A Motorist had a lucky escape when his vehicle ploughed into a railway bridge on the outskirts of Athy shortly after midnight.

As part of the programme, each project created tools, resources and approaches to assist their communities to take meaningful action on climate change

“I’ve done my best for you, but you got to get a grip on yourself"

Graduates of St Anne's special school had a great send off, celebrating their fantastic achievements

A YOUNG motorcyclist who died in a horrific crash in Laois last night has been named locally as Dawid ‘Davy’ Kluz from Kilbeggan, Co Westmeath.

GARDAÍ have confirmed that missing Carlow woman Natalie Nolan travelled to Dublin Airport by taxi on the morning of 24 June, raising the possibility that she may have left the country.

The recent changes to a grant scheme for older people could leave vulnerable residents without adequate heating

A 50-year old shoplifter who allegedly threatened to kill the security guard who challenged him, will have to return to court in March to learn his fate.

"Shame", "disgrace", "really disappointing" and "outrageous". These are some of the reactions across Kilcullen to reports that the HSE plans to sell, on the open market, a building earmarked for an older persons’ day centre.

“He put my life in fear, and it was hard for me to breathe freely"

The Athy Sing and Sign group were presented certificates for completion of QQI Level 3 in Irish Sign Language

While out and about on her daily ramble, Athy amateur photographer Carmel Whelan took this stunning photo of Cliff Reid, captain of the Athy barge and Boatrips.ie. This silhouette photograph showcases Carmel's artistic eye when taking a good snap! 

"Literally overnight, the clinics were closed”

With rising population and overstretched services, Kildare representatives discuss the possibility of building a new town

Luke O’Neill from Ballymore Eustace won Gold!

Cllr Leigh spoke in support of residents near the proposed Kilberry Windfarm site

Solicitor Joe Farrell said that his client was “heavily under the influence of drugs for most of his life”

There were 562 properties for sale in Kildare at the end of quarter two in 2025

“At such excessive speeds, the risk of serious collisions significantly increases, endangering not only the driver but all other road users," said a garda spokesperson 

Kildare commuters were stuck in traffic this morning due to the protest