Oct 18
The State of Our Hospitals: A Right Ol’ Mess, If You Ask Me As I sit down to write this, I’m reminded of the wise words of an old Irish friend: “If you want to know what’s really going on, just head to the hospital.” And boy, was he right! The latest numbers are in,
Oct 17
The Emerald Isle, where the love of sports is only rivalled by the love of good craic and even better banter. And what’s better than a good game of camogie to get the blood pumping and the spirits high? The folks of Kildare know a thing or two about the fast-paced, thrilling sport, and the
Oct 14
The Emerald Isle, where the grass is always greener and the hearts are always warmer. But, me boyos, beneath the charming landscapes and witty banter, lies a serious issue that’s been plaguing the fair shores of Ireland – the lack of support for carers who dedicate their lives to helping those with disabilities and mental
Oct 12
The Emerald Isle’s own County Kildare is in for a treat, me boyos! A brand spanking new medical clinic is on the horizon, and we couldn’t be more delighted. The planning permission application is currently being scrutinized by the powers that be at Kildare County Council, and we’re keeping our fingers crossed that it’ll get
Oct 11
The Emerald Isle, where the craic is mighty and the hospital waiting rooms are, well, not so mighty. Or so it seems, judging by the recent news from Naas Hospital in County Kildare. In a bizarre twist of fate, this particular hospital has found itself among the least overcrowded in the region, with a meer
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 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 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
Sep 22
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