Ken Phelan

Dublin

News Reporter at Kildare Now

Joined 2013

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Kildare woman remembered as 'a wonderful woman'

1 week ago | kildarenow.com | Ken Phelan

A Kildare woman who passed this week has been fondly remembered as 'a wonderful woman.'Marie Balfe (née Keating), Mylerstown, Robertstown, Co. Kildare and late of Raheen, Killimor, Co. Galway, passed on April 8 2025 peacefully in the tender care of the staff of Craddock House Nursing Home, Naas.
No funding for Wonderful Barn Restoration Works project in Kildare

1 week ago | kildarenow.com | Ken Phelan

Kildare County Council's Strategic Projects and Public Realm team (SPPR) have received notice that the 2025 HSF Funding proposal for the Wonderful Barn Restoration Works has not been successful. The council was responding to a motion tabled by Social Democrats councillor for Leixlip, Nuala Kileen, which called for an update on the Leixlip Town Renewal Plan.
Update from council on Celbridge Active Travel Bridge

1 week ago | kildarenow.com | Ken Phelan

Consultant engineers working on the Celbridge Active Travel Bridge project are expected to complete the detailed design and contract documents this year, according to Kildare County Council.
34th running of Punchestown Kidney Research Fund charity race in Kildare - Ireland Live

1 week ago | ireland-live.ie | Ken Phelan

Charity hopes to exceed €2m raised
Kildare school achieves anti-racism Yellow Flag award

1 week ago | kildarenow.com | Ken Phelan

Coláiste Chiaráin in Leixlip, Kildare has been awarded a Yellow Flag in recognition of intercultural and anti-racism policy and activities in the school at a national awards ceremony. The post primary school which has 650 pupils, received its recognition at the annual Yellow Flag Programme Awards ceremony in Dublin this week (Thursday, April 10).
Uisce Éireann offers Kildare householders water conservation tips

1 week ago | kildarenow.com | Ken Phelan

As we come into summer, Uisce Éireann is urging Kildare customers to be mindful of their use of water so that supplies can be protected, especially in areas where water resources are under pressure. Eoghan Forristal, Uisce Éireann's Water Operations Manager for Kildare, said: “We are seeing high and increasing demand in a number of supplies around the country, including those in County Kildare and the Greater Dublin Area.
This car parked illegally in disabled bay in Kildare this week

1 week ago | kildarenow.com | Ken Phelan

Vehicle was parked at Naas Court House Naas Community Gardai on duty at Naas Court House, Kildare this week found a car parked in a disabled parking park without a disability parking permit.
Kildare Death Notices for today: Friday, April 11 2025

1 week ago | kildarenow.com | Ken Phelan

Tom BannonThe death has occurred of Tom Bannon, Connolly Street, Arklow, Wicklow / Monasterevin, Kildare. Bannon, Connolly Street, Arklow, Co. Wicklow and formerly of Monasterevin, Co. Kildare, peacefully at his daughter’s residence in the loving care of his family on the 10th April 2025. Tom beloved husband of the late Moll (née Byrne), loving daddy of Marina and James, dearly loved brother of Paddy, Sadie, Jim, Frankie, Brian and Ger.
Kildare Creative Sphere launches 'Connections' exhibition at Naas Library and Cultural Centre

2 weeks ago | kildarenow.com | Ken Phelan

Kildare Creative Sphere proudly launched its second group exhibition, Connections, on Tuesday evening, 8th April at the Naas Library and Cultural Centre, Kildare. The exhibition features work by 13 of the group’s members and will run until Friday, 19th April, and can be viewed during library opening hours. The exhibition showcases a rich and diverse response to the theme of “connection,” explored through painting, sculpture, print, and mixed media.
34th running of Punchestown Kidney Research Fund charity race in Kildare

2 weeks ago | kildarenow.com | Ken Phelan

The 34th running of the Punchestown Kidney Research Fund charity race takes place on Saturday May 3 at the Punchestown National Hunt racing festival in Co. Kildare. The charity race is the annual curtain raiser to five days of top class horse racing and crowds of over 100,000 are expected to attend this year’s event. It is expected that the Punchestown Kidney Research Fund will exceed the €2 million mark of funds raised, through this special and unique race.