Latest News in Kildare

• KILDARE: Public meeting to call for more bus services in Suncroft September 28, 2023
  Locals are holding a public meeting in Suncroft next week to call for better bus services for the village.  The meeting is taking place in Suncroft Community Hall at 4pm on Monday.  A number of public representatives have been invited, including local TD and Ceann Comhairle Seán ó Fearghaíl as well
• Kildare schools save 86,500 used batteries from landfill in recycling competition September 28, 2023
  Schools across Kildare have come together to save a record number of used batteries for recycling during the last school year. Schools across the county participated in WEEE Ireland’s Schools Battery Recycling Competition, collecting the equivalent of 86,500 used AA batteries. Nationally, the equiva
• KILDARE: Extension to Newbridge offices gets the green light September 28, 2023
  An extension to the offices of a Newbridge company has been approved.  A decision to grant planning permission was issued by Kildare County Council. Murphy International Limited at Great Connell has been granted permission for the construction of a new two-storey extension to provide additional offi
• Kildare SHC semis, along with IHC and JHC finals down for decision this weekend September 28, 2023
  The UMPC Senior Hurling Championships is down to the semi-final stage and this weekend we will know who will be lining out in the decider. Champions Naas, the roaring hot favourites to make it five senior titles in a row, take on their opponents of last season, Maynooth, on Sunday in Manguard Park,
• Naas Neighbours strengthen partnership on Festival Weekend September 28, 2023
  Naas Racecourse is proud to welcome Naas Racecourse Business Club member, RFL Steels Limited, to the sponsorship ranks as they assume sponsorship of the new-to-Naas Listed Waterford Testimonial Stakes. The now-named RFL Steels Stakes will be the feature race on Day 1 of the Oktoberfest Weekend at Na
• National Transport Authority ‘appeared to have reneged’ on commitment — Kildare councillor September 28, 2023
  A Kildare county councillor has said that it 'appeared that the National Transport Authority (NTA) have reneged' on a previous commitment. Fine Gael Cllr Tracey O’Dwyer made the comments at the latest Kildare-Newbridge Municipal District meeting held on Wednesday, September 20. She put forward the f
• Controversy over recording meeting minutes heard at Kildare County Council meeting September 28, 2023
  An Independent councillor found herself at odds with Kildare County Council (KCC) and her fellow councillors regarding the recording of minutes at a KCC meeting. Cllr Fiona McLoughlin-Healy found herself in a dispute with her colleagues at the latest Kildare-Newbridge Municipal District (MD) meeting
• KILDARE: Pedestrian link beside River Liffey planned in new development September 28, 2023
  A new pedestrian link beside the River Liffey is being proposed in a new development.  A planning application was submitted to Kildare County Council for the project. The mixed-use development is being planned for Bridge House, Main Street, Celbridge. A pedestrian link to an existing pedestrian brid
• NEWS BRIEF: Gardaí investigating incident where bins were set alight in Sallins, County Kildare September 28, 2023
  An Garda Síochana (AGS) is investigating an incident where bins were set alight in Sallins. A spokesperson for AGS said: "Gardaí are investigating a suspected incident of criminal damage by fire which occurred on Tuesday September 26, 2023 at approximately 4am at a residence in the Castlefen area of
• Kildare Pumpkin Patch named in Ireland’s top 10 ahead of spooky season September 28, 2023
  New research by HelloFresh Ireland has revealed that Clonfert Pet Farm in Kildare is the sixth best pumpkin patch in Ireland based on popularity, affordability and customer ratings. A ticket for a family of three for the Maynooth-based pet farm comes in at €17 or €9 single admission. Coming out on t