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Among those taking part are the Fire Service, Gardaí, the National Ambulance Service, the Coast Guard, Defence Forces, Civil Defence, Red Cross and many more frontline organisations.

The Department insists no routes have been "cancelled" and says efforts are underway to restore services.

Mr Crosby, originally from Straffan and living in Glenageary in Wicklow, was fulfilling a lifelong dream of flying when tragedy struck on July 30th.

With no budget in place, the €150,000 project will now have to be considered for 2026.

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This comes as Ukraine report 164 drones and missiles were fired by Russia overnight

Councillor Angela Feeney says funding must be found, and a feasibility study will determine whether the fire station can be repurposed or if a new building will be required.

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The Government has confirmed Budget 2026 will not include any once-off payments.

VAT on hospitality is due to fall to 9%, but beds will be kept at 13.5%.

The move comes after complaints that there were no bins for dog waste on the route.

The school in Lucan emailed parents saying there was no toilet paper, hand towels or hand sanitiser in classrooms.

Disqualified Porsche Driver Arrested After Speeding and Failing Drugs Test on M7

Separately, Kfm recently highlighted how a young Monasterevin boy with spina bifida has been left waiting 18 months for follow-up assessment appointments to monitor his condition - despite being told the wait would be just one year.

In both phases, the new extensions are intended to expand living space, improve the appearance of the terrace, and bring all homes up to an A-rated energy standard.

The child suffered bruising but her injuries are not believed to be serious.

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Campaigners warn delays and lack of specialist care are forcing women overseas for vital treatment.

He says he wouldn't sign any bill into law until it goes back to the people.

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In recent days, she has been critical of BAM, the project’s main contractor headquartered in Kill.

25-year-old Kaythlyn Smith was a passenger in a car that plunged 20 feet off a bridge in July.

Bus Éireann insists the service, B5050, is running – yet there’s no timetable, no operator, and no driver.

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In a joint statement the TUI, INTO and ASTI says schools are struggling to operate as normal.

The €24 million project involves a new wastewater pipeline between Maynooth Wastewater Pump Station and Leixlip Wastewater Treatment Plant, along with upgrades to the existing Maynooth Wastewater Pump Station

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It comes as Gardaí examine an area of open land near Donabate for the second day, as part of the search for the seven-year-old, who is presumed dead.

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The service is appealing for volunteers at units across the country.

Helen McEntee is being accused of being hands off, and the Government TDs want her to outline the steps being taken to end the dispute.

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He was wearing gloves, a snood, a grey adidas hoodie with stripes on the shoulders and a pink jumper underneath.

Local and emergency access will be maintained via Lawlor’s Hotel car park, which will serve as a temporary route.

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Kildare North Fianna Fail TD James Lawless said competition "is good".

345 people are waiting for beds nationwide.

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Up to 30 calls a day are going unanswered, payroll has been delayed, and recruitment for a bus escort is on hold due to Garda vetting processing delays.

The move was confirmed by Tánaiste and party leader Simon Harris.

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Children between the ages of 5 and 8 can now apply for a new TFI Leap Card which allows them to travel on buses, trains and trams free of charge.

Coimisiún na Meán says the findings highlight serious concerns about the extent of online toxicity, and the potential to undermine democratic participation.

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More fifteen to twenty-nine-year-olds die by suicide than in traffic collisions.

One property in Celbridge was described as a "ticking time bomb" after sloppy work left a gas leak.

The Housing Minister will bring a memo to cabinet tomorrow to confirm the date.

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Protests will continue until 2.30pm today.

The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) wants next month's Budget to extend incentives currently in place like the SEAI Grant and relief on Vehicle Registration Tax.

Kfm understands that other Kildare North TDs, including James Lawless and Joe Neville, have also been targeted.

The Forsa trade union which represents them says there has been no engagement from government since discussions at the WRC last week.

Naas accounted for €1.7 million, followed by the Kildare Town (€591,520) and Leixlip (€197,040).

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A petition backing Stout's Law has been launched online, urging the government to introduce stricter animal cruelty laws.

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Ní Raghallaigh, who also works as a teacher, is taking annual leave to take part.

Nationally, 268 drivers have already been caught travelling over the speed limit

New figures from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation show continuing pressure at Naas General Hospital.

Kilcullen Gardaí tracked down the vehicle involved, identified the occupants, and brought them back to the scene to pick up the rubbish they had dumped.

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William Alexander Syrigos, a pupil at Ballyshannon National School in Kilcullen, designs and sells 3D-printed and laser-cut toys online through a business he co-founded with his 14-year-old friend, Sofia.

Officials from Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TTI) will host the workshop at the Moone parish hall on Tuesday, 2 September, from 3-7pm.

BAM, the project’s main contractor, is headquartered in Kill.

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He’s the first Cabinet Minister to publicly back a candidate.

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Economist at Technological University of Dublin, Emma Howard says people who own their own homes are accruing wealth.

To contact the Kildare County Council's homeless team, call 045 980 230.

The appeal is supported by Gardaí, who are calling on motorists to slow down and stay alert.

The move comes nearly two decades after the Council declined to purchase the property from the family of its last full-time resident, the late County Surgeon Dr Jack Gibson.

The new centre will be located at the Leixlip Youth and Community Centre, Newtown House, Captains Hill, Leixlip.

Former Kildare South TD and member of the Defence Forces, Cathal Berry, explains the development.

In a statement to staff and seen by Kfm, management said they had only been informed of the closure yesterday and admitted they were "not happy with the situation."

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Under the Education Act, schools in the Free Education Scheme cannot charge mandatory fees, and any contribution requests must be clearly stated as voluntary.

Gardaí say penalties for knife possession and assaults have been significantly increased, with maximum prison terms now ranging from seven to ten years.

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The WeConsent campaign found 16 per cent of young men between 18 and 24 weren't sure what consent means.

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Many people are scrambling to get last minute tickets.

There were also major infection control breaches, including expired cleaning products, unclean urinals, and poor segregation of soiled linen.

On disclosure, Naas hospital suspended all NTPF insourcing initiatives.

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Bus Éireann had already issued tickets but confirmed by email on 21 August that it could not provide transport, citing a lack of drivers and contractors despite repeated efforts.

The Council has warned that failure to comply may result in removal from the housing list.

The current mandate is due to expire on Sunday.

While most customers are back on supply, those at the end of the network may continue to experience low pressure or intermittent disruption for a number of hours.

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Discussions are paused for now, and the union has been asked to remain available for further talks this evening.

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He has since been arrested and faces court proceedings.

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MacNeill won't confirm if there will be further delays, but says the work isn't being done in a "logical and sequential way":

It’s believed they may have left the area in a silver Honda Accord.

The crash happened shortly after 6 o’clock on the R401 at Drumcooly, near Edenderry. It involved a crane and two vans.

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Darragh Cassidy from Bonkers.ie says it's more pressure for customers.

Local residents say they’re tired of waiting, and warn it’s only a matter of time before there’s another serious incident at the junction.

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Students will get an email or text with the offer, and will have until the 2nd of September at 3pm to reply.

The road remains closed and diversions are in place.

Uisce Éireann have said works to repair the burst water main will be in place until 8pm tonight

Motorist stopped at speed checkpoint faces court and mandatory driving disqualification

County Kildare sees a 300% in luxury homes exceeding €1m plus

No further action is required

Naas test centre sees 5-week wait

The latest GeoDirectory Residential Buildings Report has been released today

The project is expected to be delivered by early 2026

Early Childhood Ireland has warned that without significant investment in the Early Years workforce in Budget 2026, efforts to expand capacity will fall short

Betty is described as being approximately 5 foot 3 inches in height, with short grey hair and blue eyes

The funding comes from the Housing Finance Agency, which today published its 2024 Annual Report

The Latest Daft.ie Rental Report has shown market rents rose by an average of 1.6% in the second quarter of 2025

Monday morning's Kildare Today will review the games at 10.40am, while Monday evening's Kildare Scoreboard from 6.25pm will again, along with all the other weekend Kildare sport.

Kfm live updates of games including Sunday's matches in association with Pat Keogh Skoda, Ballybrittas: selling Skoda in the Midlands since 1966, Join Paul Power and our matches' team from 2pm for all today's action, plus Premier League, PGA Tour Golf, racing results from Naas and great music.

The road has since reopened

In a message seen by Kfm, Bus Éireann has notified users of the school bus service on route B4328 that they have had trouble setting up transport on some routes, resulting in the service being cancelled

Intake 244 have been sworn in as full members of An Garda Síochána at this morning's graduation

Results are out at 10 o'clock

The six-centre project, led by Robert Moffett’s Herbata Ltd, will be built beside the M7 motorway and local business park.

Turn2Me is offering up to six free online counselling sessions and support groups for students and parents this week.

The car involved is a white Mazda Demio, registration 141-G-6774.

The Second-hand Acquisition Programme is a Government scheme where councils buy existing homes to stop homelessness and house people in need quickly.

The nine-year-old died at the end of last month following a short illness.

A white Volkswagen Golf, along with chairs and a bicycle, were destroyed in the blaze in the early hours of Monday, August 18th at around 1am.

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Zara McGettigan was one of those scammed out of hundreds of euro without receiving a ticket.

Gardaí say the thief got in by jumping a side gate and are appealing to residents with Ring doorbells to check footage from that night.

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The facility is Diageo’s second largest brewing operation in Ireland after St James’s Gate.

The works were to take place within the curtilage of Maudlins Farmhouse, a protected structure.

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Maynooth, Dublin, Cork and are the most expensive places to go to college.

A community benefit fund has been set up to support local initiatives.

Gardaí believe entry to the house was gained through the back door after the lock was tampered with.

The incident happened at around 1.20am on Dublin Street, where the victims were set upon, suffering head and hand injuries that required hospital treatment.

He said a status update on the action plan shows that all 37 measures set out in March have been advanced, with particular progress on a new IT system to strengthen horse identification, registration, and export tracking.

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Spokesperson Jane Cregan said they know it's something customers want to see reinstated.

Residents of Killadoon Park Estate had blocked Kildare County Council workers from pouring concrete at the entrance to their award-winning estate.

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She was found unresponsive on a boat in the Hamptons in the US

They are reminding users of rules, including that users must be over 16, stick to roads or cycle lanes, and obey speed limits.

The project, lodged by Robert Moffett’s Herbata Ltd, involves six data centres on a site beside the M7.

The dispute centres on the replacement of a cobblelock path with a concrete surface and Kfm understands that a council official has told locals that Gardai will be contacted.

The action, which coincides with the beginning of the school term, is being held by the Trade Union Fórsa.

14 local authorities didn't hand out any at all in 2024.

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Senior Housing Lecturer at Technological University Dublin, Lorcan Sirr, said there are a range of challenges facing those who are close to retirement or retired:

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Figures from the force show a rise in drug possession for sale or supply.

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Of 27 items, most travelled thousands of kilometres, ending up in countries like Togo, Kenya, Pakistan and the UAE.

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He said generally speaking, most people are not even aware what they are signing up to online and are then "surprised" when the information is accessed.

Kildare ranked in the top half of the country’s Garda divisions, with higher reporting levels than Carlow, Meath and Wicklow.

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20,526 shoppers have contacted the consumer watchdog's helpline in the year to June to highlight problems with faulty goods and services.

He was charged with robbery and with producing a hammer at Costcutter, Castle Village, Celbridge, capable of causing serious injury.

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If not renewed in the budget it means households will need to file a tax return and declare all income made from the exchange.

The number of road deaths is 107 as of today, including one in Kildare that happened on the Barrettstown Road in Newbridge in June

A total of six projects have been approved for funding in the county

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It's also warned of hackers who wish to access sensitive information stored here.

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Once the 10-week wait time target, the Junior Transport Minister has vowed to ban people from repeatedly renewing learner permits.

33-year-old Martha Nolan O’Slatarra was found dead on board a boat in the Hamptons on August 5th

77 per cent of second-level schools had no applications for an advertised position during the last school year, according to the ASTI.

It's understood the father died in hospital days after he was arrested from a suspected heart attack.

The figures show Kildare fire brigades dealt with a total of seven hundred and seventy-three incidents in 2024 - placing the county among the busiest in the country.

Detective Chief Superintendent Séamus Boland of the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau ((GNDOCB) said the groups are distinct from the 22 major drugs and firearms gangs also under investigation.

Live updates of all Sunday's games on More Music Sportsbeat from 2pm, along with 3 Premier League games incl. Man U v Arsenal and great music, with Paul Power, in association with Pat Keogh Skoda, Ballybrittas: selling Skoda in the Midlands since 1916.

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