A great night at the Clanard Court Hotel

Retired GP Dr Philip Brady, from Edenderry, shared some of his poetry, and his own interest how the name of places, including Carbury and the River Boyne, reveals layers of history and heritage. 

“I’ve absolutely loved this job. I love the people I meet, especially the kids who come in. The craic and the things people will say to you, sometimes it’s like a cocktail party in here."

Together we can all help preserve our local waterways so that future generations

Under the banner of ‘Threads of Connection’, the tapestry represents the thoughts and talents of a wide range of people

Frank Conroy was one of up to 70 Irishmen who died in this conflict

The beloved Athy pub will mark 60 years of Irish trad music sessions

Athy Town Promoters can't wait to see everyone's ideas

The Hideout pub in Kilcullen celebrated 100 years of service

THERE was a strong local outpouring of goodwill for Tommy Mackey in Kilcullen when the word spread of his retirement on Christmas Eve from the town's Eurospar supermarket.

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

The Newbridge branch of Active Retirement held their annual Christmas party in Lawlor’s Hotel in Naas recently, and The Kildare Nationalist was there to capture the event.

The French group arrived in Castledermot as part of a larger trip to the Archdiocese of Dublin.

THERE WAS a huge turnout once again at the Athy Tidy Towns Awards at the Athy Municipal District Office.

Town locals gathered for a festive night of music and spoken word

THE ANNUAL Christmas bridge competition was held in the golf club on 11 December, with the prizegiving held at the Christmas dinner on 18 December. Organisers thank all who took part and thanks to Athy Golf Club for an enjoyable night.

A GROUP of Ukrainian high schoolers have visited the Shackleton Experience in Athy this week (4 December).

Sarah’s commitment to her parish began in fifth class in primary school when she was an altar server and assisted with church duties

CHURCHTOWN National School in Athy held its annual Christmas play, which involved all students from Junior Infants to Sixth Class.

Previous forests can be found between Lakelands and Sundays Well, beside K Leisure, in Monread Park and behind Ballycane Church