Johnstown
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Patrick Burke – actor, scholar and writer who made lasting contribution to Irish life
- People
- January 31, 2021, 15:01
Actor, teacher, drama director, scholar and writer Pat Burke, born on May 6th, 1943, in Johnstown, Co Kildare, was a “man for all seasons” (to borrow (...)

Covid 19: Transmission within schools stays low despite outbreaks
- Education
- November 27, 2020, 20:33
The risk of transmission of Covid-19 virus within schools remains low despite a number of high-profile clusters of cases in schools, according to publ(...)

Wexford Solar bought by energy giant EDF in deal to build eight solar farms
- Energy & Resources
- October 1, 2020, 17:47
French energy giant EDF is buying eight solar-powered electricity generating plants in the Republic as it steps up its presence in the State. EDF and(...)

Principal suspended over ‘very serious’ complaints, court hears
- High Court
- August 3, 2016, 19:23
A secondary school principal was suspended from her position after a number of “very serious” complaints against her, the High Court has heard. Justi(...)

Garda whose vision damaged after being run down awarded €280,000
- Circuit Court
- February 22, 2016, 16:16
A 38-year-old Garda and former Kilkenny hurler, who lost partial vision after he was run down by a getaway car in a robbery at a Glanbia plant, was o(...)

Cool heads reign among hot canines at national sheepdog trials
- News
- August 14, 2015
Ireland’s best sheepdogs sprinted, ducked and crawled on Thursday in the battle to win a spot on the national team to compete in the international tri(...)

Househunters snap up rural Garda stations
- New to Market
- August 13, 2015, 05:36
Rural Garda stations may no longer be of service to the State but they appear to have growing appeal for home buyers and community groups around th(...)

James Mansfield jnr loses his appeal over Meath development loans
- Financial Services
- February 21, 2015, 01:00
Businessman James Mansfield jnr has lost his appeal against summary judgment orders for some €6.32 million against him and others over unpaid loans to(...)

‘We were bringing her home to live, not to die’
- Parenting
- June 17, 2014, 01:00
The wooden bookcase is full of birth mementos, including a snap of an antenatal 3D scan, a bracelet, pair of little bootees, christening candle and(...)

Man arrested and handgun seized after shop robbery
- Crime & Law
- April 21, 2013, 14:25
A man has been arrested and a firearm recovered following an armed robbery this morning in Johnstown, Co Kildare. Two males, one carrying(...)