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Pamela de Brí

Prosperous artist exhibits in Mayo Conor McHugh

Seamus Cullen’s Kildare, The Irish Revolution 1912-23

Book Review: A new chronicle of Kildare’s revolutionary years

Newbridge councillor slams homeless policy after sourcing emergency accommodatio...

Kathleen Lonsdale

2019 news review: Maynooth University honours Newbridge’s Kathleen Lonsdale

The late Marian Finucane

Iconic RTE presenter Marian Finucane has died

The late Shane Griffin an d his daughter Hayley

Kildare man Shane Griffin, who advocated for children who suffered abuse, has d...

Tommy Fletcher with some loyal customers and friends before the sale. Picture: Aishling Conway

2019 news review: End of an era in Naas as Fletcher’s sold at auction

Local musician Darren Brereton, performing at the launch of the new CD, a collection of songs entitled 'Songs from the Short Grass' at Kilcullen Heritage Centre last month. PIC: Tony Keane

A musical history lesson in Songs from the Short Grass

Neil Hannon of the Divine Comedy with his Made of Athy plaque

Famous Kildare locals honoured by Made of Athy in 2019

The era of turf is coming to an eventual end

Rural west Kildare could benefit from share of €80 million fund

A selection of the bikes found in the container

€250k of suspected stolen bicycles found, seized by gardai

Kildare man features in Solus Christmas advert
Paddy Price (88) from Prosperous is called 'Paddy Christmas' by locals
Conor McHugh

Brian Rushe and his family, Rebecca, sons John and Rhys

Kildare's Brian Rushe thanks IFA voters

The proposed wind turbines were up to 169 meters tall

REFUSED: Drehid windfarm turned down by Kildare County Council

Celine Cronly and her late mother Sheila

Kildare woman organises county's newest Goal mile for mum

Mr McMahon

Dublin footballer Philly McMahon addressed Kildare Joint Policing Committee

An artist impression of the proposed new school

Choral singing from Naas school girls today

Dr. Delia Ferri is based at Maynooth University

Maynooth University academic awarded €2 million grant

Gardai closed the road for a while after the incident

Man who died in Kilcullen motorway traffic incident named

Garda cars are scrapped after 300,000 kms

Fewer garda vehicles than at any time in the past four years

A beautiful horse drawn carriage captured by photographer Luke Wynne

WATCH: Festivities kick off in Athy as the lights are turned on

A number of Kildare people have been fined for various tax related offences

Kildare names on tax defaulters list

The president of Maynooth Unversity Philip Nolan (in suit) and Gary Monroe (in black) of Rosabel's Rooms joined members of Maynooth Students for Charity in launching the 20202 Galway Cycle

Maynooth student cycle to support Rosabel’s Rooms
Charity named after Rosabel Monroe who died suddenly and unexpected at 16 months.
Conor McHugh

Work on a cycling and walking path from the canal road in Osberstown up towards Millenium road

New cycling ramps to link Millennium road with canal

Jack L in full voice

In impromptu home town gig, Athy troubadour Jack L sings Moonriver unaccompanied

Emma-Jane Leeson, right with Layla (5), Meabh (7), Sean (8), Caoimhe (6), and Joseph (3)

Two Kildare companies to appear at Gifted in the RDS

The cast and crew of Prosperous Dramatic Society's production of Hue & Cry

Prosperous theatre group qualify for All Ireland One Act finals

The location of the proposed new housing estate

New 305 unit planning application too big for Clane say locals

The budget was approved by county councillors

Council approves €164 million budget, as Brexit, climate change loom

Downings House outside Prosperous

Contents of famous historical Prosperous house go for auction

Prosperous student Tony Tuite Kirwan

Prosperous mum starts petition over secondary school places for children on aut...

Allan Shine, CEO Co Kildare Chamber with John Bercow and Tim Dooley of Dooley Insurance Group, at the chamber's breakfast hosted at the K Club last week

Former House of Commons Speaker, John Bercow proves an engaging speaker at Chamb...

Professor John Sweeney of Maynooth University

Maynooth academic warns of three metre sea surge in 'perfect storm'

Homeowners in mortgage distress could now be eligible for the scheme

Mortgage to Rent Scheme could help growing number of homeowners with mortgage di...

Snow has arrived in Kildare

WATCH: It is officially snowing in Kildare

The IDA has made a significant purchase outside Newbridge

Huge potential for jobs after IDA buys 211 acre site near Newbridge

KWETB will not use a stenographer

KWETB to save up to €60,000 by not using stenographer

The Dunney family joined Cllr McLoughlin Healy in submitting the petition

Call for cycling lanes between Caragh and Naas

Stephen Lonsdale

Maynooth University honours Newbridge scientist Kathleen Lonsdale

Adrian Geissel devised the Surpassport app

Kildare man develops app to monitor activity of young sportspeople

The European Buzzard, pictured over Pollardstown Fen

Lucky photo of beautiful bird over Pollardstown Fen

Boil your water before consuming it

North Kildare public affected by boil water notice

Roma musician at the launch of the strategy

100% of Kildare Travellers surveyed report barriers to full inclusion in society

Ambassador dogs for Guide Dogs for the Blind making themselves at home on The Avenue

Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind visit Whitewater

The late bishop Tom Flanagan

Carbury man who served as Bishop in Texas has died

Castlesize House sold at auction in the Shelbourne Hotel

Former jockey and trainer's Castlesize house sold

Aras Chill Dara

Kildare County Council had 1.35% vacancy of 4,087 social houses

Opposition in Ballyshannon to plans for proposed new Kilsaran quarry

Deputy Joan Collins will speak at the meeting

Housing Action Kildare to host meeting in Newbridge

Before and after

Kildare's Jennifer lost five stone through Unislim

Cathy Davey

UPDATED NOTE DATE CHANGE - Cathy Davey to play gig in St David's Church, Naas

Monster Corporation has bought the Coca Cola site in Athy

Athy's Coca Cola plant has been bought by energy drinks giant

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