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An Post Christmas postal deadlines for 2025

An Post Christmas postal deadlines for 2025

The festive season is upon us, and what’s a Christmas without sending a few cards, presents, and parcels to our loved ones, eh? As the big fella in the red suit is makin’ his list and checkin’ it twice, we’re makin’ sure you’ve got all the info you need to get your gifts to their

Plans to provide extra links to Kildare greenway

Plans to provide extra links to  Kildare greenway

The Emerald Isle’s love affair with greenways is showing no signs of slowing down, and we couldn’t be more delighted! The latest development in this grand romance is the proposed extension of the Naas-Sallins Greenway, which promises to bring even more joy and excitement to the good people of Kildare. But, as with all great

PICTURES: Sallins GAA celebrate anniversary of winning the Leinster Junior Club Championship in 2000

PICTURES: Sallins GAA celebrate anniversary of winning the Leinster Junior Club Championship in 2000

The Craic Agus Ceol: Sallins GAA Celebrates a Night to Remember Ah, the memories came flooding back like a pint of Guinness on a cold winter’s night as the lads and lasses of Sallins GAA gathered at Lawlor’s Hotel in Naas to celebrate a milestone anniversary. It’s hard to believe it’s been over two decades

PREVIEW: Kildare kings Athy coming in to Port(arlington) for tough Leinster Semi-Final clash

PREVIEW: Kildare kings Athy coming in to Port(arlington) for tough Leinster Semi-Final clash

The Emerald Isle is abuzz with excitement as the beautiful game takes center stage once again! This weekend, the spotlight shines brightly on the fair county of Kildare, where the thrill of football is alive and kicking. And what’s more, all three Kildare club sides – Athy, Sallins, and Grangenolvin – are still standing tall,

Community Biodiversity Hub sought for this Kildare Municipal District

Community Biodiversity Hub sought for this Kildare Municipal District

"A Hub of Activity: Bringing Biodiversity to the Heart of Kildare" Ah, the Emerald Isle, where the green hills and lush landscapes are as much a part of our heritage as a warm pint of Guinness on a cold winter’s night. But, me boyos and girls, it’s not just our love of the land that’s

Safety review of parking spaces sought for this Kildare estate

Safety review of parking spaces sought for this Kildare estate

The Emerald Isle, where the craic is mighty and the parking spaces can be a wee bit of a challenge. In the lovely County Kildare, a local representative has been stirring the pot, seeking a safety review of the parking spaces in one of the area’s estates. Now, we all know that parking can be

Calls for emergency response unit for Kildare's M7 and N7 roads

Calls for emergency response unit for Kildare's M7 and N7 roads

The M7 and N7 roads in Kildare, where the phrase “rush hour” is more like “rush minute” due to the congestion that’s as predictable as a pint of Guinness on a Friday evening. It’s a wonder anyone gets to Dublin on time, unless they’re leaving at the crack of dawn or possess a time machine.

Well-known Kildare pub and restaurant to be demolished

Well-known Kildare pub and restaurant to be demolished

The Demise of a Kildare Institution: The Thatch Pub Meets its Match ‘Tis a sad day for the good people of Kildare, as the beloved Thatch Pub, a mainstay of Main Street, has been given the old heave-ho. Planning permission has been granted for a shiny new development, and the venerable pub, with all its

PREVIEW: Kildare champions Naas will carry confidence into thrilling clash with St Martin's

PREVIEW: Kildare champions Naas will carry confidence into thrilling clash with St Martin's

The thrill of the hurling season is upon us, and what a cracking match we have in store for ye on Sunday, November 23rd! The mighty Naas hurlers, fresh from their Kildare championship win, are set to take on the formidable St Martin’s of Wexford in the AIB Leinster Senior Club Hurling semi-final at the

Kildare's main hospital among the most overcrowded in Ireland today

Kildare's main hospital among the most overcrowded in Ireland today

The Emerald Isle, where the craic is mighty and the hospital waiting rooms are mightier. It’s a grand day to be Irish, but not so grand if you’re stuck on a trolley in the hallway of Naas Hospital, waiting for a bed to become available. Alas, that’s the reality for many a poor soul in

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