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This year, a record-breaking total of 165 post-primary schools have been awarded

Barrack Close on Woodstock Street in Athy comprises two one-bed single-story properties, two one-bed apartments and one two-bed two-storey home

The funding has been allocated to the two successful Kildare projects under the 2026 Agri-Food Tourism programme

Last month, Kfm reported that Kildare was not identified as a priority location for new refuge construction, as more women and children were seeking refuge from domestic violence and abuse

The paintings depicting historical scenes, are by the late Richard Butler

It runs from today (May 15th) until Sunday May 24th

Caoimhe Adderley-Kenna received the award at the Comfort Keepers Carer of the Year Awards 2026 in Croke Park.

In August 2025, Kfm understood that Kildare County Council were to spend almost €2million on purchasing the Naas castle

Investigations continued for a second day where an estimated value of €100,000 worth of drugs were seized.

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It had been the second flotilla of it's kind which was travelling to Palestine.

The study will be carried out of council-owned lands in the Leixlip Demesne townland, close to both Leixlip and Celbridge.

The latest JNLR/Ipsos figures released today confirm almost 3.5 million adults tuning in every weekday and that Kfm is the most listened to station in county Kildare.

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A road safety and crime prevention talk in relation to the junction took place on Tuesday evening at Punchesown Racecourse

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It comes as caravans had returned to the Curragh in recent days

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Housing prices rose by 6.5 per cent in the year to March

The original application was made in September 2025

It comes as some caravans have been seen returning to the Curragh

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It comes as Organ Donor Awareness Week 2026 in Ireland runs from May 16th to 23rd

Minister Alan Dillon will announce higher on-the-spot penalties alongside a €3m anti-dumping fund, as concerns grow over weak enforcement

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The thefts took place in Newbridge and Naas repectively

Stephen Ralph was reported missing on Monday

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It comes as a local councillor requested for the council to liaise with the owners of the former hotel in Robertstown to discuss the future use of the building

The talk will take place at Punchestown Racecourse at 7pm

Supply is set to return to the areas affected by 9pm tonight

The Algerian national is an offender who was serving a three-month sentence in Mountjoy Prison

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Supply is expected to return at 9pm tonight (Tuesday May 12th)

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Sisters Frances McGregor and Caitriona Carr waived waive their right to anonymity so he could be named

He has invited the sector to discuss possible changes with him

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The Taoiseach spoke before he attended the official opening of a new brewery in Newbridge this morning

Uisce Éireann say the ongoing works will reduce high levels of leakage and address persistent bursts on the network

The newly sanctioned classes are part of a nationwide programme announced by the NCSE

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It follows a question from a councillor at a recent municipal district meeting

The brewery will be officially opened by Taoiseach Micheál Martin

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The Newbridge-based charity says more funding is needed to help protect wildlife across Ireland.

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Around 80,000 people took part in Darkness into Light events in ireland and around the world this morning.

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It comes as the Government have said they will move ahead with legislation to ban the platforms, even if the EU doesn't.

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The events will raise funds for Pieta's suicide and self-harm prevention services.

The alleged incident took place yesterday evening

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He is scheduled to appear before a sitting of Naas District Court at 3:30pm today

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It comes as the deadline for applications is tomorrow, Friday May 8th

It's as a result of a patrol yesterday on the Royal Canal Way in Maynooth

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It comes as a detailed breakdown was requested for the developments levies collected within the area

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It comes following a motion at a recent municipal district meeting

139 schools across Kildare are benefiting from the scheme this year

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The theft occurred at Halfords shop in Newhall Retail Park, Naas

Last month, Kfm reported that over 600 social homes are planned to be delivered in Kildare

More than 3,950 drivers were detected for speeding during the operation.

He is scheduled to appear before Bray District Court this morning.

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It comes as concerns have been raised about accessibility to local schools and the timing of the works

It comes as the CSO has revealed it's latest housing completion report

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It comes as his store is moving in a different direction, in an aim to keep up with multinational competition

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It follows a motion brought during a recent council meeting, where a councillor asked if there was a homeless policy and where it can be found

During the search, Gardaí recovered a number of firearms, including two semi automatic pistols, along with ammunition and a replica grenade.

It comes as 369 men's sheds receive funding to support their running costs

It comes as 7,000 Irish medical professionals are now registered to work in Australia

Part-time, 3 days weekly

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Galway v Kildare. See 8 fixtures and format

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Patrick Monaghan won the wheelchair race at Dublin City Council Dublin Half Marathon.

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Twenty-two-year-old Michael Dunne appeared before Judge Andrew Coady at Tullamore District Court this evening.

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The event will take place in Killinthomas woods in Rathangan

Areas impacted will include Coill Dubh, Prosperous, Derrinturn, Kilmeage, Robertstown, Allenwood, and surrounding areas.

174 young delegates from Comhairle na nÓg across Ireland met in Dáil Éireann today to debate the critical issue of education,

Information obtained through a parliamentary question has revealed the current waiting time for occupational therapy services in Kildare

For a minimum of six weeks, Celbridge will be operating with two of its main access roads closed simultaneously

The encampment was located near the Rathbride cross area of the Curragh

The secondary schools received recognition at the annual Yellow Flag Programme Awards in Dublin yesterday

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It comes as a local TD has called for more political oversight of Uisce Éireann

New figures announced by the Tánaiste detail first-time buyers who received the Help to Buy scheme

He is one of six Irish citizens among over 175 activists taken from the Sumud Flotilla

There was a 12 week waiting time for a driving test in Naas

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A woman was struck by a van near Barrettstown Cemetery in Newbridge last Thursday

A report from Quote Devil outlined high housing costs, limited green space and high crime levels as the main reasons

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The Government said that farmers and agricultural contractors will receive fuel support payments by the end of June in the wake of the recent protests.

The group were stopped in international waters around 45 nautical miles west of the Greek island Kythira.

Gardai say they've now made a fifth arrest, a man aged in his 20's.

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The incidents took place in the early hours of the morning on April 18th

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The construction sector has also been included in the €505m package of supports

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The works are due to take place from May 6th until July 1st on R405 Hazelhatch road

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The awards ceremony was hosted for secondary schools that had successfully completed this year's European Parliament Ambassador Schools Programme

The festival will feature music, literary, Irish-language, community, and family-friendly events across the campus and Maynooth town

It comes as roadworks are taking place from March 30th until June 16th to facilitate works for the Crodaun Waste Water Network Upgrade.

It comes as a result of failure to decide on applications

The festival will take place in The Curragh Racecourse

An additional 36 classes have been sanctioned nationwide

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Repairs to the burst in Blakestown were completed at approximately 3pm this afternoon

It comes as outages have occurred in five counties, including Kildare in recent days.

It comes as a councillor requested that the council outlines the findings from the traffic survey undertaken in May 2025

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He says the crisis in the Middle East has highlighted Europe’s vulnerability to changes in the availability and price of fuel and fertiliser

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A local councillor has raised concern following children needing medical attention after purchasing and using a vape

Uisce Éireann are responding to the burst water main this morning in Blakestown, Maynooth Road

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Uisce Éireann has warned of water supply disruptions across parts of North Kildare.

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New Depot Completed by 2031. Public Consultation Open til April 27th

Currently the unit only has 29 beds, meaning an upgrade would only amount to an additional 21 beds.

Full-tme & part-time Saturday and/or Sunday positions. Location: Kfm Broadcast Centre, Naas.

It is understood that at least 8 cars were damaged at a business premises.

The surge is the second-largest increase recorded by any council.

Kfm reported how the woman was allegedly assaulted after she confronted the masked men at around 4am on Wednesday morning

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Historical trees and the Old Belfy that dated back to 1840 demolished to build the development.

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Children can also win hundreds of euro in cash.

5 branches in Co. Kildare

Following burst water main in Pairc Mhuire

Potential line for Kilcock