Jan 29
Naas General Hospital: A Gentle Reminder to Seek Help Elsewhere for Non-Emergencies Ah, Naas General Hospital (NGH) in Kildare—a fine establishment where the hospital staff is more than willing to provide care, but even they have their limits! Now, I know what you’re thinking; surely, throwing on a pair of slippers and dashing to the …
Jan 28
James Lawless: The New Minister for Higher Education – With a Touch of Irish Wit Well, well, well! If it isn’t James Lawless, Kildare’s very own golden boy, taking the reins as the newly minted Minister for Further, Higher Education, Research, Innovation, and Science (or FHERIS for those of us who haven’t got a spare …
Jan 27
Securing Your Dream Job in 2025: An Irish Guide with a Wink Ah, January! The month when gym memberships see a surge and the dreams of becoming a professional ice-skater dissolve into thin air quicker than a pint on a Friday night. It’s also the time when many folks decide to shake things up and …
Jan 26
Navigating School-Based Anxiety: A Guide for Parents with a Pinch of Irish Wit Ah, school! That hallowed ground where young minds are either filled with knowledge or filled with dread—often both, depending on whether maths or Irish is on the schedule. In truth, school is as central to a child’s development as a good cup …
Jan 24
An Ode to Upgraded Water Pipes: Joe Neville’s Quest for Safer H2O in North Kildare Ah, the sweet sound of running water, or, in some parts of North Kildare, the less melodious symphony of bursting pipes! Yes, you heard it right. Our very own Kildare North TD, Joe Neville—an astute politician nibbling away at the …
Jan 23
The Great After-School Closing: A Kildare Mum’s Unplanned Adventure Well, gather ‘round, lads and lassies, and let me regale you with a tale straight from the heart of beautiful Co. Kildare, where the rolling hills are as green as our love for a good story, and the weather is generally as unpredictable as a cat …
Jan 22
A New Dawn in Leixlip: Kildare Innovation Campus Gets the Green Light! Ah, Leixlip! A charming town where the River Liffey flows in leisurely bliss, and the spirit of innovation is about to be given a serious kick in the proverbial pants. Buckle up, dear reader, as we take a stroll through this tale of …
Jan 21
Kildare County Council’s Creative Climate Action: Call for Artists and Creative Partners! Ah, Kildare, that verdant jewel nestled in the heart of Ireland, where rolling green hills and vibrant communities abound! Now, it seems our fair county is looking for a sprinkle of artistic flair to tackle the very pressing issue of climate change. I …
Jan 20
Tackling Anxiety: A Guide for Parents with a Dash of Irish Wit Ah, parenting—the job that doesn’t come with an instruction manual, and yet, we find ourselves writing an epic saga daily. We juggle nap times like seasoned acrobats, negotiate with tiny tyrants over bedtime, and somehow manage to locate missing socks with the finesse …
Jan 19
A Night of Melodies and Merriment: Join the Benefit Concert for McAuley Place Well, gather ‘round, dear friends! If you’ve been lamenting over the dreary state of your Thursday evenings and wondering how to spice things up while simultaneously helping your community, have I got news for you! McAuley Place—a not-for-profit housing association in the …