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Decorations sought for Halloween 2025 celebrations in this Kildare town

Decorations sought for Halloween 2025 celebrations in this Kildare town

’tis the season to be spooky, me dear friends! As the witching hour approaches, the good people of Newbridge, County Kildare, are gearing up for a Halloween celebration like no other. And, they’re calling on all you ghostly enthusiasts out there to lend a hand – or rather, a decoration or two. Samhain Newbridge, the

Sallins reach Kildare IFC Final with convincing win over Milltown

Sallins reach Kildare IFC Final with convincing win over Milltown

The Emerald Isles are abuzz with excitement as the 2025 National Electrical Wholesalers Intermediate Football Championship reaches its climax. And what better way to start than with a thrilling matchup between Sallins and Milltown? The boys in green (and white, and whatever other colors they’re wearin’) took to the pitch, ready to give it their

'Downton Abbey' style history talk in Naas

'Downton Abbey' style history talk in Naas

The Emerald Isle, where the love of history and humor flow as freely as a pint of Guinness on a Friday night. And what better way to experience it than in the charming town of Naas, where the locals are as warm as the Irish welcome? On Tuesday, October 7, the Naas Local History Group

PREVIEW: Can Rathcoffey upset favourites Grange in Kildare JFC Final?

PREVIEW: Can Rathcoffey upset favourites Grange in Kildare JFC Final?

The Greatest Battles are Fought on the Pitch: A Look Ahead to the 2025 Tom Cross Transport Junior Football Championship Final As the old Irish proverb goes, “may the road rise up to meet you,” and on October 4th, the roads will indeed rise up to meet the two remaining contenders in the 2025 Tom

UPDATE: Department of Children reacts to Kildare childcare survey

UPDATE: Department of Children reacts to Kildare childcare survey

The Emerald Isle, where the craic is mighty and the childcare woes are, well, a wee bit of a worry. In the fair county of Kildare, a recent survey has stirred up quite the discussion about the state of childcare places in the charming town of Kilcullen. And, as you’d expect, the Department of Children,

Installation of new seats planned outside Kildare-based arts centre

Installation of new seats planned outside Kildare-based arts centre

The Emerald Isle, where the grass is always greener and the humor is always sharper. And what’s what, you ask? Well, it seems that the benches outside a popular arts centre in County Kildare are getting a wee bit of a facelift. That’s right, folks, the old seats are being kicked to the curb, and

Dog ownership on The Curragh brought to Kildare County Council's attention

Dog ownership on The Curragh brought to Kildare County Council's attention

The Curragh of Kildare, a place of rolling green hills, rich history, and, it seems, a few rogue canine companions. A recent meeting of the Kildare-Newbridge Municipal District (MD) brought the issue of responsible dog ownership to the forefront, and we’re not just talking about giving your furry friend a good scratch behind the ears.

Take a look inside one of Kildare's cheapest homes for sale for under €200,000

Take a look inside one of Kildare's cheapest homes for sale for under €200,000

The Emerald Isle, where the grass is always greener and the humor is always sharper. And what’s sharper than a well-placed witty remark about the Irish property market? As we take a gander at one of Kildare’s most affordable abodes, a two-bedroom detached residence in the charming town of Athy, we can’t help but think

PREVIEW: Leixlip and Clane clash in Kildare Senior 'B' final with Intermediate and Junior also on the docket

PREVIEW: Leixlip and Clane clash in Kildare Senior 'B' final with Intermediate and Junior also on the docket

The Emerald Isle is abuzz with excitement as the UPMC SHC ‘B’ final takes center stage on Sunday at the storied Cedral St Conleth’s Park in Newbridge. And what a spectacle it promises to be, me boyos! The clash of the titans, or rather, the clash of Clane and Leixlip, is set to be a

Frustration as Kildare/Wicklow bus service improvement delayed for another year

Frustration as Kildare/Wicklow bus service improvement delayed for another year

The Emerald Isle, where the grass is always greener, the people are always friendlier, and the bus services are always… well, delayed, it seems. The latest news to afflict the good people of Kildare and Wicklow is that the BusConnects service, which promises to link west Wicklow and some Kildare commuters with Dublin, has been

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