Local News
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Kfm Obituary Notices
Kfm obituary notices are broadcast daily following the 8am, 10am, 1pm and 5pm news
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Kildare-Based Animal Rescue Group Continue Calls To Ban Sulky Racing On Public Roads
In recent days, a horse died following a collision with vehicles in Clonmel.
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National Homeless Figures Increased By Almost 200 In February
Over 17,300 people were accessing homeless services last month.
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"It's Ridiculous, We Are Still Back In The Nineties": Concern Over Safety Issues At Athy Train Station Highlighted
Inadequate lighting, the lack of a safe pedestrian crossing, increased traffic risks and recent incidents of anti-social behaviour have been the concerns of the Athy Transport Safety Campaign
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Piper’s Hill College Among Schools Awarded National LGBTQ+ Quality Mark
Kildare school recognised for creating safer, more inclusive environment for students
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North Kildare Road Closures Planned As Major Water Works Get Underway
Uisce Éireann says temporary disruptions in Celbridge and Leixlip are needed to support housing growth and upgrade critical infrastructure through to 2027
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Kfm Obituary Notices
Kfm obituary notices are broadcast daily following the 8am, 10am, 1pm and 5pm news
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Damaged Water Mains In Maynooth To Be Replaced, With Works Commencing Next Week
The existing pipers were prone to bursts and leaks, leading to supply interruptions and the loss of treated drinking water
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Planning Approved for €260m Expansion of Newbridge Brewery
Up to 1,000 construction jobs expected as €459m total investment transforms Littleconnell site into major global production hub
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€100,000 Spent Repairing Historic Kildare Canal Bridge After Repeated Crashes
Historic humpback bridge ‘not fit for modern traffic’ as calls grow for safety measures after repeated collisions
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Kfm Obituary Notices
Kfm obituary notices are broadcast daily following the 8am, 10am, 1pm and 5pm news
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Boost for Special Education in Kildare—But Gaps Remain
18 new classes confirmed as part of national rollout, with calls for more places to meet growing dema
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Uisce Éireann Commencing Next Phase Of Work To Supply New Water Main In Two Mile House
2.4km of new water main has been installed to increase supply capacity of the water network in the area
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Completion Date For The New Children's Hospital Will Be Missed For The 18th Time
Kill-based contractor, BAM, was due to hand over the building on April 30th
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Woman's Handbag Stolen From Passenger Seat Of Car In Kilcullen
Gardaí believe the injured party may have been followed from a bank, where she withdrew cash
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Kildare Schools to Benefit from New DEIS Strategy – But No DEIS Plus Allocation
Kildare falls below national average for disadvantage supports as €48m education plan unveiled
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Fuel Prices Begin to Fall After Tax Cut
Not all stations pass on savings after Dáil backs temporary fuel tax cuts
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New High-Performance Firefighting PPE Launched By Council
The new firefighting suits are said to combine durability, comfort and high performance protection
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Kfm Obituary Notices
Kfm obituary notices are broadcast daily following the 8am, 10am, 1pm and 5pm news
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Leixlip Saw Lowest Number Of Vacant Dwellings In The Country In The Final Months Of 2024
Nationally, Kildare was one of the three counties with the lowest number of vacant dwellings in the final quarter of 2024
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Over 40,000 New Students Beds To Be Delivered By 2035, Promises Minister James Lawless
The Higher Education Minister and Kildare North TD launched the National Student Accommodation Strategy this afternoon
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Help and Support Available At Newbridge Bereavement Event Tonight
Over 20 organisations to offer guidance and support at Keadeen Hotel event
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President Connolly Launches Major Irish Language Study In Maynooth
The report sets out 25 practical recommendations to support the development of a bilingual campus
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Fundraising Efforts A Success As Defibrillator Installed On The Blueway In Athy
The needed funds were raised in just one month, highlighting the local community support for the addition of a defibrillator at the location
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Audit Finds €2m In Consultant Payments At Naas Hospital Outside Guidelines
Review raises concerns over governance, procurement, and use of public funds
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Fuel Prices Cut From Midnight
Government to reduce petrol by 15c and diesel by 20c per litre in temporary relief until May
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Kfm Obituary Notices
Kfm obituary notices are broadcast daily following the 8am, 10am, 1pm and 5pm news
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Kildare Sports Clubs Encouraged To Attend Meeting On The Upcoming Sports Capital Grants
The information event with Minister for Sport Charlie McConalogue will take place on Tuesday evening in Newbridge
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Nighttime Roadworks To Take Place This Week On The M7
Kildare gardaí have said traffic management will be in place during off-peak nighttime hours
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Local Fuel Proprietor Shares His Experience Of Rising Fuel Costs Amidst Conflict In Middle East
It comes as the Tánaiste says the government will act on Tuesday to reduce prices at the pump
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Kildare Second Most Expensive County To Buy A Home
The capital remains in first place.
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Naas District Court Sees Decrease In Drug-Related Offences, Despite 5 Per Cent Increase Nationwide
The figures come from MEP Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, who argues the figures are only the "tip of the iceberg" as they point to a broader rise in drug use in Ireland that must be addressed
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Kfm Obituary Notices (Sunday)
Kfm Obituary Notices are broadcast daily after the 8am, 10am, 1pm and 5pm news.
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Kfm Obituary Notices
Kfm obituary notices are broadcast daily following the 8am, 10am, 1pm and 5pm news
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Kildare North TD Joe Neville Appointed As Fine Gael Spokesperson On Infrastructure And Delivery
The announcement was made minutes ago
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Council Launches Affordable Housing Scheme In Athy
The houses include three-bedroom and four-bedroom homes, and are expected to be ready for occupation in April 2026
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Secondary School Exam Fees Set To Be Reinstated In 2026
Fees were waived in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Newbridge's Conor O'Donnell Meets With Taoiseach Ahead Of World Down Syndrome Day
World Down Syndrome Day is marked each year on March 21st.
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Kildare Cancer Survivor Welcomes ‘Right to be Forgotten’ Breakthrough
Daffodil Day announcement will see mortgage insurance waiting period cut to five years, offering hope to survivors across Ireland.
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Athy's Shackleton Experience Wins Big At The Irish Building And Design Awards
The visitor centre is dedicated entirely to the life and achievements of legendary polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton - who was born just outside Athy
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€2 Million Transport Fund Announced to Support Learners with Disabilities
Kildare set to receive €180,000 as new initiative aims to remove barriers to further education, says Minister James Lawless
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Fears Surround Potential Job Losses At Claire's Newbridge Store
Claire’s reported it has been struggling in recent years.
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Previously Paused Social Housing Project In Athy Gets Go-Ahead
The plan included 73 social housing units and a community building at Ardrew, Athy, as part of a broader project to deliver 486 homes across the country.
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Spike in Helpline Calls After Controversial Parade Float
Dublin Rape Crisis Centre reports increase in contacts following Ballinrobe St Patrick’s Day display referencing Jeffrey Epstein
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Warmest Day Of The Year So Far As Temperatures Climb
Sunshine continues through Saturday with highs of up to 18°C expected inland, says Met Éireann meteorologist Ailís Hankinson.
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Road Closure Between Athy And Kilcullen
Gardaí say diversions are in place
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Kfm Obituary Notices
Kfm obituary notices are broadcast daily following the 8am, 10am, 1pm and 5pm news
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Sallins Park Project Setback A "Hammer Blow" Says Local Councillor Bill Clear
An application for €11 million was made under the Large Scale Infrastructure Fund, however only €3 million was awarded.
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Seventeen Motorists Arrested By Kildare/Carlow Garda Division Over St. Patrick's Bank Holiday Campaign
According to An Garda Síochána Kildare, one driver in Celbridge was arrested for drunk driving and was found to be almost five times over the limit
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Hollywood Comes To Rathangan
Netflix will be filming in the town for the next three days
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Kilcullen Library To Extend Its Opening Times From Today
Kildare County Council confirmed the library will now open five days a week
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12th Lock To Hazelhatch Greenway Has Officially Opened
The five kilometre stretch begins at the 12th lock in Clondalkin and continues to Hazelhatch
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Banished Temple Bar St. Patrick Statue Makes Surprise Return in Kildare Parades
The controversial statue was spotted in the Maynooth, Celbridge and Leixlip St. Patrick's Day parade
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Man Charged In Connection With Serious Assault On North Main Street In Naas
He is due to appear before Naas District Court this morning at 10:30am.
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Road Closure In Kildare Town
Sections of the R445 were closed.
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DART To Be Extended to Kilcock
New Depot Completed by 2031. Public Consultation Open til April 27th
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Kfm Obituary Notices (Tues, March 17th)
Kfm Obituary Notices are broadcast daily following the 8am, 10am, 1pm and 5pm news
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Kfm Obituary Notices
Kfm obituary notices are broadcast daily following the 8am, 10am, 1pm and 5pm news
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Over 3,000 Motorists Caught Speeding Since Thursday, Including Drivers In Kildare
A Garda roads policing operation continues across the country for the St Patrick’s Bank Holiday.
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New TII Report Confirms Congestion Is The Main Factor Influencing Risk Of Collisions On M7/M9 Merge
The report follows a parliamentary question raised by Labour TD for Kildare South TD, Mark Wall
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Newbridge Saraid Hartnett Crowned Ireland's Favourite Child
The competition called on people nationwide to nominate themselves or a sibling.
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St Patrick's Day 2026: What's Happening In Kildare This Year
A number of road closures are expected, with all information provided
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Water Outage Planned For Parts Of Naas From 9pm Wednesday Night
It's understood, it can take 3-4 hours for normal water supply to return.
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Public Consultation Launched For The New DART+ Depot In Kilcock
The consultation will be open for feedback until Friday 27th April.
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Concerned Response From Parents Regarding The Hot School Meal Scheme
According to survey half of the food is thrown away.
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Man Seriously Injured In Overnight Assault In Naas
The incident occurred shortly after 2.45am on North Main Street
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Kfm Obituary Notices (Sunday)
Kfm Obituary Notices are broadcast daily following the 8am, 10am, 1pm and 5pm News
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Kfm Obituary Notices (Saturday)
Kfm Obituary Notices are broadcast daily following the 8am, 10am, 1pm and 5pm News
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Kildare Drugs Arrest
Court Appearance: Joint Operation –
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Man Arrested After €400,000 Worth Of Drugs Seized In Kildare
20 kilograms of cannabis were discovered in a joint operation.
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22 People Arrested For Driving Under The Influence Since Yesterday
Gardaí are increasing their presence on roads over the St Patrick’s Bank Holiday weekend.
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Health Minister Meeting With Kill-Based Contractors BAM, Amidst Concerns Of Further Delays To New Children's Hospital
DCU Public Procurement Expert Paul Davis says both sides have questions to answer over how the project has been delayed for so long, and suffered spiralling costs
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Relay For Life Officially Launched In Newbridge On Wednesday Night
The event will take place on The Curragh Racecourse, from 6-7th June 2026.
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Celbridge Facing 300+ Year Wait For New Homes Based On Current Building Rates
Housing analysis puts Celbridge among the areas facing the longest wait for new homes for first time buyers.
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Kfm Obituary Notices
Kfm obituaries notices are broadcast daily following the 8am, 10am, 1pm, and 5pm news
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Much-Loved Clongowes Staff Member Fiona Doyle Retires After 22 Years
Fiona, who has Down syndrome and is non-verbal, worked at the school as a catering assistant.
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Flanagan Concrete Products Ltd. Fined €80,000 Following Fatal Workplace Incident In Rathangan
The incident resulted in an employee becoming entrapped in the tail drum of a conveyor system
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St Mark's Special School In Newbridge Celebrates Official Opening Of New School Campus
Initial works began in November 2023 and were completed in late May 2025
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Over 2,000 Kildare Recipients To Receive Their First Fuel Allowance Payment Today
The payments come only a number of weeks after it was revealed that nearly 320,000 people were behind on their electricity bills at the end of 2025
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Kildare Tops Country For House Planning Permissions In Quarter Of 2025
Latest CSO report shows rise in planning permissions nationally with Kildare topping house approvals in Q4.
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Pharmacist Consultations To Qualify For Tax Relief From Tomorrow
Move aims to ease pressure on GP services by expanding pharmacist care.
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Disruption To Red And Green Line Luas Services This Morning
Power failure on the red line and a medical emergency on the green line have caused disruption to services
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Kildare Under Yellow Rain Warning
The yellow rain warning affects 21 counties until 3pm
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Kfm Obituary Notices
Kfm obituaries notices are broadcast daily following the 8am, 10am, 1pm, and 5pm news
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Just Two New Bus Shelters Built In Kildare Last Year
County still has around 500 bus stops needing upgrades, as new figures show fourteen counties got no new shelters at all in 2025.
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Naas Burglary: Home Ransacked, Cash And Jewelry Stolen
The incident occurred between the hours of 5:50pm and 11pm on March 5th.
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Call For Park and Ride Facility In Maynooth
Labour councillor Angela Feeney calls for facility to be planned alongside DART Plus as council agrees to contact National Transport Authority.
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Letter of Intent Issued For Major New Building Project at St Mary’s College in Naas
Project will provide modern facilities for up to 1,000 students
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Missing Man From Monasterevin Found Safe
An Garda Síochána would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance
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ESB Apologises To Customers Affected By Recent Smart Meter Malfunction
ESB says it was an internal error, following a software upgrade on Friday.
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Driving Instructor Caught With Mobile Phone In Hand And Unable To Produce Licence When Stopped By Gardaí
Kildare gardaí made the post on social media, saying "we don't make this up"
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Council Drafting Letter To An Garda Síochána To Install Permanent Speed Camera On The Kilcock Road
The council confirmed that it has exhausted all measures in their power to address speeding on this road
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Gardai Appeal For Information On Man Missing From Monasterevin
He was last seen in Monasterevin on Monday 9th March at 7am.
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New School Building For Celbridge School At Design Stage
St. Patrick’s Primary still operating from “temporary” modular buildings nearly two decades later.
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Kildare To Receive €1.47m To Bring Vacant Social Homes Back Into Use
More than €1.47 million has been allocated to Kildare to help bring vacant social housing back into use next year.
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RSA's 'Check It Fits' Service Coming To Kildare This Week
The free, walk-in service takes between 10-15 minutes and runs from 10am – 5.30pm
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Oil Prices Ease As Trump Says Iran War Could End “Soon”
Markets recover slightly amid fears an Iranian blockade of Middle East energy routes could drive up global living costs.
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Kfm Obituary Notices
Kfm obituaries notices are broadcast daily following the 8am, 10am, 1pm, and 5pm news
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Lucan Man Found Guilty Of The Murder Of His Friend In 2024
He will be handed the mandatory sentence of life in prison.
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New Instant Payment Method Introduced To Members Of AIB, BOI And PTSB
The banks have collaborated to create Zippay.
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Naas General Hospital To Receive New Endoscopy Unit
Construction is expected to take 30 months
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Parents Raise Safety Concerns After “Emergency Works” At Celbridge Primary School
School community says temporary fixes at St Patrick’s Primary School highlight need for long-term solution for ageing modular building
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Kildare To Receive More Than €6.3m To Help Older And Disabled People Adapt Their Homes
Kildare among the top-funded counties in national scheme supporting independent living.
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Hauliers Warn Of Protests Over Rising Fuel Costs
Industry warns disruption to roads, ports and airports possible if government fails to act on fuel taxes
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Kfm Obituary Notices (Sunday)
Kfm Obituary Notices are broadcast daily following the 8am, 10am, 1pm and 5pm News
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Kildare Hurling Team vs Carlow
Sunday 2pm, Commentary in association with Hanlon Concrete, Robertstown
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Naas Hospital Promised Just 21 Extra Mental Health Beds At Lakeview Ward - With No Timeline In Sight
Currently the unit only has 29 beds, meaning an upgrade would only amount to an additional 21 beds.
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Kfm Recruiting News Journalists: Full-Time & Part-Time
Full-tme & part-time Saturday and/or Sunday positions. Location: Kfm Broadcast Centre, Naas.
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Exclusive: Overnight Lucan Fire Leaves Tenant Facing Possible Homelessness
It is understood that at least 8 cars were damaged at a business premises.
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Figures Seen By Kfm News Reveal Dramatic Surge In Dogs Put Down By Kildare Council-Run Shelters
The surge is the second-largest increase recorded by any council.
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Van Stolen During Maynooth Home Invasion Used In High-Speed Chase By Notorious Criminal
Kfm reported how the woman was allegedly assaulted after she confronted the masked men at around 4am on Wednesday morning
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"One Of The Greatest Planning Scandals To Hit The Country," Wicklow County Council Orders Demolition Of Unauthorised Refugee "Town" In Manor Kilbride
Historical trees and the Old Belfy that dated back to 1840 demolished to build the development.
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Snapchat Competitions In Athy Raise Concern: Children Offered Cash And Pre-Rolled Cannabis Joints
Children can also win hundreds of euro in cash.
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Kildare’s Ulster Bank Customers Will Have Accounts Frozen From Friday
5 branches in Co. Kildare
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Water Works To Continue In Newbridge Today
Following burst water main in Pairc Mhuire
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KCC Asked To Request NTA To Attend Clane-Maynooth MD Regarding Dart Plus
Potential line for Kilcock
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