Category: Athy News

The Luck O’ the Irish: Unveiling the Mystique of Kenah Hill Deep in the heart of Killiney, Dublin, lies a hidden gem that will leave you green with envy – Kenah Hill, a majestic seven-bedroom Victorian mansion that’s as grand as an Irish fairy tale. This luxurious abode, complete with its own swimming pool and

Get the Cheep, Eat the Cheap: Why Kildare Students Should be Growing Their Own grub! As the great Irish philosopher, Dervla Kirwan, once said, "I’m not a morning person, I’m not a night person, I’m an ‘I’ll get to it eventually’ person." But when it comes to growing your own grub, "eventually" might just become

“Sláinte, Philippines! The Lucky Child of Kildare is Off to Conquer the Philippines with a Big Heart! Maynooth University’s very own Grace Barry, a first-year Social Science and Anthropology student, is about to embark on the adventure of a lifetime! She’s ticked off the bucket list and is preparing to trade in her Guinness for

The luck of the Irish was indeed upon us on Sunday as Kildaremanager Brian Flanagan and his charges pulled off a mighty turnaround against Antrim to secure a spot in the All-Ireland League Final. Now, I know what you’re thinkin’, “Ah, sure, he’s just grand, isn’t he? Flanagan, that is,” but trust me, the man

"Ah, ’tis a grand day, so it is! And I’ve got a cracker of a find for ye! Down in the auld Black Pig of Ireland – Louth, to be exact – there’s a wee gem of a cottage waiting to be snapped up. And at a price that’ll make ye exclaim, ‘Saints preserve us!’

The Troublesome Tale of Kenneth Philpott: A Journey from Bus Lane to Behind Bars As the old saying goes, “the road to hell is paved with good intentions” – and for Kildare’s Kenneth Philpott, that road led him straight to a three-year stint in the slammer. The poor chap, 64 years young, was in a

Yer Yer’s Got to Hand It to ‘Em, Clane’s GAA Talents are in Top Form! It was a cracker of a night at Manguard Park, Hawkfield, as the mighty Clane GAA side took on Sarsfields in the pre-season Aldridge Cup final. And, by the saints and shamrocks, it was a game that will be remembered

The beautiful game, lads and lasses! As you know, the game of hurling is as much a part of Irish culture as a pint of Guinness on a Friday evening or a good ol’ fashioned argument about politics at the pub. And, boy, do we have a treat for you this week! Our very own

The Luck of the Irish: A Rasher of a Scandal Unfolds on Kildare’s Roads! Ah, sure ’twas a grand day to be alive in Kildare, or so I thought, until a British Army soldier showed up in a speeding drama that’d make a pint uncontrollably spill out of me Guinness. Thomas Dowling, a 27-year-old unit

Get Ready to Unlock Your Taste Buds! Calling all aspiring food entrepreneurs in Kildare and beyond! Are you ready to bring your culinary creations to the world and make a name for yourself in the world of food and drink? Well, we’ve got some brilliant news for you! Applications are now open for Food Academy