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

by 14/05/13 8:32am

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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 at the one time. The attempt, on Saturday 21 September, will be part of the Solas Bhríde St Brigid of...

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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

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

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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

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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

Kerry Group project gets the green light

THERE was good news for Co Kildare on the employment front in the past week, with the announcement that planning...

Tuesday, 30/04/13 - 10:34am Read More

Alert scheme paying off in Ballitore and Narraghmore

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RESIDENTS of Ballitore and Narraghmore are sending out a strong signal to criminals thinking of targeting their areas. Think again...

Tuesday, 23/04/13 - 8:31am Read More

Stolen church items recovered

  THE local priest whose church was hit by Easter thieves has said he was “absolutely delighted and grateful” to...

Tuesday, 23/04/13 - 8:27am Read More

Coneyboro residents feared reprisals

FEARS of  reprisals following the recent  murder in the Coneyboro estate in Athy prevented some residents from attending a public...

Tuesday, 23/04/13 - 8:26am Read More

Arrests made following Newbridge burglaries

GARDAÍ in Newbridge have been recording some successes in the past week, with arrests made following burglaries in the area....

Tuesday, 23/04/13 - 8:25am Read More

Store staff pick 200kg of rubbish in just two hours

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A TWO-hour litter pick by the management and staff of a convenience store in Athy yielded almost 200 kilograms of...

Tuesday, 16/04/13 - 8:33am Read More

Mobility allowance consultation is only a ” token gesture”

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KILDARE residents with disabilities who are about to lose their mobility allowance payments have accused the government of making “a...

Tuesday, 16/04/13 - 8:28am Read More

Naas Rugby Club fun run for Jack and Jill this Saturday

NAAS Rugby Club annual 5 k fun run takes place this Saturday 21 April with half of the money raised...

Tuesday, 16/04/13 - 8:25am Read More

Asbestos dumped on the Curragh

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A QUANTITY of potentially lethal asbestos has been found dumped in an area of the Curragh plains frequently used by...

Tuesday, 16/04/13 - 8:24am Read More

Teenager charged with Athy murder and three others released without charge

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THE teenager charged with the murder of Jamie Lindsay has been remanded in custody  to appear before this Thursday’s sitting...

Tuesday, 16/04/13 - 8:18am Read More