Kildare North is not far from conclusion 

“Further extensions would see residents of the Naas and Kilcock areas brought into the loop, bringing a 10-minute service onto your doorstep, really turbo charging commuting options for the Kildare public.” 

“I’m stunned by that, to be honest"

"I think that the support that I've gotten so far is an indication from people that they are responding to our message.”

“My conscience is completely clear, but I’m not finished and there’s plenty of other options"

Hope still springs for Fine Gael

"It's the best election I have ever had"

Here's what happened on Saturday

The International category consists of entrepreneurs who are global players

"If someone had told me that back when I first was elected at 32 years of age, I would have never believed it."

It was Kildare South who won the bragging rights by getting called first

Count by county results

Couple of factors to consider

County Kildare is certainly seeing exceptional progress in the re-growth of the Irish language.

Martin Rowe (71) from Naas was presented with a Certificate of Recognition from the UN for his late father Patrick Rowe’s service

“This is not a quick turnaround investment"

Gardaí are particularly appealing for information on any individuals or vehicles

Fire crews and ambulance service along with local gardaí are attended the scene of a fire at a home in Ballylinan, this morning. The fire broke out in an extension to a home in the Gracefield Manor estate in the centre of the village.

"It really was wonderful to see this project all come together"

“I’ve been nursing for half a century but it still feels like yesterday when I was walking up the steps to St Senan’s Hospital, Enniscorthy, where I trained in 1974.”