Kfm News
Local News
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Thousands Of Parents Whose Children Live In UK, Romania And Poland Receive Irish Child Benefit
The largest share - nearly 2,700 children - are based in the UK, followed by over 1,300 in Romania and 1,100 in Poland.
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Breaking: Government Approves Purchase Of Citywest Hotel, Currently Housing Asylum Seekers
The Government has been leasing the site since 2020.
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Naas Crowned Ireland's Best Kept Town, Following IBAL Success Yesterday
It came out on top in the large urban centre category
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“It’s So Cool” – Athy Girl Band’s Big Break On Netflix Series 'Ginny And Georgia'
Band member Maykala Farrell said the experience has been surreal.
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Housing Department Refuses To Answer Questions On Sudden Halt Of Athy Social Homes
In response to detailed queries submitted by Kfm, including when the decision was made, what cost factors were considered, and what alternative delivery models are under consideration - the Department issued only a short statement confirming that the pause was decided on June 3 due to “overall costs for the project being considered too high.”
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Most Parents Say School Uniforms Offer Poor Value For Money As Schools Urged To Keep Costs Down
The report by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission is highlighting the back to school costs on families.
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Eir Blames Truck For Months-Long Telecom Breakdown That Left 88-Year-Old Woman Stranded After Fall
In a statement issued to Kfm, the company said that a heavy goods vehicle caused “significant damage” to infrastructure, bringing down poles and cables.
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ISPCA Rescues Lurcher Found In Kildangan, Described As One of Worst Cases Of Emaciation Ever Seen
ISPCA Welfare Inspector Jimmy McCormack described her as "skin and bone" and "very weak," but praised her gentle nature despite her ordeal.
Sports News
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Munster Reveal Details Of Three Pre-Season Friendlies
They will play Biarritz, Gloucester and Bath
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Canadian Grand Prix To Remain On Formula One Calendar Until 2035
A new four-year deal has been agreed
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Shelbourne Drawn To Play Linfield In Champions League First Qualifying Round
The first leg takes place in mid-July
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Drogheda United Won't Be Allowed To Compete In UEFA Conference League
The news came as United were beaten 2-1 by Shamrock Rovers
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CONFIRMED: Kildare v Fermanagh Tailteann Cup Semi Final Confirmed For 4pm On Sunday
The game will take place in Croke Park
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Farrell's Lions Squad In Dublin This Week Ahead Of Argentina Clash
The game takes place on Friday evening at the Aviva Stadium
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Kildare Drawn Against Fermanagh In The Semi Final Of Tailteann Cup
In the other semi final, Wicklow will play Limerick
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Mixed Fortunes For Kildare GAA In Action Packed Day Yesterday
There was a double-header in Cedral St. Conleths Park for the senior men, while the women's played in Manguard Park Hawkfield.
National News
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Jury Convicts Jozef Puska’s Brothers And Their Wives Over Role In Ashling Murphy Case
After five long days considering the evidence, the jury returned with their first two verdicts after 13 hours and 40 minutes of deliberations.
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Thousands Of Parents Whose Children Live In UK, Romania And Poland Receive Irish Child Benefit
The largest share - nearly 2,700 children - are based in the UK, followed by over 1,300 in Romania and 1,100 in Poland.
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Breaking: Government Approves Purchase Of Citywest Hotel, Currently Housing Asylum Seekers
The Government has been leasing the site since 2020.
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“It’s So Cool” – Athy Girl Band’s Big Break On Netflix Series 'Ginny And Georgia'
Band member Maykala Farrell said the experience has been surreal.
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Most Parents Say School Uniforms Offer Poor Value For Money As Schools Urged To Keep Costs Down
The report by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission is highlighting the back to school costs on families.
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Eir Blames Truck For Months-Long Telecom Breakdown That Left 88-Year-Old Woman Stranded After Fall
In a statement issued to Kfm, the company said that a heavy goods vehicle caused “significant damage” to infrastructure, bringing down poles and cables.
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Iran Could Abandon Treaty Designed To Stop Countries Developing Nuclear Weapons
Israeli emergency services say at least eight people were killed overnight, following Iranian strikes.
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Hopes Of 1,000-Pupil Curragh School Opening In 2026 "Unlikely" As Contractor Selection Months Away
The Department of Education says a contractor won’t be appointed until near the end of this year, meaning construction is unlikely to begin before early 2026.
Obituaries
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Patricia 'Pat' Rooney née Keating
Loughbollard, Clane and late of Co. Cavan
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Gabrielle 'Gay' Dumbrell née Brennan
Railpark, Maynooth and formerly of Narraghmore
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Caroline Fanning
Edenderry Co. Offaly and formerly Allenwood and Derrinturn
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Anthony (Tony) Doyle
Grangehiggin, Kilmeague & formerly Blackchurch
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Thomas (Tom) Kelly
Grangemore, Brannockstown, Kilcullen
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Frances Mackey née Donnelly
Tully East, Dublin Road, Kildare Town
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Esther 'Essie' Dunne née Bannon
Bennetsbridge, Athy and formerly of Coolcor, Rhode, Co. Offaly and William Street, Athy
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James 'Jim' Judge
Fr. Murphy Park, Robertstown and formerly Coventry, UK
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Una Kenny Dowling née Dowling
Carrigeen Hill, Baltinglass and formerly of Ballydwyer East, Ballymacelligott, Tralee, Co. Kerry
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Martin 'Bridie' Burke
Sarto Park, Naas
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Jordan McGrath
The Hall, Curragh Grange, Newbridge.
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Kieran (Darby) Cummins
Church Hill, Dunlavin, Wicklow and formerly of Moone.
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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