Jul 21
The Great Kilminchy Oil Caper: A Tale of Feathers, Fuel, and Fowl Play Ah, the Emerald Isle, where the grass is green, the beer is Guinness, and the wildlife is as charming as a leprechaun’s smile. But, me boyos, all is not well in the fair county of Laois, where a right ol’ mess has
Jul 20
The Emerald Isle, where the grass is always greener and the land is as fertile as a witty Irishman’s mind. And speaking of fertile land, we’ve got a tale to tell that’ll make your ears perk up and your wallet twitch with interest. A substantial plot of prime agricultural land in Laois, spanning a whopping
Jul 19
The Emerald Isle, where the grass is always greener, the beer is always flowing, and the wildlife is always… well, covered in oil, it seems. In a shocking turn of events, a “really heavy” oil spill at a Bank of Ireland site in south Dublin has left a family of swans in a bit of
Jul 17
The Battle for Mountmellick: Lidl’s Plans Put to the Test Ah, the Emerald Isle, where the love of a good argument is only rivalled by our love of a good bargain. And what’s better than a bargain than a brand new Lidl supermarket, right in the heart of Mountmellick, County Laois? Well, it seems not
Jul 16
The youth of today, always lookin’ for a place to call their own, where they can hang out, have a laugh, and maybe even learn a thing or two. Well, the young folks of Newbridge, Kildare are in luck because the Kildare County Council has announced plans to open a dedicated youth facility in the
Jul 15
Céad mile fáilte, or a hundred thousand welcomes, to the lovely town of Celbridge in County Kildare, where the news is spreading like wildfire that a brand new residential development has been given the green light. And what a development it is, me boyos! A whopping €13 million is being invested in the project, which
Jul 14
The Emerald Isle has always been renowned for its rich musical heritage, and what better way to celebrate this than with a tribute to the iconic Eva Cassidy? Naas-based singer Niamh Strong is set to take the stage at McAuley Place, Naas on August 28, alongside talented musicians Mark Dudley and Diarmuid Lally, for an
Jul 13
Croke Park, the hallowed grounds of Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) glory, witnessed a day that will be etched in the memories of Kildare fans for a long time to come. The Lilywhites, led by the indefatigable captain Kevin Feely, emerged victorious in the Tailteann Cup, their triumph a testament to the unwavering dedication of their
Jul 12
The Emerald Isle’s love for nostalgia and tradition is woven into the very fabric of our culture, and what better way to reflect that than in the names of our housing estates? In County Kildare, the county council has taken it upon themselves to ensure that new residential developments are given names that pay homage
Jul 10
The wit and wisdom of the Irish never ceases to amaze, and the latest tale from the Emerald Isle is a doozy. It appears that a clever lad, one Alan Foley, had a grand idea – he’d hop in a taxi and enjoy a leisurely ride from Carlow town to Kildare, all without bothering to