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Recent warm weather brings back summer memories of 1970s Athy

1 week ago | kildare-nationalist.ie | David Walsh

The sunny spell over the past few weeks put me in mind of the summer of 1976, one of the hottest summers in living memory. On a number of days from late June until the middle of August, the temperature pushed the mercury above 32°C at locations right across the country. On 29 June, the temperature reached a scorching 32.5°C near Ferbane in Co Offaly. I have a clear memory of the time because I started my first job that summer, working for Paddy and Anne Lambe in their public house on Duke Street.
Kildare hotel wins hosts of awards including best customer service

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

Lawlor’s of Naas is celebrating a series of eight award wins and nominations bestowed on the hotel already, not even halfway through the year!Of these, the hotel’s retention of TripAdvisor’s Travellers Choice ‘Best of the Best’ Award is probably the most prestigious, although being certified ‘A Great Place to Work’ should run that a close second.
Four changes on Kildare team

1 week ago | kildare-nationalist.ie | Brian Byrne |Ger McNally

Brian Flanagan has made four changes to the team that started last day out against Tipperary for Sunday’s Tailteann Cup table topping clash against Sligo in the Hyde Park, Roscommon. Mick O’Grady, who was replaced at half time during that win over Tipperary after picking up a knock, doesn’t make the matchday squad and his place at wing back is taken by James McGrath.
New Athy bus to Allenwood - News - Kildare Nationalist

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

A new bus route between Athy and Allenwood will start on 3 June, run by TFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin. This new route is part of the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan which is a major national public transport initiative developed and funded by the National Transport Authority (NTA) as part of the Transport for Ireland (TFI) Network. Route 888 will operate five daily return services Monday to Saturday and three daily return services on Sunday.
Work on new Naas junction to begin this year

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

PLANS to open a new road through Murtagh’s Cross in Naas have been confirmed, and “it is hoped to commence work on this project in the second half of 2025”. This was revealed at the recent meeting of the Naas Municipal District meeting following a question from cllr Bill Clear.
Inside Athy's new Shackleton Museum

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

The re-opening of the Shackleton Museum in Athy is set to be in time for this year’s Autumn School, scheduled for 24-26 October, as revealed by Ciaran O’Brien, senior architect with the firm BOFA who are leading this ambitious project. He led a delegation of colleagues from the Architecture Association of Ireland, as well as a number of interested locals last Saturday morning as a sort of progress report on the 300-year old building.
What the papers say: Wednesday's front pages

1 week ago | kildare-nationalist.ie | Kenneth Fox

Kenneth FoxWednesday's front pages focus on a range of stories from the HSE possible taking over Children's Health Ireland to the country failing to meet greenhouse gas emission targets for 2030. The Irish Times reports, Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill is actively considering subsuming Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) into the Health Service Executive (HSE) following recent controversies at the operator of paediatric healthcare in the State.
Athy toasts Sanders visit – 'It feels like home' - News - Kildare Nationalist

1 week ago | kildare-nationalist.ie | Rebecca Pollard |Michael Tracey

ATHY proudly played host to a very special visit on Sunday of Jane O’Meara Sanders and US Senator Bernie Sanders. It was a personal visit for Jane O’Meara Sanders, who was following in her ancestors' footsteps and also unveiling the Made in Athy plaque commemorating the anti-war song , a song she recounted singing at home and at rallies during the Vietnam War.
Athy toasts Sandersvisit – 'It feels like home' - News - Kildare Nationalist

1 week ago | kildare-nationalist.ie | Rebecca Pollard |Michael Tracey

ATHY proudly played host to a very special visit on Sunday of Jane O’Meara Sanders and US Senator Bernie Sanders. It was a personal visit for Jane O’Meara Sanders, who was following in her ancestors' footsteps and also unveiling the Made in Athy plaque commemorating the anti-war song , a song she recounted singing at home and at rallies during the Vietnam War.
Athy pupils honoured by Microsoft - News - Kildare Nationalist

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

IT was a day to remember for four outstanding students from Scoil Mhichíl Naofa in Athy when Olivia Kulbaba, Conor Timpson, Irene Gheorge and Victor Malisenco were chosen as Microsoft Dream Space Ambassadors (DSAs), and celebrated with a Graduation Day at Microsoft Ireland HQ. The four students were welcomed to Microsoft’s state-of-the-art campus, where they were recognised for their dedication and contributions throughout the year.