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CHILDREN’S ART COMPETITION AT CARAGH

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:22:07 GMT

On a cold and wet rainy day on the top of the hill in Caragh on Saturday May 11, families gathered early to view the children’s art work.

Students’ achievements honoured

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:19:13 GMT

St Kevin’s Community College held its awards evening on May 7 with a large number of students and parents attending. Guests on the night included Mr. Kevin Lewis, Acting CEO, Councillor Jim Ruttle, Chairperson of the Board of Management and Dr Elizabeth Mc Carthy a past pupil of St Kevin’s and now in a senior position with Deloitte. Also present were retired Principals Mr Fallon and Mr O Luanaigh.

Action packed itinerary at St. Farnan’s

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:16:57 GMT

As the end of the school year approaches, St. Farnan’s Post Primary School has a very busy itinerary ahead with lots of events and activities planned.

Big Survivor Choir Concert raises funds

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:48:07 GMT

THE Big Survivor Choir Concert which took place at the end of April raised almost €6,000 for cancer research in Ireland.

Wizard of OZ dress comes to Newbridge Silverware

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:42:03 GMT

Newbridge Silverware’s Museum of Style Icons wil display one of the most iconic silver screen dresses in film history, Judy Garland’s blue gingham dress from the classic film The Wizard of Oz.

‘KCC has shot itself in the foot’ - Cllr. Willie Hamilton

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:34:32 GMT

A Newbridge Town Councillor has called for Kildare County Council to take-in-charge a 16 year-old housing estate after residents had to fork out E2,000 to deal with an infestation of sewer rats.

Broadband discount for Leinster Leader readers

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:23:32 GMT

Q Sat Broadband, one of Ireland’s leading provider of satellite broadband, is embarking on a nationwide tour including Kildare this May, to bring the Q Sat Broadband experience to life, in areas where reliable broadband connectivity remains a live issue. And to celebrate the tour, Leinster Leader readers who call Q Sat on 1890 98 98 23 before 9pm on May 29 and quote “Leinster Leader” will get full installation for the reduced price of €99.

Man jailed for stabbing of stepson in Newbridge home

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:11:02 GMT

A Polish national has been jailed for three years for the fatal stabbing of his stepson during a drunken fight in Newbridge, County Kildare.

Dag’s Cross to be examined

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:00:11 GMT

Blackwood Cross, better known as Dag Weld’s Cross after the pub on one of its corners, is to be examined by Kildare County Council in the wake of a fatal accident there in recent times.

Hopes and prayers with Taaffe family

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:59:11 GMT

Best wishes from all over Kildare and surrounding counties were sent to six-year-old Leah Taaffe who started radiation treatment at St. Lukes hospital yesterday, Monday May 20.

Suncroft and Castledermot targeted by armed raiders

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:20:47 GMT

gARDAI are investigating two robberies in Castledermot and Suncroft to see if they are connected.

Drehid community grants announced

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:57:51 GMT

Kildare County Council has released the list of recipients of the Drehid Community Grant Scheme 2013.

Solutions to Clane congestion suggested by local group

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:05:39 GMT

A voluntary group of concerned parents in Clane has approached Kildare County Council with six suggestions which, they say, will reduce school traffic congestion on the Prosperous road.

Kildare Rose launches Junefest

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:57:48 GMT

The upcoming summer festival for Newbridge, Junefest, which takes place over the June bank holiday weekend, was launched on Tuesday night last at the Liffey Linear Park.

Deceased Clane cyclist was well-known retired Garda

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:49:59 GMT

The 81 year old man who died in a road traffic accident on Sunday afternoon, May 19, was well known in Clane as a lover of nature and an avid walker.

Flower restrictions on new graveyard signs at Prosperous

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:43:34 GMT

With graveyard mass season on the horizon, voluntary committees across the county were taken by surprise when new signs appeared restricting flower planting and other memorials.

WIND FARM TRIALS TO BEGIN IN KILDARE

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:53:26 GMT

Kildare’s first wind farm may be in the pipeline, as Bord na Mona’s plans for controversial turbines move a step closer.

Talents honoured in Leixlip awards

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:08:44 GMT

A top soccer player and a leading personality in Ireland’s fashion world were amongst sixteen people or groups honoured at the 2013 Leixlip Town Council Civic Awards ceremony.

Arsenal star Emma receives a home town award

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:04:35 GMT

LEIXLIP recognised one of Kildare’s most understated and unassuming stars when it named Arsenal and Republic of Ireland footballer, Emma Byrne, as joint winner of its 2013 Sport Civic Awards, writes Henry Bauress.

Man sentenced for picking up drugs in Celbridge

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:43:59 GMT

A Cork man whose first serious offence was delivering €176,000 worth of cannabis from Kildare to Cork has being jailed for three years.