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Appeal for information on Kildare 1928 team and captain Bill ‘Squires’ Gannon

The installation in Kildare town of a magnificent statue of William (Bill) ‘Squires’ Gannon who led Kildare to win the 1928 All-Ireland football final has generated huge interest in the county. The nine-feet tall statue, which was erected in the ...

18 May 2022 at 17:05

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Art exhibition by Kildare group marks 100 year anniversary of Newbridge Barracks handover

The historic moment where the British handed over the ‘fine grounds of Newbridge Barracks’ back to the Irish people 100 years was commemorated on Monday, May 16. A multi-media exhibition called Life Goes On, organised by local group SULT ...

16 May 2022 at 17:19

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Kildare County Council unveils Irish Civil War timeline poster

Kildare County Council (KCC) has unveiled a poster displaying notable events in the Irish Civil War. The Civil War lasted for just eleven months between 1922 and 1923, and followed shortly after the War of Independence, which lasted ...

12 Apr 2022 at 17:00

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Protected structure status sought for building in Newbridge, County Kildare

Protected structure status is being sought for one building in Newbridge. Kildare County Council (KCC) was told about the request at the latest Kildare-Newbridge Municipal District meeting, which was held on Wednesday, April 17 ...

02 May 2024 at 13:00

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NEWS BRIEF: Event to mark execution of Anti-Treaty rebels in Kildare town

Sinn Féin is due to host an event to commemorate the 100-year anniversary of a mass execution of Anti-Treaty rebels. The monument would commemorate the Grey Abbey Martyrs, who were executed by Pro-Treaty soldiers on December ...

13 Dec 2022 at 11:00

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Military event held to mark centenary of Curragh Camp handover by British

Hundreds of people attended a ceremony on Monday to mark the handover of the Curragh Camp from the British Army to Irish 100 years ago. Invited guests attended the event at the Defence Forces Training Centre in Co Kildare, ...

16 May 2022 at 15:10

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