https://www.kildarenow.com https://www.kildarenow.com/images/logos/20/logo_colored.jpg https://www.kildarenow.com Appeal launched after 'large amount' of cigarettes stolen from Kildare shop https://www.kildarenow.com/news/local-news/2057763/appeal-launched-after-large-amount-of-cigarettes-stolen-from-kildare-shop.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/local-news/2057763/appeal-launched-after-large-amount-of-cigarettes-stolen-from-kildare-shop.html

The perpetrators were seen operating a Black Audi vehicle during this incident
A garda appeal has been launched following the theft of a 'large amount' of cigarettes from a County Kildare shop. The incident was brought up by Garda Lenny Donnellan during a recent guest appearance on KFM. READ

]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:05:03 GMT Kildare,Athy,Kildare Gardaí Ciaran Mather Burglars target Kildare businesses in back-to-back smash-and-grab incidents https://www.kildarenow.com/news/local-news/2057712/burglars-target-kildare-businesses-in-back-to-back-smash-and-grab-incidents.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/local-news/2057712/burglars-target-kildare-businesses-in-back-to-back-smash-and-grab-incidents.html

Both crimes took place during the early morning hours
Two County Kildare businesses were targeted in back-to-back smash-and-grab incidents. Both incidents took place in Kilcullen on Easter Sunday (April 5 last), according to Garda Lenny Donnellan. Speaking to KFM about the two crimes, he said

]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:35:03 GMT Kildare,Kilcullen,Kildare Gardaí Ciaran Mather Order up! New hot food business to open up in this Kildare region https://www.kildarenow.com/news/local-news/2056413/order-up-new-hot-food-business-to-open-up-in-this-kildare-region.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/local-news/2056413/order-up-new-hot-food-business-to-open-up-in-this-kildare-region.html

The grand opening will take place tomorrow (April 8, 2026) and all food will be 50 per cent off
A brand-new hot food business is preparing to open up in one County Kildare region tomorrow. Pulled & Loaded, which also operates as a catering service, has announced that it will open up a food tr

]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:05:03 GMT Kildare,Newbridge Ciaran Mather Out Now! Pick up the latest edition of Kildare Life magazine https://www.kildarenow.com/news/business/2052598/out-now-pick-up-the-latest-edition-of-kildare-life-magazine.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/business/2052598/out-now-pick-up-the-latest-edition-of-kildare-life-magazine.html

The April/May issue is packed full of fantastic local content
Welcome to the latest edition of Kildare Life! With spring in full swing and summer just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to broaden your horizons and take a moment to enjoy everything our April/May issue has to offer. Pack

]]> Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:12:00 GMT Kildare David Hurley Flower power: Cystic Fibrosis Ireland calls on Kildare people to support 65 Roses Day 2026 https://www.kildarenow.com/news/local-news/2052157/flower-power-cystic-fibrosis-ireland-calls-on-kildare-people-to-support-65-roses-day-2026.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/local-news/2052157/flower-power-cystic-fibrosis-ireland-calls-on-kildare-people-to-support-65-roses-day-2026.html

Purple roses will be available for purchase across a number of Dunnes Stores branches in Kildare
Cystic Fibrosis Ireland (CFI) has called on people throughout County Kildare to support 65 Roses Day 2026. The 65 Roses fundraiser stems from how young children often pronounce "Cystic Fibrosis" a

]]> Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:05:03 GMT Kildare,Health,Charity,Clane,Newbridge,Dunnes Stores,Maynooth,Naas,Whitewater Shopping Centre,Dublin Ciaran Mather WATCH: "There are no words!" Kildare café hits out at burglars https://www.kildarenow.com/news/local-news/2050734/watch-damage-caused-to-front-door-of-kildare-cafe-by-burglars.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/local-news/2050734/watch-damage-caused-to-front-door-of-kildare-cafe-by-burglars.html

Anyone with information relating to this incident is asked to contact Castledermot Garda Station on 059 914 4112
The front door of a South Kildare café was damaged by burglars. It was reported last week that the Mad Hatter Café in Castledermot was broken into by burglars. Although they damage

]]> Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:05:03 GMT Kildare,Castledermot,Kildare Gardaí,An Garda Siochána Ciaran Mather Clarity sought over emergency vehicle access in one busy Kildare region https://www.kildarenow.com/news/local-news/2048713/clarity-sought-over-emergency-vehicle-access-in-one-busy-kildare-region.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/local-news/2048713/clarity-sought-over-emergency-vehicle-access-in-one-busy-kildare-region.html

The Mayor of the Kildare-Newbridge Municipal District asked Kildare County Council to provide an answer
iClarity has been sought over emergency vehicle access in one busy County Kildare region. The matter was highlighted at the latest Kildare-Newbridge Municipal District (MD) meeting, which t

]]> Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:33:09 GMT Kildare,Newbridge,Naas Ciaran Mather Appeal launched following theft incident at Penneys branch in Kildare https://www.kildarenow.com/news/local-news/2047296/appeal-launched-following-theft-incident-at-penneys-branch-in-kildare.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/local-news/2047296/appeal-launched-following-theft-incident-at-penneys-branch-in-kildare.html

Anyone with information relating to this crime is asked to contact Newbridge Garda Station on 045 440 180
An information appeal has been launched following a theft incident which occurred inside Penneys' Newbridge branch. Garda Marc Connolly outlined details of the crime during a recent guest

]]> Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:05:03 GMT Kildare,Newbridge,Penneys,Kildare Gardaí Ciaran Mather Theft incidents in Naas and Newbridge may be linked, Kildare garda says https://www.kildarenow.com/news/local-news/2047100/theft-incidents-in-naas-and-newbridge-may-be-linked-kildare-garda-says.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/local-news/2047100/theft-incidents-in-naas-and-newbridge-may-be-linked-kildare-garda-says.html

The garda also provided a description of the suspects
Two separate theft incidents which occurred in Naas and Newbridge respectively may be linked, according to a Kildare-based member of An Garda Síochána (AGS). Garda Marc Connolly discussed the two crimes during a guest appearance on one of

]]> Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:05:03 GMT Kildare,Newbridge,Naas,Kildare Gardaí,An Garda Siochána Ciaran Mather Extension sought for Centra branch in Kildare town https://www.kildarenow.com/news/local-news/2045323/extension-sought-for-centra-branch-in-kildare-town.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/local-news/2045323/extension-sought-for-centra-branch-in-kildare-town.html

The planning permission application is currently with Kildare County Council
An extension could be on the cards for a Centra branch located in Kildare town. According to the planning permission application, which is currently with Kildare County Council (KCC), John Brett wishes to make change

]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:05:03 GMT Kildare,Kildare County Council,Kildare town,planning permission Ciaran Mather ALERT: Popular toys sold at Tesco stores across Kildare recalled amid asbestos fears https://www.kildarenow.com/news/local-news/2033771/alert-popular-toys-sold-at-tesco-stores-across-kildare-recalled-amid-asbestos-fears.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/local-news/2033771/alert-popular-toys-sold-at-tesco-stores-across-kildare-recalled-amid-asbestos-fears.html

The impacted products present a risk as the sand may contain asbestos, which is a banned substance in the EU
A variety of popular children's toys that were sold at Tesco stores nationwide (including stores in County Kildare) have been recalled due to fears they contain a banned substance. Add

]]> Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:35:03 GMT CCPC,Product Recall,Tesco,National news Ellie McCarthy New car wash could be on the way to this Kildare shopping centre https://www.kildarenow.com/news/local-news/2033693/new-car-wash-could-be-on-the-way-to-this-kildare-shopping-centre.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/local-news/2033693/new-car-wash-could-be-on-the-way-to-this-kildare-shopping-centre.html

The facility has been proposed by cleaning company Halcyon Lux
A brand-new car wash could be on the way to one County Kildare shopping centre. Planning permission documents currently lodged with Kildare County Council (KCC) show that cleaning company Halycyon Lux intends to construct the faci

]]> Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:05:03 GMT Kildare,Celbridge,Roscommon,Motoring,Kildare County Council,planning permission Ciaran Mather Shock felt across Kildare as oil prices shoot up by more than 80 per cent in one week https://www.kildarenow.com/news/local-news/2033701/shock-felt-across-kildare-as-oil-prices-shoot-up-by-more-than-80-per-cent-in-one-week.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/local-news/2033701/shock-felt-across-kildare-as-oil-prices-shoot-up-by-more-than-80-per-cent-in-one-week.html

The increase in prices has prompted backlash
The escalation of the which currently sees the USA and Israel facing off against Iran is having a widespread ripple effect across the world — especially when it comes to heating oil prices. In fact, according to oilprices.ie, not even County Kildar

]]> Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:05:03 GMT Kildare,Motoring,Israel,USA,Middle East Ciaran Mather Shock claim that Kildare-based company is 'price gouging' on oil https://www.kildarenow.com/news/local-news/2031815/claim-that-kildare-based-company-is-engaging-in-oil-price-gouging.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/local-news/2031815/claim-that-kildare-based-company-is-engaging-in-oil-price-gouging.html

The government has also been urged to 'get its act together'
A company based in County Kildare has been accused of engaging in oil price gouging. The allegation was made by Sinn Féin TD Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh, who represents Kildare South. However, she did not name the company she was referri

]]> Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:05:03 GMT Kildare,Taoiseach,Micheál Martin,Kildare town,Israel,USA,Sinn Féin,Motoring Ciaran Mather 'Truly overwhelmed' - Kildare business vows to bounce back after devastating fire https://www.kildarenow.com/news/business/2031257/truly-overwhelmed-kildare-business-vows-to-bounce-back-after-devastating-fire.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/business/2031257/truly-overwhelmed-kildare-business-vows-to-bounce-back-after-devastating-fire.html

Members of Kildare Fire Service rushed to the scene in order to extinguish the blaze
A County Kildare business has vowed to bounce back after a devastating fire badly damaged its site. The announcement follows after a major fire broke out at Sarsfields GAA club in Newbridge. The blaze was sit

]]> Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:05:30 GMT Kildare,Newbridge,GAA,Sarsfields GAA Ciaran Mather 'Large amount' of vapes and cigarettes stolen from Kildare business premises https://www.kildarenow.com/news/local-news/2030289/large-amount-of-vapes-and-cigarettes-stolen-from-kildare-business-premises.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/local-news/2030289/large-amount-of-vapes-and-cigarettes-stolen-from-kildare-business-premises.html

The incident occurred in North Kildare
A 'large amount' of vapes and cigarettes were stolen from a business premises in North Kildare, a garda has said. Garda Shane Smyth read out details of the incident during a guest appearance on KFM yesterday (March 4 last). He explained that on Thursday,

]]> Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:05:03 GMT Kildare,Prosperous,Clane,Kildare Gardaí Ciaran Mather NOTICE: Defibrillator is currently out of service at rural Kildare pub https://www.kildarenow.com/news/local-news/2029806/notice-defibrillator-is-currently-out-of-service-at-rural-kildare-pub.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/local-news/2029806/notice-defibrillator-is-currently-out-of-service-at-rural-kildare-pub.html

Alternative units are available nearby
The general public in County Kildare has been advised that a defibrillator is currently out of service at a rural pub. Taking to social media, the Rural Kildare Community First Responders group explained: "[We are] sorry to report that the Defib / AED [A

]]> Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:01:15 GMT Kildare,Athy,Calverstown,Health,Kilmead,Crookstown,GAA Ciaran Mather Claim that independent bookshop in Kildare is suffering because of parking dilemma https://www.kildarenow.com/news/local-news/2022296/claim-that-independent-bookshop-in-kildare-is-suffering-because-of-parking-dilemma.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/local-news/2022296/claim-that-independent-bookshop-in-kildare-is-suffering-because-of-parking-dilemma.html

The business is located in Kilcullen
A councillor has claimed that an independent bookshop in County Kildare is suffering because of a parking dilemma. Fine Gael Cllr Tracey O'Dwyer made the allegation at the most recent Kildare-Newbridge Municipal District meeting, which took place on Wednes

]]> Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:05:03 GMT Kildare County Council,Kildare,Kilcullen,Kildare town,Athy Ciaran Mather Bus stop between Newbridge and Naas is ‘a mud bath’, Kildare County Council is told https://www.kildarenow.com/news/local-news/2019782/bus-stop-between-newbridge-and-naas-is-a-mud-bath-kildare-county-council-is-told.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/local-news/2019782/bus-stop-between-newbridge-and-naas-is-a-mud-bath-kildare-county-council-is-told.html

The critical comments were made by a local representative
A bus stop located between Newbridge and Naas is currently akin to "a mud bath", according to one local councillor. The comments were made by Fine Gael Cllr Peggy O'Dwyer at the latest Kildare-Newbridge Municipal District meeting, whic

]]> Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:35:03 GMT Kildare,Newbridge,Naas,Ladytown,Kildare County Council Ciaran Mather Owners of famous Kildare property plan to build stunning 'wedding village' venue https://www.kildarenow.com/news/business/2014714/owners-of-famous-kildare-property-plan-to-build-stunning-wedding-village-venue.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/business/2014714/owners-of-famous-kildare-property-plan-to-build-stunning-wedding-village-venue.html

The plans have been submitted to Kildare County Council for Ballindoolin House in Kildare
Plans have been submitted to Kildare County Council for the construction of a new 'wedding village' and venue on the site of a famous manor house. The permission is being sought by Ballindoolin House Lim

]]> Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:30:02 GMT Kildare,planning permission,Kildare County Council Justin Kelly