Finian Coghlan

2 days ago | carlow-nationalist.ie | Finian Coghlan

IT all began with a suggestion by a deputy head to re-visit the idea of a literary competition for primary school kids in south Kildare in the wake of the demise of the Cecil Day Lewis Bursary Award following Covid. And so, from such little acorns the John McKenna Cup took up the mantle for Scoil Diarmada poerty awards, with the overall winner this year being Noah Murphy in sixth class.

3 days ago | kildare-nationalist.ie | Finian Coghlan

Gaelscoil Átha Í celebrated its 20th anniversary last Thursday (12 June) with a celebration at the academy. Alongside the 155 students, there were also the staff, the board of management, and a selection of past pupils from over the years, according to teacher Dáibhíd O Sé. “There was past teachers, board of management , past pupils all there to celebrate the occasion,” said Mr O Sé.

4 days ago | kildare-nationalist.ie | Finian Coghlan

An exhibition of the art of the late Richard Butler has been confirmed in the Naas Library and Cultural Centre in February in direct response to a motion from a local councillor. Cllr Bill Clear brought the motion at this month’s meeting of the Naas Municipal District where it fell on the most receptive ears. “I’m seeking that the council organises an exhibition of Richard Butler’s paintings, which were previously displayed for many years in the Naas Town Hall,” he asked.

4 days ago | kildare-nationalist.ie | Finian Coghlan

Progress at Diageo’s new brewery at Littleconnell in Newbridge continues at pace with the €200m ale and lager brewery on-track for its first brew in early 2026. Having begun construction less than 12 months ago in July 2024, there has been more than 700,000 hours of work safely completed, by approximately 580 workers on-site daily. As of June 2025, approximately 70 per cent of the total project has been completed with key equipment in place.

6 days ago | kildare-nationalist.ie | Finian Coghlan

A CAMPAIGN to address a notorious stretch of road is building speed after a local minister added his support. Cllr Carmel Kelly had raised the  issue with the council last month who confirmed there were aware of speeding on the stretch of road and that it was beginning to take measures. The Fianna Fáil councillor has also called in Minister James Lawless to lend his weight to this issue that has been a thorn in her professional side for some time.