Finian Coghlan

Ireland

Reporter at Kildare-Nationalist

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Articles

Green light for new Kildare Lidl and café

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

PERMISSION for the €4.5m demolition and rebuild of the Lidl store in Sallins took just four and a half months from application to decision. The German retailer has decided to increase the footprint of the entire building in Millbrook by 35 per cent (to 2,356sqm), but only increase its retail floor by 16 per cent (to 1,497sqm), despite doubling the car parking from 60 to 120. They will also add a 150sqm café adjacent to the link road that leads out to the bypass.
Kildare has second most valuable land - Life - Kildare Nationalist

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

KILDARE has the second most valuable land in Ireland on holdings of less than 20Ha (50ac), valued at €18,680 per acre. In a new report with Teagasc, auctioneer, and valuer members of the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI), operating in the agricultural sales and rental market say average rental prices in 2025 are expected to increase by seven per cent.
Cat doused in petrol recovering

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

A CAT who was doused in fuel has been cared for by a local animal charity for the last two weeks, but is making a steady recovery. “Our cat section is as busy as ever and are currently providing extra special care to two cats who both arrived in awful condition,” explained Sally McCaffrey, manager of the Kildare and West Wicklow Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (KWWSPCA).
Cat doused in petrol in Athy recovering

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

A CAT who was doused in fuel has been cared for by a local animal charity for the last two weeks, but is making a steady recovery. “Our cat section is as busy as ever and are currently providing extra special care to two cats who both arrived in awful condition,” explained Sally McCaffrey, manager of the Kildare and West Wicklow Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (KWWSPCA).
Kildare Disability Week begins with Curragh festival on Sunday - Whats On - Kildare Nationalist

1 week ago | kildare-nationalist.ie | Finian Coghlan

A HOST of events are taking place in the county as part of Kildare Disability Week. Kildare County Council will host Kildare Disability Week 2025, which will take place from Sunday 11 May to Sunday 18 May. The week kicks off with a bang, with the first ever Kildare Inclusivity Festival which takes place at The Curragh Racecourse from 11am to 4pm on Sunday 11 May.
Kildare attraction gets €300k for new tourist train

1 week ago | kildare-nationalist.ie | Finian Coghlan

KILDARE'S Lullymore Heritage Park has secured €300,000 in funding which will allow for the addition of an electric train to bring more visitors around. Minister for Agriculture, Food, Fisheries, and the Marine, Martin Heydon has welcomed confirmation of the funding under Failte Ireland’s EU Just Transition Regenerative Tourism and Placemaking Scheme.
Frank Taaffe honoured for Shackleton & Athy endeavours

1 week ago | kildare-nationalist.ie | Finian Coghlan

ONE of the great figures of Kildare was deservedly acknowledged at the weekend for his efforts in promoting one of the county’s most famous sons. Frank Taaffe was presented with The Royal Scottish Geographical Society (RSGS) medal “in furthering the fortunes of Athy and delivering the Shackleton Museum and Autumn School”. Mr Taaffe became the first Irish citizen to be awarded the Shackleton Medal when he was presented the honour by David C.
Busy Naas road in line to get new pedestrian crossing

1 week ago | kildare-nationalist.ie | Finian Coghlan

An ambitious request to add three new pedestrian crossings to the Dublin Road in Naas was not completely dismissed, despite it being pointed out that the council only has enough money for one. The joint motion was a cross-party collaboration with cllrs Evie Sammon and Fintan Brett of Fine Gael joining with cllr Carmel Kelly of Fianna Fail, and cllr Ger Brennan from Independent Ireland at the recent meeting of the Municipal District.
Evergreen Kildare woman celebrates 80th birthday at Clanard - Community - Kildare Nationalist

1 week ago | kildare-nationalist.ie | Finian Coghlan

SHE used to be a florist, a chauffeur, a police sergeant and a tax inspector, but former Ballysax resident Sheila Sheridan came home from Hertfordhire last weekend to celebrate her 80th birthday in the Clanard Court Hotel – now built on fields where she used to ride out!“Yes, indeed, we had a bit of a hooley, and you’ve got the picture to prove it!” she laughed. Some 100 guests spent the evening dancing and dining until the wee hours at the Hotel.
Pet chain celebrates 30 years in business at Kildare branch

1 week ago | kildare-nationalist.ie | Finian Coghlan

PETSTOP will celebrate 30 years of business with an afternoon of celebrations at its Ladytown Business Park Store, and the public are invited to join the party on Saturday, 10 May from 1pm-5pm.