday, 14/05/13 - 8:26am Read More

Darkness into light

IT was an occasion filled with symbolism and emotion for the 3,000 people from all over Leinster who came together...

Tuesday, 14/05/13 - 8:24am Read More

Man arrested in connection with 80s sex-assault complaints released

by Kildare Nationalist Reporter 18/05/13 5:05pm

A man in his 60s, arrested by gardaí in Waterford investigating a number of sexual assault complaints, has today been released without charge.The incidents are alleged to have taken place in the 1980s.Gardaí are to prepare a file for the...

A new opinion poll just out shows gains for Sinn Féin at the expense of Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil.There...

Saturday, 18/05/13 - 5:01pm Read More

Taoiseach to receive doctorate from Boston College

Taoiseach Enda Kenny will receive an honorary doctorate at Boston College next Monday. The event, which marks the 150th anniversary...

Saturday, 18/05/13 - 3:51pm Read More

‘No big star wants to be associated with’ American Idol

by Kildare Nationalist Reporter 18/05/13 1:41pm

Insiders believe 'American Idol' will struggle to attract A-List judges next season.While Randy Jackson has quit and producers are reportedly hoping to replace his fellow judges Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban to boost falling ratings next year, insiders...

Russell Simmons has congratulated Beyonce Knowles on her pregnancy.It comes after the 31-year-old singer hit back at the rumours in...

Saturday, 18/05/13 - 12:24pm Read More

Close friend of Beyonce tweets congratulations on pregnancy

Russell Simmons has congratulated Beyonce Knowles on her pregnancy.It comes after the 31-year-old singer hit back at the rumours in...

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‘Football was all I did growing up’

by Aisling Crowe 16/05/13 9:44am

The preparations began in January and at the weekend the club championship finally got underway for Castlemitchell and TADHG FENNIN – the man who set the pulses racing for Kildare fans a decade ago. PRE-SEASON Training for this season started...