Kfm News
Local News
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At Least €60M Confirmed For Future North Kildare Infrastructure Projects
The strategic projects are in Naas, Maynooth, Celbridge and Leixlip
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€4.8M Announced For National Child Development Centre In Kildare Town
The centre is expected to begin seeing children for therapy by the end of 2027.
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Circus-Type Tent Seen At Illegal Encampments On Curragh
The tent has been erected, along with multiple caravans, amid ongoing issues with illegal encampments.
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€20M Granted For Second Bridge In Newbridge
Construction is expected to begin in 2027
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Man Arrested After Body Of Elderly Woman Found In Waterford
The woman, believed to be in her 80s, was found dead at a property near Youghal Bridge yesterday afternoon
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E-Scooters Seized After Being Ridden On Footpath While Pedestrians Attended Mass In Naas
A large number of pedestrians were attending the mass
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Twelve Kildare Primary Schools Awarded For Curious Learning
The awards were hosted by television presenters Gráinne Bleasdale and Phil Smyth
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Claims That Planning Permissions Notices Are Being Placed In "Precarious" Areas In Maynooth
Notices were found on roundabouts and "dangerous corners" by a local councillor
Sports News
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League Of Ireland Teams Opponents Announced For European Qualifying Campaigns
Shamrock Rovers have been drawn against Floriana FC.
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Tuesday Morning Sports Update
Keeping you up to date on soccer, tennis and racing.
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Andrew Porter Ruled Out Of URC Final
He sustained a calf injury during Leinster's semi-final game.
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Crumlin's Pico Lopes Likely To Start Cape Verde's Match Against Spain Today
The footballer has roots on the island off the coast of Africa.
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Monday Morning Sports Update
Keeping you up to date on GAA, soccer, tennis and darts.
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Daughter Of Horse Owner Reveals Shergar Killed Two Days After Abduction From Kildare
He was abducted from Ballymany Stud in County Kildare in 1983.
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Hamilton Breaks Ferrari Duck With Barcelona Victory
Lewis Hamilton claimed his first F1 victory as a Ferrari driver at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
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Australia Produce Early World Cup Shock Against Turkey
Australia recorded a surprise World Cup victory over Turkey, as they won 2-0 in Vancouver.
National News
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Less Than Half Of People Trust The News, Report Reveals
According to the report, trust in the news has decreased from last year
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Laws To Limit Short Term Lettings Set To Be Finalised Today
The measures have been long-delayed
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Woman Arrested After €100,000 Drug Seizure In Dublin
The woman is being questioned at a Garda station in Dublin.
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Tánaiste Criticises Local Councils For Not Tackling Dereliction
He says over €26 million of worth of levies had yet to be collected
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CHI Audit Recommends Stronger Waiting List Governance
It was commissioned by the Minister for Health to assess governance and equity in patient access following concerns raised in previous reviews.
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Government To Decide If Temporary Fuel Reductions Will Remain In Place
The cuts were introduced after energy prices surged during the conflict in the Middle East.
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Various Groups Will Lay Out Priorities For Budget Today
The National Economic Dialogue - which the government says plays a central role in planning for October's budget - will take place later
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Local TD Accepts Data Centres Are A "Particular Issue" In Ireland
It comes as Fianna Fáil and Kildare North TD Naoise O Cearúil has been appointed as chairperson of the Oireachtas Artificial Intelligence Committee
International News
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US And Iran Say Deal Reached To End War
The agreement is due to be officially signed in Geneva on Friday
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US Launch New Strikes Against Iran
Donald Trump says his forces hit back strongly after an American helicopter was shot down over the Strait of Hormuz.
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Company Behind Chatbot Calls For Paused Global AI Development
The company suggests the technology is becoming more and more independent, with the human role "narrowing" at every step
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Israeli Ministers Ben-Gvir And Smotrich Barred From Travel To Ireland
The move has been confirmed by the Taoiseach
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Fine Gael Faces Criticism Following Recent EU Migration Decisions
It follows recent endorsement of an EU decision to deport illegal immigrants to "return hubs"
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Ceasefire Agreed Between Israel And Lebanon
The ceasefire relies on Hezbollah ceasing their attacks across the region
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18 Dead After Russian Overnight Attack On Ukraine
Several locations were targeted - including the capital Kyiv - with around 100 people injured.
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21 Year Old Jailed For Planned Terror Attack On 2024 Taylor Swift Concert
Also sentenced on separate charges was a 21 year old co-defendant.
Obituaries
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Angela Kennedy (née Duffy)
Treacy Meadows, Newbridge, & formerly of Ballybay, Co.Monaghan.
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Nora Lee née Hogan
St. Dominics Park, Newbridge.
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Margaret (Peggy) Coffey (née Geraghty)
Boycetown/Abbeyfield, Kilcock, and late of Towlaght, Clonard, Co Meath
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May Nolan (née Fitzpatrick)
Knocknadruce, Valleymount, Co.Wicklow
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Maureen Fitzpatrick (née Roche)
Ait Bhride, Allenwood
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Patrick (Pat) Corrigan
Ballysax, Curragh, and formerly of Wicklow
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Patricia (Trish) O'Keeffe
Clogheen, Monasterevin.
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Jerome (Jim) O’Sullivan
Whiteabbey Court, Kildare Town and formerly of Renard, Cahirciveen, Co. Kerry
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Olive Casey (née McLoughlin)
Ballinafagh Prosperous and formerly of Killina, Carbury
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Kathleen Cogan (nee O' Byrne)
Hobartstown, Moone
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Cora Anne Robinson (née Farrell)
Cornamagh, Athlone, and formerly of Athy
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Nuala Doyle (née Kelly)
Ballitore, Athy
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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