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Kildare SHC B: Clane book a place in decider

Kildare SHC B: Clane book a place in decider

The Boys in Green (and Yellow, and every other color of the rainbow, because let’s be honest, Irish teams have the most stylish jerseys) are at it again. This time, it’s the lads from Clane who are making waves in the UPMC SHC B, and I’ve got the scoop for you. As the sun began

Kildare West Wicklow Indoor Bowls

Kildare West Wicklow Indoor Bowls

The Crack of the Bowl: Rathcoffey’s Annual Tournament Brings Community Together As the summer sun began to set on the quaint village of Rathcoffey, a sense of excitement and competition filled the air. The annual Rathcoffey Bowls Tournament had descended upon the community, bringing with it a whirlwind of excitement, camaraderie, and of course, a

Kildare GAA Fixtures for the week

Kildare GAA Fixtures for the week

The Emerald Isle, where the love of sport is only rivalled by the love of a good pint of Guinness. And speaking of sport, the Kildare GAA fixtures are always a hot topic of conversation among the locals. This week is no exception, with championship action in both hurling and football that’s sure to get

Calls to upgrade footpaths in this Kildare cemetery

Calls to upgrade footpaths in this Kildare cemetery

The Emerald Isle, where the craic is mighty and the graveyards are, well, not so footpath-friendly, it seems. In the fair county of Kildare, a call has gone out to upgrade the footpaths in Allen Cemetery, because, as we all know, there’s no rest for the wicked, nor a decent stroll for the mournful, without

Kildare Culture Night Call Out: Do you have any textiles with a historical connection

Kildare Culture Night Call Out: Do you have any textiles with a historical connection

Begorrah, are ye lookin’ for a night to remember in the quaint village of Rathangan? Well, ye’re in luck because Culture Night is just around the corner, and this year’s event promises to be a real treat. On Friday, September 19, from 5 pm to 6:30 pm, the lovely Rathangan Library will be hostin’ a

Kildare JFC: Rathcoffey tops in ten goal thriller

Kildare JFC: Rathcoffey tops in ten goal thriller

The Craic Was Mighty: A Thrilling Round 5 of JFC ’twas a night to remember, so it was, as the lads from Rathcoffey took on the brave bunch from Robertstown in the Tom Cross JFC Round 5. The excitement was palpable, the tension was tangible, and the craic was mighty as these two teams clashed

Kildare GAA: Impressive Sallins march on in IFC

Kildare GAA: Impressive Sallins march on in IFC

The Boys in Green (and Red) are Back in Town: Sallins’ Smashing Victory in the IFC Bless your heart, it’s a grand day to be a Sallins fan, isn’t it? The lads from the Naas Road outfit took to the hallowed grounds of St. Conleth’s Park in Newbridge, and by the saints, they gave Round

A new pedestrian crossing 'is needed' in this Kildare town

A new pedestrian crossing 'is needed' in this Kildare town

The Fair Town of Naas: In Dire Need of a Safe Crossing As I sat sippin’ a pint of the black stuff at the local pub, I heard the most astonishing tale. It seems that the good people of Naas have been cryin’ out for a new pedestrian crossing on the Ballymore Road, right next

Nearly 9% of cars in Kildare set to fail NCT, data reveals 

Nearly 9% of cars in Kildare set to fail NCT, data reveals 

The Emerald Isle, where the grass is always greener and the cars are, well, not so much. It seems that Kildare motorists are holding on to their trusty old vehicles, and it’s costing them dear. New figures from Close Brothers Motor Finance have revealed that a whopping 17.99% of cars in Kildare are registered 2009

Submit your Kildare nomination for An Post Bookshop of the Year 2025

Submit your Kildare nomination for An Post Bookshop of the Year 2025

The Emerald Isle, where the love of literature flows like a pint of Guinness on a Friday night. And what’s better than gettin’ lost in a good book, than gettin’ lost in a good bookshop? The An Post Irish Book Awards are at it again, searchin’ high and low for the best bookshop in all

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