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WOW! Kildare photographer wins competition with stunning image of storm

WOW! Kildare photographer wins competition with stunning image of storm

The Emerald Isle has done it again, me friends! We’ve got a tale to tell of a talented photographer from Kildare, Raluca Lica, who’s reached for the stars and grabbed a top spot in the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies’ astrophotography competition. ‘Tis a story of skill, creativity, and a wee bit of Irish magic.

PICTURES: Step inside the €49k church near Kildare border waiting to be turned into a heavenly home

PICTURES: Step inside the €49k church  near Kildare border waiting to be turned into a heavenly home

The Emerald Isle, where the rolling green hills and picturesque landscapes are steeped in history and charm. And what’s more charming than an old church, waiting to be transformed into a heavenly home? That’s right, folks, St. Ultan’s Church in Rathcore, Co. Meath, is up for grabs, and for a steal at that – a

PHOTOS: Shock as Noel Gallagher of Oasis spotted in Kildare pub this evening

PHOTOS: Shock as Noel Gallagher of Oasis spotted in Kildare pub this evening

The Emerald Isle is abuzz with excitement, me boyos! The wait is finally over, and the legendary Oasis is set to take Ireland by storm for the first time in over 16 long years. And, as if to whet our appetites, none other than the infamous Noel Gallagher, the guitarist extraordinaire, was spotted sippin’ on

Grange impress again in big win over Castlemitchell in Kildare JFC

Grange impress again in big win over Castlemitchell in Kildare JFC

The Emerald Isle, where the love of Gaelic football runs deep in the veins of its people. And what a cracking match we had on our hands, as Grangenolvin took on Castlemitchell in the Tom Cross Transport Junior Football Championship Group A. The final score, a thrashing 4-20 to 0-9 in favor of the mighty

This weekend's Kildare Senior Football Championship fixtures

This weekend's Kildare Senior Football Championship fixtures

The Emerald Isle is abuzz with excitement as the Joe Mallon Motors Kildare Senior Football Championship heats up this weekend. From Friday to Sunday, the trenches will be filled with the sound of roaring crowds, the thud of tackling, and the sweet taste of victory for some, and the bitter pill of defeat for others.

WARNING: Popular brand of sausages recalled in Kildare due to presence of Salmonella

WARNING: Popular brand of sausages recalled in Kildare due to presence of Salmonella

The Emerald Isle, where the grass is always greener and the sausages are, well, sometimes infected with Salmonella. Yes, you heard that right, folks! Mallon’s Light 6-pack of sausages, a popular brand in County Kildare and beyond, has been recalled due to the presence of those nasty little bacteria. So, if you’re a fan of

Want to make a difference? Kildare town Community First Responders seeks new volunteers

Want to make a difference? Kildare town Community First Responders seeks new volunteers

The Call of Duty: Kildare Town Community First Responders Seek New Volunteers As the old Irish proverb goes, "Níl aon tinteán mar do thinteán féin" – there’s no place like home. And what better way to give back to your community than by joining the Kildare Town Community First Responders? This fantastic group of volunteers

REVEALED: Massive bio-gas plant being built beside M7 in Kildare

REVEALED: Massive bio-gas plant being built beside M7 in Kildare

The Emerald Isle is at it again, me boyos! This time, it’s not just a pint of Guinness or a spirited game of hurling that’s making headlines. No, siree! It’s the innovative folks at Evergreen Agricultural Enterprises Ltd, based in the lovely town of Naas, who are taking the lead in revolutionizing the way we

Clogherinkoe survive huge Allenwood comeback push in dramatic Kildare IFC Prelim

Clogherinkoe survive huge Allenwood comeback push in dramatic Kildare IFC Prelim

The Emerald Isles, where the love of football is only rivalled by the love of a good craic. And what’s better than a thrilling match to get those spirits high? The recent Joe Mallon Motors Senior Football Championship Preliminary Round clash between Clogherinkoe and Allenwood was just the ticket, me boyos! The Cloghs, as they’re

Kildare GAA: Naas dig it out against Moorefield

Kildare GAA: Naas dig it out against Moorefield

The craic was mighty in Cedral Park, Newbridge, as the Kildare GAA Joe Mallon Motors SFC got underway with a barnburner of a match between Naas and Moorefield. ‘Twas a game that had all the ingredients of a classic: two teams with a fierce passion for the sport, a crowd that was hungrier for excitement

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