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Local News
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Former Kildare TD Warns Defence Forces Mental Health Stigma Persists: Troops Won’t Tell Medical Officers
His remarks follow a Kildare coroner’s warning that military fitness standards should be separated from career progression, to ensure troops seek help without fear of losing opportunities.
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Tanaiste Says The Current Triple Lock System Is 'Absolutely Broken'
He believe's it's evident by The United Nations Security Council decision to remove Irish peacekeepers from Lebanon by 2027.
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Gardaí Renew Appeal After Motorcyclist In Her 60s Killed In Kilcock Collision
A motorcyclist in her 60s died on Monday, September 8th, at around 11.30 a.m. on the R148 - the old Enfield road - just off the N4 Kilcock roundabout heading toward Enfield.
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Gardai Probe Car Fire That Damaged Three Vehicles In Clane Estate
Anyone who was in The Beeches during the early hours of Saturday morning, or who may have seen suspicious activity, is asked to contact Clane Garda Station on 045-868262.
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Backlogs And Budget Pressure Force Temporary Shutdown Of Kildare’s Housing Adaptation Grants
An email from the council's Housing Grants Section, seen by Kfm, details how, due to exceptional demand, the council will temporarily stop accepting new applications for Housing Adaptation Grants for Disabled People (HAGs), Mobility Aids Grants (MAGs), and Housing Aid for Older People Grants (HOPs).
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Military Culture Under Scrutiny After Curragh Suicide Inquest
Dr Loretta Nolan also noted a particular concern within the Defence Forces, suggesting that soldiers may hesitate to report health problems out of fear it could jeopardise a contract renewal or prevent them from being selected for overseas deployment.
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Draft Plan Dangles Big Promises For Newbridge, Including New Homes, A Pool, And Second Liffey Bridge
And, in a bid to boost military heritage tourism, the plan includes repurposing some vacant buildings for overnight accommodation.
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Meeting Scheduled With Hauliers Tomorrow To Discuss Athy Town Centre HGV Restrictions
Once the HGV restriction is in place, upgrade works in the town centre will progress.
Sports News
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Newcastle Return To The Champions League Tonight
They play Barcelona in St James' Park from 8pm.
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Mourinho Agrees To A Two Year Contract To Become New Manager Of Benfica
The former Chelsea boss has been out of work for over a month.
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Soccer Results: Arne Slot Disappointed With Liverpools Defeat To Atletico Madrid In Last Night's Champions League Tie
The hosts won by three goals to two at Anfield.
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Liverpool Begin European Bid Against Atletico As Chelsea Face Bayern Munich
Both games kick off at 8pm.
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Jose Mourinho Eyes Benfica Hotseat After Bruno Lage Axed
Mourinho's out of work after being dismissed by Turkish side Fenerbahce last month.
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Arsenal And Tottenham Begin Their Champions League League Phases Tonight
PSV face Union SG, Benfica play Qarabag, Juventus go up against Dortmund and Real Madrid play Marseille
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Mark Allen And Aaron Hill In Action At Snooker's English Open Today
Meanwhile, Ronnie O'Sullivan has withdrawn from next week's British Open due to 'medical reasons'
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Former Ireland International Lynne Cantwell Is Set To Be Inducted Into World Rugby's Hall Of Fame
Cantwell - who is Ireland's most capped player - won a Grand Slam and a Six Nations title during her playing career in green
National News
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Former Kildare TD Warns Defence Forces Mental Health Stigma Persists: Troops Won’t Tell Medical Officers
His remarks follow a Kildare coroner’s warning that military fitness standards should be separated from career progression, to ensure troops seek help without fear of losing opportunities.
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Tanaiste Says The Current Triple Lock System Is 'Absolutely Broken'
He believe's it's evident by The United Nations Security Council decision to remove Irish peacekeepers from Lebanon by 2027.
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Finance Minister Defends €9.4bn Budget After Central Bank Warning
Paschal Donohoe says government plans are sustainable despite calls to cut spending or raise taxes
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Gardaí Arrest Man, Recover Vehicle After Cyclist Killed In Meath Last Week
The arrested man is being held at a Garda station in the eastern region.
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Military Culture Under Scrutiny After Curragh Suicide Inquest
Dr Loretta Nolan also noted a particular concern within the Defence Forces, suggesting that soldiers may hesitate to report health problems out of fear it could jeopardise a contract renewal or prevent them from being selected for overseas deployment.
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Search In Donabate Uncovers Child’s Remains Amid Ongoing Investigation
Detectives suspect the remains belong to missing child Daniel Aruebose, who would be seven years old.
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European Commission Pushes First Major Measures Against Israel Since Gaza War
Sanctions against extremist settlers are also due to be announced, as tensions in the West Bank escalate.
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Locals Could Pay Extra As Oireachtas Pushes For Content Levy On TV Streaming Services
That's despite the Media Minister shelving the plans earlier this year, saying people already pay enough for content.
Obituaries
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Brendan Connolly
Lughill, Monasterevin
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Eddie O Brien
Mucklon, Enfield
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Bernadette Brennan (nee Murphy)
Lipstown, Narraghmore, and formerly Redgap, Rathcoole and Coltstown, Castledermot.
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James (Jim) Francis Power
Green Lane, Lowtown, Kilmeague and formerly of West Yorkshire, UK
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Anthony (Tony) McDonald
St. Patrick’s Park, Kill, and formerly of Artisan Cottage's, Newbridge Road, Naas
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Martin (Marty) Whelan Snr.
Newtown Road, Maynooth, and formerly of Lucan, Co. Dublin
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Doris Flanagan
Firmount, Clane, and formerly of St Anne's, Elphin Street, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon
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Bridget (Bridgee) Moran
Dysart, Johnstownbridge, and formerly of Enfield, Co.Meath
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Frank O'Neill
Riverforest, Confey, Leixlip, and formerly of Newport, Co. Tipperary.
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Patrick (Pat) Clarke
Green Road, Kildare Town, and formerly of Ballyfermot, Dublin
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Kenneth Martin (Skee) Meehan
Moorefield Drive, and formerly Roseberry Terrace, Newbridge.
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Eileen O' Brien (née O' Reilly)
Kilbelin, Newbridge
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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