Jun 01
The Crème de la Crème of Irish Racing: The Guineas Festival at the Curragh Racecourse Ah, the Guineas Festival at the Curragh Racecourse – where the cream of Irish society gathers to see and be seen, and perhaps, just perhaps, place a wee bet or two on the side. Last Sunday’s festivities were a sight
May 31
A Miracle on the Emerald Isle: No Patients on Trolleys at Naas Hospital! In a shocking turn of events, Naas Hospital in County Kildare has achieved the unthinkable: a day with no patients on trolleys. It’s a feat worthy of a parade, a pint of Guinness, and a hearty "Céad Mìle Fàilte" (a hundred thousand
May 29
The Emerald Isle, where the grass is green, the Guinness is flowing, and the hospitals… well, they’re not as crowded as you’d think! At least, that’s the case at Naas Hospital in County Kildare, where a Grand Total of One patient was spotted on a trolley today, according to those in the know at the
May 28
The charming village of Kilcock in County Kildare is abuzz with excitement as a new planning application has been lodged to transform a local premises into five swanky apartments. The proposal, masterminded by the clever folks at Whyte Planning Consultants Limited, has set tongues wagging among the locals, all eager to know what’s in store
May 06
The Wild Roads of Kildare: A Cautionary Tale of Bank Holiday Hijinks Ah, the May bank holiday weekend, a time when the good people of Kildare and beyond take to the roads to enjoy the cracking weather, scenic countryside, and of course, a pint or two with friends and family. But, as we all know,
May 05
The joys of parenthood! The sleepless nights, the endless diaper changes, and the constant worrying if you’re doing everything right. But for many new mothers and fathers, the arrival of a wee one can bring more than just a lack of sleep and a few grey hairs. For some, it can bring a silent struggle
May 04
The Little Cottage that Could: A Hidden Gem in Prosperous, County Kildare Ah, the old adage "don’t judge a book by its cover" has never been more apt than when describing the charming abode at Curryhills, Prosperous. This unassuming 1930s cottage may look like a humble wee thing from the outside, but trust us, dear
May 02
Top o’ the morning to ye! If you’re lookin’ for a thrilling match this Sunday, May 4, you’re in luck! The Kildare ladies’ football team is gearin’ up to take on Meath in the third round of the LGFA Leinster Senior Football Championship, and we’ve got all the inside scoop. As the team prepares to
May 01
The clever cubs of Kildare have done it again! Two schools from the fair county have taken home top honors at the 2025 Intel Mini Scientist Competition, and we couldn’t be prouder of them. St Laurence’s NS in Sallins has snagged a runner-up prize, while Scoil an Linbh Íosa in Prosperous has received the prestigious
Apr 30
Céad mile fáilte! (That’s “a hundred thousand welcomes” to our non-Gaelic speaking friends!) to the Punchestown Festival, the granddaddy of all Irish racing events. Day 2 is in full swing, and the excitement is palpable. As the sun shines down on the Emerald Isle, thousands of revellers are flocking to the Kildare racecourse to experience