CPC student gets UCD Entrance Scholar Award

Image: CPC.

CPC student Emma Cremin, who graduated as part of the Class of 2025, was recently honoured with an Entrance Scholar Award at UCD. 

Accompanied by her proud parents and CPC Principal Joe Leonard, Emma was recognised for her exceptional academic achievement in the Leaving Certificate while attending CPC. All at CPC wish her continued success in her studies. 

A plaque marking her accomplishments will be displayed at the school to inspire others toward academic excellence.

Entrance Scholar Awards are given to the Leaving Certificate entrant with the highest points score from each school in the Republic of Ireland, provided the score is at least 500 points. 

Awards are also given to applicants with the highest points score from each of the main EU qualifications, subject to the same minimum score. These awards are part of a range of UCD initiatives that recognise exceptional students as they join the University.

Photographs use Policy — Privacy Policy

Progress at new Dunleas site

Images: Dunleas.

The foundations are down for the new showroom and workshop being built by Dunleas out beside the Link Business Park.

The new premises are scheduled to open in winter 2026.

Progress reports will be regularly posted by the company.

Photographs use Policy — Privacy Policy

Take it handy on the roads

Image: Christopher Politano via Pexels.

Following last night's heavy frost, drivers are advised to watch out for black ice, especially in shaded areas or near walls, where it can be particularly slippery. Other precautions include clearing all windows and mirrors of ice and mist before setting off — use a scraper or de-icer, not hot water. 

While driving, reducing speed and making gentle, smooth movements when steering, braking, or accelerating can help maintain control. Also, avoid sudden manoeuvres, such as harsh braking or acceleration, and stay in the highest possible gear to prevent skidding. 

Generally, drivers should check their tyres to ensure they have at least 3mm of tread and are properly inflated for optimal grip.

Photographs use Policy — Privacy Policy

GAA Bingo night coming back

Kilcullen GAA Bingo is returning on Friday, 6 March 2026, at 7:30pm in the clubhouse. 

The event is organised by the Healthy Clubs committee, with more details to be announced closer to the date. 

Bingo fans are encouraged to mark their calendars and prepare their bingo pens.

Photographs use Policy — Privacy Policy

Food suppliers survey under way

The Agri-Food Regulator has launched its annual anonymous survey for suppliers of food, drinks, and plants to the retail and wholesale sectors. 

The survey aims to collect feedback on trading experiences with specific retailers and wholesalers, supporting the Regulator in enforcing fair trading practices and safeguarding smaller suppliers from larger buyers. 

Conducted independently by RED C, the online survey takes around 10 to 15 minutes to complete. Suppliers interested in participating can find more details and access the survey at www.agrifoodregulator.ie.

Photographs use Policy — Privacy Policy

Is this your missing dog?

UPDATE: DOG REUNITED WITH OWNER.

This dog arrived at a Ballyshannon resident's home this afternoon. He’s wearing a red electric collar with a black box.

The resident lives at No 2 Lugatanna Park, Ballyshannon. 

She'll keep him tonight, but if not claimed, he will be left with KWWSPCA after 9am tomorrow.

Photographs use Policy — Privacy Policy

Cinema on Tuesday: Souleymane’s Story

Cinema is back on in Kilcullen next week after an unplanned interruption, writes Teresa Nurse of Kilcullen Lions. Showing next Tuesday, 17 February, is Souleymane’s Story.  

This is an award-winning film about an asylum seeker living day to day in Paris. A raw, compassionate and quietly devastating portrayal of one man forced to live precariously on the fringes of society. 

Tickets on sale in Woodbine Books, Kilcullen, and on Eventbrite.

Photographs use Policy — Privacy Policy

Sketchbook Club Monday evening

A reminder that a Kilcullen Sketchbook Club will be inaugurated on 16 February at 6pm at Woodbine Books. The initiative is funded by the Books at One Community Prize Fund, and is open to all from older teens upwards.  

Initiated by the organisers of the previous Drop-in & Draw events, the monthly meetups are open to all and provide a great opportunity to draw, chat, and exchange ideas. The cost is a €15 sketchbook available for purchase on the first night, after which the evenings are free.

This is a collaborative, encouraging, and open space for meetings and chats, to exchange ideas, encourage each other, share, or not share work. For more information, send a direct message here. 

Photographs use Policy — Privacy Policy

Dowling Property: 22 Brownstown Manor, The Curragh

Walk In and Hang Up Your Hat! 

Dowling Property is delighted to present to the market this simply fantastic, three-bedroom, three-bathroom, semi-detached house for sale. No. 22 is presented in show-house condition throughout and has been constantly upgraded and cared for both inside and out by its house-proud owners. This modern, B3-rated home is spacious and well laid out, the accommodation consisting of an entrance hallway, sitting room, guest WC, utility, kitchen/dining room, and downstairs bedroom. Upstairs are two double bedrooms with a master en-suite and family bathroom. 

The heating is oil and there's an open fire. The sitting room is generous in size and overlooks a green area to the front. This fabulous home is on a corner site, end house, and has tremendous space to the side, which would be ideal for a garage (STPP). The gardens are landscaped and very well maintained by the “green-fingered" owner. 

All amenities are located within walking distance of the front door, along with excellent access to M7. With its unrivalled location and fantastic presentation, we must now advise on early viewings to avoid disappointment. A Real Cracker!

AMV €395,000; DP’s Kildare Office 045482189; www.dowlingproperty.ie.

The busy spring selling season is now in full flow. If you are thinking of selling, then we’d love to hear from you and we can arrange a FREE call-out to your property. 

Photographs use Policy — Privacy Policy

Kilcullen car parking to be raised again

The issue of car parking in Kilcullen is being raised again at next Wednesday's meeting of the Kildare-Newbridge MD, writes Brian Byrne. A motion from Cllr Tracey O'Dwyer asks the council to outline the steps taken to begin a parking strategy for the town. 

The councillor notes that this was previously identified as a high-priority short-term action, intended to protect the prominence of the town centre. 

This follows a traffic and pedestrian survey of Kilcullen in May last year, undertaken on behalf of Kildare County Council, to assess traffic flow, density, parking turnover, and pedestrian movements. Last June, Cllr O'Dwyer requested that parking by-laws be developed for Kilcullen during a review of such by-laws across the county. 

Officials at the time said the matter would be raised at the Transport, Mobility and Open Spaces Strategic Policy Committee for consideration as part of the 2025 Work Programme, which includes parking policy. 

In other items for the meeting, Cllr O'Dwyer is asking the council to consider installing public lighting at Kinneagh Cross, to confirm a non-slip surface for the bend near Gormanstown Church, and to provide recommendations and next steps for Carnalway Bridge, which was damaged in a recent collision during icy weather.

Photographs use Policy — Privacy Policy