Dec 17
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,
Dec 16
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,
Dec 15
‘Tis the Season to be Jolly: Free Christmas Parking in Kildare Ah, the joy of Christmas in Kildare! The twinkling lights, the festive cheer, and of course, the free parking. Yes, you heard that right, folks! The lovely people at Kildare County Council have decided to give us all a Christmas present, and it’s not
Dec 14
The Siren of Song Returns to Naas: Sharon Sexton Brings a Taste of the West End to the Moat Theatre Ah, the prodigal daughter returns! Naas’s own Sharon Sexton, the West End leading lady with a voice like honey and a personality that could charm the birds from the trees, is coming home to roost.
Dec 13
"The Craic is Mighty" – Big Plans Unveiled for Kildare Hotel Development Ah, ’tis a grand day to be talkin’ about development in the fair county of Kildare! The Hamlet Court Hotel in Johnstownbridge, Enfield, has just submitted a planning application that’s got everyone abuzz. On December 10th, the hotel’s owners lodged their proposal with
Dec 12
The eternal conundrum of the Leaving Certificate student: how to balance the demands of studying for the most important exams of your life with the temptation to indulge in a spot of shoplifting. It’s a dilemma that has faced many a young scholar, and one that recently landed a Maynooth teenager in the hot seat
Dec 10
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
Dec 09
The Creative Craic: Kildare’s VECTOR Digital Arts Residency is Now Open for Business! Top o’ the morning to all you budding digital artists out there! Are you ready to unleash your creative genius and take your talents to the next level? Well, you’re in luck because Kildare County Council Arts Service and MERITS Innovation Thinkspace
Dec 08
Céad mile fáilte! (That’s “a hundred thousand welcomes” for those who don’t speak the language of the Emerald Isle!) to the story of Michelle O’Connor, a talented individual from Kill, Co Kildare, who’s making waves in the world of construction. And what better way to celebrate excellence than with a prestigious award, courtesy of the
Dec 07
"Fore the Love of Giving: Pakistani Golfers Tee Off for a Great Cause in Ireland" As the old Irish proverb goes, "Níl aon tinteán mar do thinteán féin" or "There’s no place like home." But for a group of Pakistani golfers living in Ireland, their love of the game and generosity of spirit has made