The applicant hopes to build accommodation to bring more tourism to the area

“The Curragh is the heart of Kildare. Nearly every person in the area has a special fondness for it, and that needs to be protected,” the Kildare senator stated 

A COUPLE who are looking to open a first service station in Allen in five years will have to wait less than two months to discover whether their ambitious plan will get the go-ahead from the planners.

Kildare County Archivist, Karel Kiely, spoke with the Kildare Nationalist about the recently digitised autograph book

THERE was what could only be described as a little bit of screen flirting going in court last week between a judge and a 52-year-old woman facing 17 road traffic offences while currently serving a five-year sentence.

THERE have been calls for the introduction of traffic-calming measures in Ballymore Eustace ahead of disruption set to take place due to drainage works in the town.

The family have nearly reached their target goal, but need the community's help

Former winning town Naas has fallen down in the latest IBAL survey

Disturbing photos of badger hunting have circulated online, catching the attention of Senator Fiona O'Loughlin

Kildare students shined at this year's Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition

KILDARE’S MEP Nina Carberry has been appointed to lead negotiations on the future Common Agricultural Policy (CAP 2028-34) for the European Parliament’s largest political group, the EPP, on the Budget Committee.

THERE was a 64% increase in the number of households with dependants in private emergency accommodation (PEA) in Kildare from November 2024 to November 2025, painting a stark picture of the homelessness crisis in the county.

MAN who burgled a solicitor’s office was sentenced to 11 months in jail – but because he is already serving a prison sentence, this particular sanction will not affect his projected release date of Christmas Day 2026.

“Respect accessibility — or face the consequences," said a garda spokesperson

TEN existing vacant houses are currently under refurbishment as part of the regeneration of St Patrick’s Park in Rathangan, one of Kildare’s most infamous ‘ghost estates’.

THERE will be significant traffic disruption in Kilcullen from this week until the end of May, as a long-awaited improvement to footpaths and the street in downtown Kilcullen gets underway.

“I HAD a shit in the Paddy Wagon,” said a defendant when asked what she remembered about why she was appearing in Naas District Court last week.

THE prospect of a disability bus parking space for the main entrance to Whitewater Shopping Centre in Newbridge has been raised.

THE owner of Bert House - a protected landmark is appealing a Council decision to deny him “exempted development” status for his plans to convert the basement to accommodate at least seven extra refugees. Bert House – which sits on a 1. 9Ha (c.

WORK on a plan that is crucial in securing funding for upgrades in Rathangan is approaching completion. Work on the Rathangan Town renewal master plan began in the summer, with several milestones having been achieved by June.