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Kildare residents are up in arms over plans to build homes on their green area

Kildare residents are up in arms over plans to build homes on their green area

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

A historic (but derelict) 200 year old Kildare house 'should be protected'

A historic (but derelict) 200 year old Kildare house 'should be protected'

The Market House Conundrum: A Tale of Preservation and Progress in Naas As the old saying goes, "you can’t have your cake and eat it, too." But in the charming town of Naas, County Kildare, it seems that’s exactly what’s being attempted. The historic Market House, a stunning 200-year-old building, has been at the center

Plans to provide extra links to Kildare greenway

Plans to provide extra links to  Kildare greenway

The Emerald Isle’s love affair with greenways is showing no signs of slowing down, and we couldn’t be more delighted! The latest development in this grand romance is the proposed extension of the Naas-Sallins Greenway, which promises to bring even more joy and excitement to the good people of Kildare. But, as with all great

PICTURES: Sallins GAA celebrate anniversary of winning the Leinster Junior Club Championship in 2000

PICTURES: Sallins GAA celebrate anniversary of winning the Leinster Junior Club Championship in 2000

The Craic Agus Ceol: Sallins GAA Celebrates a Night to Remember Ah, the memories came flooding back like a pint of Guinness on a cold winter’s night as the lads and lasses of Sallins GAA gathered at Lawlor’s Hotel in Naas to celebrate a milestone anniversary. It’s hard to believe it’s been over two decades

Foreign-registered cars 'allowed to park for weeks' in Kildare

Foreign-registered cars 'allowed to park for weeks' in Kildare

The Great Kildare Car Conundrum: Foreign Vehicles Taking Over Our Parking Spots Ah, Kildare, the land of saints and scholars, where the grass is always greener and the parking spots are always… well, occupied by foreign-registered cars, it seems. In a bizarre turn of events, vehicles with plates from outside the Emerald Isle are being

Sallins reach Kildare IFC Final with convincing win over Milltown

Sallins reach Kildare IFC Final with convincing win over Milltown

The Emerald Isles are abuzz with excitement as the 2025 National Electrical Wholesalers Intermediate Football Championship reaches its climax. And what better way to start than with a thrilling matchup between Sallins and Milltown? The boys in green (and white, and whatever other colors they’re wearin’) took to the pitch, ready to give it their

GAA club in Kildare seeks expansion to its gym building

GAA club in Kildare seeks expansion to its gym building

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

256 people treated on trolleys at Kildare's main hospital last month

256 people treated on trolleys at Kildare's main hospital last month

The Emerald Isle, where the land is green, the people are friendly, and the hospitals are… well, let’s just say, a bit of a mixed bag. I’m sure you’ve heard the old joke about the Irishman who walked into a pub with a slab of asphalt under his arm and said, “A pint of Guinness,

Seven people treated on trolleys today at Kildare's main hospital

Seven people treated on trolleys today at Kildare's main hospital

The Emerald Isle, where the grass is always greener, and the hospitals are always… well, not always, but sometimes overcrowded. But fear not, dear readers, for today we bring you a tale of two hospitals, one of which is doing remarkably well in the overcrowding department. Or should I say, not doing remarkably well, because