Nov 22
The Demise of a Kildare Institution: The Thatch Pub Meets its Match ‘Tis a sad day for the good people of Kildare, as the beloved Thatch Pub, a mainstay of Main Street, has been given the old heave-ho. Planning permission has been granted for a shiny new development, and the venerable pub, with all its
Nov 21
The thrill of the hurling season is upon us, and what a cracking match we have in store for ye on Sunday, November 23rd! The mighty Naas hurlers, fresh from their Kildare championship win, are set to take on the formidable St Martin’s of Wexford in the AIB Leinster Senior Club Hurling semi-final at the
Nov 19
The Emerald Isle, where the craic is mighty and the hospital waiting rooms are mightier. It’s a grand day to be Irish, but not so grand if you’re stuck on a trolley in the hallway of Naas Hospital, waiting for a bed to become available. Alas, that’s the reality for many a poor soul in
Nov 18
The old saying goes, “you can’t have your cake and eat it too,” but it seems the Grange manager is doing just that – enjoying the sweet taste of victory while still managing to find a wee bit to grumble about. And fair play to him, I say! After all, as we Irish know, a
Nov 17
The Craic is Mighty: Kildare’s Athy March On in Leinster Championship ’twas a grand day to be sure, as the Kildare champions, Athy, took to the pitch at St. Conleth’s Park, Newbridge, to face off against the lads from Summerhill in the AIB Leinster Senior Club Championship. And what a display they put on, to
Nov 16
The Craic is Mighty: Newbridge Parents Get Connected with New Online Groups Ah, the joys of parenting in County Kildare! The Emerald Isle’s picturesque landscapes, rich history, and warm hospitality make it an ideal place to raise a family. But, let’s be honest, parenting can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to navigating
Nov 15
Trolley Wars: The Battle for a Bed in Ireland’s Hospitals Ah, the infamous hospital trolley, a staple of Irish healthcare (or lack thereof). It’s a sight all too familiar to many of us: a poor soul, languishing on a trolley in a crowded hospital corridor, waiting for a bed to become available. And today, dear
Nov 14
"Ah, Go On, Kildare! Let’s Get Our Hands on That EU Funding!" As we all know, the Europeans have always been good to us Irish. From funding our lovely rural roads to supporting our farmers, the EU has been a steadfast friend to our Emerald Isle. And now, one of our own, Cllr Evie Sammon,
Nov 12
Get Out and Get Moving, Kildare! Ah, the joys of life in County Kildare! Where the rolling green hills, picturesque villages, and friendly faces make it a grand place to call home. But, let’s be honest, we Irish love our cars almost as much as we love a good chat and a pint down at
Nov 11
The eternal quest for progress in the fair county of Kildare! It seems that one Independent councillor has been stirrin’ the pot, seekIN’ an update on the Town Centre First Plan for the lovely town of Clane, nestled in the heart of the North Kildare Municipal District. And why not, I ask ye? After all,