Liffey Champion

14/06/2026

Vladimir - Up Close

13/06/2026

Remembering the rebel aristocrat from Maynooth. Adam Balmer reports in the latest edition of the CHAMPION.

12/06/2026

12/06/2026

Brian Flanagan has named his team to play Kerry tomorrow, Saturday (13th June) in Round 2B of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship.
The game throws in at 5.30pm and is being played in Cedral St Conleth’s Park, Droichead Nua.
There are changes in the side, including Padraic Spillane named at centre-half back instead of Eoin Lawlor.
Perhaps the most notable change is the inclusion of Kilcock's Shane Farrell who is now fully recovered from his long term injury.
He is placed at right half-forward in place of Brian McLoughlin.
Clogherinkoe's Jack Robinson is also included , named at left full-forward.
Darragh Kirwan is selected at centre-forward with his club mate Alex Beirne at full-forward.
It is an interesting selection but we expect that McLoughlin will be introduced at some stage in what we hope will be a closely fought encounter.

11/06/2026

Men's Health Week – One Step at a Time 🚶‍♂️💚

Join us for a relaxed and welcoming morning focused on men's health, wellbeing and connection.

📅 Thursday 18th June
🕥 10.30am – 12.30pm
📍 Leixlip Youth & Community Family Resource Centre

Enjoy:
🎵 Live music from 10.30am
☕ Coffee and chats
🤝 Meet local community supports
📖 Information, advice and practical wellbeing tips
💬 A chance to connect with others in your community

Whether you're looking for information, support, or simply a friendly chat over a cup of coffee, everyone is welcome.

Take one step for your health. Take one step for connection. Take one step at a time.

💚

11/06/2026

We covered the Mulhussey colour run in aid of the local St Josephs NS on Sunday and we have the story and photos in the edition of the CHAMPION now on sale.

Pic (not shown in our publication) shows Shea O'Sullivan taking part in the run on Sunday.

11/06/2026

09/06/2026

Uisce Éireann this evening is dealing with a burst water main in Blakestown, on the R148 Maynooth Road outside Leixlip.

And according to Uisce Éireann, the breach may impact supply to customers in Leixlip, Maynooth, Cellbridge and surrounding areas.

Uisce Éireann expects work to continue until 5am tomorrow (10 June).

"A traffic management plan has been put in place for the duration of the works and further updates will be available on our website as work progresses throughout the evening.” said Eoghan Forristal of Uisce Éireann.

Typically, it takes three to four hours following repairs for normal supply to be restored to all customers affected by an unplanned outage.

However, it may take longer for normal supply to be restored to customers at the end of the network or on higher ground as the system recharges.

07/06/2026

Emily O’Connor (13) and Katelyn Rose Gill (14) who were reported missing from Newbridge on Friday 5th June 2026, have been located safe and well.

An Garda Síochána would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance.

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Gardaí are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Emily O’Connor (13) and Katelyn Rose Gill (14) who were reported missing from Newbridge, Co. Kildare on Friday 5th June 2026.

Emily is described as being 5 foot 3 inches in height, of slim build with black hair and blue eyes.

She was last seen wearing black leggings, a black top and white runners in Newbridge on Friday 5th June 2026 at 3pm.

Katelyn is described as being 5 foot 7 inches in height, of slim build with brown hair and brown eyes.

She was last seen wearing a black tracksuit with white runners in Newbridge, Co. Kildare on Friday 5th June 2026 at 3pm.

It is believed that Emily and Katelyn are in Co. Wexford.

Gardaí are concerned for the well-being of Emily and Katelyn.

Anyone with information on Emily and Katelyn’s whereabouts is asked to contact Naas Garda Station on 045-884300, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.