’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
Category: Athy News
Oct 04
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
Sep 30
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,
Sep 28
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.
Sep 27
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
Sep 24
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
 
                
                                                                 
							 
							 
							 
							 
							 
							 
							 
							 
							