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PICTURES: Kildare's Whitewater has your Irish Derby look covered

1 day ago | kildarenow.com | Niamh O'Donoghue

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Delivery of proposed community centre for Kildare town queried

2 days ago | kildarenow.com | Ciaran Mather

A councillor representing the Kildare-Newbridge Municipal District (MD) asked Kildare County Council (KCC) about the delivery of a proposed community centre. Fianna Fáil Cllr Suzanne Doyle submitted the question to KCC at the latest MD meeting, which took place on Wednesday, June 18 last. Specifically, she asked KCC to provide "a report on potential avenues to delivery of a community centre on Dunmurray Road, Kildare (ref site with planning), and indications of possible timelines".
Appeal launched by gardaí after Kildare resident has belongings stolen from their car

2 days ago | kildarenow.com | Ciaran Mather

An information appeal has been launched by gardaí after a County Kildare resident had some of their belongings stolen from their car. The incident was highlighted by Garda Aidan McGuane when he appeared on a KFM radio programme yesterday morning (June 25 last). Gda McGuane explained that the incident occurred in The Close region of Hazelhatch, Celbridge on Thursday, June 19 last.
Garda probe launched following early hours burglary at Kildare residence

2 days ago | kildarenow.com | Ciaran Mather

Gardaí are investigating after a burglary was reported at a home in North Kildare. When asked by the Leinster Leader for information about this particular crime, a garda spokesperson responded: "Gardaí are investigating a report of a burglary that occurred within the Coil Dubh area of County Kildare at approximately 3.15am on June 19, 2025."The spokesperson added: "[The] Investigation is ongoing."Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Naas Garda Station on 045 884 300.
LATEST: Development including takeaway, medical units and coffee shop proposed for this Kildare region

2 days ago | kildarenow.com | Ciaran Mather

The proposal follows a previous planning permission application which was submitted back in 2022 and granted in 2023 A "neighbourhood centre" development, which would include medical units, a takeaway and a coffee shop, has been proposed for one County Kildare region. A new planning permission application currently with Kildare County Council (KCC) shows that one Andrew Cross is seeking to set up the development at Piercetown, Station Road in Newbridge. The site for the development was...
‘Appropriate signage’ needed along this Kildare road

2 days ago | kildarenow.com | Ciaran Mather

A councillor recently submitted a motion to Kildare County Council (KCC) calling for it to install "appropriate signage" along the Canal Harbour Road in Monasterevin. The motion was submitted by Social Democrats councillor Pat Balfe at the latest Kildare-Newbridge Municipal District meeting, which took place on Wednesday, June 18 last.
Warning issued by Kildare garda following tradesperson fraud incident

2 days ago | kildarenow.com | Ciaran Mather

A member of An Garda Síochána (AGS) based in County Kildare has issued a warning to the public following a fraud incident which was reported last week. Garda Aidan McGuane spoke to KFM about the crime earlier today (June 25). He told host Eoin Beatty that the incident took place on the Strandhouse Road in Newbridge on the afternoon of Thursday, June 19 last. According to Gda McGuane, a dispute had occurred between the injured party and a fraudulent tradesperson.
Outdoor youth facilities and 'hangout area' planned for this Kildare town

2 days ago | kildarenow.com | Ken Phelan

Kildare County Council has outlined its plans for the provision of youth facilities and amenity spaces within the Celbridge-Leixlip municipal district. Confirmation followed a question put forward by Cllr Paul Brooks (FG) at an MD meeting held on Friday, June 20 last.
UPDATE: Department of Education responds to criticism of approach to special schools in Kildare

3 days ago | kildarenow.com | Ciaran Mather

The Department of Education and Youth has responded to criticism made by a local councillor which concerned the Department's approach to special schools in Kildare. Social Democrats Cllr Chris Pender, who is based in Newbridge, yesterday (June 24 last) backed his party's Education Spokesperson's call to scrap special school redesignation plans. He also notably said that the Department was displaying a "deeply damaging" approach.
Kildare Age Friendly Programme invites public to 'Putting Your Affairs in Order' event

3 days ago | kildarenow.com | Ken Phelan

Kildare County Council’s Age Friendly Programme, in partnership with Citizens Information Kildare, Irish Hospice Foundation and the Decision Support Service (DSS), would like to invite members of the public to the “Putting Your Affairs in Order” event. This free event, part of a regional roadshow, aims to explain, in simple terms: Advance healthcare directives Making a will Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPAs) and the practical steps towards creating one.