Local News
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Mid-East Region Grapples With Rising Homelessness: 149 Children, 297 Single Adults Among Those in Need
The total figure includes 4,147 children.
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Gardaí Appealing For Information In The Whereabouts Of Two Teenage Girls In Kildare
Both girls have been missing from their homes since Thursday and are believed to be in one another's company
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Improved Bus Services To Connect Dunlavin And Kilcullen To Newbridge
The route will provide peak-time and evening services as well as improved connectivity to regional bus and rail services in Kilcullen and Newbridge.
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116 New Student Beds To Be Developed In Maynooth University Under €100 Million Investment
The Government announced yesterday that they are committed to investing €100 million in developments for student accommodation beds
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Family's Anguish: Kildare Teen's Dual Diagnosis Leaves Him Stranded In Healthcare Limbo
Commenting on the situation, Kildare North TD Reada Cronin said it is "an unbelievable but common enough situation".
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Garda Commissioner Orders Re-Examination Of Stardust Fire Files
Gardaí are expecting a coroner's report from the inquest in the coming weeks.
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Maynooth's Elite Bakery Site, Described As Ideal Opportunity For Residential Conversion, On Market For €1.25m
The site extends to 0.11 of an acre.
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Active Living For Older People: Government Allocates Funding For Fitness Programmes Across The County
21 groups across the county are set to receive €5,300.
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Dreams Grounded: French Air Strikes Cancel Flights, Shatter Hopes Of 21 Young Martial Artists From Newbridge, Kilcullen, And Monasterevin
The children, aged 8 to 14, have been working relentlessly for months.
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Speed Counter Installed On Notorious Athy To Carlow Road For A Single Week Deemed 'Useless' Without Enforcement
Cllr Mark Leigh has questioned what good the speed counter is when cameras can't be installed to catch culprits.
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Less Than Half Of Kildare's Primary School Pupils Receive HSE Dental Care
The Irish Dental Association says more primary aged children are suffering from tooth decay.
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Gardaí Appeal For Witnesses Following Serious Assault Of Man In Tallaght
A man in his 40s was assaulted in Kilcarrig Green on Thursday evening February 15th at around twenty to nine.
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New Energy Upgrade Loan Scheme Supports Kildare Homeowners With Retrofit Costs
The aim is to bridge the gap for people who want items like solar panels, insulation, and heat pumps, but are struggling with the cost.
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Government Support for Kildare: Athy And Kildare Town Now Part Of Urban Regeneration Programme
Towns with populations exceeding 10,000 or supporting more than 2,500 jobs qualify for funding under this URDF round.
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Kildare Sees Low Uptake In Vital Business Grant, With Deadline Looming
The closing date for applications is Wednesday, May 1.
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Over €100 Worth Of Scratch Cards Stolen From Shop In Leixlip
Gardai are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
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Burglary in Tinnakill: Two Mobile Homes Targeted Alongside Vehicle Theft
The car registration number is 04D-37303.
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Tributes Paid To Former Kfm Presenter, Celine Garvey, Who Had "Incredible Energy And Smile"
Celine joined Kfm when the station first came to air in 2004.
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Three Million Euro Investment Has Been Made Towards Newbridge Library
The new library will also be the new home of the Kildare County Archives and Cultural Centre
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Some Students In Caragh & Kill Left Stranded On Roadside This Morning, As Naas School Buses Don't Show
Tomorrow morning's Kildare Today programme will be following up on the issue
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Over One Million Euro In Funding Allocated To Repairs And Improvements For Rural Roads And Laneways Across Kildare
The funding has been allocated under the Local Improvement Scheme
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Sewerage Flowing Into Canal From The Harbour In Naas Down To Osberstown Bridge
Mayor of Naas and Social Democrats Councillor Bill Clear was alerted to the sewerage problem over the weekend
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Public Meeting Takes Place Tonight Regarding The Proposed Housing Of Refugees In West Wicklow
The public meeting takes place in St Bridget’s Hall in Kilbride at 8pm
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Kildare County Council "Aware" Of Issues With Water Supply At St Conleth's Cemetery In Newbridge
In a statement to Kfm, Kildare County Council says “it is progressing a solution with Uisce Eireann”
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Roadworks Get Underway On The Road From Brannockstown To Ballymore Eustace
The road will be closed periodically over the next few weeks
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Water Supply To Be Disrupted On The Stradbally Road In Athy For Next Few Days
Essential works are being carried out
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Proposal To House Up To 12 International Protection Applicants In Single House In Newbridge Housing Estate
Monday morning's Kildare Today programme from 9am will discuss the issue in more detail
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Gardai Appeal For Witnesses Following A Robbery On The N7 Southbound On Saturday
The incident occurred in the hard shoulder between Junction 7 and Junction 8
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Kildare Home Commencements Reach Record Levels
Figures show construction started on 965 Kildare homes in the first quarter of 2024.
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Kildare Road Users Among 750 Caught Speeding On National Slow Down Day
Gardai highlight cases of motorists taking risks near Athy.
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Dunnes Stores Confirmed To Buy Company That Runs SuperValu In Clane
A Musgraves spokesperson has provided Kfm with a statement
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Listen: Réada Cronin Raises The Ongoing Delay For An Additional Classroom For ASD Students At Scoil Mhuire, Clane
The promised modular building has already been approved for staffing and funding, but is still yet to be provided.
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Kildare One Of The 23 Counties With A Drop In Taxi Licences
New figures from the NTA highlights the drop in taxi licences in operation since 2019
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Gardaí Carry Out 12 Searches As Part Of An International Operation Targeting Online Fraud
Operation Stargrew saw properties in Kildare and other counties raided on Tuesday and Wednesday
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42 Defence Forces Cadets Officially Commissioned In The Curragh Camp Yesterday
10 female and 32 male officers received their scrolls
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Letter Of Intent Issued For New Mercy Convent Primary School In Naas
A contractor can now be engaged to complete the school building project
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Kildare's Spending On Traveller Accommodation Tops €1.7m In Five Years
James Stokes, local election candidate for the Newbridge LEA, said he welcomes the spend but more needs to be done.
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Watch: Chaos in Dubai - Baltinglass Teen's Airport Ordeal Reveals Extent Of Flooding After Record Rainfall
Officials say the airport is facing "very challenging conditions" after record levels of rain fell on the city.
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Knife-Wielding Woman Attempts Dual Robbery In Celbridge And Ardclough, Gardai Investigate
At 6:43 am, on Sunday, April 14th, a well covered-up female in her late 20s entered the premises and held up a knife to staff.
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Weather Woes Stall Pothole Repairs: Locals Reminded That They Can Submit Claim For Damage To Their Vehicles
Claims can be made via IPB Insurance.
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From Bookies to Baristas: Former Kilmeague Betting Shop Gets Green Light To Be Converted Into A Cafe
The estimated construction value is around €80,000.
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Ikea Boosts Delivery Efficiency For Kildare Customers With New Rathcoole Distribution Centre, Creating 120 Jobs
The new facility is two times the size of Croke Park.
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Kildare Restaurant Owner Sounds Alarm As Over 200 Restaurants And Cafes Have Shut This Year
212 restaurants have closed so far this year, according to the Restaurants Association.
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Naas Murder Case: Accused Man, Padraig Delaney, Claims Self-Defence
After caution, the defendant replied: “It was self-defence”.
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Dodgy Box Saga In Kildare: King Kong Media Operator Free On Bail As Sentencing Looms
During proceedings at Naas Circuit Court, it was revealed that customers were directed to download the King Kong app through social media platforms.
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"I Don't Care Who They Are. They Should Be Arrested And Their Horses Taken Off Them": Cllr Slams Sulky Racing After Dead Horse Found Submerged In Water Along Athy's Blueway
Initially mistaken for discarded rubbish bags by a passerby, the grim scene has raised serious questions about safety and regulation in the area.
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Kildare Knife Seizures Hit 516 In 10 Years: Catherine Murphy TD Urges National Action
Discussions will take place today to examine increasing sentencing for serious knife offences from five to seven years.
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Suspect Arrested In Connection To Death Of A Man In Naas Due Before Court This Morning
Gardaí had reportedly been alerted by someone who said a relative of theirs had claimed to have killed someone.
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Kildare's Knife Crime: 516 Blades Seized In Past 10 Years
In 2023, the region witnessed 60 knife seizures, marking a significant increase from previous years.
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Man Found Dead In Naas Named Locally As Shane Knott
It's believed he was the victim of a violent attack.
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Man Arrested In Tallaght Following Car Jacking In West Dublin
He will now appear before Blanchardstown District Court this morning at half 10.
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70 Percent Uptake Of Cervical Screening In Kildare, According To New Report
This is the first CervicalCheck report since the pandemic
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Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) Properties Scarce In Kildare: Only Two Options Within Discretionary Rates
Just 1 property was available for a single person/couples through discretionary HAP rates in Kildare.
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€390,000 In Funding Allocated To Kildare Projects Under The Community Monuments Fund
5 projects have received funding
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Man Arrested After Body Discovered At A Naas Residence
The body has since been removed to the Mortuary at Naas General Hospital.
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Water Supply To Be Affected In Parts Of Kilcullen & Clane On Monday
Essential works are being carried out
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Barretstown Receives Major Funding Increase To Support Ill Children
All services offered by Barretstown are extended free of charge to children and their families.
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Update: Kildare's 25 Affordable Cost-Rental Homes Will Be Located In Ballymany, Newbridge
Qualification for cost rental housing is based on net household income which is below €66,000 per annum in Dublin and €59,000 in Kildare.
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Government Scraps Green Paper On Disability Reform Amid Fears Of Forced Disability "Proof"
Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys has acknowledged "significant concerns" regarding the proposed reforms outlined in the document.
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Kildare North TD James Lawless Says Housing Will Be A Key Agenda Item For Fianna Fáil's Two-Day Ard Fheis
The Tanaiste Micheál Martin will address the event this evening and then deliver his keynote speech tomorrow.
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Two Soldiers Injured After Parachuting Incident In The Curragh Camp
The Defence Forces Press Office has confirmed the two soldiers were injured during a parachute display training in the Curragh Camp
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CCPC Launches Investigation Into Maxol's Proposed Acquisition Of Naas Fuels, Which Operates Seven Circle K-Branded Stations In Leinster
The investigation will scrutinise the potential impact of the deal on competition levels.
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Firework Attack Leaves House Damaged In Athy, Gardai Seek Witnesses
The front door of the house was damaged as well as some interior damage.
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Local Residents' Concerns Prompt Garda Speed Checks On Barrettstown Road
Meanwhile, road engineering teams in local authorities are facing a significant obstacle in their efforts to enhance road safety.
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Long Wait Ahead: Wicklow Residents Face Delay In Improved 65 Bus Service
Any potential changes would await a network review slated for the end of 2025.
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Maynooth Lecturer's Testimony Highlights Vital Role Of Parkinson’s Association Amid Funding Shortfall
CEO of Parkinson's Ireland Shane O'Brien said the disease is the fastest growing neurological condition.
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Gaslighting Allegations As Anger Rises Amid Celbridge Water Troubles, With Claims That Water Tankers Would Not Address The Large-Scale Problem
Some locals can't shower or flush their toilets.
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Sentencing Looms For Ex-Pastor Convicted Of Stealing Church Funds In Naas, With Claims That He Has Been Ostracised And Left With No Friends
Senior Counsel Damien Colgan appealed to Judge Martina Baxter for leniency in her sentencing.
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Watch: Video Highlighting Dumping Issues On The Tully Road
The video follows Kfm's recent coverage on dumping in the Kildoon area of Nurney
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Investigation Launched After Burglary In Carbury
The incident occurred on the Old Bog Road area of Carbury on Sunday
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Former Newbridge Priest Paul Dempsey Takes Up New Role As Auxiliary Bishop in Dublin Diocese, With Focus On Youth Engagement
Up until now he has been Bishop of Achonry in Sligo.
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Long-Awaited Naas Shopping Centre Faces Delay, Anchor Tenant Yet to Sign
The ATM is open from today.
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Residential Development Site In Kildare Hits Market With Full Planning Consent For 168 Residential Units
The development, situated on the Northern side of Kildare, has full planning consent for 168 residential units.
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Update: Missing Nurney Man, Matthew Beckett, Found "Safe And Well"
In a statement, Gardaí confirmed that he had been located.
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Kildare County Council Announces Road Closure For Shackleton Museum Restoration
The closure is expected to last for a duration of 12 weeks.
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Athy Man Allegedly Told He Would Be Thrown Into The "F***ing Canal" After Encounter With Sulky Racers On The Blueway
The Blueway, celebrated for its family-friendly environment, now faces mounting apprehension among regular users
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Rathangan's Unified Voice: Locals Unanimously Reject Garda District Relocation
A public meeting was held last night.
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Gardai Clarify: No Evidence Of Ballymany Attack Despite Online Video Claims And Social Media Rumours
People have been flocking to accounts on social media to discuss the alleged attack, with conflicting information about where it happened.
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Concerns Over Rathangan's Garda District Relocation Sparks Public Meeting Tonight
A major concern is around response times.
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Garda Accused Of Dangerous Driving Over Fatal N7 Crash To Face Circuit Court Trial
The fatal crash claimed the lives of three members of a Tallaght-based gang.
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Supply Shortage Hits Kildare Housing: Inventory Drops By 10%
Chief Economist at Bank of Ireland Connall MacCoille says supply can't keep up with exceptionally high demand.
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Specialist Garda, With Address In Sallins, Accused Of Lying To Insurance Company
Garda Fiona Somers, has been sent forward for trial, according to the Sunday Independent.
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Leixlip Man Charged In Connection With Large Drug Seizure In Dublin
Philip Lawless, with an address at River Forest in Leixlip, is facing six charges under the Misuse of Drugs Act.
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Kildare Residents Urged To Take Caution Due To Storm Kathleen
Severe weather expected to bring strong winds and the potential of fallen trees and flooding.
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Racing At The Curragh Called Off
Kildare course fails early morning track inspection following heavy rain.
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Snapchat Competitions In Athy Raise Concern: Children Offered Cash And Pre-Rolled Cannabis Joints
Children can also win hundreds of euro in cash.
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Kildare’s Ulster Bank Customers Will Have Accounts Frozen From Friday
5 branches in Co. Kildare
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Water Works To Continue In Newbridge Today
Following burst water main in Pairc Mhuire
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KCC Asked To Request NTA To Attend Clane-Maynooth MD Regarding Dart Plus
Potential line for Kilcock
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