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Kildare electrical stores win recycling awards

Kildare electrical stores win recycling awards

Wed, 29 Jul, 2026

Congrats to the teams!
Roads policing operation begins on Thursday

Roads policing operation begins on Thursday

Wed, 29 Jul, 2026

The operation, which runs until Tuesday morning, will focus particularly on catching drivers who are speeding, holding a mobile phone, as well as drink and drug-driving.
'Merciful approach': Kildare man who sexually assaulted girl (14) won't face extra jail time

'Merciful approach': Kildare man who sexually assaulted girl (14) won't face extra jail time

Wed, 29 Jul, 2026

A court has found that his original sentence was too lenient
Over 600 Kildare farmers receive fuel supports

Over 600 Kildare farmers receive fuel supports

Wed, 29 Jul, 2026

Minister Martin Heydon urged anyone who has not finished their application to respond soon so that their claim can be processed
Back to school for veteran Kildare councillor 

Back to school for veteran Kildare councillor 

Wed, 29 Jul, 2026

Cllr Seamie Moore said he was now looking forward to using that extra knowledge on behalf of the community
Mixed progress on Athy footpath repairs

Mixed progress on Athy footpath repairs

Wed, 29 Jul, 2026

Funding constraints are the issue
Kildare to host largest ever water main repair in history

Kildare to host largest ever water main repair in history

Wed, 29 Jul, 2026

Customers are advised to bring their own clean containers when collecting water from these locations, and, as a precaution, this water should be boiled before drinking
Naas park to get outdoor gym equipment

Naas park to get outdoor gym equipment

Wed, 29 Jul, 2026

The council are working with the local Tidy Towns groups
Family of Ryan Weir Gibbons campaign for justice reform

Family of Ryan Weir Gibbons campaign for justice reform

Tue, 28 Jul, 2026

Ryan Murphy (19) was sentenced at Naas Circuit Court earlier this month to five years in prison after pleading guilty to the manslaughter of the Kildare man, who died after sustaining fatal head injuries
Community mourns passing of Kildare businessman

Community mourns passing of Kildare businessman

Tue, 28 Jul, 2026

“He was a very good neighbour to everybody down there, and did an awful lot of things quietly around the place"
Bail approved for Kildare law student charged over intercepted bomb

Bail approved for Kildare law student charged over intercepted bomb

Tue, 28 Jul, 2026

The defendant is to sign on every day at Naas Garda Station
Community mourns passing of Kildare businessman

Community mourns passing of Kildare businessman

Tue, 28 Jul, 2026

“He was a very good neighbour to everybody down there, and did an awful lot of things quietly around the place"
Driver does 'seven-point turn' at checkpoint

Driver does 'seven-point turn' at checkpoint

Tue, 28 Jul, 2026

The car was seized and the motorist was charged to appear at Portlaoise District Court
Major  plan unveiled for Kildare village with sports campus, schools and new homes

Major  plan unveiled for Kildare village with sports campus, schools and new homes

Tue, 28 Jul, 2026

The plan was launched earlier this week, and welcomed by local representatives
 Juvenile appears in court over alleged involement in  cemetery brawl 

 Juvenile appears in court over alleged involement in  cemetery brawl 

Tue, 28 Jul, 2026

The incident occurred at St Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise on 31 May
Craft and Food Market returns to Taste of Kildare

Craft and Food Market returns to Taste of Kildare

Tue, 28 Jul, 2026

Was a great highlight at the event last year
Council praised by EPA after stopping pollution into  Kildare river

Council praised by EPA after stopping pollution into  Kildare river

Tue, 28 Jul, 2026

The council has been recognised as an example of “good practice” by the Environmental Protection Agency
Kildare pizza chef takes case against former employer

Kildare pizza chef takes case against former employer

Mon, 27 Jul, 2026

The chef was only partly successful in his claim against his former employer
'We're confident there's more information out there': Deirdre Jacob's family renew appeal on anniversary of her disappearance

'We're confident there's more information out there': Deirdre Jacob's family renew appeal on anniversary of her disappearance

Mon, 27 Jul, 2026

"With the amount of information already collected, it's like a jigsaw being pieced together. Maybe there's just one piece missing."
Progress on Naas junction redesign

Progress on Naas junction redesign

Mon, 27 Jul, 2026

Subject to funding, it is expected that the project will go to tender before the end of the year

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