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Local News
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Fury After Sallins Sunshine Club Misses Out On Funding As Other Counties Get Millions
Kildare’s overall allocation is one of the lowest in the country, with just two projects funded, while many other counties secured over €1 million each under the national scheme.
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Christmas Appeal To Adopt Dogs As Euthanasia Figures Rise
The number of dogs being 'put to sleep' has grown by 10 per cent according to the Irish Dog Control Statistics.
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Speed Enforcement To Increase In Kildare With 21 New Camera Zones To Be Rolled Out In January
Of the new zones in Kildare, six have been added following community requests, where residents and local Gardaí raised concerns about speeding on particular roads.
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Over 400 Motorists Caught Speeding So Far Today, Including A Driver In Kilcock
Among those is a motorist who was detected travelling at 109 kilometres per hour in an 80km zone on the R148 in Kilcock
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Transport Minister In Discussions With Irish Rail About Extending Late-Night Trains Beyond Christmas
Outside of Christmas, the last train for most lines runs at 11.30pm.
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Bus Shelters Treated As Luxury Rather Than Standard, With 500 Kildare Bus Stops In Need Of Upgrades
Data provided by the National Transport Authority shows €500,000 was allocated to Kildare County Council in 2025 under the Bus Stop Enhancement Programme.
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Recruitment Announcements Don’t Add Up As Garda Numbers Stagnant In Kildare South, Says Local TD
Overall Garda strength across the district is down two since 2020, falling from 147 to 145, despite repeated recruitment announcements.
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Court Orders Demolition Of 29 Unauthorised Modular Homes Built By Kildare Developer
The Circuit Civil Court ruled that 29 modular houses built by Branach Developments, registered in Caragh, were entirely new structures and not refurbishments, as claimed.
Sports News
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Stephen's Day Racing Schedule
The Racing Post Novice Chase is the feature on day one of the Christmas Festival at Leopardstown.
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Forward Cormac Izuchukwu Signs New Deal With Ulster
Ulster have secured the services of Izuchukwu until the summer of 2028.
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Alexander Isak To Be Out For A Couple Of Months After Suffering Leg Injury From Saturday's Game
Isak was injured while scoring a goal against Spurs
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Tuesday Morning Sports Update
Keeping you up to date on soccer, rugby and darts.
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Leo Cullen Issues Injury Update Ahead Of Saturday's Clash With Munster
Kick off in Thomad Park is at 7:45pm.
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Irish Athletes Celebrate Their Most Successful Year Ever
They have won a record 127 medals.
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Monday Morning Sports Update
Keeping you up to date on soccer, and darts.
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Newbridge Town Included In FAI's 15 Clubs That Will Form Part Of New Top Tier Of Grassroots Football
The league will be split into northern and southern conferences, the winners of which will then go-head-to-head in a play-off final to be crowned champions
National News
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Christmas Appeal To Adopt Dogs As Euthanasia Figures Rise
The number of dogs being 'put to sleep' has grown by 10 per cent according to the Irish Dog Control Statistics.
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Speed Enforcement To Increase In Kildare With 21 New Camera Zones To Be Rolled Out In January
Of the new zones in Kildare, six have been added following community requests, where residents and local Gardaí raised concerns about speeding on particular roads.
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Over 400 Motorists Caught Speeding So Far Today, Including A Driver In Kilcock
Among those is a motorist who was detected travelling at 109 kilometres per hour in an 80km zone on the R148 in Kilcock
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Transport Minister In Discussions With Irish Rail About Extending Late-Night Trains Beyond Christmas
Outside of Christmas, the last train for most lines runs at 11.30pm.
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Tadhg And Mary Should Be Looking Forward To Christmas, Say Gardai As Fresh Appeal Launched
Tadhg’s grandmother, who was also in the house at the time, continues to receive hospital treatment for serious burn injuries.
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Bus Shelters Treated As Luxury Rather Than Standard, With 500 Kildare Bus Stops In Need Of Upgrades
Data provided by the National Transport Authority shows €500,000 was allocated to Kildare County Council in 2025 under the Bus Stop Enhancement Programme.
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Recruitment Announcements Don’t Add Up As Garda Numbers Stagnant In Kildare South, Says Local TD
Overall Garda strength across the district is down two since 2020, falling from 147 to 145, despite repeated recruitment announcements.
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Court Orders Demolition Of 29 Unauthorised Modular Homes Built By Kildare Developer
The Circuit Civil Court ruled that 29 modular houses built by Branach Developments, registered in Caragh, were entirely new structures and not refurbishments, as claimed.
Obituaries
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Maura Creighton
Kilmalum, Blessington
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Maurice Browne
Dara Park, Newbridge
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Anne Robinson (née Duncan)
Avondale Drive, Athy, and formerly of Assumpta Villas, Kildare Town
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Lynne Kelly (nee Muschamp)
Mylerstown, Nurney, and formerly West Yorkshire, England
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John (Johnny) Walsh
Lakeside Park, Newbridge
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Pauline (Biddy) Murphy (nèe Confrey)
St. Anne’s, Old Connell, Newbridge, formerly the Curragh
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Alan Ennis
Maryville, Kildare Town, and formerly Orchard Park, The Curragh
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Maureen Keogh (nèe Russell)
New Abbey Road, Kilcullen, and formerly of Mullaghmast, Ballitore.
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Breeda Kirwan
Woodlands, Castledermot
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Donal O'Donovan
Clane, and formerly of Ballymahon, Co. Longford
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Michael Quinn
Ballycannon, Kilcock and formerly of Kilshanny, Ennistymon, Co. Clare.
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Hughie Cummins
Rathmore, Carbury
Lifestyle
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A new collection of furniture gets the seal of approval from Ireland’s most famous architect
When two Irish interiors stalwarts come together to talk furniture design, one of them architect, Home of the Year judge, and presenter of My Bungalow Bliss and The Great House Restoration, and the other a leading Irish retailer, interiors enthusiasts are sitting up and taking notice.
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Feel Good With More Fibre
Fibre has plenty of health perks. As well as helping to sustain energy and reduce appetite, fibre is your bowel’s best-friend, it nourishes your ‘good’ gut bacteria, it helps heart health, and it can even reduce cancer risk.
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