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Nine Kildare food companies make Blas na hÉireann final

Nine Kildare food companies make Blas na hÉireann final

Thu, 14 Aug, 2025

The countdown is now officially on for the return to Dingle this autumn, where the very best of Irish food and drink will be celebrated from Thursday 2 October to Sunday 5 October
Kildare man who allegedly gave his girlfriend a black eye is sent forward to circuit court

Judge condemns Kildare Village robber for hiking up prices

Wed, 13 Aug, 2025

"People come because they like to enjoy designer items at a reduced rate.” 
'It has been a privilege and an honour' — Long serving Athy prinicpal bids farewell

'It has been a privilege and an honour' — Long serving Athy prinicpal bids farewell

Wed, 13 Aug, 2025

“I’ve been in Athy all this time – no ambition,” laughed Richard 
Appeal for Kildare man who underwent lifesaving surgery after skiing accident 

Appeal for Kildare man who underwent lifesaving surgery after skiing accident 

Wed, 13 Aug, 2025

Luke's family are raising money for his rehabilitation via GoFundMe
Kildare EV sales up by more than a third

Kildare EV sales up by more than a third

Wed, 13 Aug, 2025

The Government is now being urged to prioritise investment and rollout of EV charging infrastructure as the new figures show the continued growth in the sector
Contractor association speaks out against Kildare cycle lane

Contractor association speaks out against Kildare cycle lane

Wed, 13 Aug, 2025

The Association of Farm and Forestry Contractors released a statement on the project that began works a few weeks back
Kildare interns celebrate hospital work experience

Kildare interns celebrate hospital work experience

Wed, 13 Aug, 2025

Participants had the opportunity to take part in training such as manual handing, first aid, barista, healthy eating, personal development and IT skills
Massive jump in recorded rapes and sexual assaults in Kildare over last 20 years

Massive jump in recorded rapes and sexual assaults in Kildare over last 20 years

Wed, 13 Aug, 2025

These figures raise concerns about the Irish prison system’s ability to rehabilitate sexual offenders, according to one politician
Site notice erected for proposed Kildare biogas plant 

Site notice erected for proposed Kildare biogas plant 

Tue, 12 Aug, 2025

The group is arranging another public meeting for Wednesday 20 August where they hope to go through the full planning details
Plans lodged for almost 100 houses in Sallins

Plans lodged for almost 100 houses in Sallins

Tue, 12 Aug, 2025

A single-storey creche, extending to approximately 207 square metres and including an outdoor play area, is also part of the plans
Sylvanian toymaker drops lawsuit against Kildare content creator

Sylvanian toymaker drops lawsuit against Kildare content creator

Tue, 12 Aug, 2025

The toy company dismissed all claims against the content creator 
Kildare council launches affordable housing scheme in Newbridge

Kildare council launches affordable housing scheme in Newbridge

Tue, 12 Aug, 2025

Six new Newbridge homes are up for grabs through the affordable housing scheme
Kildare residents battle shipping magnate's stud plans

Kildare residents battle shipping magnate's stud plans

Tue, 12 Aug, 2025

“There are loads of stud farms for sale around Kildare. I don’t know why he doesn’t go and buy one of them?”
Alleged flasher doesn’t show up at Kildare court

Kildare father and son get court order against wife

Tue, 12 Aug, 2025

“There’s a lot of abuse, physical and verbal, in the house"
Sanders family returns to Athy weeks after official visit

Sanders family returns to Athy weeks after official visit

Mon, 11 Aug, 2025

Jane Sanders, along with her family, came back for a weekend in Athy
Harry Styles spotted in Naas last night

Harry Styles spotted in Naas last night

Mon, 11 Aug, 2025

If you weren't in Naas on Sunday evening, you missed out!
Kildare to host 80 events for Heritage Week

Kildare to host 80 events for Heritage Week

Mon, 11 Aug, 2025

HERITAGE Week is back in Kildare for its 20th year, and begins next Saturday (16 August), until the following Sunday (24 August).
Kilcullen teenager high kicks it with professional Riverdance troop on Gaiety stage

Kilcullen teenager high kicks it with professional Riverdance troop on Gaiety stage

Sun, 10 Aug, 2025

A YOUNG Kilcullen dancer who recently got to perform with the current Riverdance show in Dublin’s Gaiety Theatre says she would love to become a professional dancer.
Beloved Athy baker returns home to open Ernie’s café at the Shackleton museum

Beloved Athy baker returns home to open Ernie’s café at the Shackleton museum

Sun, 10 Aug, 2025

Athy will welcome back one of its own for an incredible dining experience at the Shackleton museum
UPDATE: Search for missing Kildare man stood down

UPDATE: Search for missing Kildare man stood down

Sat, 09 Aug, 2025

Following the discovery of a man’s body, the missing person appeal for Lawrence (Lar) Delaney (23), who was reported missing from Naas, Co. Kildare, since Friday 8th August 2025, has been stood down.

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