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Huge decrease in fireworks offences recorded in Kildare

Only four fireworks offences were reported in 2024 and 2023

Kildare medical graduate receives prestigious award

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Kildare medical graduate receives prestigious award

The award is presented annually to medicine students who achieve the highest marks in their class

Former Kildare captain announces inter-county retirement

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Former Kildare captain announces inter-county retirement

Celbridge man Mick O'Grady brings down the curtain on an inter-county career that spanned over a decade and saw him make well over 100 appearances in a Lilywhite jersey

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Scrapped Athy housing could be back on track

Scrapped Athy housing could be back on track

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Athy's Clanard Court wins award for Wedding Hotel of the Year 2025

Athy's Clanard Court wins award for Wedding Hotel of the Year 2025

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Man who breached restraining order faces second charge

Man who breached restraining order faces second charge

"I want him to leave me alone.”

Kildare Santa charity to benefit from drug money

Kildare Santa charity to benefit from drug money

Over 150 vacant Kildare homes return to active use

Over 150 vacant Kildare homes return to active use

Speeding learner driver in Kildare tests positive for cocaine

Kildare motorist who knocked down elderly man gets suspended sentence

Wine thief’s courtroom re-enactment falls flat in court

Wine thief’s courtroom re-enactment falls flat in court

Sport

Salmon Leap canoeists deliver again in 2025 International Liffey Descent

Salmon Leap canoeists deliver again in 2025 International Liffey Descent

Salmon Leap Canoe Club competitors again made their presence felt at the recent 2025 International Liffey Descent, with the Leixlip club accounting for two of the top three finishers in the Men’s K1 division.

Dramatic win for Newbridge sets up Hosie Cup Final against Cill Dara

Dramatic win for Newbridge sets up Hosie Cup Final against Cill Dara

Opportunities ahead for Kildare champions in Leinster

Opportunities ahead for Kildare champions in Leinster

Battling Larries come up short in Abbeyleix

Battling Larries come up short in Abbeyleix

Kane hopeful Celtics can halt poor start as they suffer another loss at home to Trinity

Kane hopeful Celtics can halt poor start as they suffer another loss at home to Trinity

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Three Kildare shops win chain awards

Three Kildare shops win chain awards

THREE Kildare Gala stores have been named as among the best Gala retail stores in Ireland in the company’s ‘Delivering the Difference’ annual conference.

Steffi’s first book is a fun way to educate children on climate change

Steffi’s first book is a fun way to educate children on climate change

Monasterevin school names new gym in honour of beloved teacher Tom Collins

Monasterevin school names new gym in honour of beloved teacher Tom Collins

Kildare charity shop seeking Halloween donations

Kildare charity shop seeking Halloween donations

Castledermot serves up vibrant vintage day

Castledermot serves up vibrant vintage day

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Athy's Picture This to headline Brigid 2026 Festival

Athy's Picture This to headline Brigid 2026 Festival

Athy band, Picture This, announced their return for the upcoming Brigid Festival

U2’s ace of bass is bringing his guitars to Newbridge

U2’s ace of bass is bringing his guitars to Newbridge

Kildare has a spooktacular line-up of events this Halloween

Kildare has a spooktacular line-up of events this Halloween

Féile Liam O’Flynn was bigger and better than ever

Féile Liam O’Flynn was bigger and better than ever

Kildare racecourse celebrates local creatives

Kildare racecourse celebrates local creatives

Life

Excess body fat linked to higher breast cancer risk

Excess body fat linked to higher breast cancer risk

A link has been found between breast cancer and fat tissue

Kildare town's ghostly history

Kildare town's ghostly history

Living Greener: How to make good use garden scraps

Living Greener: How to make good use garden scraps

Fit Focus: How Leg Strength Predicts Cognitive Health in Aging

Fit Focus: How Leg Strength Predicts Cognitive Health in Aging

South Kildare sides excelling on pitch

South Kildare sides excelling on pitch

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Perfect Gift, Added Bonus: The Heritage Spa Launches October Gift Voucher Offer

Perfect Gift, Added Bonus: The Heritage Spa Launches October Gift Voucher Offer

Monasterevan Credit Union Ltd celebrates 50 years of community service

Monasterevan Credit Union Ltd celebrates 50 years of community service

Nevo EV driving experience taking place in Kildare on Sunday

Nevo EV driving experience taking place in Kildare on Sunday

Soak up a relaxing break at Lawlor’s of Naas

Soak up a relaxing break at Lawlor’s of Naas

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