Kildare-Nationalist

1 day ago | kildare-nationalist.ie | Pat Flynn

Pat FlynnA search and rescue operation was mounted off the west Clare coast this afternoon after a young female paddleboarder got into difficulty. Emergency services were alerted at around 4:30pm when it was reported that a young female paddleboarder was unable to return to shore at White Strand, Miltown Malbay because of strong winds which were dragging her out to sea.

4 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.

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.

6 days ago | kildare-nationalist.ie | Brian Byrne |Ger McNally

Kildare manager Brian Flanagan has made a number of changes to his team as he looks to reinvigorate his side ahead of the Tailteann Cup. The Lilywhites start with a home tie against Leitrim on Saturday at 5pm and among the changes is the very welcome sight of Jimmy Hyland returning to the starting line up.

6 days ago | kildare-nationalist.ie | Pat Costello

He may be one of the new kids on the block but after two years involved with the Kildare senior panel, former U20 star, Callum Bolton, is now seen as one of the leaders on Brian Flanagan’s squad as evidenced by his attendance to represent the Lilywhites at the Launch of the 2025 Tailteann Cup in Croke Park on Tuesday.