https://www.kildarenow.com https://www.kildarenow.com/images/logos/20/logo_colored.jpg https://www.kildarenow.com Midlands man gets jail for stealing bottle of coca cola https://www.kildarenow.com/news/local-news/2058516/midlands-man-gets-jail-for-stealing-bottle-of-coca-cola.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/local-news/2058516/midlands-man-gets-jail-for-stealing-bottle-of-coca-cola.html

Man who had 54 previous convictions was before Portlaoise District Court
A LOCAL man who stole a €2.80 bottle of coca cola was given a one-month custodial sentence when he appeared at Portlaoise District Court last week. Patrick Kelly (30), O’Moore Place, Portlaoise, who is currently serving

]]> Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:18:04 GMT Portlaoise District Court,Portlaoise,Laois Laura McLoughlin Over 6,000 homes, businesses and farms in Kildare connected to national broadband plan https://www.kildarenow.com/news/local-news/2058505/over-6-000-homes-businesses-and-farms-in-kildare-connected-to-national-broadband-plan.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/local-news/2058505/over-6-000-homes-businesses-and-farms-in-kildare-connected-to-national-broadband-plan.html

National Broadband Ireland is encouraging all Kildare residents to visit nbi.ie and check their Eircode to see if they’re ready to connect and find out more about placing an order
National Broadband Ireland (NBI), the company delivering the new future-proofed, high-speed Fibre-to-the-Home net

]]> Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:53:53 GMT Kildare,Naas,Newbridge Senan Hogan Quick-thinking neighbour scared off burglars, Kildare garda says https://www.kildarenow.com/news/local-news/2058069/quick-thinking-neighbour-scared-off-burglars-kildare-garda-says.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/local-news/2058069/quick-thinking-neighbour-scared-off-burglars-kildare-garda-says.html

The perpetrators fled in a Black Ford Mondeo vehicle
A neighbour who was quick on his feet managed to scare off burglars targeting a home in rural County Kildare. The brave neighbour's actions were outlined by Garda Lenny Donnellan during a recent guest appearance on KFM. He explained that th

]]> Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:05:02 GMT Kildare,Kildare Gardaí,Kilkea,Castledermot,An Garda Siochána,Athy Ciaran Mather Kildare schools 'are being left behind' https://www.kildarenow.com/news/local-news/2057916/kildare-schools-are-being-left-behind.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/local-news/2057916/kildare-schools-are-being-left-behind.html

Funding is inadequate given the population in County Kildare
The level of funding provided for DEIS schools in Kildare has been criticised by Independent Ireland councillor Bill Clear who says the county is being left behind - despite it being “one of the fastest growing regions in the countr

]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:30:09 GMT Kildare,Education,Naas,Newbridge,Maynooth,Celbridge,Leixlip Paul O'Meara 13 on trolleys at Kildare's main hospital today https://www.kildarenow.com/news/local-news/2057891/13-on-trolleys-at-kildare-s-main-hospital-today.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/local-news/2057891/13-on-trolleys-at-kildare-s-main-hospital-today.html

Overcrowding is a bigger problem at other hospitals in the eastern region
Some 13 patients were treated on hospitals at Naas Hospital today having been admitted through the accident and emergency department. But the most overcrowded hospital in the eastern region was St Vincent's Hospital whe

]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:00:20 GMT Health,HSE,Naas,Newbridge,Clane Paul O'Meara Man allegedly allegedly had oral sex with teen cousin, Kildare court claim https://www.kildarenow.com/news/local-news/2057909/man-allegedly-allegedly-had-oral-sex-with-teen-cousin-kildare-court-claim.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/local-news/2057909/man-allegedly-allegedly-had-oral-sex-with-teen-cousin-kildare-court-claim.html

'The injured party was a male teenager'
An allegation that a man sexually assaulted a cousin in 2004 and between 2004 and 2012 was made at Naas District Court. The man, aged in his mid 30s was arrested on September 24 and Sgt Gary Farrell said he made no reply to two counts. Sgt Farrell told

]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:00:14 GMT Kildare,Kildare Gardaí,Naas District Court,Naas,Celbridge,Maynooth,Athy,Leixlip Paul O'Meara Custody for teen after Aldi, Lidl and Dunnes Stores in Kildare targeted for alcohol theft https://www.kildarenow.com/news/local-news/2057900/custody-for-teen-after-aldi-lidl-and-dunnes-stores-in-kildare-targeted-for-alcohol-theft.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/local-news/2057900/custody-for-teen-after-aldi-lidl-and-dunnes-stores-in-kildare-targeted-for-alcohol-theft.html

The woman 'linked up with a negative peer group'
The theft of alcohol from four Kildare supermarkets resulted in a custody term for a teenager at Naas District Court. Before the court was Margaret Connors, 19, whose address was given as 48 Glenshane Grove, Tallaght, Dublin. She was prosecuted

]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:00:15 GMT Kildare,Naas District Court,Kildare Gardaí,Aldi,Lidl,Dunnes Stores Paul O'Meara Minister visits Kildare to welcome new cadets at Curragh Camp https://www.kildarenow.com/news/local-news/2058103/minister-visits-kildare-to-welcome-new-cadets-at-curragh-camp.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/local-news/2058103/minister-visits-kildare-to-welcome-new-cadets-at-curragh-camp.html

The Minister was welcomed by the Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Rossa Mulcahy
The Minister for Defence, Helen McEntee today attended the Commissioning Ceremony of the 101st Army Cadet Class at the Defence Forces Training Centre in the Curragh Camp, Co Kildare, at which 52 Cadets were comm

]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:30:04 GMT Kildare,Naas,Curragh Senan Hogan 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 16:05:02 GMT Kildare,Athy,Kildare Gardaí Ciaran Mather Kildare social housing residents are 'living in very poor conditions' https://www.kildarenow.com/news/local-news/2057964/kildare-social-housing-residents-are-living-in-very-poor-conditions.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/local-news/2057964/kildare-social-housing-residents-are-living-in-very-poor-conditions.html

'It was suggested two years ago that the development be demolished'
Local councillor Ger Dunne criticised the condition of some dwellings at St Ita’s Place in Naas as being in very poor condition. Cllr Dunne told a Naas Municipal District meeting that some residents are willing to improve the

]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:00:10 GMT Kildare,Kildare County Council,Naas,Housing,Clane,Newbridge Paul O'Meara Gym at Kildare school to get major upgrade https://www.kildarenow.com/news/local-news/2058079/gym-at-kildare-school-to-get-major-upgrade.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/local-news/2058079/gym-at-kildare-school-to-get-major-upgrade.html

€100,000 refurbishment of sports facilities at Coláiste Lorcáin have been granted planning permission by Kildare County Council
Plans for a €100,000 refurbishment of sports facilities at Coláiste Lorcáin in Castledermot have been granted planning permission by Kildare County Council. The Sout

]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:47:33 GMT Kildare,Naas,Athy,Kildare County Council Senan Hogan BREAKING: Dramatic scenes as Kildare firefighters tackle van fire near motorway https://www.kildarenow.com/video/local-news/2058035/breaking-dramatic-scenes-as-kildare-firefighters-tackle-van-fire-near-motorway.html https://www.kildarenow.com/video/local-news/2058035/breaking-dramatic-scenes-as-kildare-firefighters-tackle-van-fire-near-motorway.html

The fire took hold near the M9
Kildare Fire Service personnel are at the scene of a freak fire just metres away from a busy motorway route. It is understood that two fire tenders are in attendance. The firefighters responded to a blaze, which is understood to have engulfed a white-coloured va

]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:23:20 GMT Kildare,Kildare County Council,Naas,Kilcullen,Newbridge,Athy Senan Hogan 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 13:35:02 GMT Kildare,Kilcullen,Kildare Gardaí Ciaran Mather Kildare celebs and trails to feature in new series of RTE show https://www.kildarenow.com/news/local-news/2057960/kildare-celebs-and-trails-to-feature-in-new-series-of-rte-show.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/local-news/2057960/kildare-celebs-and-trails-to-feature-in-new-series-of-rte-show.html

Kildare’s rich network of waterways and walking routes will be showcased to a national audience this spring as the county features prominently in the new season of Tracks & Trails, which returns to RTÉ this week. Now in its 13th season, the much-loved series begins on Friday, 10 April at 8.30pm on R

]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:50:22 GMT Kildare,Athy,Celine Byrne,Naas Senan Hogan LATEST: €3m in funding announced for future Kildare fire station https://www.kildarenow.com/news/local-news/2057758/latest-3m-in-funding-announced-for-future-kildare-fire-station.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/local-news/2057758/latest-3m-in-funding-announced-for-future-kildare-fire-station.html

There are plans in place to construct the new station in Monasterevin
Positive news for County Kildare as €3 million in funding has been announced for a future fire station planned for Monasterevin. The funding forms part of the Fire Services Capital Programme, which was announced by the Mini

]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:05:02 GMT Kildare,Monasterevin,Kildare town,Sinn Féin Ciaran Mather URGENT: Audience members wanted for TG4 show in Kildare town on Saturday https://www.kildarenow.com/news/local-news/2057860/urgent-audience-members-wanted-for-tg4-show-in-kildare-town-on-saturday.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/local-news/2057860/urgent-audience-members-wanted-for-tg4-show-in-kildare-town-on-saturday.html

Kildare is set to take centre stage this weekend as the county hosts the grand final of Curfá, the flagship Irish-language choir competition from TG4
Kildare is set to take centre stage this weekend as the county hosts the grand final of Curfá, the flagship Irish-language choir competition fr

]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:32:38 GMT Kildare,TG4,Kildare town Senan Hogan COLUMN: League final fallout and Kildare's near century away from Sam https://www.kildarenow.com/news/gaa/2057278/column-league-final-fallout-and-kildare-s-near-century-away-from-sam.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/gaa/2057278/column-league-final-fallout-and-kildare-s-near-century-away-from-sam.html

Tommy Callaghan discusses the Allianz Football League and asks if the competition has changed from afterthought to important marker of what is to come
Have we witnessed a potential changing of the guard, or just a minor blip, or is that simply a case of reading too much into one display, albe

]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:00:06 GMT Kildare GAA,Kildare Daragh Nolan 'Family are concerned' - boy (17) missing in Kildare https://www.kildarenow.com/news/local-news/2057738/family-are-concerned-boy-17-missing-in-kildare.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/local-news/2057738/family-are-concerned-boy-17-missing-in-kildare.html

Joshua Treacy was reported missing from his home in Maynooth on Sunday
Gardaí are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Joshua Treacy, 17 years who was reported missing from his home in Maynooth, Co. Kildare since Sunday evening April 5, 2026. Joshua is described as be

]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:45:46 GMT Missing Person Appeal,An Garda Siochána,Maynooth,Kildare Lili Lonergan Personal items stolen from badly-damaged Kildare residence following burglary https://www.kildarenow.com/news/local-news/2057675/personal-items-stolen-from-badly-damaged-kildare-residence-following-burglary.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/local-news/2057675/personal-items-stolen-from-badly-damaged-kildare-residence-following-burglary.html

Anyone with information about this crime is asked to contact Naas Garda Station on 045 481 212
A number of personal items were reported stolen from a County Kildare residence following a burglary. The crime, which occurred in the Caragh Heights region of Caragh, was highlighted by Garda Lenny

]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:35:02 GMT Kildare,Caragh,Naas,Kildare Gardaí Ciaran Mather BREAKING: Army in Curragh could be deployed to move vehicles of fuel protestors https://www.kildarenow.com/news/local-news/2057643/breaking-army-in-curragh-could-be-deployed-to-move-vehicles-of-fuel-protestors.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/local-news/2057643/breaking-army-in-curragh-could-be-deployed-to-move-vehicles-of-fuel-protestors.html

Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan said that large vehicles blocking critical infrastructure would be removed
The Irish army, possibly including units at the Curragh Camp in Kildare, has been called in to remove heavy vehicles blocking fuel depots as part of a protest over rising fuel prices. J

]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:22:50 GMT Kildare,Curragh,Naas,Newbridge Senan Hogan