Local News
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Water Works Taking Place Across Kildare On Tuesday
Works are taking place in Sallins, Ellistown and Monasterevan.
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Former Labour TD In Kildare Emmet Stagg Has Died
Mr Stagg was a TD in the constituencies of Kildare North and Kildare from 1987 to 2016.
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Details On Local St. Patrick's Day Parades Across Kildare
Parades are taking place in Newbridge, Athy, Clane, Celbridge, Castledermot, Monasterevin, Leixlip, Kilcock and Maynooth.
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Kildare County Council Urges Extra Care During St Patrick’s Day Celebrations
Council highlights increased numbers using the roads over the weekend.
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Former Garda Mark Doyle Sentenced To Six Years In Prison After Pleading Guilty To Domestic Violence
The 38-year old had a previous address at Corbally Paddocks, Newbridge
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Social Housing Refusals In Kildare Surge: Figures Highlight Housing Challenges
From January 2024 to the current date, 49 refusals have already been recorded.
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Blanchardstown Court Hearing Scheduled For Man Linked To Leixlip Drug Seizure
Cannabis herb worth an estimated €108,000 was discovered yesterday.
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"A Monster In Our Home" - Wife Of Ex-Garda, Formerly From Newbridge, Describes Years Of Abuse And Violence
He confessed to various acts of violence against Ms McLoughlin-Doyle, including punching her in the head, causing damage to her eardrum, whipping her with his jacket and cutting her with a zip.
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Man Arrested After Drugs Worth €108,000 Seized In Leixlip
During a search of a residential property, Gardaí uncovered what they believe to be "cannabis herb," pending confirmation through analysis
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The Pastor Of A Naas Church Rocked By Scandal Tells Kfm: "Every Penny Is Scrutinised Before Spending"
He added that the actions of the former Pastor "do not define the church" and that members "will continue to pray for each other".
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Monasterevin Fishing Violations: IFI Imposes €8k Fine Against Two Men For Illegal Netting And Fishing Offenses
Lynda Connor, South Eastern River Basin District Director at IFI, emphasised the critical importance of conserving Ireland's freshwater ecosystems.
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Location Of New Special School In South Kildare Still Unknown
The Department says a location is "being confirmed"
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Kildare Heritage Projects Receive Significant Funding Injection
The schemes fund a variety of repairs and renovation works to prevent deterioration, protect character, and encourage the re-use of protected structures.
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Kildare Authorities Address 'Truck Stop' Issue On Sallins Bypass
The development has raised concerns among pedestrians and motorists.
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Sale Closed For 8 Acre Site To Expand Curragh Post-Primary School At Magee Barracks
The site will facilitate the replacement and expansion of the existing Curragh Post-Primary School, catering to 1000 students.
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Kildare Church Scandal: Pastor Convicted Of Embezzlement And Fraud
Mr Oduntan, Curragh Grange, Newbridge, Co Kildare, has now been convicted of all 87 charges he faced.
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Man In His 40s Dies In Two-Car Collision On The M4 Kilcock
The road at the M4 Westbound at Junction 8 at Kilcock remains closed for a technical examination, and local diversions are in place.
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Taoiseach Optimistic Amid Refugee Accommodation Plans: Hopes for Peaceful Reception Despite Protest Concerns
The five centres will accommodate over 2,000 refugees.
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Market House "Age-Friendly" Development Rejected Again: Council Highlights Privacy And Parking Concerns
Specifically, the development failed to provide any commercial, retail, tourist, restaurant, community, or other active use to the ground floor.
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St. Patrick's Day Celebrations: What's Happening in Kildare?
Where will you spend your St. Patrick's Day? Let us help you decide with comprehensive information on parades and celebrations scheduled throughout the county.
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Community-Centric Development: Kildare County Council Launches Master Plan For Castledermot
Key projects outlined include revitalising public spaces, celebrating heritage sites, and enhancing pedestrian and cyclist infrastructure.
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Gardaí Appealing For Information Following Two Separate Robberies In Leixlip And Maynooth
The incidents occurred in a Boylesports in Riverforest, Leixlip and a Spar in Newtown, Maynooth
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Grieving Families Distressed As Polling Cards Arrive For Departed Loved Ones
Brendan Byrne from Kilmurry, near Johnstown Bridge, said he was "livid" and called Kildare County Council.
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Kildare's Tax Defaulters: Revenue Audit Reveals Significant Settlements
In Kildare, farmer Martin Byrne from Kilberry, Athy, under-declared income tax, resulting in a settlement with revenue of €526,784.
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Kildare Among Counties With Highest Covid-19 Death Rates: Health Report
The data, spanning from March 1, 2020, to January 6, 2024, provides insight into the impact of the pandemic across different regions and settings.
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Politicians Are "Living In A Bubble": Carers Demand Government Listen After Referendum Results
Samantha Kenny, who has three children with special needs, said it's time that the Government starts listening to the genuine concerns of carers.
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Twelve-Year Nightmare For Athy Family As Young Man's Health Deteriorates Amidst Assessment Delays
Danielle Creaney from Athy told Kildare Today that her brother Padraig, first diagnosed with intellectual disabilities when he was seven years old, has deteriorated and he can not leave the house.
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Survey Shows Strong Local GP Career Intentions, Raising Hopes Of Easing Family Doctor Shortages
The findings bode well for regions grappling with overwhelmed GP practices unable to accommodate additional patients.
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Legal Victory For Opponents: High Court Quashes Approval for Dunnstown Battery Energy Storage Scheme
Opponents of the proposal cited concerns over environmental and biodiversity impacts, as well as fire and explosion risks.
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Transition Year In Kildare To Integrate Empathy Classes: National Council's Redesign Underway
The pilot classes done by University of Galway with 25 secondary schools found it lead to higher levels of understanding for others.
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Urgent Need For Blessington School Expansion Highlighted As Construction Date Delayed
Originally set for December 2024, it's now pushed to September 2025.
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Action Needed On "Revolving Door" Of Illegal Encampments Near Newbridge
Kfm recently reported how plans are in the works to take charge of the new road to prevent illegal parking and unauthorised settlements along the route.
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Listen: Reaction To The No-No Referendum Vote
Kfm spoke to Tadhg McNally of the Irish Examiner, and TD's Martin Heydon & Peadar Toibin
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Leak Reduction Works May Cause Disruptions In Sallins On Monday
Works are scheduled to take place from 9am until 5pm on Monday 11th March.
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Power Outage Effecting Supply In Prosperous
The current estimated restoration time is 12pm this afternoon.
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Counting Of Referenda Votes Begins In Kildare
Early Indications Suggest No-No Vote
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Kildare Hurlers Name Team For Kerry Clash
Lillywhites looking to build on draw with Down.
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Low Voter Turnout In Kildare So Far: Averaging At Just 18%
Polling stations opened at 7am and will remain open until 10pm, to vote on proposed changes to Family and Care definitions in the Constitution.
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Revenue Busts €365K Herbal Cannabis Shipment Disguised As 'Kids Toys' En Route To Kildare
The parcels were destined for addresses in Kildare, Dublin, Wicklow, Laois and the North.
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Revisited: From Kensington Palace to Kildare - The Story Of Princess Diana's Friendship With A Nun
They met through a mother of one of the butlers working in Kensington Palace.
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27 Patients On Trolleys In Naas General Hospital Today
INMO reported 369 patients are waiting for a bed at hospitals across the country today
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Kildare's Domestic Violence Services Witness Alarming Demand, Calls for Urgent Action
During a 24-hour period, providers assisted 249 women and children directly.
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Naas Solar Farm Approved Despite Concerns Over Impact On Local Landscape
The project, led by Dublin-based SPP, entails ground-mounted frames housing solar panels, alongside 51 transformer units, and a CCTV system.
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"When Are We Ever Going To Get This Building?" Naas Community Demands Answers On Mercy Convent Primary School Expansion
A public meeting will be held tonight at 8.30pm in Lawlor's Hotel in Naas to discuss the matter.
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Breaking: Celbridge Accommodation Contract Conclusion - Dublin Region Homeless Executive Steps In
It's understood that the process of securing new housing options for these individuals is actively in motion.
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Naas Road Safety Sweep: 8 Vehicles Seized, Social Protection Conducts 39 Interviews, With 10 Follow-Up Investigations Underway
The operation saw 362 drivers tested for drugs and alcohol.
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St. Patrick's Day Organisers In Kildare Warn Against Political Infiltration: "Keep the Parade Neutral," Urges Committee Member
A committee member for the Newbridge Parade, which attracts thousands of locals, said it's a family fun day out, with a lot of children present.
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Gardaí Probe Reported Firearm Incident In Rosconnell, Newbridge
The scene is preserved for technical examination.
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Kildare Charity Blasts Animal Cruelty And Lack Of Empathy After Three-Week-Old Pup Traded For Drugs
The puppy - newly named Annabelle - is now receiving lots of love and attention with 'My Lovely Horse Rescue'.
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Listen: Baltinglass Residents Confused And Angry Following Council's Rejection Of Lidl Supermarket Proposal
Thousands of locals, who are part of a Facebook Group, have vowed to make it an issue in the upcoming local elections.
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Gardaí Appealing For Information Following Burglary and Vehicle Theft In Cooleragh
The incident took place in the building site at Ballynafagh Springs
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Mains Repair Works Being Carried Out In Celbridge Today
Works are being carried out until 4pm
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Novice Driver Arrested In North Kildare For Excessive Speeding
Authorities have confirmed that legal proceedings are imminent.
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Concerns Raised By Maynooth Bookshop Owner As Government Plans To Extend Free School Books Scheme
Cian Byrne, owner of Maynooth Bookshop, welcomes the scheme but thinks the Government should support independent booksellers too.
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Frustration Mounts For Kildare Family As Autism Class Search Hits Dead End
In Kildare, parents are already struggling to secure secondary school places due to shortages.
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Work Begins On Fire Damaged McDonalds In Newbridge With View To Reopening
Kfm contacted McDonald's last week for a statement
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Young And Naive With A Fascination For Firearms: Three Friends Face Court Over Darkweb Weapons Possession
A rifle, a handgun and 42 rounds of ammunition were discovered which it would be alleged were bought on the Darkweb for €2,700.
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Listen: What's The Latest With Ryevale House in Leixlip? Kildare County Council Withdraws Closure Order Against Asylum-Seeker Centre
We sat down with Cllr Joe Neville to find out more...
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Maynooth Development Secures Approval Amid Height Concerns
Cllr Angela Feeney said she would still be concerned about height issues but that overall it is positive news for housing.
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Darknet Link Probed In Kildare Gun Bust: Three Young Men Face Court Charges This Morning
A M1911 pistol and G3 rifle were discovered when Gardaí they stopped the car at around 10am.
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Three Arrested Following Guns & Ammunition Seizure in Kildare
Investigations are ongoing.
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Bord Pleanala Overturns Planing Permission For Newbridge Mansion
It has led to hopes the site can used as a Park
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Kildare Make Four Injury Enforced Changes For Trip To Cork
Glenn Ryan reveals team from Division 2 clash.
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Therapeutic Farm Approved For Straffan's Former Portree Stable
The therapeutic farm, slated to be established as part of this development, is designed to provide a nurturing environment conducive to mental health recovery.
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No Arrests Made Yet In Leixlip Arson Attack
Investigations are continuing.
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A "disgusting Lie" Led To Protests At A Hotel In Celbridge
That's according to TD Paul Murphy.
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Allenwood Playground Nears Finish Line
Cllr Brendan Wyse outlined how the project has been a long and difficult one to deliver.
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Tánaiste Micheál Martin: Ukrainian Accommodation Would Not Be Desirable Or Sought After By Irish People
He was speaking on Kildare Today.
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Kildare County Council Announces Near Completion Of Kerdiffstown Park
The council have confirmed that the project is at the final stages of development, almost a year ahead of schedule
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Listen Back: Kfm Speaks To Protestors At Floods Cross In Newhall
It comes as the High Court granted an Injunction to protect the site amidst demonstrations.
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A New Aldi Or Lidl Store Is Likely Coming To Enfield
That's according to Cllr Noel French.
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Snow Blankets Kildare And Beyond: Multiple Weather Warnings Across Ireland
There's a status yellow warning for ice and snow for in Kildare.
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High Court Grants Injunction To Protect Refugee Housing Site Amidst Demonstrations
Kfm spoke to a number of protestors at the site today.
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Garda Tusla Probe Sparks Political Firestorm: Aontú Leader Tells KFM That Minister Roderic O'Gorman Should Resign
Kfm has contacted the Department of Children and Tusla for comment.
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Watch: Video Released By Kildare GAA Showcases Progress On Redevelopment At Cedral St. Conleth's Park
Work began on the project in March last year and is envisaged to be completed by the middle of this year.
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Drugs & Ammunition Seized On The Straffan Road In Maynooth Yesterday
Investigations are ongoing
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Gardaí Concerned For Missing 16-Year-Old Mihaela Bitca
The teenager has been missing from Naas since yesterday morning.
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Gardaí Concerned For Missing 14-Year-Old Abigail Kamont
She was last seen on Tuesday evening in Sallins.
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Two Held, One Granted Bail In Burglary Case After Dramatic Pursuit
The men were arrested this week after abandoning their car in Enfield and swimming across Blackwater River before being caught.
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Enquiries Launched After Gardaí Targeted With Fireworks And Other Objects At Celbridge Protest
Demonstrators allegedly directed verbal abuse and launched fireworks and other projectiles toward the officers on duty.
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R413 Milemill To Brannockstown Closed For Repair Works
The road will be closed today and tomorrow
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Water Supply May Be Affected In Johnstown For A Time Today
Works are being carried out between 11am and midday
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A Driver Was Fined Every 3.5 Minutes In 2023
37 people have died on the roads this year, with the latest being a 10-year-old boy who passed away yesterday.
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A Tender For The New Playground In Baltinglass Will Be Issued This Week
Work has already commenced on the Riverside Walk and the Town Park is expected to be completed by August 2024.
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Investigation Launched: Gardaí Probe Alleged Child Abuse In Kildare
Gardai have told Kfm that as the investigation involves provisions under the Child Care Act 1991, as amended, they will not be providing any further information.
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St John Of God Community Services Secures Funding Agreement, Will Not Transfer To HSE
The organisation employs 3,000 staff and volunteers in 300 locations across Kildare, Wicklow, Dublin, Meath, Louth and Kerry.
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Locals In Newbridge Call For Clarification On What Is To Happen To The Fire-Damaged McDonald's Building
The building was badly damaged by a fire on August 15th 2023
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Upset And Disappointed: NABMSE Reacts To Alarming Mistreatment Of Disabled Students
Eileen O’Rourke, General Secretary of NAMBSE, expressed "disappointment and upset" at the findings.
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Listen: Jim & Abina Valentine Share Their Memories Of Running Their Shop & Post Office In Two Mile House
Kfm sat down and spoke with the couple in recent days
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Gardaí Appealing For Information After Elderly Man Robbed In Maynooth
The incident occurred on Sunday at 11pm
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Castledermot Receives €30,000 Funding For Town Centre Development
Town Regeneration Officers have been designated in each local authority.
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Explainer: Floods Cross In Newhall - What We Know So Far
The information is based on correspondence from The Department Of Integration.
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Jewellery Heist: Burgarly Gang Members Adandon Car In Enfield And Try To Swim Across River To Evade Gardai
All three suspects are being held at a Garda station in Westmeath.
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17 Drivers Caught Speeding On Sallins Bypass
One vehicle was seized for having no insurance.
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Amid Threats, A Local TD Is Pushing For Safeguards With Proposed Legislation To Shield Candidates' Home Addresses
She said local representatives are often at the receiving end of threats.
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Amidst Protests, Department Of Integration Affirms Shelter Plans For 300 Ukrainian "Families" at Flood's Cross In Newhall
Larger families will be provided with two pods joined together.
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Second Public Workshop Being Held In Clane GAA Tonight
It's in preparation of a 'Town Centre Plan' for Clane
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Town Centre Blues: Leixlip Tops List With Highest Commercial Vacancy Rate In Kildare
The commercial vacancy rate in Kildare rose to 14.4% in December 2023.
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32 Patients On Trolleys In Naas General Hospital Today
This is according to today’s INMO Trolley Watch
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Kildare Hotels Among Top Contributors Offering Accommodation For International Protection Seekers
The contracted capacity of Kildare places it among the top three counties nationwide.
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Overhaul in School Transport: Phased Scheme Proposed For Coming Years
Social Democrats TD Jennifer Whitmore recently told Kfm that the scheme must be rolled out alongside a major overhaul of the system.
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Water Supply May Be Affected At Walker's Gate In Kildare Town Today & Tomorrow
Works take place until 4pm
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Discussions Taking Place Between KCC & Maynooth University About Re-Opening The College Swimming Pool
Maynooth University President Eeva Leinonen updated Councillors yesterday
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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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