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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Teens arrested after high-speed chase on M7 in Kildare

1 day ago | leinsterleader.ie | 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.
Soccer: Kildare student stars in Ireland's international win

6 days ago | leinsterleader.ie | Tommy Callaghan

Naas' Ruby Boland named player of the tournament Ireland's schools soccer team made it a clean sweep with wins over England, Scotlan and Northeren Ireland, winning ther Bob Docherty Cup while also taking home the John Reed Cup in the head-to-head win over England.
First full-time professional appointed at Newbridge Golf Club

2 weeks ago | leinsterleader.ie | Tommy Callaghan

It was back in 1995 when Newbridge Golf Club officially opened to the public and in the intervening years, through year-on-year investment the 18 hole course has grown in maturity and membership. Only this week the club has announced the appointment of a full-time professional who is about to take up his new role in Kildare. Wicklow native Dylan Graham has been appointed the club's first professional and is eagerly looking forward to taking up his role.
Kildare Death Notices for today: Thursday, April 10 2025

2 weeks ago | leinsterleader.ie | Ken Phelan

Death Notices for Kildare Marie Balfe (née Keating)The death has occurred of Marie Balfe (née Keating), Mylerstown, Robertstown, Kildare / Killimor, Galway. Balfe, (née Keating), Marie, Mylerstown, Roberstown, Co. Kildare and late of Raheen, Killimor, Co. Galway, April 8th 2025.
Unusual weather phenomenon to hit Ireland - you'll notice it on your driveway

2 weeks ago | leinsterleader.ie | Justin Kelly

Weather experts have pointed out an unusual weather phenomenon hitting Ireland this week that could result in your needed a car wash at the weekend. Cathal Nolan from Ireland's Weather Channel said there was some "interesting weather taking place" this week with dust from the Sahara being picked up and dumped over Ireland.
Brothers in Battle: The Kildare siblings hunting Kickboxing glory

3 weeks ago | leinsterleader.ie | Daragh Nolan

Naas Kickboxing has the Brizinskas brothers on their books and the boys from Sallins are going from strength to strength under the tutelage of four-time Irish K-1 kickboxing champion Dawid Blaszke. Older brother Rafy is leading the way by bringing a Cadet Irish ISKA Kickboxing title back to Kildare last month. The 16 year-old would have struggled to envisage that fact after joining Naas Kickboxing for fitness just two years ago. “I started here as a big boy,” Rafy laughed.
Kildare Cllr left dissatisfied following Council's response to St Catherine's Park motion

3 weeks ago | leinsterleader.ie | Ciaran Mather

A councillor said that he was left dissatisfied following the response from Kildare County Council (KCC) to a motion he submitted in relation to St Catherine's Park. Fine Gael Cllr Paul Brooks expressed his views to KCC when he appeared at the latest Celbridge-Leixlip Municipal District meeting by virtual means on Friday, March 21 last.
Leinster MFC: Kildare minor football team named

3 weeks ago | leinsterleader.ie | Tommy Callaghan

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Mystery deepens around missing Kerry farmer as Gardaí issue CCTV update

4 weeks ago | leinsterleader.ie | Lili Lonergan

Gardaí continue to appeal to the public for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 56-year-old Michael Gaine who was reported missing from his home near Kenmare, Co. Kerry on Friday 21st March 2025. Michael, who also goes by Mike, was last seen in Kenmare town, on this day last week, Thursday, March 20. Michael bought phone credit in Centra, Kenmare at 9.48am. Michael then left in his Bronze coloured RAV4 registration 152 KY 366.
200 Kildare students attend 2025 STEM Expo in Pfizer Newbridge

1 month ago | leinsterleader.ie | Daragh Nolan

The 2025 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) Expo held at Pfizer in Newbridge attracted over 200 students from across Co.Kildare The 2025 STEM Expo held at Pfizer in Newbridge attracted over 200 students from across Co.Kildare. The event took place with the aim of inspiring the next generation to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) and make a difference to patients’ lives around the world. Students had the chance to hear from industry leaders,...