Liffey Champion

08/09/2026

Gardaí want the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 15-year-old Nathan Kenna.
Nathan is reported missing from Lucan, since Sunday, 6th September 2026. He was last seen in Clondalkin, Dublin 22, on Saturday 5th September at about 8pm.
Nathan is described as being approximately 5 foot 9 inches in height, with a slim build, brown hair and hazel eyes.
When last seen, he was wearing a grey zip track top, dark grey Berghaus tracksuit pants, and black Nike trainers with a purple detail.
Nathan is also believed to frequent the Dublin City Centre area.
Gardaí and Nathan’s family are concerned for his wellbeing.
Anyone with information on Nathan’s whereabouts is asked to contact Ronanstown Garda Station on (01) 6667700, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

04/09/2026

Huge praise from Irish Open golfers at the K Club despite downpours. Colin O'Donnell reports in the latest edition of the CHAMPION.

30/08/2026

03/08/2026

Heritage Week talks at Maynooth Castle take place at noon on the following dates:

• Monday, 17th August – Titanic and Her Kildare Connections
Discover the remarkable Irish and Kildare stories behind the world's most famous ship. From local passengers and crew to Father Browne's iconic photographs and Ernest Shackleton's surprising role in the Titanic Inquiry, this talk uncovers connections you may never have known existed.

• Tuesday, 18th August – Behind Every Great Man... The FitzGerald Women and Their Connections
Meet four extraordinary women whose influence helped shape the history of the FitzGerald family, from medieval Wales to Carton House. Their stories reveal the often-overlooked figures behind one of Ireland's greatest dynasties.

• Friday, 21st August – The Wizard Earl of Kildare
An opportunity to hear the extraordinary story of Gerald FitzGerald, the legendary "Wizard Earl," and explore the myths, legends and historical events that made him one of Ireland's most intriguing noblemen.

All talks take place at Maynooth Castle and admission is free, although booking is recommended.

To book:
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: (01) 628 6744

01/08/2026

Time running out for Leixlip residents to have their say on the proposed Captain's Hill Active Travel Scheme. Natasha Ní Chaomhánaigh reports in the lates edition of Liffey Champion.

30/07/2026

Kildare County Council has opened a book of condolences online for the public to express their condolences to Glen's family. It will remain open until 5pm, 12th August next.

18/07/2026

Uisce Éireann crews are carrying out repairs to a burst water main on the R148, east of Collinstown industrial park.

The rupture is impacting supply to customers in Leixlip, Maynooth, Celbridge and surrounding areas.

Uisce Éireann crews have been mobilised to site and expect work to continue until tomorrow morning.

Uisce Éireann’s Daniel Kennedy has assured customers that every effort is being made to restore a full water supply as quickly as possible.

“We understand the inconvenience of an unplanned outage and we thank customers for their support while repair works are underway," stated Mr Kennedy.

"We expect to complete the repairs and begin to restore supplies by 9am tomorrow (Sunday) morning." he added.

11/07/2026

Dusty Old Files:-It was a place in Leixlip you went for a stylish haircut. And the chat.

Do you remember her?

11/07/2026

The village of Timahoe marked America 250 with a Quaker heritage commemoration. Adam Balmer reports in the latest edition of the CHAMPION.

04/07/2026

Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a single vehicle fatal road traffic collision in Killick, Kilcock this morning, Saturday (4th July, 2026).

The collision involved a motorcycle and occurred at approximately 10.45am.

As a result of the accident, a motorcyclist, aged in his 50s, was fatally injured.

He was pronounced deceased at the scene and his body has been conveyed to the mortuary at Naas General Hospital.

A post-mortem examination will take place at the hospital in due course. The coroner has been notified.

The road was closed for a technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators and has since reopened.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to come forward.

Road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in Killick, Kilcock this morning between 10:30am and 11am are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Naas Garda Station on 045-884 300, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.