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Wrapping up wildlife for a good cause: Animal rescue group based in Kildare releases new appeal for towels

Wrapping up wildlife for a good cause: Animal rescue group based in Kildare releases new appeal for towels

Wrap Up Wildlife for a Good Cause: Kildare Rescue Group in Towel Appeal ’tis a grand day to be talkin’ about the amazing work bein’ done by the fine folks at Kildare Wildlife Rescue! Located just outside the lovely town of Kildare, this dedicated group of animal lovers has been nursin’ wounded creatures back to

Kildare farmer completes top dairy programme

Kildare farmer completes top dairy programme

The Emerald Isle, where the cows are as green as the hills and the farmers are as clever as a fox in a henhouse. And speaking of clever farmers, we’ve got a story to tell about Philip Walsh from Carbury, who’s just completed the prestigious Lakeland Dairies Young Farmer Programme. Now, we know what you’re

New €3m water supply project will eliminate arsenic risk in this Kildare area

New €3m  water supply project will eliminate arsenic risk in this Kildare area

The Craic is Good: Kilteel’s Water Woes are Down the Drain! Ah, the Emerald Isle, where the grass is always greener and the water… well, not always as clean as we’d like. But fear not, dear readers, for the good people of Kilteel, Naas, can rest easy knowing that their water supply is about to

Kildare County Council can't ban Israeli goods

Kildare County Council can't ban Israeli goods

The Emerald Isle’s penchant for standing up for what’s right and giving the world a piece of their mind is legendary. And, me boyos, it seems like Kildare County Council is at it again, tackling the thorny issue of Israeli occupied territories in Palestine. Now, we all know the Irish have a soft spot for

PICTURES: All the snaps from the Naas RFC Women's Rugby day

PICTURES: All the snaps from the Naas RFC Women's Rugby day

The Emerald Isle, where the love of rugby is only rivalled by the love of a good craic! And what better way to showcase the sporting spirit of the ladies of Naas RFC than with a rip-roaring Women’s Rugby Day? As the saying goes, “a picture paints a thousand words,” and the snaps from this

Foreign-registered cars 'allowed to park for weeks' in Kildare

Foreign-registered cars 'allowed to park for weeks' in Kildare

The Great Kildare Car Conundrum: Foreign Vehicles Taking Over Our Parking Spots Ah, Kildare, the land of saints and scholars, where the grass is always greener and the parking spots are always… well, occupied by foreign-registered cars, it seems. In a bizarre turn of events, vehicles with plates from outside the Emerald Isle are being

BREAKING: Man arrested in connection to fatal Kildare town incident

BREAKING: Man arrested in connection to fatal Kildare town incident

A Dark Day in Kildare: A Tragic Incident Unfolds Ah, Kildare, the land of rolling green hills, bustling towns, and a community that’s as warm as a pint of Guinness on a cold winter’s night. But, me boyos, even in the most idyllic of places, tragedy can strike, leaving a trail of devastation in its

A birthday letter to Athy, Ireland

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A birthday letter to Athy and to my daughter, Kacey Isla Rey. A father’s hope, a town’s landmarks, and a local call to keep kids connected to both parents when it is safe. Plus the launch plan for The Kacey Foundation.

BREAKING: Pedestrian dies after being struck by bus on N7 in Kildare

BREAKING: Pedestrian dies after being struck by bus on N7 in Kildare

The Emerald Isle, where the roads are as winding as a good story and the traffic is as unpredictable as the weather. But, me boyos, I’ve got a tale to tell that’s not for the faint of heart. It’s a story of a fatal road traffic collision that’ll make you think twice about gettin’ behind

Four patients on trolleys at Kildare's main hospital today

Four patients  on trolleys at Kildare's main hospital today

The Trolley Tale: A Story of Irish Hospitals and the Quest for a Bed Ah, the infamous trolley conundrum that’s been plaguing our fair isle’s hospitals for far too long. It’s a story of overcrowding, of chaos, and of the eternal quest for a comfortable bed. And, me boyos, I’ve got the latest scoop for

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