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Park in Kildare to be temporarily closed to facilitate wildflower meadow harvesting

Park in Kildare to be temporarily closed to facilitate wildflower meadow harvesting

The Great Wildflower Heist: Kerdiffstown Park to Close Temporarily for Harvesting Fair play to the lads and lasses at Kildare County Council for lettin’ us know that Kerdiffstown Park, nestled near the lovely town of Naas, will be shuttin’ its gates for a wee while. And why, you ask? Well, it’s not because the park

PHOTOS: Great news as €1.4m extension to Kildare school is approved

PHOTOS: Great news as €1.4m extension to Kildare school is approved

The Emerald Isle is abuzz with excitement as a €1.4 million extension is set to bring a wee bit of magic to Scoil Naisiunta Naomh Padraig, a national school situated on the picturesque Bracknagh Road in Rathangan, Co. Kildare. And what’s the craic, you ask? Well, it’s the addition of a brand new, two-storey Special

Kildare property prices on the rise for 2025

Kildare property prices on the rise for 2025

The Emerald Isle’s Housing Market: Kildare Leads the Charge with Price Rises Above National Average Ah, fair Kildare, the land of thoroughbreds, lush green pastures, and now, it seems, the epicenter of Ireland’s thriving property market. As we delve into the first half of 2025, the numbers are in, and they tell a tale of

Kildare SHC B: Clane book a place in decider

Kildare SHC B: Clane book a place in decider

The Boys in Green (and Yellow, and every other color of the rainbow, because let’s be honest, Irish teams have the most stylish jerseys) are at it again. This time, it’s the lads from Clane who are making waves in the UPMC SHC B, and I’ve got the scoop for you. As the sun began

Kildare West Wicklow Indoor Bowls

Kildare West Wicklow Indoor Bowls

The Crack of the Bowl: Rathcoffey’s Annual Tournament Brings Community Together As the summer sun began to set on the quaint village of Rathcoffey, a sense of excitement and competition filled the air. The annual Rathcoffey Bowls Tournament had descended upon the community, bringing with it a whirlwind of excitement, camaraderie, and of course, a

Calls to upgrade footpaths in this Kildare cemetery

Calls to upgrade footpaths in this Kildare cemetery

The Emerald Isle, where the craic is mighty and the graveyards are, well, not so footpath-friendly, it seems. In the fair county of Kildare, a call has gone out to upgrade the footpaths in Allen Cemetery, because, as we all know, there’s no rest for the wicked, nor a decent stroll for the mournful, without

Kildare Culture Night Call Out: Do you have any textiles with a historical connection

Kildare Culture Night Call Out: Do you have any textiles with a historical connection

Begorrah, are ye lookin’ for a night to remember in the quaint village of Rathangan? Well, ye’re in luck because Culture Night is just around the corner, and this year’s event promises to be a real treat. On Friday, September 19, from 5 pm to 6:30 pm, the lovely Rathangan Library will be hostin’ a

Nearly 9% of cars in Kildare set to fail NCT, data reveals 

Nearly 9% of cars in Kildare set to fail NCT, data reveals 

The Emerald Isle, where the grass is always greener and the cars are, well, not so much. It seems that Kildare motorists are holding on to their trusty old vehicles, and it’s costing them dear. New figures from Close Brothers Motor Finance have revealed that a whopping 17.99% of cars in Kildare are registered 2009

Submit your Kildare nomination for An Post Bookshop of the Year 2025

Submit your Kildare nomination for An Post Bookshop of the Year 2025

The Emerald Isle, where the love of literature flows like a pint of Guinness on a Friday night. And what’s better than gettin’ lost in a good book, than gettin’ lost in a good bookshop? The An Post Irish Book Awards are at it again, searchin’ high and low for the best bookshop in all

Transport officials to meet South Kildare communities over controversial road works

Transport officials to meet South Kildare communities over controversial road works

The Great Cycle Lane Conundrum: Transport Officials to Meet with Moone and Timolin Communities Ah, the Emerald Isle, where the roads are winding, the Guinness is flowing, and the locals are always up for a good chat. But, me boyos, it seems that not everyone is delighted with the latest proposed road works in the

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