Paul O'Meara

Naas

Reporter at Leinster Leader

Leinster Leader reporter. All views are my own.

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Articles

Kildare affordable housing scheme is lambasted

5 days ago | kildarenow.com | Paul O'Meara

The affordable housing scheme has been criticised in the wake of the launch of a new housing development. The scheme was launched to help eligible people to buy a new home at a reduced price and a development of eight homes was unveiled recently by Kildare County Council at Lattin Place, Rathasker Road in Naas. READ NEXT More bus stops needed in this Kildare townThe homes are expected to be ready for occupation by autumn 2025.
Irish Tricolour flag should not be flying overnight at this Kildare building

5 days ago | kildarenow.com | Paul O'Meara

The Irish Tricolour should not be left flying overnight at the Kildare County Council offices in Naas. That's according to Naas independent councillor Seamie Moore. READ NEXT The flying of the national flag is governed by agreed protocol and Cllr Moore is calling for a policy change within KCC. He's against "leaving the national flag flying overnight in darkness" at Aras Chill Dara.
Belongings of prominent Kildare patriot should be put on display

5 days ago | kildarenow.com | Paul O'Meara

Kildare County Council should engage with the relatives and friends of the patriot John Devoy to ensure his artefacts are secured.
Kildare residents want canal ramp removed

5 days ago | kildarenow.com | Paul O'Meara

They are asking for clarity, says councillor Kildare County Council has been asked to remove a ramp located at the Grand Canal in Sallins.
Bins need to be collected more often in this Kildare area

5 days ago | kildarenow.com | Paul O'Meara

The canal greenway amenity is bring more people to the area Bins must be collected more regularly in Sallins. This should happen during the summer months, according to Cllr Carmel Kelly.
More bus stops needed in this Kildare town

5 days ago | ireland-live.ie | Paul O'Meara

Transport authorities asked to investigate the need Kildare County Council has been asked to approach National Transport Authority (NTA) asking it to review the locations of bus stops along the Newbridge Road in Naas.
More bus stops needed in this Kildare town

5 days ago | kildarenow.com | Paul O'Meara

Transport authorities asked to investigate the need Kildare County Council has been asked to approach National Transport Authority (NTA) asking it to review the locations of bus stops along the Newbridge Road in Naas.
Kildare residents ask council to against speeding motorists

5 days ago | kildarenow.com | Paul O'Meara

Kildare County Council has been asked to tackle speeding on Maudlins Avenue in Naas. Cllr Ger Dunne has called for a speed audit to be carried out. READ NEXT RIP: Woman (20s) tragically dies at finish line of Cork marathonCllr Seamie Moore has called on KCC to reduce the noise created by passing road traffic on the route.
No patients on trolleys today at Kildare hospital

1 week ago | kildarenow.com | Paul O'Meara

Hospital overcrowding eases generally There were no patients on trolleys at Naas Hospital today. Two other hospitals in the eastern region - Connolly in Blanchardstown and Beaumont - also had no patients on trolleys.
Kildare singers return for special concert in Naas

1 week ago | kildarenow.com | Paul O'Meara

Kildare man Patrick Hyland, regarded by many as Ireland’s leading tenor, returns for a special concert in his native town. Also taking part will be Laura Aherne, an award winning soprano from Kill. Patrick Hyland hopes to captivate audiences with a summer event featuring a rich programme of opera classics, beloved songs, and musical theatre favorites. READ NEXT June Bank Holiday weather will be record-breaking amid Met Éireann's latest forecastIt’s being billed as a concert not to be missed.