Leinster Leader

The Leinster Leader is a newspaper that is based in Naas, County Kildare, Ireland. In 2005, Johnston Press purchased the Leinster Leader Group. This group not only publishes the Leinster Leader but also includes other newspapers like The Dundalk Democrat, Leinster Express from Portlaoise, Limerick Leader, Offaly Express, and the Tallaght Echo. As of 2014, the ownership of the paper has changed hands and is now under Iconic Newspapers, which took over Johnston Press' publications in the Republic of Ireland.

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Work on Kildare DART expansion plans could start this year

4 days ago | leinsterleader.ie | 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.
Tailteann Cup: Kildare name team for clash with Leitrim

6 days ago | leinsterleader.ie | Tommy Callaghan

The Kildare team to take on Leitrim in Saturday's opening game in Group 1, Round 1 of the Tailteann Cup, at Cedral St Conleth's Park, Newbridge, throw-in 5 pm, The side announced shows many changes from the side that lost to Louth in the Leinster SFC. The sides reads: KILDARE v Leitrim: Cian Burke; Harry O'Neill, Mark Dempsey, Ryan Burke; Jack McKevitt, David Hyland, James McGrath; Kevin Feely, Mick O’Grady; Darragh Swords, Alex Beirne, Paddy McDermott; Ryan Sinkey, Darragh Kirwan, Jimmy Hyland.
'Unprecedented' damage caused to OPW property in Kildare condemned

6 days ago | leinsterleader.ie | Ken Phelan

A Fine Gael TD for Kildare North has said that the “professional level” of criminal damage of state property caused at Donaghcumper House over the May bank holiday weekend is “unprecedented” for the OPW and is valued at circa €500,000 of taxpayer money. Four vehicles were overturned, a construction vehicle was driven into a river, and wires on four CCTV units were cut on the lands of Donaghcumper House, Co Kildare over the bank holiday weekend.
Vintage treasure fairs coming to these two Kildare towns

6 days ago | leinsterleader.ie | Ciaran Mather

Vintage treasure fairs are coming soon to two towns which are both based in County Kildare. Organised by Dublin Fairs, two fairs will take place in Kilcullen — one later this month and also one in July. Following these fairs, two more will take place in Newbridge during June and September respectively. The fairs will feature vintage treasures, vinyl, CDs, antique goods and collectors items, in addition to arts and crafts. According to the organisers, the fairs will feature over 45 stalls.
Plans submitted for €1.1m office extension in Naas, Kildare

6 days ago | leinsterleader.ie | Ken Phelan

A planning application has been submitted to Kildare County Council for a €1.1m office extension at No 3 Highland View Terrace & The Cottage, Fairgreen, Naas, Co Kildare. The application was submitted to the council on 6/5/2025.
Criminal damage of vehicle on Kildare service station's premises under investigation

6 days ago | leinsterleader.ie | Ciaran Mather

An incident during which criminal damage was caused to a vehicle on the premises of a County Kildare service station is under investigation by gardaí. Details of the crime were detailed by Garda Christopher Fallon of Leixlip Garda Station when he appeared on a KFM radio programme yesterday morning (May 7 last). He explained that the incident took place at the Circle K service station in Kilcullen (on the M9) sometime between 5am and 11am on May 1 last.
Plans granted for €576k extension to Aldi store in Naas, Kildare

6 days ago | leinsterleader.ie | Ken Phelan

Plans have been granted to Aldi Stores (Ireland) Limited for a €576k extension to an Aldi store on Newbridge Road, Jigginstown Park, Naas West, Naas, Co Kildare. According to Construction Information Services (CIS), as of May 8 2025, works are yet to commence on site. CIS reports that on July 17 2024 an appeal was lodged with An Bord Pleanála against Kildare County Council's decision to grant planning permission for a single storey extension to the southern elevation of the existing Aldi store.
DART to go further into County Kildare than planned

6 days ago | leinsterleader.ie | Niamh O'Donoghue

Kildare 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 that 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.
Kildare businesses invited to join free Advanced Water Stewardship Programme

6 days ago | leinsterleader.ie | Ken Phelan

Uisce Éireann has today (May 8 2025) launched a new Advanced Water Stewardship Programme for business customers who produce trade effluent – and companies in County Kildare are being encouraged to sign up. This free training is delivered in partnership with Water Stewardship Ireland and the Sustainable Enterprise Skillnet. It is designed to help businesses address water quality and trade effluent challenges, prepare for upcoming regulations, and manage future charges more effectively.
Late long distance two-pointer free denies Kildare minors

1 week ago | leinsterleader.ie | Tommy Callaghan

A brilliant free from some 55m from 'keeper Jack Ryan earned Offaly a place in the Leinster MFC final at Tullamore this evening. It was a game that ebbed and flowed throughout but in the end any side that hits four goals is certainly worthy winners. It was a heartbreaking defeat for Kildare who after a slow start went in at the break leading by three points. However two second half goals for Offaly broke Kildare hearts, with Ruairi Woods and Cian Duffy raising the vital green flags.