The Emerald Isle, where the grass is always greener, but unfortunately, the hospital waiting rooms are always fuller. It’s a cryin’ shame, to be sure, but the numbers don’t lie. In 2025, a whoppin’ 114,000 people were admitted to hospitals across the country on trolleys, with Naas Hospital in County Kildare treatin’ a staggering 2,276
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Dec 10
PICTURES: All the photos from Kildare champs Athy's Leinster final battle in Croke Park
The Boys in Blue (and White) Bring Home the Bacon: Athy’s Thrilling Leinster Final Showdown Ah, Croke Park, the hallowed grounds of Gaelic football, where heroes are made and legends are born. And what a day it was for the lads from Athy, Kildare’s finest, as they clashed with the mighty Ballyboden St Enda’s in
Nov 26
PREVIEW: Kildare kings Athy coming in to Port(arlington) for tough Leinster Semi-Final clash
The Emerald Isle is abuzz with excitement as the beautiful game takes center stage once again! This weekend, the spotlight shines brightly on the fair county of Kildare, where the thrill of football is alive and kicking. And what’s more, all three Kildare club sides – Athy, Sallins, and Grangenolvin – are still standing tall,
Nov 17
Kildare champions Athy march on in Leinster after Summerhill win
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
Oct 31
'It's about giving camaraderie': Kildare army man helps save charity for veterans
The Fighting Spirit of Kildare: How One Man’s Determination Saved a Vital Charity Ah, the Irish spirit – it’s a potent brew of determination, camaraderie, and a wee bit of craic. And when it comes to Corporal Francis Harrigan, a dedicated member of the Defence Forces Reserve, that spirit is in abundance. For years, Francis
Sep 19
Katie Taylor visits addiction treatment centre with Kildare senator
The Emmaus Retreat and Conference Center may not have been the venue for this particular visit, but the Holy Spirit was certainly present when Irish boxing sensation Katie Taylor dropped by the Tiglin addiction treatment center in County Wicklow. Accompanied by Senator Aubrey McCarthy, Katie’s visit was a shining example of the power of community
Aug 18
WOW! Kildare photographer wins competition with stunning image of storm
The Emerald Isle has done it again, me friends! We’ve got a tale to tell of a talented photographer from Kildare, Raluca Lica, who’s reached for the stars and grabbed a top spot in the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies’ astrophotography competition. ‘Tis a story of skill, creativity, and a wee bit of Irish magic.
Jul 22
Kildare strengthens ties with Lexington, Kentucky in 2025 Student Exchange Programme
The Emerald Isle has done it again! County Kildare, the land of lush green hills, rich history, and warm hospitality, has once again opened its arms to a group of students from the Bluegrass State, Lexington, Kentucky. The Kildare-Lexington Student Exchange Programme, a cherished annual tradition, brought together two sets of youngsters from opposite sides
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