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 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 10
The Emerald Isle, where the grass is always greener, but it seems not green enough for the good people of Kildare. A right old kerfuffle has erupted in the fair county, and it’s all about a patch of land in the Sarto area of Naas. It appears that Kildare County Council has big plans to
Jan 09
The Emerald Isle, where the grass is green and the hospital corridors are crowded. It’s a grand day to be Irish, indeed, but not so much if you’re in need of a hospital bed. As of today, January 9th, 2026, Naas Hospital is the least overcrowded in the area, with a mere five souls treated
Dec 31
A Right Holy Invitation: Kildare Man Asks Pope to Visit the Fair County ’twas a grand day to be sure, when Senator Aubrey McCarthy from the Emerald Isle’s own County Kildare, had the great honor of meetin’ the new Pope Leo XIV in Rome. And what did our Aubrey do, only invite the Holy Father