Kildare Live

Connolly hat-trick fires Straffan to victory in Alan Conlon Lumnsden Shield final

Jamie Connolly — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 12:30:26 GMT

Straffan recorded a resounding 5-1 win over Newbridge Rovers in the decider

'Pizza dough prepared near rat droppings' - Three businesses forced to shut in October

By The Newsroom — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 12:15:11 GMT

HSE inspectors believed hygiene standards posed a grave and immediate danger to public health as they shut down three food businesses last month

Police treat threatening email sent to hundreds of NI schools as ‘hoax’

Jonathan McCambridge and Press Association — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 12:03:08 GMT

Similar emails had also been received by some schools in Scotland.

Calls for a pedestrian crossing facility in Celbridge, Kildare

Ken Phelan — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 11:30:31 GMT

Cllr Declan Ryan (FG) has called for a pedestrian crossing to be located on Ardclough Road, Celbridge

‘Urgent inquiries’ after threatening email sent to hundreds of schools

Jonathan McCambridge and Press Association — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 11:30:23 GMT

The Department of Education advised schools in Northern Ireland to remain open ‘unless otherwise advised by the PSNI’.

School in Kildare evacuated after receiving threatening email

Ciarán Mather — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 11:15:13 GMT

Similar threats have been made to other schools across Ireland

Ring of steel see parts of Dublin brought to standstill ahead of major EU events

Cate McCurry and Press Association — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 11:08:36 GMT

Two major EU presidency events are taking place in the capital on Thursday and Friday.

'The heat was unbearable': Overcrowding on trains passing through Kildare highlighted

Ciarán Mather — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 11:00:14 GMT

A local representative said that the issue is ‘becoming an all too familiar story’

Kildare event raises €17,000 raised for cancer support service

Paul O'Meara — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 11:00:09 GMT

Poplar Square transformed into a hive of activity, with 12 hours of fitness classes, entertainment, fundraising and community spirit

Kildare Death Notices for today: Tuesday, November 11 2026

Ken Phelan — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 10:30:26 GMT

Death Notices for Kildare

Irish public sector strike suspended as draft pay deal agreed

Jonathan McCambridge and Press Association — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 10:26:34 GMT

The agreement was reached in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

Major public sector strike called off as last minute deal averts nationwide disruption

By The Newsroom — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 10:15:08 GMT

A new pay deal worth 10.75% has been agreed following overnight talks, with planned industrial action on Thursday now suspended

Uisce Éireann releases essential works notice for this Kildare region

Reporter — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 09:00:24 GMT

The works may also cause disruption to surrounding areas

Naas return to top of the AIL table after another brilliant display

Leader Reporter — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 08:00:30 GMT

Naas got off to a dream start with a try within four minutes against Dublin University in Energia All-Ireland League Division 1B

Second person to appear in court over woman’s disappearance

Rebecca Black and Press Association — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 23:38:20 GMT

Carrie Mullane was last seen in Co Fermanagh and is believed to have been killed.

Arrests as Joe Biden makes surprise Dublin visit

Cate McCurry and Rebecca Black and Press Association — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 23:00:05 GMT

Hunter Biden was being awarded the gold medal for Outstanding Contribution for Public Discourse by the College Historical Society at Trinity College.

Irish premier in favour of ‘growing football on an all-island basis’

Rebecca Black and Press Association — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 20:19:13 GMT

Taoiseach Micheal Martin hails Derry FC’s FAI Cup win last weekend as an example of how competition can enhance football.

Kildare man accused of 'raping and sexually assaulting his partner's sister'

Court Reporter — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 19:30:20 GMT

Naas District Court was told the alleged incidents are more than two decades old

Justice minister and solicitors reach agreement over legal aid

Cate McCurry and Press Association — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 19:27:28 GMT

The Law Society said the agreement addresses two core issues.

Frustrated Naas boss lashes out at referee after extra time exit in Leinster SHC

Tommy Callaghan — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 19:00:30 GMT

Naas manager Mark Dowling spoke after his side lost out in extra-time to Offaly champions Kilcormac–Killoughey

'My partner talks about burning down the workshop,' Kildare court told

Court Reporter — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 18:45:39 GMT

Woman tells Naas District Court he has been behaving erratically and is an alcoholic

‘Grim situation’ – HSE quizzed by Oireachtas Committee on 781 million overspend

Mícheál Ó Scannáil and Press Association — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 18:28:35 GMT

The HSE told the Budget Oversight Committee it has overspent by 781 million euro this year so far.

There's one place in Kildare with no interest in having a coffee shop

Paul O'Meara — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 17:31:00 GMT

Kildare County Council says it made two attempts to secure a retailer

RIP: Funeral details announced for boy who died from injuries in Waterford arson attack

Robert Forrest — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 17:15:30 GMT

Elliot English passed away from injuries he sustained in last month’s fatal arson attack in Waterford city

Calls to increase support for expanding Kildare special school

Ken Phelan — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 17:00:42 GMT

Senator Aubrey McCarthy seeks additional six hours of secretarial support for Saplings Special School in Kill

RIP: 'One of life's gentlemen' – Carbury mourns Kildare man

Ken Phelan — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 16:30:23 GMT

Seamus Kearney, Ballinakill, Carbury passed on Monday, November 9 2026

Inclusion group opens new day service in Kildare

Ciarán Mather — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 16:00:51 GMT

The new facility was opened by Newbridge-based Minister Martin Heydon

GALLERY: Newbridge Kildare Lions Club celebrates 50 years of community service

Leader Reporter — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 15:41:55 GMT

All photographs by Martin Connelly

Evaluation of Cork hospital management staffing decisions needed – Chambers

Cate McCurry and Press Association — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 15:34:35 GMT

Senior staff at the hospital have been raising reports of patient safety risks arising from staffing shortages and restrictions.

Councillor in Kildare reveals he is 'setting some boundaries' on social media

Ciarán Mather — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 15:00:10 GMT

The representative is based in the Kildare-Newbridge Municipal District

Government overspent 607m euro on international protection accommodation in 2024

Mícheál Ó Scannáil and Press Association — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 14:42:00 GMT

The Public Accounts Committee launched the report on international protection and temporary protection (Ukraine) expenditure 2024 on Tuesday.

Taoiseach attends Fianna Fáil National Youth Conference in Kildare

Ken Phelan — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 14:30:58 GMT

The Fianna Fáil National Youth Conference was held in Maynooth, Kildare

Bus driver found guilty of dangerous driving causing deaths of two teenagers on e-scooter

Waterford Live Reporter — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 14:15:09 GMT

Adrian Doyle (43) has been found guilty for his role in the collision that killed two Waterford teenagers

Sinn Féin’s triple lock reform protest ‘is misinformation’ – defence minister

Mícheál Ó Scannáil and Press Association — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 13:57:31 GMT

The party is demanding a referendum after Dáil Éireann voted last month to reform the system around the deployment of peacekeeping troops.

Naas celebrates over €17,000 raised for ARC Cancer Support Services

Ken Phelan — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 13:30:54 GMT

Charity cheque presentation marks the success of Mick Mulcahy Fitness 12-Hour Fitathon in memory of Gwendolyn Marks

Irish police probe more hoax bomb threats days ahead of major EU events

Cate McCurry and Press Association — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 13:11:24 GMT

Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly said that there was ‘no credibility’ behind recent bomb threats.

Taoiseach and Tánaiste to meet to discuss Government approach to Irish unity

Mícheál Ó Scannáil and Cillian Sherlock and Press Association — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 13:01:28 GMT

Fine Gael launched a ‘blueprint’ for Irish unity last week.