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Everything you wanted to know about Christmas recycling but were afraid to ask

Everything you wanted to know about Christmas recycling but were afraid to ask

The festive season has come and gone, leaving in its wake a trail of torn wrapping paper, twinkling lights, and the occasional mystery gift that you’re not quite sure what to do with. But fear not, dear reader, for we’ve got the inside scoop on how to recycle all the remnants of Christmas past. So

Links between Kildare and Bruce Springsteen's New Jersey home to strengthen during 2026

Links between Kildare and Bruce Springsteen's New Jersey home to strengthen during 2026

Bless Your Heart: The Boss is Coming to Town (Sort Of) As we Irish folk are known for our love of music, storytelling, and a good ol’ fashioned knees-up, it’s no surprise that the one and only Bruce Springsteen has been makin’ waves in our fair isle. And, me boyos, it’s not just because he’s

PICTURES: Inside Ladycastle house – Kildare’s most expensive home

PICTURES: Inside Ladycastle house - Kildare’s most expensive home

The Craic is Mighty: Inside Kildare’s Most Expensive Gaff, Ladycastle House Ah, the luxury life is a mighty fine one, don’t you think? And what’s more luxurious than a sprawling mansion in the heart of County Kildare, with a price tag that’ll make your eyes water? We’re talkin’ €4 million, to be exact. That’s right,

Anabolic steroid using man damaged his ex-wife's property – Kildare court claim

Anabolic steroid using man damaged his ex-wife's property - Kildare court claim

The Emerald Isle, where the land is green, the people are friendly, and the court cases are as colorful as a pint of Guinness on a sunny day. Recently, a rather…muscular fellow found himself in a bit of a pickle at Naas District Court, and we can’t help but chuckle at the shenanigans that unfolded.

ALERT: Shoppers in Kildare warned as fake ads are found online impersonating popular stores

ALERT: Shoppers in Kildare warned as fake ads are found online impersonating popular stores

The Sneaky Scourge of Fake Ads: Beware, Me Boys and Girls! ’tis the season to be jolly, but also the season to be vigilant, me friends! As the festive period approaches, the scammers are out in full force, trying to part ye from yer hard-earned cash. We’ve got a warning for all ye online shoppers

Group leaders in Kildare look to the future after Autumn course

Group leaders in Kildare look to the future after Autumn course

The Cream of Kildare’s Community Leaders Rise to the Top! Ah, ’twas a grand day to be sure, as nineteen of Kildare’s finest community group leaders gathered to celebrate their outstanding achievement. On a chilly winter’s morning, December 2nd to be exact, these dedicated individuals marked the end of a fantastic four-week programme at the

Kildare woman whose birthday was approaching took groceries worth €670 from Dunne Stores

Kildare woman whose birthday was approaching took groceries worth €670 from Dunne Stores

The Emerald Isle, where the grass is always greener and the wit is always sharper. But, me boyo, it seems that one Kildare woman’s love of groceries got the better of her, and she found herself in a spot of trouble with the law. As the story goes, a woman in her 40s, with an

Five people on trolleys at Kildare's chief hospital

Five people on trolleys at Kildare's chief hospital

The Emerald Isle, where the craic is mighty and the healthcare system is… well, a wee bit overwhelmed, to say the least. As I sit down to pen this article, I’m reminded of the old Irish joke: “Why did the patient bring a ladder to the hospital?” “Because they wanted to take their treatment to

INTERVIEW: Maeve Leahy on coping, learning and moving on after abuser Tommy Howard is jailed

INTERVIEW: Maeve Leahy on coping, learning and moving on after abuser Tommy Howard is jailed

The Emerald Isle, where the grass is always greener and the wit is always sharper. But, me boys and girls, even in the land of saints and scholars, the darkest of secrets can lurk in the most unexpected places. Take the case of Tommy Howard, a respected Kildare GAA official and former All-Ireland Final referee,

Woman struck by a car while running fell down a 10 foot embankment, Kildare court told

Woman struck by a car while running fell down a 10 foot embankment, Kildare court told

A Right Ol’ Scare: Woman’s Terrifying Tale of a Run Gone Wrong in Kildare ’twas a dark and stormy night, or so it seemed, when a poor woman’s jog through the countryside took a drastic turn for the worse. As she pounded the pavement, lost in the rhythm of her footsteps, disaster struck. A car,

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