Athy

UPDATED: Recurring flooding problem on Athy road

UPDATED: Recurring flooding problem on Athy road

Thu, 05 Feb, 2026

Images from the road show substantial flooding
Athy Film Festival a huge success to local cinephiles

Athy Film Festival a huge success to local cinephiles

Tue, 03 Feb, 2026

A great cultural event for the town
Kildare band's homecoming concert was picture perfect

Kildare band's homecoming concert was picture perfect

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

A special night in Athy
Shoplifting quadruples in Kildare

No clean getaway for Kildare thief

Sun, 01 Feb, 2026

A costly offence
Masterplan for Athy's Dominican lands 'on hold'

Masterplan for Athy's Dominican lands 'on hold'

Sat, 31 Jan, 2026

The Athy Flood Relief Scheme is taking priority
No provision to mark South Kildare clubs' success with ceremony

No provision to mark South Kildare clubs' success with ceremony

Sat, 31 Jan, 2026

It is hoped to "get something sorted" to mark a vintage year for local clubs
Athy's religious shift

Athy's religious shift

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

The religious fervour of 70 years ago is no more.
Athy man is new chair of Kildare tourism board

Athy man is new chair of Kildare tourism board

Mon, 26 Jan, 2026

“I am delighted to take on the role"
Kildare tenants evicted at night time, meeting hears

Kildare tenants evicted at night time, meeting hears

Mon, 26 Jan, 2026

A meeting to advise people of their rights was called for
Upgrades sought for Athy's Emily Square 

Upgrades sought for Athy's Emily Square 

Mon, 26 Jan, 2026

It has been noted the increased footfall and presence of vehicles in the area since the opening of Shackleton museum in October
Kildare woman involved in phishing scam, court hears

Kildare woman involved in phishing scam, court hears

Sun, 25 Jan, 2026

The defendant was described as a money mule in court
Man accused of Kildare armed robberies remanded in custody

Kildare man jailed for burglary

Sat, 24 Jan, 2026

The court was told the defendant was addicted to cocaine and tablets at the time
Kildare woman's campaign for hospice 'cuddle' bed

Kildare woman's campaign for hospice 'cuddle' bed

Sat, 24 Jan, 2026

“To be able to sleep beside your loved one, to snuggle, to hold hands, to watch a movie together – that matters."
Fifth bench warrant for Kildare man who allegedly hit woman with frying pan

Fifth bench warrant for Kildare man who allegedly hit woman with frying pan

Fri, 23 Jan, 2026

It is alleged the offence occurred during a drinking binge
Plans for large apartment complex in Athy resubmitted

Plans for large apartment complex in Athy resubmitted

Thu, 22 Jan, 2026

The plan calls for the change of use of the former Angler’s Rest ground floor pub
Three Kildare hotels receive employer awards 

Three Kildare hotels receive employer awards 

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

Congrats to all the teams!
Historic Athy pub celebrates 60 years of Irish trad sessions

Historic Athy pub celebrates 60 years of Irish trad sessions

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

The beloved Athy pub will mark 60 years of Irish trad music sessions
Athy announces the theme for 2026 St Patrick’s Day parade

Athy announces the theme for 2026 St Patrick’s Day parade

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026

Athy Town Promoters can't wait to see everyone's ideas
Council discusses more parking in residential Athy

Loose dogs on the prowl in Athy

Fri, 09 Jan, 2026

Residents of Dún Brinn, Athy have been terrified with vicious dogs on the loose
Athy Scouts do their bit for Crumlin Hospital

Athy Scouts do their bit for Crumlin Hospital

Mon, 05 Jan, 2026

The local troop has its den up St John’s Lane off Shaw’s car park

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