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Colleen Mannion, teacher and founder of All Ability Learning Ireland, has been renting a room in the Enfield Community and Enterprise Hub - which also houses the town library - since May.

Speaking to Kfm today, Vincent Gardiner, Evan's father - who is also undergoing cancer treatment himself - said Evan arrived at Crumlin Hospital on Thursday.

One of Ms Wilson's colleagues said "the office will be a little heavier from now on".

In the Q3 2025 progress report from First Home Scheme, over 8,000 buyers in all 26 counties have been approved by the Scheme

Only authorised permits issued by An Garda Síochána are valid and should be produced if questioned.

Most cases resulted only in warning letters to property owners, though councils can issue enforcement notices or pursue fines of up to €5,000 and possible imprisonment.

Megan is believed to have travelled to Dublin city centre, and is also known to visit the Celbridge area

Gardai say foul play is not suspected at this time.

Naas hospital's figure is well below both the HSE national average of 92.3 percent and the target of 90 percent.

The new sites will deliver 192 new fast recharging points at 90 locations along the national primary and secondary road network, including Conlan's of Athy.

The operation uncovered a location where horses were being kept in breach of local bye-laws.

The driver has since been charged and is due to appear before the courts.

Education campaigners told the committee it’s a “sad indictment” of the system that some children must leave their own communities simply to learn how to read.

The county's €163,900 allocation is among the lowest in the country. Only Carlow and one Cork community project received less funding.

A total of 111 million euro was invested in renewable energy infrastructure.

On 25 April, a greyhound suffered a compound fracture of the right humerus and was put down by the track vet, while another was euthanised following a fractured hock on 29 August.

In total, 14 large towns and cities failed to meet EU standards set to protect the environment

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The average home will be 2 per cent worse off next year.

Ireland currently has no approved equine slaughter premises, and since May this year, applicants for approval must undergo a new “Fit and Proper Person” assessment before any licence can be granted.

Independent councillor Pádraig McEvoy has joined journalist and author Frank McDonald, Labour councillor Darragh Moriarty, Green Party councillors David Healy and Dan Boyle in seeking a judicial review of the new regulations.

The new facility represents a €7.5 million investment by Kildare County Council and is the only institution of its kind anywhere in the world.

Judge Elva Duffy described the assault as “an appalling lapse in temper” after viewing CCTV footage.

Criminals often left casings behind, confident they’d leave no evidence.

Gardaí have been contacted

The day begins at Poplar Square in Naas at 11am, followed by visits to the Naas Housing Association and a street meet on Main Street.

Judge Terence O’Sullivan said the experience was deeply upsetting and that Aruna is still affected.

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He urged victims to ensure incidents are reported to Gardaí and that claims are filed with the Department of Justice within three months.

Community groups, sports clubs, and residents’ associations across Kildare can apply from October 28th to December 22nd.

He said more families will now qualify for student grants, as the income threshold for the SUSI student contribution grant rises to €120,000 - the "highest level ever".

In the past 18 months, 23 people have been arrested.

The Q3 2025 report, compiled in association with Bank of Ireland, reveals that the median asking price for a property in Kildare now stands at €330,000, marking a quarterly increase of €5,000.

Kfm understands that without mentioning leadership outright, Kildare South TD Seán Ó Fearghaíl became the first Fianna Fáil TD to allude to it.

This morning on Kildare Today we spoke with principal Mark Dowling and former principal Sister Anne Doyle.

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A woman walking home at around 1.30am was attacked by two men, pushed to the ground, and had her handbag stolen.

Enquiries are ongoing and Gardai said no further information is available at this time.

Work was being done to Athy train station when the incident occurred

His father Vincent - himself receiving cancer treatment - says Evan was “lost in the system".

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Higher Education Minister and Kildare North TD James Lawless described the cut as a "landmark moment" that "will ease financial pressure for 108,000 students and their families".

Gardaí in Athy are examining Ring doorbell footage and canvassing local CCTV.

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Irish students are scoring above average for Maths, Science and Reading skills.

The day of action between the Gardaí, NTA, and rail operators will operate nationwide on most routes.

The former two-weight world champion missed three tests last year.

The car’s owner said she has parked in the same location for years and never encountered any problems until today.

The baby was transferred from the scene to Children's Health Ireland (CHI) at Crumlin, where he was subsequently pronounced dead.

44-year-old Michal Luczak is alleged to have been the pilot of an aircraft used to fly over €8 million worth of cocaine to the midlands three years ago

The Tánaiste described the investment as a “significant enhancement” of Defence Forces capability, while the Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Rossa Mulcahy, said the aircraft will serve both military and civilian needs, including troop transport, logistics and medical transfers.

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This is due to a rise in carbon tax - and there will be further increases in the coming months due to changes to the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation Scheme.

We will be updating as announcements continue

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He said they were not "prepared to bend any of those for me" and "the only way out was to get a hearing with somebody else" and that somebody else "would be a judge".

The Department of Transport says that while low surrender rates are a concern, the more important factor is that court disqualifications are enforced.

The Council has confirmed that a state-of-the-art mobile library, powered by Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil and fitted with solar panels, Wi-Fi and full accessibility, will be delivered in late 2026.

There will also be a VAT rate cut for the hospitality sector from next July.

He said questions around due diligence and background are unavoidable.

Resurfacing and new road markings are due by the end of October 2025, when the left-turn lane will be widened to three metres, making the manoeuvre easier for buses.

Update: Kfm understands that the case has been dismissed and Cllr Moore will not have to pay a fine.

For the past three years, Irish students have benefitted from a temporary cost-of-living measure that cut €1,000 off the annual college fee of around €3,000.

Speaking to Kfm, his father Vincent asked: “How does it get to this stage?”

The reported incident comes amid ongoing planning disputes over Ryevale House and difficulties with its official water supply.

It says people can continue to use their heating systems as normal, but shouldn't handle the affected pumps, and should instead contact Tucson to have it replaced for free.

He issued a statement this evening.

Former Dublin GAA manager faces an uphill battle, as the contest appears to be shaping up as a two-horse race for the presidency.

The developers can appeal the decision.

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Updated employment order to boost lowest wages by 10% from October 13th

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Refugees, communities and employers to work together on integration

650m of old backyard water mains to be replaced at Old Greenfield

The figures from the Central Statistics Office show that in September, there were 110,672 people on the Live Register for less than one year

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Fianna Fáil candidate addresses Defence Forces photo, calling it a personal image that was mistakenly shared online.

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TD Mark Wall highlights urgent need for improved public transport in Athy, where nearly half the population commutes for work.

Meanwhile, a status orange wind warning has been extended to six counties along the west coast

Highlights include panel discussions on key business trends, speed networking with Chamber members, and a live broadcast from Kfm featuring interviews with exhibitors and attendees.

The house is being used to showcase greener building methods and to measure energy savings.

Kildare median annual earnings among males were 29.6% higher than their female counterparts

The first section of works will begin at the roundabout on R405 Hazelhatch Road and move north towards Celbridge

Fianna Fail's candidate Jim Gavin will be campaigning in the county tomorrow.

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Figures seen by Kfm show that in the CHO 7 region - covering Kildare/West Wicklow and parts of Dublin - nearly 9,400 children did not receive their 9 to 11 month Public Health Nurse assessment between 2020 and 2024.

He’s described as being in his 30s, slim build, white, with a Dublin accent, dressed in black clothing with a grey hat and white runners.

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In one sample of 20 centres, half had no signed contracts on file, and several showed signs of overcharging or non-compliance with standards. Kildare featured in this sample through a guesthouse contracted at €80 per person per night.

Among them is arson of Straffan resident, Conor McGregor's pub.

Locals checked out over one million items, with libraries recording 3.18 visits per head of population.

The county now accounts for 4.6% of the national market.

That's according to the charity's Annual Report for 2024.

It expects 20 train sets to have "flip up" seats added by the end of the year.

The Celbridge site, which could accommodate between 850 and 1,000 residential units, sits beside a location earmarked by the Department of Education for three new schools.

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As of July, the county had just four properties available to rent within HAP limits.

The energy provider says it won't be putting up its gas or electricity prices this winter.

It includes Salesian College, St Wolstan's Community School and Celbridge Community School.

It follows claims from members of the public that posters of Catherine Connolly were allegedly replaced by other candidate posters in Kilcock and Celbridge

The implicated 180g packs have a Batch Code of 3107 and a use-by date of the 20th of January 2026.

Visiting is restricted on several wards, with only compassionate visits allowed in some cases.

That’s the longest mobilisation time in the country, though slightly better than the seven minutes 21 seconds recorded in 2023.

On average, it took 53 weeks to re-tenant a vacant home in 2024 at a cost of more than €50,000 per unit - compared to a national average of 35 weeks and €31,000.

The HSE says hospitals are obliged to pursue unpaid debts under national regulations, though charges for inpatient and day services were scrapped in April 2023.

Home loan limits are going up by 30 per cent of total assets, while its a 15 per cent increase for businesses.

Four-bedroom semis are listed at €516,000, up almost ten percent, while detached homes average €420,000 for a three-bed and €588,000 for a four-bed.

The 47-year-old was shot at 1.20pm at Healy’s Bridge, Prosperous, on Sunday, 30th September 1990

Arena Padel, co-founded by former Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given and businessman Declan Fagan, had lodged planning permission for the €4 million indoor padel facility.

The proposed development includes signage, traffic calming, car parking, biodiversity works, and reopening part of Hacklow Road to pedestrians and cyclists.

The award was presented by Kathryn Dignam, wife of the late Christy Dignam, alongside Dignam's brother Brian.

A petition, submitted by campaigner Lisa O’Connor of Missing Stolen Animals Ireland, urges government to strengthen protections for pet owners, amid reports of dogs being “stolen to order” in Kildare and elsewhere.

Meanwhile, the Mobile Library service returns next from tomorrow. It will bring books, audiobooks and more directly to local communities.

Council officials say the app’s continuation now depends on that funding being approved.

The farm will be Ireland’s first residential, step-down farm for adults in recovery, providing community, farming and therapeutic supports for up to 40 people at a time.

More than 150 children in Kilcullen currently need early years or after-school places, with many families forced to travel much further afield.

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According to the Central Statistics Office, 80 sexual offences were recorded in the first half of 2025 in Kildare, up from 58 in the same period in 2024.

Among male inpatients, the main issues were digestive, cardiovascular and musculoskeletal surgery.

It's a measure being considered by the Justice Minister.

Noeleen Eustace spoke in detail to Kfm about her family's struggle to get support.

The figures highlight a general long-term decline: intakes have swung between 9 and 21 over the past decade, with no consistent upward trend.

The treatment, Veozah, is specifically designed for cancer survivors who cannot take traditional hormone therapy.

In Kildare, 170 people were homeless in July, compared with 168 in August.

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In Newbridge today, a group from the Newbridge Disability Activist Group toured the town to highlight the difficulties as part of Make Way Day.

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Minister Darragh O' Brien 's due to meet the country's main providers today over measures to support households in the winter.

This year’s campaign, “Take a Closer Look”, highlights that membership is free and showcases services ranging from books and eBooks to digital resources, events, and creative spaces.

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His mother, Noeleen Eustace, says she fought for help for years

Items were stolen and vehicles disturbed in what Gardaí believe were opportunistic attempts to target unlocked cars.

The store has been run for over 40 years by Jack, who first started out in a small hut in the late 1970s.

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An independent review into bullying and sexual harrassment two years ago found a "discernible pattern of rape and sexual assault".

Their stories come as Movember publishes new findings showing that two in five men in Ireland die before the age of 75, and that most of these deaths are preventable.

The draft byelaws cover all five Municipal Districts – Clane–Maynooth, Celbridge–Leixlip, Kildare–Newbridge, Naas and Athy – and will be on public display until the 4th of November.

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The confirmation follows Social Democrats' Claire O'Rourke's request to update members on the schedule for pipeline upgrade works

The completion of this greenway scheme means users can now cycle over 120km from Leixlip, to Cloondara, Co. Longford.

All events are free but require booking.

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Under current legislation, employers can pay workers under 20 a lower rate of the minimum wage, with some 18-year-olds receiving 80 percent of the full rate.

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The young man passed away in Kildare following a tragic incident in May of this year.

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The vaccine is a part of the routine childhood immunisation schedule offered by GPs.

The move follows confirmation from the Department of Transport that the junction, which links Prosperous and Allenwood, has been officially designated a dangerous location under a national safety analysis of regional roads.

Gardai have advised motorists to expect delays and use alternative routes where possible.

The Council has apologised for any inconvenience caused.

According to the Central Statistics Office, 80 sexual offences were recorded in the first half of 2025, up from 58 in the same period in 2024.

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It comes ahead of the Halloween season.

A woman who has family in the area says the problem is a major issue for people with buggies, wheelchair users, and those who are vision impaired.

Gardaí say the interceptions prevented the drugs from reaching the wider market, which could have placed significant pressure on emergency and medical services.

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The conservative campaigner had received 18 of the 20 required nominations.

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It also says legislation should be introduced to ban evictions where children are involved.

In an Instagram message, Joanna Masiarek stressed that while emotions ran high during filming, the experience is now over and she holds no hard feelings towards her fellow players.

This morning Senator and Punchestown native Aubrey McCarthy has confirmed he will sign her nomination papers, leaving her now just 2 signatures short of the 20 she needs from Oireachtas members to make it onto the ballot.

In an update to Kfm this afternoon, a spokesperson for Uisce Eireann said surveys and design work will take around six months, before a full construction timeline is confirmed for residents.

Cllr O'Dwyer said as a former nurse, she was shocked by Cllr McDonnell's remarks.

According to the Department of Housing, acquired properties are usually offered for private sale to those who in return commit to bringing the property back into residential use.

More than 20 volunteers from Maynooth Tidy Towns cleaned along the banks of the Royal Canal as part of the clean-up

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Mental health also remains a critical concern with nearly all GPs surveyed seeing male patients presenting with suicidal behaviour in the past year.

They said while fats and grease may be in a liquid form when poured, they quickly cool and harden in pipes. They said the substances combine with wipes, hair, and dental floss to create "fatbergs".

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Business Correspondent Joe Lynam, says there's concern it could lead to a monopoly and push up prices.

Meanwhile, Maria Steen has less than 24 hours to try and secure a bid for the Aras.

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87-year-old Kay Ward (pictured) said it would be "like a dream" to have running tap water.

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