Kildare Now

3 days ago | kildarenow.com | Hannah Cahill

A M7 toll bridge has sustained damage following a fire on Saturday. A vehicle travelling eastbound through the toll bridge near Portlaoise erupted in flames, with no injuries reported, a representative from Laois County Fire and Rescue has confirmed with the Leinster Express / Laois Live. A video taken by a person on scene is circulating on social media. The toll plaza has sustained damages due to the fire, with the extent of damages unknown as of yet.

5 days ago | kildarenow.com | Niamh O'Donoghue

Kilcock is to get a DART service after all, according to the interim Chief Executive of the National Transport Authority (NTA). While previous announcements had indicated the next development of the DART+ West would go as far as Maynooth, with a depot further to the west - but crucially before Kilcock - the passenger service would not extend as far as Kilcock.

5 days ago | kildarenow.com | Lili Lonergan

Penneys has announced they will be rolling out a major change from next week as they aim to "cut down on single use waste" across their 38 stores in Ireland. The major retailer has said they will introduce a 15c charge on their previously free brown paper bags at the checkout from Monday May 12. In a statement, Penneys bosses said,"Across our business we use thousands of paper bags every day.

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

The Naas Photography Group has launched its annual exhibition at the Naas Library and Cultural Centre, attracting a large and enthusiastic crowd. The event showcased a stunning collection of photographs, each chosen by group members as their personal favourite, reflecting a rich diversity of styles and perspectives.

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

Work will start soon on a new route which will allow drivers to bypass most of Naas town centre. According to Kildare County Council the project - which will create an enlarged junction - is “currently at detailed design stage.”READ NEXT Irish cost of living nightmare amid supermarket hikes and price of pint hits €6The work at Murtagh’s Corner will “provide the fourth arm to the junction at the corner of South Main Street, Kilcullen Road and the Newbridge Road.