Kildare News

Gardaí search for missing teen

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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

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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

Criminals hatch new method of stealing from cash machines

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THIEVES targeting ATM’s are coming up with new ways of defrauding unsuspecting customers of their money. Following a recent incident...

Tuesday, 07/05/13 - 2:17pm Read More

Pump causing noxious smell in Athy area is switched off

RESIDENTS of the Geraldine Road area of Athy, who have concerns about a noxious odour in the area, say they...

Tuesday, 07/05/13 - 2:14pm Read More

Residents told to deal with rats themselves

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RESIDENTS of a Newbridge housing estate are being plagued by rats – and Kildare County Council can do nothing about...

Tuesday, 07/05/13 - 2:11pm Read More

Credit Union manager accused of ‘disrespect’

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ANGRY credit union members took part in the first of a series of protests outside Newbridge Credit Union offices on...

Tuesday, 30/04/13 - 10:41am Read More

Bill heads up record crowds at Punchestown

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A MULLAGHMAST man, who has been attending Punchestown races for the past 84 years, assisted President Michael D Higgins to...

Tuesday, 30/04/13 - 10:38am Read More

National News

No winner of Lotto jackpot

There was no winner of tonight's Lotto jackpot, but two players won the Lotto Plus 1 €350,000 jackpot. The winning Lotto Plus 1 tickets were sold in the South and in the West. There was no winner of the Lotto...

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SF seeks clarification on Justice Minister’s allegations against Wallace

Sinn Féin is seeking clarification from the Justice Minister Alan Shatter on his sources of information regarding the allegations against...

Saturday, 18/05/13 - 7:57pm Read More

New opinion poll shows gains for Sinn Féin

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 - 5:13pm Read More

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

A man in his 60s, arrested by gardaí in Waterford investigating a number of sexual assault complaints, has today been...

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

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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

Man arrested in connection with daytime shooting outside gym

A man has been arrested in connection with a shooting on Dublin's Northside last Wednesday.The victim - who was aged...

Saturday, 18/05/13 - 3:01pm Read More

Ryanair defends employment terms against pilot complaints

Ryanair has become involved in a fresh row with disgruntled pilots over employment conditions.The Ryanair Pilot Group (RPG), which represents...

Saturday, 18/05/13 - 2:55pm Read More

ASTI to join other teaching unions in LRC talks

The Executive of the ASTI says it has decided to enter talks with the Labour Relations Commission along with the...

Saturday, 18/05/13 - 2:04pm Read More

Shatter condemns ‘brutal and callous murder’ of Adrian Donohoe

The family of murdered Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe has received a special medal in his honour.Justice Minister Alan Shatter and...

Saturday, 18/05/13 - 1:34pm Read More

Belfast bomb found on pathway

A bomb found by police investigating an attempt to murder three PSNI officers in West Belfast was on a pathway...

Saturday, 18/05/13 - 12:54pm Read More