Jobs Monster Energy producer to double Irish workforce in expansion of Athy facility‘Major investment’ from American Fruit and Flavours Ireland will see headcount at Kildare facility increase from 48 to 100
business Kildare McDonald’s to remain closed ‘until further notice’ as fire decimates premises Fast food chain says 90 employees work at the Newbridge restaurant
Style Meet the Festival You Can Shop: Colourama comes alive with original artwork by Maser Art, fashion, music and wellness collide at the Colourama festival at Kildare Village
Tech Councils told TikTok must be deleted from official devicesLocal Government Management Agency has told councils Chinese-owned app is banned from work phones
Legal Irish Derby workers mowed Curragh lawn during nesting season for fear of ‘bombs in the long grass’Naas court hears men were acting on instructions from the Curragh Racecourse, the Turf Club and the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB)
Housing Lobby groups warn inaccurate population forecasts jeopardise housing targets Construction Industry Federation says Kildare and Wicklow local authorities’ underestimates of population growth scupper delivery of homes
Housing Glenveagh executives standdown from council roles ahead of legal actionThe developer has sought a judicial review of the new Kildare county development plan which limits the number of homes that can be built
Residential On the market: your weekly guide to homes for sale around the countryA detached house in Churchtown and a ground floor apartment in a former convent in Drumcondra are some of the properties coming to market this week
Planning Concerns raised over Glenveagh nominees to Kildare council planning committees Nomination of two executives of builder with several projects in county could create conflict of interest, warn councillors
Residential Three family homes with great potential in Dublin and environsHouses in north and south Dublin and Kildare ranging in price from €465,000 to €825,000, could meet the brief for those seeking properties in Dublin’s suburbs and commuter belt
Residential Finely crafted seven-bed mansion in Kildare for €1.4mFountain House, near Kilcullen, offers 761 square metres of elegant living space, surrounded by mature gardens and a generous 8 hectares of pastureland
Politics Councillor subject of vigorous campaign of reprisal, Clonan saysSenator tells Seanad Kildare’s Fiona McLoughlin Healy raised ‘serious matters’ relating to procurement practices and other activities funded by taxpayer
Planning Newbridge locals appeal planning for ‘monstrous trophy home’ in town centreHarris Group chief executive Denise Harris wants to build an 11,000 square foot Italianate mansion beside the Liffey Linear Park
On the market Your guide to residences on sale around the countryOur pick of the properties you should be looking at this week
New Homes Final release of new homes at the Darley in Straffan announcedFour mid-terrace, three-bed houses priced from €455,000 are now sale in the Co Kildare village
Dining Out Kildare’s Firecastle offers a top-class selection of cake, quiche and oven-ready meals Showcasing the best of Irish and international foods to stock your kitchen, this café-restaurant provides a generous, fresh and delicious lunch for a decent price point
Investment property Pair of retail warehouse assets in Co Kildare come to marketThe two properties in Clane and Newbridge, guiding €2.6 million and €1.15 million respectively, provide excellent and secure investment income
Energy Defence Forces warn Kildare County Council over wind farm plans Department of Defence says wind farms or other tall buildings could impact Air Corps training
Prime land in Kildare bloodstock country carries €1.8m AMVPlot of 137 acres on the Curragh enjoys good road frontage, an elevated position and uninterrupted views of the surrounding countryside
