Category: Athy News

Title: A Right Kerfuffle on the R445: Adventures in Irish Road Safety Ah, the R445! The beloved dual carriageway connecting the bustling towns of Naas and Newbridge in County Kildare. A road that sees its fair share of hazards, not least of which is likely to be my uncle’s bravado behind the wheel – but

The Road to Glory: Kildare’s Face-off with Kerry in the AHL Division 2! Ah, Saturday! The day we pull our socks up (sometimes literally) and prepare for some good old-fashioned GAA banter. It’s that magical time of the week where pride, passion, and maybe even a pint await us at the hallowed grounds of Cerdral

A New Oasis in Kildare: What You Need to Know About the Latest Park Opening Well, hold onto your hats and your picnic baskets, folks, because Kildare County has just rolled out the green carpet for its latest park wonderland! Yes, indeed, a brand new park is ready to welcome folks who fancy a stroll,

Naas General Hospital: A Gentle Reminder to Seek Help Elsewhere for Non-Emergencies Ah, Naas General Hospital (NGH) in Kildare—a fine establishment where the hospital staff is more than willing to provide care, but even they have their limits! Now, I know what you’re thinking; surely, throwing on a pair of slippers and dashing to the

James Lawless: The New Minister for Higher Education – With a Touch of Irish Wit Well, well, well! If it isn’t James Lawless, Kildare’s very own golden boy, taking the reins as the newly minted Minister for Further, Higher Education, Research, Innovation, and Science (or FHERIS for those of us who haven’t got a spare

Securing Your Dream Job in 2025: An Irish Guide with a Wink Ah, January! The month when gym memberships see a surge and the dreams of becoming a professional ice-skater dissolve into thin air quicker than a pint on a Friday night. It’s also the time when many folks decide to shake things up and

Navigating School-Based Anxiety: A Guide for Parents with a Pinch of Irish Wit Ah, school! That hallowed ground where young minds are either filled with knowledge or filled with dread—often both, depending on whether maths or Irish is on the schedule. In truth, school is as central to a child’s development as a good cup

An Ode to Upgraded Water Pipes: Joe Neville’s Quest for Safer H2O in North Kildare Ah, the sweet sound of running water, or, in some parts of North Kildare, the less melodious symphony of bursting pipes! Yes, you heard it right. Our very own Kildare North TD, Joe Neville—an astute politician nibbling away at the

The Great After-School Closing: A Kildare Mum’s Unplanned Adventure Well, gather ‘round, lads and lassies, and let me regale you with a tale straight from the heart of beautiful Co. Kildare, where the rolling hills are as green as our love for a good story, and the weather is generally as unpredictable as a cat

A New Dawn in Leixlip: Kildare Innovation Campus Gets the Green Light! Ah, Leixlip! A charming town where the River Liffey flows in leisurely bliss, and the spirit of innovation is about to be given a serious kick in the proverbial pants. Buckle up, dear reader, as we take a stroll through this tale of