Irish Girl Guides (IGG) volunteers come from a variety of backgrounds and have different skills to offer, as can be seen in this video. IGG currently has 1,800 volunteers and always has room for more.

Directed by Dr John O'Keeffe, Maynooth University Choral Society presents Handel's best known oratorio Messiah. And it features the Maynooth Sinfonia (leader, Thérèse Timoney) and distinguished soloists Roisín O'Grady (Soprano), Sharon Carty (Mezzo-Soprano), Eoin Hynes (Tenor) and Peter Manning (Bass).

The Cartridge Expert advertised with Liffey Champion last week.

Ms Conway's junior infants at St Thomas' National School in Lucan are featured in our 'First Days At School' this week. Liffey Champion is on sale in Lucan newsagents.

Kildare continues to have the lowest percentage of gardai in the country. Cormac Harrington reports in the latest edition of LIFFEY CHAMPION.

Dusty Old Files: If you were eligible to play Under-16 in the summer of 1998, what age might you be now? Back (l to r): Robert Roche, Paul Dunne, John Corrigan, Colin McHugh, Peter Corrigan, Joe O'Reilly, Kevin McNamee, Declan Murphy, Niall Mooney. Front (l-r): Mark Byrne, Cathal Lynch, Niall Hannon, Daivd Singh, Shane Brehony, Marcus O'Neill, Martin McCabe, John Quinn.

Regarding upgrading Works on the M7 Naas-Newbridge By-Pass and the management of traffic Kildare County Council has this evening issued the following: 'Between the off-peak hours of 10 pm to 6 am each night from Monday 5 March to Friday 9 March 2018 (inclusive), there will be temporary lane closures in place on carriageways in both directions between N7 Junction 8 and M7 Junction 10. 'A minimum of one lane will be available in both directions at all times. 'These temporary closures are to facilitate essential works in association with the M7 Upgrade project.'

Public Exhibition at Newbridge Silverware from 16th March to 10th May.

Johnstownbridge Camogie Club gets new date for All-Ireland final.

Kildare County Council has announced that the road from Maynooth to Straffan between Taghadoe and Barberstown will be closed today, Monday, from 3 pm to 5 pm (approx). This is to facilitate the use of large machinery to clear snow accumulations. "This closure is regretted but essential on safety grounds," stated the local authority, adding that it regrets any inconvenience caused.

Gardai have confirmed that the M7 is now fully operational this morning and all lanes are open and operating as normal. However, gardai are also advising motorists to drive with care and observe speed restrictions that are in place due to current works on the M7. Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport Shane Ross has confirmed that advice to avoid N7 at Naas (J8-10 northbound) during peak travel times has been lifted. The motorway at Naas has two working lanes. However, there remains need for extreme caution. “As there are narrower lanes due to roadworks,” he said, “I would ask motorists to observe the 60k/m speed limit and watch for possible water on the road. Above all, reduce speed and stay safe.”

A nicely put together video by Robert Cox of the last four days in Kilcock.