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According to a source, Cllr Clear's decision to join the party was “common sense” because his views align with the party's "centre-right" positioning of the political spectrum.

Gardaí are urging the public not to approach the occupants and to contact them immediately with any information

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When a staff member approached, a knife was produced.

The vigil will take place in the Market Square in Kildare town at 7pm

The 26 year old man accused of the offence has appeared in court for the third time

The number of stroke admissions to hospitals has increased by 13% since 2021.

The landholding is located near Johnstown

In a statement to Kfm News, the Department said the Barracksfield West development is part of the Local Authority Affordable Purchase Scheme, and that the minimum prices, about 24% below market value, were decided by the Council.

All flock owners have been urged to be vigilant for signs of bird flu and to maintain biosecurity measures

Designed in partnership with the Irish Green Building Council, the supermarket will generate as much energy as it consumes annually.

The new single carriageway relief road will connect the R405 Celbridge Road in the south to the R148 Leixlip Road in the north.

Up until now, only Uisce Eireann has been allowed do this.

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During his half-century with the company, Clifford worked on saddles for many of the leading names in Irish racing, particularly through the 1970s.

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95 per cent of the country’s almost 3,100 primary schools fall under the patronage of religious bodies, according to figures from Education & Training Boards Ireland.

The funding is part of a €16.5 million national allocation supporting 63 projects across Ireland, including walking trails, mountain access routes, and outdoor water-based amenities.

The same issue arose at Lattin Place on Rathasker Road because the three-beds started at €365,000, just five thousand euro over the loan threshold limit.

The works were marked today by Cathaoirleach of Athy Municipal District, Cllr. Ivan Keatley, other local representatives, members of Iarnród Éireann’s Disability Users Group and members of the Project team

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Mr Lawless sought advice from the Attorney General on whether the matter should be referred to An Garda Síochána.

Meanwhile, Kildare is among the areas set to benefit from a new round of funding that channels the proceeds of crime back into local communities.

A file will be prepared for the DPP

The CCPC received almost 1,250 complaints from consumers - prompting the regulator to issue an open letter to the industry and to write directly to nearly 3,000 traders nationwide.

The only other pizza vending machine operated by Bosca Pizza is in Newcastle.

After passing sentence, the judge said he could not imagine a more reprehensible fraud

Among the changes, Superintendent Georgina Gray - who had been serving in Kildare North - has been transferred to the Garda National Protective Services Bureau, where she will take on detective duties.

Gardaí confirmed the arrest was made this morning, Monday 3rd November, as part of the ongoing investigation.

The funding will be released in three phases - when construction begins, mid-way through the project, and once it’s completed.

Annette Ward, whose 87-year-old mother Kay Ward is among those affected, told Kfm that work to replace the water pipeline is due to begin in January - and it’s hoped residents could have safe, drinkable tap water by July.

The findings also reveal that a substitution crisis continues to affect a large number of primary schools.

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Revenue says it’s still waiting on returns from nearly three-quarters of homeowners.

The man, in his 20s, is due in Blanchardstown District Court on Monday morning

It follows an arson attack at an IPAS centre in Louth, which has left 28 people homeless.

He is being held at a Garda station in Kildare.

The bus driver, also in his 30s, was uninjured; two passengers have non-life-threatening injuries.

Ryan, who was from Connagh Green, Kildare Town, and formerly of Mulhuddart and Blanchardstown, passed away at Naas General Hospital, surrounded by his family.

Martina Kenny, co-founder of My Lovely Horse Rescue, says animals should not suffer in pain.

It happened at around 3.30pm.

Kfm has been informed that the incident took place between Johnstown and Kill

Mr Gibbons was found unresponsive on Magee Terrace on the Dublin Road shortly after 3am and later died in hospital.

His barrister pleaded for leniency, pointing to what he described as his client’s stunning fall from grace, and the notoriety and shame now attached to his name.

The E-liquid Products Tax will take effect tomorrow and adds an extra 50 cent levy per milliletre of e-liquid.

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According to the latest homelessness figures, 173 people were registered homeless in Kildare in September, up from 168 in August.

Kfm received a tip off saying that Garda checkpoints were carried out, whilst car boots were searched and a low-flying helicopter was seen circling the area

Nationally, over 4,100 offences were recorded across the country, including 184 last year.

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The young man, named locally as Ryan, is understood to have been out socialising with a group of males.

He was taken to Naas hospital but passed away sometime today.

InterCity services to and from Heuston will have bus transfers to either Kildare, Athy or Portarlington.

Cllr Rupert Heather said he was told the library would be moved to Parochial House when the purchase of that property is complete.

The council began a Compulsory Purchase process in June last year to take control of several vacant properties. However, that plan was overturned in April when An Coimisiún Pleanála ruled that the sites already had a live planning application, which runs until November 16th 2025.

Over three million people visited Coillte’s top 50 most popular recreational woodlands and parks in 2024

The supercar road trip, which finished in Naas, was attended by hundreds of locals who made donations.

Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan has announced over €4.4 million for 42 community safety projects across the country - including initiatives tackling domestic and gender-based violence, drug intimidation, and youth crime prevention.

At the moment, in nearby Rathcoole, residents have a Garda station that does not operate at full-time capacity.

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Figures from Further Education Minister and Kildare North TD James Lawless show around €450,000 was spent on the initiative, which targeted workers in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United States.

The drugs were found during searches of a home and land in Laois on Tuesday.

Michal Luczak (44), formerly of Primrose Avenue, Jigginstown, Naas, and now living in Dublin, was convicted at Mullingar Circuit Court of possessing and importing cocaine at Abbeyshrule Aerodrome, Co Longford, on August 4, 2022.

The CCPC says consumers have a contract with the retailer, not the delivery company, and are protected from non-delivery.

The initiative, led by Tirlán in partnership with Age Friendly Ireland, was launched in May 2024 to make the company’s retail branches more accessible and welcoming for customers aged 60 and above.

Over 3,000 motorists were caught speeding during that time, with one travelling 34km/h in an 80km/h zone on the R148 in Broadford.

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He was walking on the Dublin Rd in Athy when the incident happened at around 6.50pm on Wednesday, October 22nd.

It currently costs €13 to use the southbound bore between 6am and 10am

The suspect, described as wearing a balaclava and dark clothing, chased the occupant upstairs before the victim managed to escape.

The victims who gave Carey money after he told them he needed specialist treatment for cancer will be given an opportunity to present victim impact statements at today’s sentence hearing.

The company says inflation, rising operating costs and intense price pressures in the parcels market have made the business “no longer viable.”

Services are resuming between Maynooth / M3 Parkway and Dublin.

From two weeks’ time, vendors must pay two euro a week, or one hundred euro a year, for a trading permit, as well as hold public liability insurance, according to Athy Labour Cllr Mark Leigh.

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Locals have told Kfm that this has also been a major problem.

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New members will also have to undergo training.

In a statement provided to Kfm, Kildare LGFA said: “it held its Senior Club Championship Final between Eadestown and St. Laurence's on 3rd October 2025 in Cedral St. Conleth's Park, Newbridge. They said: “Kildare LGFA can confirm that all stadium lights were not turned off prior to the cup presentation and that full access to all facilities in Cedral St. Conleth's Park was given by Kildare GAA.”

The lights have been out since August due to fire damage at a junction overseen by motorway contractor Egis Lagan.

Ó Cearúil, who has repeatedly highlighted the dangers of artificial intelligence misuse, said the clip risks overshadowing what should be a reflective and unifying period ahead of Connolly’s inauguration on 11 November.

The hospital is already set to be the most expensive health infrastructure project in the history of the State, which is being managed by Kill-based contractor BAM.

Gardaí in Tallaght called the Moyvalley-based rescue organisation earlier today after the animal was discovered on the ground, unable to stand and suspected of suffering from colic.

The week will feature ten events across the county.

He remains in a serious condition.

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Ógra Aontú leader John Bryan, 21, who served as the party’s representative in the Clane LEA in Derrinturn, was expelled following an internal investigation into two alleged secret WhatsApp groups among senior youth figures.

There is limited information available at this time.

The messages reviewed by the party leadership included repeated use of the n-word, antisemitic slurs and conspiracy claims about Jewish people controlling immigration.

Kildare, both North and South of the county, delivered clear wins for Catherine Connolly.

The only constituency in which Heather Humphreys leads is her home patch of Cavan Monaghan.

Polling stations close at 10pm.

There were 11 gold medal winners in Kildare, while Broadford got silver.

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Speaking on Kildare Today, Ireland South MEP Cynthia Ní Mhurchú welcomed the news.

In Kildare North, a station in Celbridge recorded a turnout of 12.4%, while another in the town reported 10%.

William Gallagher took a case under the Equal Status Act against Jenny Brennan and Matthew Hannigan, after they refused to sign up for the Housing Assistance Payment, or HAP.

Polling stations across the country have been open since 7am and will close at 10pm

A formal opening will take place at a later date, with details to be announced soon.

Officials confirmed that anyone claiming asylum is legally entitled to enter the State, even without proper documentation.

Thomas Howard (79) appeared before Judge Sinéad McMullen at Tullamore Circuit Court, where the court heard details of the abuse of his niece, Maeve Leahy, during the mid-1980s and 1990s.

Update: The bridge reopened at 9.50 pm.

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Chief Executive of the Electoral Commission, Art O’Leary says every vote matters and wants people to have their say.

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Ber Grogan, Executive Director at the Simon Communities of Ireland, said the budget doesn't effectively address the problem.

Urban analysis of the town centre points to pockets of vacancy and dereliction, particularly along Main Street.

Kfm has learned that it will be up to the owner of the property if details will be released, as the discovery was made on a private development.

The 'Postback' scheme allows people to order a free donation bag and organise for it to be collected, or drop it off in a local post office

Jonathan Hughes, from Celbridge, was born in 1980 and lives with cerebral palsy, developmental delay and epilepsy.

Labour candidates were the biggest social media spenders overall, while Sinn Féin had several TDs elected without spending a cent online.

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In a series of videos seen by Kfm, Cllr McDonnell accused the Justice Minister and Gardaí of being “confrontational” and claimed that “criminals” were being protected by the force.

The station had only recently been installed following requests from local residents.

The Environmental Protection Agency has released its latest report on environmental enforcement performances of local authorities in 2024

In a video posted online, Kildare Independent Cllr Tom McDonnell claimed that violent outbreaks were caused by The Justice Minister and Gardai.

All of the accused, apart from one, are facing two public order offences.

The HSE is preparing final tenders, with construction expected to begin in the first half of 2026 and take about 18 months.

Gardaí believe both incidents are related.

The accused was remanded in custody to appear in court for DPP directions in two weeks time.

The proposed memorial would commemorate fallen Defence Forces personnel, recognise the Curragh’s military heritage, and involve consultation with veterans’ groups on its design and location.

Co-Founder Martina Kenny, says the owners should be held responsible.

The site, known locally as Gallows Glen, lies just one kilometre from Naas Town Hall and adjoins the Kings Furze estate.

Some protestors have aimed fireworks in the direction of riot police.

The protest is being planned in response to the serious sexual assault of a 10-year-old girl.

The works are part of Kildare County Council’s Active Travel project, involving the resurfacing and realignment of Mill Street.

Main Street in Clane is currently closed and motorists are being advised to seek alternative routes.

No injuries have been reported, but both scenes have undergone detailed technical and forensic examination.

Once inside, the suspects went to the stock area and placed a number of mobile phones and accessories into blue bags before leaving the premises the same way they entered.

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In Kildare, €9.37m has been paid out which has brought 169 disused homes into use.

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It will now be facilitiated at the Maynooth Town Football Club.

Staff Brigid, Michelle and Gill said running the business has been hard but they "would not change it".

Gardai are appealing for witnesses who were at City West Drive, Garter Lane or the nearby luas stops between 11 pm and 1.30am on Sunday night to come forward.

An area outside the Citywest Hotel - currently housing international protection applicants - has been cordoned off as part of a Garda investigation.

Figures from the child and family agency show it received reports of around 9,625 issues relating to child welfare in Kildare, as well as Dublin and Wicklow.

The price of groceries is now climbing at its fastest level in almost two years.

One local, who did not want to be named, told Kfm of their "shock" when they received the email.

He was remembered for his selflessness, kindness, and deep commitment to his community.

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New Garda Pulse figures show a significant jump in domestic, sexual, and gender-based violence calls in the Kildare-Carlow division.

Kfm listeners who use Alexa devices may also experience outages this morning.

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Micheal Martin was speaking at the annual Wolfe Tone Commemoration in Bodenstown yesterday.

They will appear before the courts in due course.

Strong’s first opened in November 2018, when the she was just 25 years old.

BAM is the main contractor on the National Children's Hospital, which is now facing its 16th missed deadline.

Organised by Kildare Palestine Solidarity Group, the march will begin at 12.30pm

Speaking to Kfm, Naas Garda David Prendergast urged Members of the public to report any information about the possession or sale of illegal fireworks to their nearest Garda station.

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She said it is due to "personal circumstances" and that it was not "an easy decision".

Minister for Further and Higher Education and Kildare North Fianna Fáil TD James Lawless said the announcements mark “a major leap forward” for Ireland’s AI and computing capabilities.

The scheme will be similar to Operation Encompass, already in place in the UK, and a memo outlining the proposal is expected to go to Cabinet later this month.

Kildare County Council recently proposed new byelaws to introduce a 30 kilometre per hour speed limit in housing estates taken in charge by the Council.

Figures seen by Kfm show the county still has three Juvenile Liaison Officers (JLOs), the same number as in 2020. Under the Garda’s new operating model, those officers now serve the combined Kildare–Carlow Community Engagement Area, with no extra staff assigned.

It suggest's that private operators should use a ticketing system or barriers instead of clamping.

A full announcement is expected to be published on the Sherwood Lane website, while some locals have also asked for clarity regarding vouchers.

According to CSO figures, 14 people died by suicide in Kildare in 2023.

Councillors will be updated once further details are confirmed.

Once operational, the plant is expected to process up to 100,000 tonnes of material each year, producing around 100 gigawatt hours of biomethane annually.

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