Ken Phelan

1 week ago | kildarenow.com | Ken Phelan

Condolences have been expressed following the passing of a much loved, 'big hearted' man from Naas, Co Kildare. Keith Burke, Naas, Kildare, passed suddenly at home on May 28 2025. Beloved son of Brenda and Colin and loving brother of Andrew, Nathan, Leah and Alex. Keith will be forever loved and very sadly missed by his loving family, daughter Aurelia, fiancée Annie, grandparents Connie and Brendan, uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.

1 week ago | kildarenow.com | Ken Phelan

Kildare native and Irish country music star Michael English has just returned home following a hugely successful tour of the United States over Memorial Day weekend. The singer performed in front of thousands during a whirlwind three-city tour that included stops in Times Square, New York, Boston, and a headline performance at a major Irish festival in the Catskills Mountains, which drew over 10,000 enthusiastic fans.

1 week ago | kildarenow.com | Ken Phelan

Kildare County Council is facilitating monthly drop-in clinics throughout the county to provide information about homelessness supports that are available. If you are looking for advice, clinics are taking place as follows:June 3   - Maynooth Library 2pm – 4pmJune 9   - Teach Dara Kildare Town R51 D803 2pm – 4pmJune 11 - Athy Family Resource Centre R14 NN97 2pm – 4pmJune 13 - Newbridge Family Resource Centre W12 PX65 2.30pm – 4pmJune 16 - Curragh Family Resource Centre R56 EH93 10am – 12pm.

1 week ago | kildarenow.com | Ken Phelan

Kildare County Council Arts Service has announced funding under the Arts Grants 2025, to support creative and artistic projects in County Kildare. Grant aid of €126,302 has been awarded via 17 separate schemes to 87 projects which will take place across all five of Kildare’s Municipal Districts in 2025.  These awards support a broad spectrum of communities. including artists across all art forms, schools, youth groups, theatre groups, filmmakers and members of the public.

1 week ago | kildarenow.com | Ken Phelan

A Kildare woman has been appointed the position of Chief Executive Officer of Enterprise Ireland. Jenny Melia, a Kildare native, has worked in the Agency for 29 years and is currently an Executive Director of Enterprise Ireland, which includes the role of Chief Client Officer.  She will take up her new role as Chief Executive Officer in July. Ms Melia, who graduated from UCD with a BSc and PhD in Chemistry, has held a number of senior leadership roles across the organisation throughout her career.