Oct 08
The Fair Town of Kildare: In Dire Need of a Pedestrian Crossing, Begorrah! As I strolled through the charming town of Naas, I couldn’t help but notice the sheer chaos that unfolds on its streets. Cars whizzing by, pedestrians scurrying to and fro, and nary a safe crossing in sight. ‘Tis a wonder, indeed, that
Oct 06
The Emerald Isle, where the grass is always greener and the batteries are always charged – or at least, that’s the plan. A clever company by the name of Bronto Storage Limited has submitted a proposal to Kildare County Council to construct a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) near the Kildare-Meath border. Now, you might
Oct 05
’tis the season to be spooky, me dear friends! As the witching hour approaches, the good people of Newbridge, County Kildare, are gearing up for a Halloween celebration like no other. And, they’re calling on all you ghostly enthusiasts out there to lend a hand – or rather, a decoration or two. Samhain Newbridge, the
Oct 03
The Emerald Isle, where the love of history and humor flow as freely as a pint of Guinness on a Friday night. And what better way to experience it than in the charming town of Naas, where the locals are as warm as the Irish welcome? On Tuesday, October 7, the Naas Local History Group
Sep 30
The Emerald Isle, where the craic is mighty and the childcare woes are, well, a wee bit of a worry. In the fair county of Kildare, a recent survey has stirred up quite the discussion about the state of childcare places in the charming town of Kilcullen. And, as you’d expect, the Department of Children,
Sep 29
The Emerald Isle, where the grass is always greener and the humor is always sharper. And what’s what, you ask? Well, it seems that the benches outside a popular arts centre in County Kildare are getting a wee bit of a facelift. That’s right, folks, the old seats are being kicked to the curb, and
Sep 28
The Curragh of Kildare, a place of rolling green hills, rich history, and, it seems, a few rogue canine companions. A recent meeting of the Kildare-Newbridge Municipal District (MD) brought the issue of responsible dog ownership to the forefront, and we’re not just talking about giving your furry friend a good scratch behind the ears.
Sep 27
The Emerald Isle, where the grass is always greener and the humor is always sharper. And what’s sharper than a well-placed witty remark about the Irish property market? As we take a gander at one of Kildare’s most affordable abodes, a two-bedroom detached residence in the charming town of Athy, we can’t help but think
Sep 24
The Emerald Isle, where the grass is always greener, the people are always friendlier, and the bus services are always… well, delayed, it seems. The latest news to afflict the good people of Kildare and Wicklow is that the BusConnects service, which promises to link west Wicklow and some Kildare commuters with Dublin, has been
Sep 23
The Boys in Blue are Getting Bigger and Better: Sallins GAA Club’s Ambitious Expansion Plans If you’re anything like this writer, you’ll know that there’s no better feeling than a spirited game of Gaelic football on a sunny Sunday afternoon, surrounded by friends, family, and a hearty dose of Irish craic. And for the folks