Kildare Now

1 day ago | kildarenow.com | Hannah Cahill

Three juveniles were arrested following a high-speed chase through Counties Kildare and Laois, a Garda spokesperson has confirmed. On the Bank Holiday Monday evening, a stolen vehicle fled from Dublin through to Junction 15 on the M7, between Portlaoise and Monasterevin. The chase went on for a considerable amount of time, with a portion of the chase taking place between Kildare Village and Ballybrittas.

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

Kildare County Council has been asked to write to the Minister for Housing seeking money to fund the Tenant in Situ scheme - which facilitates the purchase of homes rented privately and where the tenant is at risk of eviction because the landlord is selling. Two councillors - Chris Pender and Pat Balfe - say this is needed because of the increasing demand on the scheme.

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

'We need to tackle single use plastic' Single use plastic should be banned from big public events like concerts or major horseracing fixtures in County Kildare.

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

Action needs to be taken against people who park outside a primary school. At a Naas Municipal District committee meeting, Cllr Bill Clear asked if Kildare County Council has conducted any surveys or investigations “regarding the traffic situation at the primary school in Kill. READ NEXT Shopping this Easter?

6 days ago | kildarenow.com | Tommy Callaghan

Brian Dowling and his management team have named their team for Saturday's opening game in the Joe McDonagh Cup when they take on Kerry at Cedral St Conleth's Park, Newbridge, with a throw-in of 2 pm. Simon Leacy is named at no. 3; Cathal McCabe at 6; with Diare Guerin and Cian Boran at midfield. Gerry Keegan leads the attack, James Burke on the edge of the square while the rest of the forward division includes David Qualter, Darragh Melville, Jack Sheridan and Jack Higgins.