To enter the draw, Athy residents had to purchase something from a local business for a price as little as a coffee in the months of November and December

Some stunning work

Held in the Municipal District Office and compered by Patricia Berry, the PRO of Athy Tidy Towns, almost 30 awards were handed out to all sorts of winners in many varying categories

“The Someone Like Me art competition is an important way of building an acceptance and understanding of all disabilities amongst the primary school community and developing an autism affirming society."

The scouts have been fundraising for Crumlin Hospital for the last 35-40 years in street collections and fasts

Beautiful

Great tradition 

MORE than 600 children in Scoil Bhride Kilcullen took part in a Daidí na Nollag Dash around the school's running track, before breaking up for Christmas. All were encouraged to dress in some form of Christmas costume.

"It doesn't matter what needs to be done, we just have to ask someone.£

“I know it’s very hard to raise money, especially in Athy where there’s very little employment"

NARA Bernie team members Pattie McCormack, Mary Carroll, Bernie Murphy, sub Stephen Rogers and skip Peggie Ryan were presented with their award

Big jump in the number of people who took part

Rotary Club President, John O’Dea, and Rotary International President, Kora Byrne, were in attendance, with Father Paul O’Boyle leading the ceremony

Once again the technical oversight of the tree planting day was by Catriona Taylor of Blessington Lakes Garden Centre

Some amazing stuff!

KILDARE members of the Irish Men’s Sheds Association (IMSA) have set a Guinness Word Record for the largest display of kettles.

What a production!

This award will help her throughout her remaining years at college

“I know exactly how those kids feel"

Not just bargains but festive cheer in the supermarket aisles!