Good morning fellow gourmet lovers, as I mentioned in past posts, I started my "I'm… Good morning fellow gourmet lovers, as I mentioned in past posts, I started my "I'm changing my shape" mantra, I would rather not use the word diet as we all know crash diets , fad diets, trendy diets etc etc just don't work in the long run So here I am 6 months later and whopping 4.5 stone down (yup this is one very happy healthier camper). Some of friends whom I haven't seen in a while have…

Rye River Brewery is to be congratulated for creating an additional 40 jobs during the… Rye River Brewery is to be congratulated for creating an additional 40 jobs during the set-up and re-location of the Brewery to Celbridge. This is in addition to the 150 jobs that will be created when they are fully operational and the 100 construction jobs that will be created while developing and delivering there visitor centre, restaurant etc. This is excellent new for Celbridge and North…

So last night I just got it into my head that I wanted a dessert like treat, it's not… So last night I just got it into my head that I wanted a dessert like treat, it's not something I would crave for generally and if I'm honest, I would prefer a glass of red wine, tequila or a prosecco as a treat but seen as I'm on my "healthy lets change my body shape thing" booze is off limits over the next few weeks,so off to the kitchen I go.There are two types of sugary delights I can make…

Fianna Fáil General Election candidate for Kildare North Cllr Frank O’Rourke says the… Fianna Fáil General Election candidate for Kildare North Cllr Frank O’Rourke says the Minster for Health Leo Varadkar needs to intervene to ensure recent cutbacks to support schemes for children with disabilities are reversed.Cllr O’Rourke made the comments after it was revealed that charities providing support for children with Down syndrome are facing cuts of up to 60% in Government funding.“In…

Cllr Frank O’Rourke, Kildare North General Election Candidate has called on Bus Eireann to… Cllr Frank O’Rourke, Kildare North General Election Candidate has called on Bus Eireann to provide further improvements to the timetable for Kilcock commuters that use the Bus service to and from Dublin.‘I have made strong representations to Bus Eireann to have an additional bus service in the morning. Last year, we were successful in securing an additional morning service after 8.00 am but an…

A number of incidents have taken place on the Celbridge to Barberstown road at the sharp… A number of incidents have taken place on the Celbridge to Barberstown road at the sharp bends. This has resulted in cars ending up in the ditches, the field and verges given rise to safety concerns for all motorists that use this road. After been contacted by numerous members of the public and local residents I raised this issue with Kildare County Council and I also put this issue down on the…

I love this...By Dunnes Stores a bit of humour in the kitchen I love this...By Dunnes Stores a bit of humour in the kitchen