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Motorists caught speeding in this Kildare town despite freezing conditions

Motorists caught speeding in this Kildare town despite freezing conditions

"Begorrah! Speed Demons Caught in Prosperous, Kildare, Despite Frosty Conditions!" As the old Irish proverb goes, "May the road rise up to meet you, and may the wind be always at your back." But, it seems some motorists in Kildare forgot to add, "and may your speed be within the limit!" On a chilly January

Calls for emergency response unit for Kildare's M7 and N7 roads

Calls for emergency response unit for Kildare's M7 and N7 roads

The M7 and N7 roads in Kildare, where the phrase “rush hour” is more like “rush minute” due to the congestion that’s as predictable as a pint of Guinness on a Friday evening. It’s a wonder anyone gets to Dublin on time, unless they’re leaving at the crack of dawn or possess a time machine.

Van and caravan seized on Kildare's M4

Van and caravan seized on Kildare's M4

The Madcap Adventures of the M4: A Tale of a Van, a Caravan, and a Right Ol’ Kerfuffle Ah, the M4, that trusty old motorway that stretches across our fair isle like a lifeline, connecting the bustling cities to the rolling countryside. But, me boyo, it’s not just a road, it’s a hotspot for all

Pedestrian crossing needed in Kildare town centre

Pedestrian crossing needed in Kildare town centre

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

A new pedestrian crossing 'is needed' in this Kildare town

A new pedestrian crossing 'is needed' in this Kildare town

The Fair Town of Naas: In Dire Need of a Safe Crossing As I sat sippin’ a pint of the black stuff at the local pub, I heard the most astonishing tale. It seems that the good people of Naas have been cryin’ out for a new pedestrian crossing on the Ballymore Road, right next

Nearly 9% of cars in Kildare set to fail NCT, data reveals 

Nearly 9% of cars in Kildare set to fail NCT, data reveals 

The Emerald Isle, where the grass is always greener and the cars are, well, not so much. It seems that Kildare motorists are holding on to their trusty old vehicles, and it’s costing them dear. New figures from Close Brothers Motor Finance have revealed that a whopping 17.99% of cars in Kildare are registered 2009