PERMISSION for a housing development and a creche in Tomard, Athy by Bettystown Developments Ltd has been granted by Kildare County Council despite significant backlash from neighbouring residents.

That's some way to beat the January blues!

"Two out of every three euros fined for speeding occurs on a 700m stretch of roadway representing 0.003% of the road network."

“We are absolutely over the moon to receive this award"

Gardaí warned that while main routes were good some back roads were poor with a black ice and snow accumulations.

Care givers deliver a range of non-medical care services, from companionship and connection to specialised dementia and palliative care, to older people in Kildare

Teach Tearmainn is a non-profit organisation, with charitable status, serving women and children who are experiencing domestic violence

“In the past, limited resources and time meant we couldn’t explore partnerships like this"

A woman was injured in the accident 

"It is very blind, very dangerous"

"That's no real answer"

"While hospitals are busy, staff are caring for many seriously ill patients all over the Christmas and New Year holiday. We would ask patients with non-emergency conditions to seek assistance from other parts of the health service”

A folding chair was in the rear of the van

A FORMER script editor on Eastenders has been confirmed as the first co-option onto Kildare County Council for the seat vacated by new elected Social Democrats TD Aidan Farrelly.

"It’s an extremely successful venture.”

Not to be sniffed at!

"I have heard from a number of the girls there that cars pull up and offer them lifts, and they feel very vulnerable"

The event was opened by Kare CEO Deirdre Murphy who welcomed the guests

"We remain committed to supporting innovation, small businesses, and sustainable growth in the years ahead.” 

Had been a community led project