Category: Athy News

“Bridge-ing the Gap: A Step Closer to Two-Way Traffic on Sexes Bridge” “Ah, Sean’s, more good craic from the Kildare-Newbridge Municipal District, if I ever saw it!” quipped Cllr Peggy O’Dwyer, as she brings forth a motion to explore the possibility of upgrading Sexes Bridge to a two-way traffic system. And, by the saints, it’s

"The Debs of ‘Twas: A Night to Remember in the Emerald Isles" Ah, the Debs, where the cream of the crop of Kildare’s finest don their finest duds and paint the town with a splash of style and glamour! And, dear reader, I’m here to regale you with the tale of the Cross and Passion

Fair play to her, the poor lass, for seeking justice in the courts. And what a tale it is! ‘Twas a right old drama, so it was. A fella, allegedly, was pouring water all over his better half – literally. No’ just a spot of water, either. We’re talkin’ floods, like! The woman was in

Fair Dosh: The Amazing Ella Kenny, Kildare’s 10-Year-Old Golfing Sensation! As the old saying goes, "lift the sod" (meaning, dig in and give it your best shot!) – and that’s exactly what Athgarvan’s Ella Kenny did in 2024! At the tender age of 10, this plucky lass swept the world of golf off its feet,

“A Taste of Success: Newbridge RFC Wins Leinster League Title in a Photo Finish!” As the curtain drew to a close on the 2024-2025 season, Newbridge RFC’s resolute rugby enthusiasts prepared to face off against Portarlington in the final league fixture of the year. But this was no ordinary match – it was the culmination

Kildare Water Safety: The Lucky Christians! Haven’t they got the luck of the Irish, those Kildare Water Safety lot? Not only did they dip their toes into the waters of the Water Safety Ireland Still Water Championships, but they swam away with a whale of a tale – 22 medals in total, and a third-place

“The Soppers are at it Again! Kildare Gardaí Catch Three Uninsured Drivers and Learner Drivers Who Arent Learing (Get it? Learing? like Learning? Ah, nevermind…) the Road Rules!” As the old saying goes: “YOLO” – You Only Live Once… or in this case, you only get caught once! This morning, the Naas Roads Policing Unit

“The Squeeze on the Hash: Two Mugs Arrested in Kildare for a Ton of Cannabis Ninja-Style” As the Dublin Gazette’s resident wit, I’m delighted to bring you the tale of two lads who thought they could outsmart the long arm of the law and get away with a stash of hash so massive, it’d put

Kildare County Council’s Refusal to Provide Free Dog Waste Bags: A Tail of Woe for Local Dog Owners Ah, Kildare! A land where the grass is as green as the pint of Guinness enjoyed at the local pub, and where the only thing that should be “fouling” in our lovely fields is the sound of