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Naas, Co. Kildare, Ireland | 28 March 2026

28 Mar 1647: Edward Parry is consecrated bishop of #Killaloe #otd in Christ Church by the Archbishop of #Dublin & bishops of #Kildare & #Cloyne. Within 2 days parliamentary forces had arrived in #Dublin & banned the Book of Common Prayer

A road closed sign with barricade highlights caution on a suburban highway.

Roadworks Notice – R405 Maynooth Road, Celbridge

Kildare County Council advises that Coffey Group will commence works on the R405 Maynooth Road, Celbridge from Tuesday, 31 March 2026.

More information here: https://kildarecoco.ie/Adverts/

#Kildare #YourCouncil

A dramatic, low-angle shot of a large stone monument known as a folly, featuring multiple tiers of classical arches topped by a tall, central obelisk. The sun is positioned directly behind the top of the structure, creating a bright glow and silhouetting the weathered grey limestone. The sky is filled with soft, white and grey clouds. A metal fence runs across the foreground, and the bare branches of winter trees frame the monument on either side.

Conolly’s Folly. Built in 1740 as a famine relief project, this 42-metre obelisk is a stunning piece of Irish history and a testament to local resilience. 📸🇮🇪

#photography #EastCoastKin #TeamPixel #Ireland #Kildare #History #Architecture #Folly #ExploreIreland #Heritage #Landmarks

We’re hiring! Applications are now open for the position of:

- General Operative

Application form and full details are available at: https://kildarecoco.ie/AllServices/CareerOpportunities/

Closing date for applications is Thursday 09 April, 4.00pm

#Kildare #YourCouncil #Hiring

'Promising' resurfacing works due soon for one Kildare road The announcement, which was made by Kildare County Council, was welcomed by a local representative

'Promising' resurfacing works due soon for one #Kildare road

#LocalPolitics #KildareNews

Clarity sought over emergency vehicle access in one busy Kildare region The Mayor of the Kildare-Newbridge Municipal District asked Kildare County Council to provide an answer

Clarity sought over emergency vehicle access in one busy #Kildare region

#KildareNews #LocalPolitics

LATEST: Kildare County Council provides important updates on Newbridge Library and Riverbank Arts Centre The information was delivered to councillors representing the Kildare-Newbridge Municipal District

#LATEST: #Kildare County Council provides important updates on #Newbridge Library and Riverbank Arts Centre

#LocalPolitics #NewbridgeNews #KildareNews

Kildare County Council urged to conduct junction traffic surveys in this town The call was made by a councillor representing the Kildare-Newbridge Municipal District

#Kildare County Council urged to conduct junction #traffic surveys in this town

#LocalPolitics #KildareNews

Urgent call for Kildare councillors to support local disability access campaign Research conducted by the Irish Wheelchair Association found that 81 per cent of local authorities do not have a dedicated Access Officer to improve access to public services

Urgent call for #Kildare councillors to support local disability access campaign

#LocalPolitics #KildareNews #Accessibility #DisabilityAwareness

For more information and to start your application visit: kildarecoco.ie/AllServices/Housing/Choi...

#YourCouncil #Kildare

Newbridge Council Update: Plans, Delays, and What’s Actually Being Delivered Newbridge has plans for flooding, transport, and town renewal. But many projects still have no timeline and no delivery. Here’s what actually came out of this month’s council meeting.

If you want to know what’s actually happening behind the council reports in Newbridge, I’ve laid it all out here.

What’s moving. What’s not.

Read it here:

open.substack.com/pub/chrispen...

#Newbridge #Kildare #Infrastructure

Appeal launched following theft incident at Penneys branch in Kildare Anyone with information relating to this crime is asked to contact Newbridge Garda Station on 045 440 180

Appeal launched following theft incident at #Penneys branch in #Kildare

#Crime #KildareNews #Gardaí

Cautious optimism expressed over Uisce Éireann works between these two Kildare regions A local representative has vowed to seek further clarity from the organisation 'on three key issues'

Cautious optimism expressed over #UisceÉireann works between these two #Kildare regions

#KildareNews #WaterWorks #LocalPolitics #IrishPolitics

Garda describes harrowing Kildare incident in which male opened car door and snatched bag The crime took place in Kilcullen

Garda describes harrowing #Kildare incident in which male opened car door and snatched bag

#KildareNews #Crime #Gardaí

'It might help somebody else get an earlier diagnosis': Kildare woman will run in VHI Women's Mini Marathon 2026 to raise awareness for Lewy Body Dementia This specific type of Dementia is caused by small clumps of protein (Lewy bodies) forming in nerve cells of the brain

A special thanks to Emma for agreeing to speak to me about this issue. Best of luck!

'It might help somebody else get an earlier diagnosis': #Kildare woman will run in #VHIWomensMiniMarathon 2026 to raise awareness for Lewy Body Dementia

#KildareNews #LewyBodyDementia #DementiaAwareness #Marathon

25 Mar 1555: Mary I restores the recently dissolved cathedral chapter of St. Patrick's #Dublin #otd & appoints Thomas Leverous, Bishop of #Kildare as Dean (Diliff) The plan had been to divert the cathedral revenues to create a university in #Dublin

More parking spaces demanded for 'key tourism town' in Kildare The town's parking situation was highlighted at a recent Kildare County Council meeting

More parking spaces demanded for 'key #tourism town' in #Kildare

#LocalPolitics #KildareNews

Theft incidents in Naas and Newbridge may be linked, Kildare garda says The garda also provided a description of the suspects

Theft incidents in #Naas and #Newbridge may be linked, #Kildare garda says

#NewbridgeNews #Crime #Gardaí #NaasNews

Gardaí investigating daring early morning burglary at Kildare café The front door to the business was damaged during the incident

#Gardaí investigating daring early morning burglary at #Kildare café

#KildareNews #Crime

We have launched the Public Consultation for the Proposed Barrow Blueway Trailhead.

Submissions close at 5:00pm on 28 April 2026.

For further information visit consult.kildarecoco.ie/en/consultation/part-8-p...

#Kildare #YourCouncil #Barrowblueway #Part8

Anyone know why this flag being put up in #kildare ?

Congratulations to the winners of the Rubbish Film Festival 2026 (Kildare).
The awards celebrated ty students who used film to explore key environmental issues in creative and impactful ways.
More info @ https://tinyurl.com/49au9ksc
#RubbishFilmFestival #YourCouncil #Kildare

25 Mar 1555: Mary I restores the recently dissolved cathedral chapter of St. Patrick's #Dublin #otd & appoints Thomas Leverous, Bishop of #Kildare as Dean (Diliff) The plan had been to divert the cathedral revenues to create a university in #Dublin

25 Mar 1478: Thomas Fitzgerald, 7th Earl of #Kildare & justiciar of #Ireland died #otd
He was buried in All Hallows monastery. (WMurphy)

A tall, tapered stone tower known as a folly, featuring a unique external corkscrew staircase winding around its exterior. The lower section is clad in grey slate tiles, while the upper section is pale, weathered render. Small triangular and circular windows are dotted along the walls. The structure sits behind a low stone wall under a soft, blue sky with wispy clouds. A large, bare winter tree stands to the left, adding a rustic, historic feel to the scene.

Stepping back in time at The Wonderful Barn in Leixlip. This 18th-century corkscrew folly was built to provide local employment during a famine. Such a unique piece of Irish heritage! 🏰✨

#photography #EastCoastKin #TeamPixel #Ireland #Kildare #Heritage #Architecture #Leixlip #Folly #IrishHistory

The latest edition of the Leinster Leader, which is dated Tuesday, March 24, 2026, is out now

#Kildare #LocalJournalism #Newspapers #KildareNews

URGENT: Animal charity in Kildare releases appeal for new volunteers The KWWSPCA's current animal shelter is located in the Oldtown region of Athgarvan

URGENT: Animal charity in #Kildare releases appeal for new #volunteers

#KildareNews #Animals #Dogs

Safe crossing route sought near Kildare plant of well-known multinational company The measure was requested by a local councillor at a recent Kildare County Council meeting

Safe crossing route sought near #Kildare plant of well-known multinational company

#LocalPolitics #Business #KildareNews

Kildare County Council explains delay behind delivery of long-anticipated fire station The new station will be located in Monasterevin

#Kildare County Council explains delay behind delivery of long-anticipated fire station

#LocalPolitics #KildareNews