Ciaran Mather

Ireland

Multimedia Journalist at Leinster Leader

Journalist with Silicon Republic. Also happens to be a discount Richard Chambers. Opinions are my own and retweets are not endorsements.

Articles

Developer of this Kildare project asked to speed up provision of street lights

6 days ago | kildarenow.com | Ciaran Mather

The developer of one County Kildare housing development has been urged by a local councillor to speed up the provision of street lights in the region. The call was made by Social Democrats Peter Melrose, who submitted a motion in relation to the matter at the latest Clane-Maynooth Municipal District meeting on Friday, May 2 last.
Educational facility in Kildare offering free supervised study for Junior and Leaving Cert students

1 week ago | kildarenow.com | Ciaran Mather

An educational facility in County Kildare is offering free supervised study sessions for Junior and Leaving Certificate students, starting later this month. StudentSupport.ie, also known simply as Student Support, is based in Newbridge, and provides extra lessons, career guidance and counselling for students, in addition to running a homework club for primary school children from 2.30pm to 4pm.
Progress on Carton Avenue and Town Centre Maynooth Masterplans outlined by Kildare County Council

1 week ago | kildarenow.com | Ciaran Mather

Updates relating to the progress of both Carton Avenue and the Town Centre Maynooth Masterplans have been outlined by Kildare County Council (KCC). The updates were provided to councillors present at the latest Clane-Maynooth Municipal District meeting, which was held on Friday, May 2 last. Social Democrats Cllr Peter Melrose asked KCC to provide the updates at this meeting, and also enquired about a "preferred timeline".
Free CPR training event to take place in Kildare pharmacy

1 week ago | kildarenow.com | Ciaran Mather

The event is being hosted by McGreal's Pharmacy A free CPR and first aid training event will take place in a County Kildare pharmacy next month.
Free CPR training event to take place in Kildare pharmacy

1 week ago | ireland-live.ie | Ciaran Mather

Punters have flocked to the Kildare racecourse in their thousands all week with Friday seeing the highest-ever single day attendance of more than 43,000 people
Theft from a vehicle parked outside of Kildare residence under investigation

1 week ago | kildarenow.com | Ciaran Mather

Gardaí are probing an incident in North Kildare during which items were stolen from a vehicle. The incident was detailed by Garda Christopher Fallon of Leixlip Garda Station when he appeared on a KFM radio programme on May 7 last. Gda Fallon explained that a theft from a car took place in Celbridge sometime between the night of April 29 last and April 30 last. He added that the incident took place in the St Raphael's Manor region in Celbridge.
Kildare County Council urged to develop roundabout policy and action plan

1 week ago | kildarenow.com | Ciaran Mather

A local councillor has urged Kildare County Council (KCC) to develop a roundabout policy and action plan "as soon as possible". Fianna Fáil Cllr Donna Phelan made the appeal at the latest Clane-Maynooth Municipal District (MD) meeting, which was held on Friday, May 2 last.
Research from university in Kildare helps to highlight barriers facing Traveller and Roma students

1 week ago | kildarenow.com | Ciaran Mather

A university based in North Kildare yesterday (May 7 last) has helped to publish a report outlining the educational barriers faced by students who are of Irish Traveller or Roma heritage.
Vintage treasure fairs coming to these two Kildare towns

1 week ago | ireland-live.ie | Ciaran Mather

Vintage treasure fairs are coming soon to two towns which are both based in County Kildare. Organised by Dublin Fairs, two fairs will take place in Kilcullen — one later this month and also one in July. Following these fairs, two more will take place in Newbridge during June and September respectively. The fairs will feature vintage treasures, vinyl, CDs, antique goods and collectors items, in addition to arts and crafts. According to the organisers, the fairs will feature over 45 stalls.
Vintage treasure fairs coming to these two Kildare towns

1 week ago | kildarenow.com | Ciaran Mather

Vintage treasure fairs are coming soon to two towns which are both based in County Kildare. Organised by Dublin Fairs, two fairs will take place in Kilcullen — one later this month and also one in July. Following these fairs, two more will take place in Newbridge during June and September respectively. The fairs will feature vintage treasures, vinyl, CDs, antique goods and collectors items, in addition to arts and crafts. According to the organisers, the fairs will feature over 45 stalls.