Kildare News

Gardaí search for missing teen

by 14/05/13 8:57am

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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,...

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St Brigid’s Cross world record event in Kildare town

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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

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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

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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

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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

National News

Nothing to separate FF and FG in latest support poll

by 25/05/13 5:31pm

Fianna Fail and Fine Gael are neck-and-neck in political support for the first time since 2008.That is according to a new opinion poll due to be published in tomorrow's Sunday Business Post. Both parties are on 26 per cent support....

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Body of man recovered off Courtown Harbour

The body of a 39 year old man has been recovered from the sea in Co. Wexford. The remains were...

Saturday, 25/05/13 - 5:22pm Read More

Body of man recovered off Courtown Harbour

The body of a 39 year old man has been recovered from the sea in Co. Wexford. The remains were...

Saturday, 25/05/13 - 5:22pm Read More

Entertainment

Kardashian convinces Kanye to make reality TV appearance

by 25/05/13 2:25pm

Kim Kardashian had to beg Kanye West to attend her baby shower because it is being filmed for an E! special.The 'Keeping Up With The Kardashians' star - who is expecting her first child in July with the 35-year-old rapper...

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Bugg: One Direction make me feel ‘disheartened’

Jake Bugg has said that One Direction make him feel "disheartened".The 'Seen It All' singer - who has been involved...

Saturday, 25/05/13 - 1:30pm Read More

OneD demand leads to second Dublin date

Demand for One Direction concert tickets was so high this morning that a second Dublin date has already been added.Frenzied...

Saturday, 25/05/13 - 11:38am Read More

Kildare Sport

Kildare’s young sports star dreaming of Community Games glory

by 24/05/13 1:35pm

Sophie Burke will represent Leixlip in under-11 handball at this weekend's National Community Games Finals in Athlone
  The 2013 National Community Games Festivals kick off this weekend in Athlone with a full program of Events for children aged6 to 15. Events taking place this weekend include Swimming, Gymnastics, Talent, Cross Country, Choir , Chess and draughts....

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Delight for Donovan despite defeat

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ATHY boxer Eric Donovan had to spend months away from his family but it was worthwhile when his team Astana...

Thursday, 23/05/13 - 12:05pm Read More

Young stars soar at schools football finals

Cup of joy: Monasterevin celebrate winning Division 2
  Seven new champions were crowned at last week’s Cumann na mBunscol under-10 football finals   Division 1 Clane 4-5...

Wednesday, 22/05/13 - 6:27am Read More

National Sport

Donegal and Roscommon to meet in Nicky Rackard Final

by 25/05/13 5:49pm

Goals were key for both Donegal and Roscommon as they booked a meeting in the Nicky Rackard Cup final at Croke Park in a fortnight's time, following semi-final wins this afternoon.Lee Henderson was Donegal's hero as they claimed a 5-12...

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O’Brien wins unprecedented ninth 2,000 Guineas at the Currage

Magician secured trainer Aidan O'Brien his ninth Tattersalls Irish 2,000 Guineas and his 29th domestic Classic with a devastating performance...

Saturday, 25/05/13 - 5:47pm Read More

Jennings and Heaslip tries see Schmidt bow out with Pro12 title

Leinster 24 Ulster 18 On Joe Schmidt's final game as head coach, and at the fourth time of asking, Leinster...

Saturday, 25/05/13 - 5:28pm Read More