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Plans to repurpose Kildare retail unit for residential use

Plans to repurpose Kildare retail unit for residential use

The joys of makin’ a bit of a squeeze for oneself, sayin’ “Ah, this retail unit’s gone bust, but I’ve got a grand idea! Let’s turn it into a place for people to kip instead!” That’s exactly what GRCL Property Limited is proposin’ for Unit 12 of the Moat Mall in Naas, County Kildare. A …

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PICTURES: All smiles at Kildare GAA presentation night

PICTURES: All smiles at Kildare GAA presentation night

“A Grand Night Out: Smiles and Shout-outs at Caragh GAA Presentation Night” Twas a night to remember, so it was, at Lawlor’s Hotel in Naas, where the talented Caragh GAA lads and lasses gathered for their Presentation Night. And, I’ll be grand, the craic was mighty, if I do say so meself! As I snapped …

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PICTURES: Get Easter inspiration from Carraig Donn

PICTURES: Get Easter inspiration from Carraig Donn

‘Easter’s Comin’ Sooner Than a Leprechaun’s Trick Up His Sleeve!’ By Padraig O’Kelly, Kildare Now Saint Patrick’s been and gone, and now it’s time to get cracking on the Easter festivities! Carraig Donn, the Irish fashion house, has got your back (or should I say, your mantlepiece?) with their utterly egg-straordinary Easter Home Décor Collection …

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Kildare County Council adds five electric vehicles to its fleet

Kildare County Council adds five electric vehicles to its fleet

The Emerald Isle’s emulation of e-mobility! ‘Tis a grand day, to be sure, when Kildare County Council decides to shelve the diesel dinosaurs and gallop into the world of electric vehicles. And what’s this, you ask? Five sparkly new electric cruisers have been added to their fleet, just in time for the green revolution! Now, …

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BREAKING: Planning application in for wall at historic Kildare cottage where council ordered work to stop

BREAKING: Planning application in for wall at historic Kildare cottage where council ordered work to stop

Walls, Walls, Everywhere (but Not a Care in the World)! As the old Irish saying goes, "bless the road that brings us to where we are going." And, indeed, the road to development can be a winding one, with many twists and turns. But, at times, it seems like the only constant is the sound …

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Government condemned for housing failure in Kildare

Government condemned for housing failure in Kildare

The Saga of the Secondhand Acquisition Programme: A Tale of Woe, Wasted Potentials, and a Whole Lot of Frustration It’s a grand day to be talkin’ about the state of Irish housing, don’t you think? I mean, who doesn’t love a good rant about the government’s incompetence? And, honestly, it’s a wonder anyone can get …

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Kildare Death Notices for today: Tuesday, April 8 2025

Kildare Death Notices for today: Tuesday, April 8 2025

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Class of students appear in Kildare court

Class of students appear in Kildare court

" Teens Take a Stand: Naas Assumes Naive Attitude" Yesterday’s Naas District Court was the scene of an extraordinary gathering of approximately 14 teenagers, who stormed the dock in a bold display of solidarity. But don’t worry, they weren’t there to let loose or cause any mischief – although, we wouldn’t have put it past …

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Kildare U20 hurlers excellent win over Carlow

Kildare U20 hurlers excellent win over Carlow

"The Aurora of U20 Hurling: Kildare Rises at Dawn in Carlow So, it’s the U20 hurling season, and we’ve all been waiting for the boys to get stuck in, or rather, the fella’s ankles, to be precise. Well, the Lilies, our beloved Kildare lads, took to the pitch in Cullen Park, Carlow on Sunday with …

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€160,000 is to be spent on historic house attraction

€160,000 is to be spent on historic house attraction

Top o’ the morning to ye! Gather ’round, me friends, and I’ll tell ye a tale of a grand old house gettin’ a wee bit of TLC. Russborough House in Blessington has just received a wad of cash, a whopping €160,069 to be exact, to fix up the place and make it shine like a …

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