Feb 10
The Emerald Isle’s A&E Antics: A Look at Hospital Overcrowding in Ireland Ah, the joys of visiting an Irish hospital – the charming chat with the nurses, the strong brew of tea, and of course, the inevitable wait on a trolley in the Accident and Emergency department. But fear not, dear readers, for we’ve got
Jan 30
Trolleys, Hospitals, and a Wee Bit of Chaos: The State of Our Healthcare System Ah, the Emerald Isle, where the grass is green, the Guinness is flowing, and the hospital trolleys are… well, overflowing. It’s a grand old crisis we’re having, to be sure. As I write this, I’m reminded of the old Irish saying,
Jan 24
The Derelict Sites of Kildare: A Story of Neglect and Opportunity Ah, Kildare, the land of saints and scholars, where the thoroughbred horses run free and the craic is always mighty. But, me boyos, it’s not all sunshine and rainbows in the Lilywhite County. Behind the charming facades and bustling streets, lies a tale of
Jan 23
The Great Outdoors Gets a Boost: Kildare’s Quest for a Public Obstacle Course Ah, Kildare, the land of rolling green hills, sparkling lakes, and… obstacle courses? That’s right, folks! The good people of Kildare County Council are being urged to get creative and find a suitable spot for a public obstacle course amenity. And, we
Jan 21
The Crumbling Jewels of Kildare: A Lament for the County’s Derelict Sites Ah, Kildare, the land of rolling green hills, sparkling rivers, and… derelict sites? It’s a crying shame, to be sure, but it seems that even the most charming of counties can’t escape the scourge of neglect and disrepair. According to the latest figures
Jan 17
The Joys of Decluttering: How a Kildare Mother is Bringing Order to Chaos with Her New Venture Ah, the joys of decluttering! Is there anything quite like the feeling of transforming a cluttered, chaotic space into a serene and organized oasis? For Lorraine Smith, a mother of two from Narraghmore, Co Kildare, the answer is
Jan 16
The Craic in the Courts: A Tale of Woe and Wonder in Naas District Court Ah, the courts of Ireland, where the drama never ceases to amaze and the wit never fails to impress. In a recent sitting of the Naas District Court, a right old kerfuffle erupted, leaving all in attendance agog with wonder.
Jan 14
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
Jan 13
The Emerald Isle, where the grass is always greener, the Guinness is always flowing, and the courts are always filled with tales of woe and wit. In a recent family law hearing at Naas District Court, a judge laid down the law to a hapless gent, warning him that if he didn’t cough up the
Jan 11
The Spirit of Christmas Alive and Kicking in Kildare: The Naas GOAL Mile As the snowflakes gently fell on the Emerald Isle on Christmas Day, 2025, the people of Kildare were not ones to let a bit of chill in the air dampen their festive spirits. In fact, they were out in force, burning off