In his opening speech today (THURSDAY), counsel for the Director of Public Prosecutions, Seoirse O’Dúnlaing SC, told the jury that both accused were interviewed by gardaí and made assertions that during the incident, Mr McCarthy received a number of punches from Mr Kavanagh and one from Mr Dunne that knocked him to the ground. Mr O’Dúnlaing said that Mr Dunne then kicked Mr McCarthy’s ...

An Post has issued an update regarding deliveries and the opening hours of post offices as parts of the country continue to be blanketed in snow.. The recent snowfall across the country has led to treacherous road conditions and thousands being affected by power outages, with An Post saying their services have been "severely impacted" by the harsh weather.

Holland & Barrett, one of Europe’s leading health and wellness retailers, is today announcing Barretstown as its charity partnership for 2025, a prominent children’s charity that provides free, life-changing therapeutic camps and programmes for children living with cancer and other illnesses, and their families. Through this partnership, …

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The upcoming screening of Herself is part of the programme for the Brigid 2025, Spirit of Kildare Festival – taking place in towns and villages across Kildare from January 24 to February 3. Under the oversight of Kildare County Council, the festival combines intimate concerts, large-scale events, and a series of cultural gatherings that honour Brigid’s enduring legacy …

Kildare is set to be severely impacted by Storm Éowyn later this week as Met Éireann have just issued further Status Red warnings across the country.. Initially, only Cork, Clare, Limerick and Kerry were affected by the wind warnings. In the latest update from Met Éireann, the warning now extends to Kildare, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Sligo, Donegal, …

Naas General Hospital (NGH) in Kildare is asking patients with non-emergency conditions to seek assistance from other parts of the health service.. This is due to NGH experiencing a significant increase in patients presenting, including a high number of patients presenting to the Emergency Department with flu and RSV.

This exhibition, "Gifts of the Mind"(taken from "Ranglan Road" by Patrick Kavanagh) features o riginal prints from 18 Leinster Printmaking Studio Artists. Opening yesterday Saturday, January 10 it continues until January 25 from 11am to 4pm. It explores a diverse array of printmaking techniques and a variety of styles. It highlights the unique perspectives of each artist, showing how ideas can ...

Philomena (Phil) Brett née Duggan, Rowanville, Kildare Town, Co. Kildare. Peacefully, 23rd December 2024, at Lourdesville Nursing Home. Sadly missed by her loving husband Liam, sister Helen and Maura, brother Richard, brothers and sisters in law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

A Kildare model has been forced to flee her homes in Los Angeles, California as the city faces devastating wildfires.. Tiffany Stanley and Kerrie McMahon took to social media to update loved ones and their followers of their safety. Sharing to Instagram, Tiffany said: “I can’t believe we are saying this but we are preparing to evacuate. “Runyon Canyon is just a stones’ throw from our ...