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fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

From schoolmaster's house to bachelor pad to dream home for long lost lovers in Kildare

When Desmond Courtney bought The Schoolmaster's House in Ireland's horse heartland in 2002, he turned it into a "bachelor pad". The civil engineer did most of the restoration of the property himself, with some help from friends. After nearly two decades of living there alone, a random reunification with his long-lost love Monica (née Barron) transformed his life and his Kildare home.
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Soccer (FIFA)
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Philly McMahon: Why managing a club team is harder than any county

A short managerial spell at Naas in Kildare became one of the best experiences in a football career.
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fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Mourners hear death of Dublin man living in Kildare who was fatally assaulted was 'tragic and unnecessary'

Ryan Weir Gibbons, 29, died after a head injury sustained during a dispute in Kildare town; mourners celebrated his life and remembered his contagious smile.
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fromIndependent
3 months ago

Martin Breheny: Daniel Flynn's early exit from county scene highlights effect hard slog is having on players

Daniel Flynn, a classy 31-year-old Kildare forward with a 13-year inter-county career, will step back from playing and support the team instead.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromIndependent
3 months ago

'Playing sport at the highest level is a choice, not a sacrifice' - Kildare's Kevin Feely

Kevin Feely balances inter-county football, family life, and a physiotherapy business since 2017, sacrificing significant potential earnings without calculating the exact loss.
Education
fromIndependent
4 months ago

Counties with Ireland's largest and smallest primary-school classes revealed, as average size hits lowest level in more than 25 years

Average primary class sizes fell to 22.2 pupils in 2024/25, the lowest level in over a quarter of a century.
fromIrish Independent
5 months ago

Emergency services attend multi-vehicle collision on M4

The M4 in Kildare has fully re-opened to traffic following a multi-vehicle collision this afternoon.
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fromIndependent
5 months ago

Colm Keys: Ger Brennan never shies away from a challenge but he faces a more uncertain landscape than his Dublin predecessors

Jack O'Connor chose not to continue as Kildare's football manager shortly after a crucial match loss.
Renovation
fromIndependent
5 months ago

'An obtrusive feature' - split decision over unauthorised works carried out at tech tycoon's 3m mansion

Mark Roden's company sought retention for unauthorized works on the historical Straffan Lodge property.
fromIndependent
6 months ago

Cian O'Neill, the outside man with the Midas touch after 20 years in hurling and football: can he do a Kerry repeat?

Cian O'Neill has emphasized the importance of connection in coaching, profoundly influencing the county scene over 20 unbroken seasons at the highest level.
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fromIndependent
6 months ago

Ray D'Arcy pays tribute to his mother Mary as she is laid to rest in Kildare - 'A slight woman with a huge heart'

Mary D'Arcy, a mother of nine, passed away after battling cancer.
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fromIrish Independent
7 months ago

GAA Championship: All today's Gaelic football action as it happened

Brian McLoughlin's stellar performance off the bench secured Kildare's spot in the Tailteann Cup final against Limerick.
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fromIrish Independent
7 months ago

See inside stunning Kildare home of the late Marian Finucane on the market for 1.35m

Stream House in Kildare offers a unique blend of serene gardens, modern architecture, and luxury equestrian amenities, creating an immersive living experience.
fromIrish Independent
7 months ago

GAA: Galway face Kilkenny in Leinster final, Kildare win Joe McDonagh Cup and all Tailteann Cup action

Kildare and Laois face off at Croke Park, starting the hurling action as Kildare seeks its first Joe McDonagh Cup win and a shot at Liam MacCarthy.
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fromIrish Independent
7 months ago

Teenager dies in single-vehicle crash in Kildare as motorcyclist seriously injured in separate incident

Community is devastated by the tragic death of a teen in a car crash, prompting calls for witnesses.
UK news
fromIrish Independent
7 months ago

Teenager dies in single-vehicle crash in Kildare as motorcyclist left seriously injured in separate incident

Garda appeal for witnesses following two crashes on June 5, one fatal involving a pick-up truck and another serious involving motorcycles.
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fromIrish Independent
9 months ago

Gardai 'investigating all circumstances' following discovery of man's body in Kildare

An investigation is underway into the discovery of an adult male's body in Co Kildare.
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