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Burglary Gang Suspects Targeted In Kildare And Dublin Search Operation To Appear Before Court
The Garda operation targeted what they believe to be an organised crime group suspected of committing burglaries nationwide.
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No Arrests Yet In Serious Newbridge Assault Investigation As Victim's Relative Calls For "Prayers"
A Garda spokesperson told Kfm that there is "no new update" at this time.
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Lack Of Funds Is Stalling Safety Upgrades Near Maynooth Schools As Parents Protest Road Safety
In a statement to Kfm, a spokesperson for the council said the scheme is part of the council’s broader programme, but without the necessary funds, progress will be delayed.
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Gardaí Eager To Speak To Motorcyclist Who Passed Scene Of Fatal Hit-and-Run Of Teen Kedagh Moore
The collision occurred at approximately 12:30 a.m. on the R403 in Blackwood, near Robertstown.
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Public Urged To Examine CCTV In Trevor Deely’s Disappearance After 24 Years
“The years have gone by, and we are still looking for information,” his brother Mark said on Kildare Today.
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Status Orange Wind Warning Extended To Kildare
The storm is set to hit bring heavy rain and strong winds to all counties.
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Locals Encouraged To Give Their Input On Proposed New 6.35km Park To Link Leixlip And Celbridge
The proposed park aims to meet the recreational needs of local communities, preserve the biodiversity and natural beauty of the river corridor, and create connections to amenities in neighboring South Dublin and Fingal.
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Gardaí Stand Down Search For Missing Celbridge Man Following Discovery Of Body
He was last seen on Tuesday.
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Naas Councillor Calls For End To Publishing Politicians' Addresses Online After Vandalism Attack
Councillor Clear says election candidates shouldn't have to publish their addresses online.
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Kildare Senior Footballers & Hurlers 2025 League Fixtures Announced
The footballers will play in Division 3, while the hurlers are in Division 2
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Appeal For Information Following Woman Being Found With Serious Injuries In Newbridge Car Park
The woman was found unresponsive and was taken to Tallaght University Hospital with serious injuries
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Late Night Train Services Back From Tonight Across Kildare
Extra security has also been added.
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Kildare Placed On Wind Warning For Tomorrow As Storm Darragh Approaches
Storm Darragh will bring strong winds which may cause damage to power lines, fallen trees and very difficult travelling conditions.
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"Small Victory For Local Businesses": Stolen Wreath Returned To Clane Flower Shop After Kfm Shares CCTV
Speaking to Kfm yesterday, Amanda, owner of Flowerz, explained that the wreath, valued at €150 and requiring six hours to craft, was taken from outside the store.
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Parents Protest ‘Dangerous’ R405 Celbridge Road In Maynooth, With Children Facing Daily Risk Of "Death"
With years of delayed safety upgrades, parents said without immediate intervention, the situation could lead to tragedy.
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Kildare South TD Seán Ó Fearghaíl Set For Ceann Comhairle Return, Adding Pressure To Coalition Stability
This outcome leaves the coalition with just 85 TDs - two short of a working majority.
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Gardai Appeal For Information On 41 Year-Old Justin O'Connor, Missing From Celbridge
He was last seen on Tuesday, December 3rd
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Justice Minister Announces 'Updated' Database For Missing Persons
It means information on cases from coroners around the country can be searched, and details on any items found with remains can be shared.
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Watch: "We’re a small village" - Theft Outside Clane Shop Highlights Small Business Struggles, Says Owner
The owner said the issue is bigger than just taking a wreath, with local businesses already under massive financial strain.
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Local Cllr. Bill Clear Has Rock Thrown Through His Window Overnight
Other vandalism was carried out along the canal between Naas and Sallins
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Gardaí Appealing For Information Following Car Theft From Naas
The incident occurred in the early hours of yesterday morning
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Over 80% of Learner Drivers In Fatal Crashes Were Unaccompanied, New Data Shows
In 2023, 13 out of 14 learner driver-related fatal crashes involved unaccompanied drivers.
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"Heartbreaking": Families Torn Between Homelessness Or Giving Up Their Pets
Dogs Trust Ireland says they've had 3,000 surrender requests this year - and 600 of those were due to accommodation challenges.
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Gardai Complete Land Search As Part Of Jo Jo Dullard Murder Probe
JoJo's family have been updated on the current position of the investigation and will not be commenting further on the searches 'for operational reasons'.
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Garda Presence Recognised By Two In Five Locals, New Survey Reveals
A survey released by Gardaí today shows 64 per cent believe the force is effective in tackling crime.
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Packed Church In Carlow Honours Woman With No Next Of Kin Following Undertaker's Appeal
Mary Regan died in the care of Hillview Nursing Home last Friday, and had no next of kin.
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Kildare Shines In EPA Review As Pollution And Dumping Crackdown Urged Nationwide
For the second year in a row, Kildare County Council was the only local authority that achieved a strong or excellent score across all 20 NEPs.
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Locals Invited To Have Their Say On Proposed Trail Linking Naas, Newbridge, And Kilcullen
If developed, it would provide a recreational amenity that would benefit Naas, Newbridge, Athgarvan, Kilcullen and the wider area.
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Bernard Durkan, The Dáil's Longest Serving TD, Has Lost His Seat In Kildare North
In a post on X, Durkan wrote: "Alas, today wasn’t my day but it has been my privilege to represent the people of Kildare in Dáil Éireann for over 43 years."
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Kildare North's Final Seats Filled: Cronin, Neville, And O'Cearuil Secure Spots
Reada Cronin (SF) lead with 10,381 votes, followed by Joe Neville (FG) with 8,641, and Naoise O'Cearuil with 8,444 votes.
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M50 Southbound Crash Near Junction 7 Lucan Causes Major Traffic Delays
No injuries have been reported, but lanes 2 and 3 are affected.
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North Kildare Crackdown: Gardaí Detain Three Alleged Gang Members Linked To 500 Burglaries
Among them is a 50-year-old career criminal, believed to be the gang leader.
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22 Drivers Caught Speeding In Kilshanroe Over The Weekend
One driver was detected travelling at 98 km/h in a 50 km/h zone - almost double the speed limit.
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Aidan Farrelly Takes Second Seat In Kildare North
He retains the seat previously held by Catherine Murphy
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Fianna Fail's James Lawless First Past The Post In Kildare North
The Sallins-based politician has topped the poll
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Sinn Fein's Shonagh Ni Raghallaigh & Labour's Mark Wall Take Final Two Seats In Kildare South
Fianna Fail's Fiona O'Loughlin narrowly missed out
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Fine Gael's Martin Heydon Becomes First TD Elected In Kildare South
He exceeded the quota on the 11th count
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General Election 2024 - Kildare North & Kildare South
Up to the minute news on the elections in Kildare
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Kildare Voter Turnout Update: Naas Tops At 33%, Followed Closely By Leixlip at 30%
Towns including Sallins, Kill, Kildare Town, and Newbridge each recorded a turnout of 26%.
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High-Speed Chaos In Celbridge: Driver Who "Played Chicken" With Traffic Banned For Eight Years
Cillian Rafferty (22), of Easton Meadows, Leixlip, led gardaí on a 3km high-speed pursuit through Celbridge in November 2020, driving through a red light and crashing at a roundabout.
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Kildare Charity KWWSPCA Unveils Christmas Song To Raise Funds For Animal Welfare
“Help Save a Life” emphasises the ability to make a difference in the lives of animals in need.
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Turnout For Voting Increases This Afternoon Across Kildare, With Naas Having The Highest Turnout
Turnout is averaging at around 27%
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Kildare Voters Slowly Head To The Polls, With Leixlip Showing Highest Turnout As Of Lunchtime
Polls opened at 7am and close at 10pm tonight.
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October Homelessness Statistics Reveal Increase Nationwide, With A Minor Reduction In Kildare
Some 135 adults have been registered homeless in Kildare - down from 141 last month.
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"I Couldn't Vote": Naas Voters Left Fuming Over Accessibility Issues At Mercy Convent Primary School
Some listeners have been contacting Kfm, angry that they could not vote today.
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Voting Figures For Kildare - Turnout Averaging At Around 5% This Morning
Turnout in Monasterevin and Newbridge are highest, coming in at around 6%.
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Locals Urged To Report Fake Black Friday Discounts As Retailers Face Court Action
A number of retailers across the country are due before the courts in January.
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Electorate Spotlight: Kildare Among Leinster's Largest Voting Bloc
Among the data, Kildare's two constituencies, Kildare North and Kildare South, stand out as significant players in the Leinster region.
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Technical Glitch In Vodafone's Billing System Triggers Unexpected Charges For Customers
Customers have contacted Kfm to express frustration, with some stating that €23.94 was taken from their account this month due to an error in not applying the price adjustment in April.
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One Minute Late, Three Weeks to Wait: Patients Slam Newbridge Medical's "Zero-Tolerance" Lateness Policy
One listener turned away said: "Every time I visit, I've never been seen on time."
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Dee Devlin Says "My Sons Will Be Warned Women Like You Exist" After McGregor's Civil Case Loss
Nikita Hand, who accused the Straffan-based sportsman of raping her in a Dublin hotel in December 2018, won her claim against him for damages in a High Court civil case.
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Hearing On Legal Costs In McGregor Lawsuit Has Been Pushed Back
A hearing on legal costs arising out of the lawsuit was due to take place tomorrow
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Met Eireann Issues Status Yellow Fog Warning For Kildare And Surrounding Counties
Patches of fog and freezing fog will thicken this evening and tonight.
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STEM Programme Opens Doors For Girls At Maynooth University
It offers under-represented students, particularly girls, a supported pathway to study and qualify for STEM careers.
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RSA Urges Local Parents To Avoid E-Scooters And Quad Bikes For Kids This Christmas
Between January 1, 2020, and December 31, 2023, four e-scooter riders lost their lives, and 117 others sustained serious injuries on Irish roads.
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Burglary At Penney's Warehouse And Burglary At Dominos Depot Believed To Be Linked
Gardái in Kildare and Naas believe the two incidents are linked as the same van was used
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DART Expansion Plans: Big Promises For Kildare Commuters
The expansion would include the addition of a new station near Millennium Park.
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14 Dental Surgeries In Kildare Currently Contracted To Scheme To Accept Medical Card Holders
Kfm obtained the figures from the HSE following queries from listeners
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Major Irish Retailers Discontinue Straffan Resident Conor McGregor’s Alcohol Products After Lawsuit Loss
The move comes after he lost a lawsuit taken by Nikita Hand.
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"Signed, Sealed, Delivered": Claims Of Deal Over Donaghcumper House Ignite Calls For Transparency
Heated exchanges revealed growing frustration among councillors about "withheld information", particularly concerning the identity of the proposed purchaser of Donaghcumper House.
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“A Disgrace”: Parents Slam HSE Over Crisis In Child Therapy Services, With Some Waiting Six Years
A vast majority of the respondents surveyed were based in Kildare.
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Over 100 People Evacuated After Fire Breaks Out At Reception Centre In Kilbride Military Camp
The fire originated in the canteen of the facility, prompting a swift response from Gardaí, the Fire Brigade, and the Military Police.
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More And More Locals Opting For A Traditional Christmas Tree This Year
'Har Dunne Christmas Trees Ireland' supplies trees in the Kildare and Carlow areas.
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Watch: Two Hundred UNIFIL Troops Arrived Home This Afternoon After Six Months In Lebanon
Some of the 124th Infantry Batallion - some of whom are based in Kildare - spent part of the last few months in protective bases, after being targeted by Israeli forces.
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14 People Died By Suicide In Kildare Last Year
12 were male and two were female.
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"Rubbish" In Open Drain Hypothesis Drove Fresh Search For Jo Jo Dullard On Kildare/Wicklow Border
The suspect, understood to be a member of a well-known family, was initially interviewed by Gardaí shortly after her disappearance.
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Watch: Wicklow Council Rejects Refugee Village's Bid to Legalise Unapproved Buildings Near Blessington
The site, located at Kippure Lodge and Holiday Village, includes 65 houses, roads, and service buildings that were built without planning permission.
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Aldi Invests €24m In New Naas Site As Part Of Strategic Growth Plan
The site is positioned close to the motorway network and in proximity to Aldi’s existing distribution centre and corporate headquarters.
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The 816 Bus Link, Which Operates Between Portarlington And Kildare Town, Is To End This Month
A post on the Big Green Bus website states that the service is being discontinued as a result of "declining passenger numbers".
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The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre Says The Verdict In The Civil Case Against Conor McGregor Sends A Strong Messages To Other Survivors
It comes after Nikita Hand won her case against Straffan resident Conor McGregor on Friday.
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Uisce Éireann: New Connection Works May Cause Supply Distruptions Around Kildare This Week
Works are scheduled to take place from 10am until 4pm on Thursday, 28th November.
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The Turnout Among Young Irish Voters For This Week's General Election Is Set To Be Well Above The EU Average
The research carried out show's that the Leinster youth are leading the charge.
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4 Thousand Homes And Businesses Are Without Power Due To Storm Bert
Morristown and Baltinglass are two places reported to have been affected.
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Breaking: Nikita Hand Has Won Her Case Against Straffan Resident Conor McGregor
The jury found that his friend James Lawrence did not assault her.
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Planning Permission Granted For DART Services To Run To Hazelhatch And Celbridge
It would allow for electrified rail from Glasnevin, through Heuston Station to Hazelhatch and Celbridge in Kildare
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Criticism Mounts Over Use Of Schools As Polling Stations, Resulting In Many Local Schools Closing
Schools have already closed twice this year to facilitate the referendum in March and the local and European elections in June.
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ESB Networks Braced For Disruptions As Yellow Wind Warning Issued For Kildare
The Yellow warning for wind may lead to some damage to power lines, and crews will be quickly scrambled to make the network safe if necessary.
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Watch: Video Captures Driver On Wrong Side Of Road At Buckley's Cross Roundabout On Way To Newbridge
A number of people took to a local social media Facebook page to express their shock.
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Barrister Faces Possible Jail Sentence For Reoccupying Home She Was Evicted From In Naas
A new judge will handle the case next week.
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Kildare Children Celebrating National Pyjama Day To Raise Funds For Sensational Kids And Early Childhood Ireland
It follows the recent news that funds for Sensational Kids' new National Child Development Centre in Kildare have been withheld
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Jury Begins Deliberations In Conor McGregor Civil Case
The MMA fighter, and his friend, James Lawrence, are being sued for damages by 35-year-old hair colourist Nikita Hand, who claims they raped her in a Dublin hotel.
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Animal Charity Appeals For Help In Locating A Distinctive Spotted Pony Missing From Ticknevin
The pony, a 3-year-old 14.2 gelding with a distinctive spotted coat, was last seen early Tuesday morning.
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No Immediate Plans For Expansion Of Dog Wardens In Kildare, Says Council
The dog warden service is included in Division G of the council's 2025 budget, a category that also includes land and river drainage maintenance and horse control.
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Crack That Case: Aine Ward From Coill Dubh Wins Kfm's Mystery Sound Challenge
Yes, that satisfying pop. Who knew the secret to €2,675 was lurking in everyone’s pocket?
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Storm Bert Expected To Dominate The Weekend
Localised flooding, travel disruption and fallen trees may occur as a result of the storm, and further weather warnings will be issued
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Celbridge Man With Stage 4 Cancer Calls For Healthcare Reform After €10,000 Immunotherapy Bill
Despite his oncologist recommending chemotherapy and immunotherapy as the best treatment plan, Bernard’s health insurer initially refused to cover the cost of the immunotherapy, leaving him to shoulder the financial burden.
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Kildare Among Worst Hit Areas As 1,366 Children Await Critical Assessment Of Needs For Over Six Months
Internal HSE documents show 1,366 children across Kildare and West Wicklow are waiting.
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The Mid-East Region, Including Kildare, Had Over 400,000 People Employed In Q3 Of 2024
The Labour Force data, for July to September, also shows the number of people out of work is down slightly in the past year - to 4.5%
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Kildare Communities Have Been Asked To Help Resettle 15 Syrian Families Stranded In Lebanon
The families were selected in 2022 for resettlement.
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Kildare Sees A 7.5% Rise In House And Apartment Prices
That's according to the latest CSO figures for September 2024
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Developer Agrees To Cease Work He Started At The Former Cush Inn Car Park In Kildangan, Without Planning Permission
Director of Green Generation, Billy Costello, told locals he would stop immediately at a public meeting last night
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Met Eireann Issues 4 Weather Alerts, With Kildare And Surrounding Counties On Yellow Alert For Ice And Snow
People are being reminded of the possibility of difficult travelling conditions, and disruption and delays to public transport.
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Paul Mescal’s King Charles Meeting Sparks Debate: Loyalist Claims Irish Should Be "Thanking" British Empire
The Maynooth actor says meeting the English monarch wasn't on his "list of priorities," as the two were introduced at the premier of Gladiator 2.
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Gardaí Stop Drunk Driver In Naas With Beer Bottle And Cans In Car
According to a Garda spokesperson, the driver was found to be six times over the legal alcohol limit.
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HSE Urged To Bridge €4M Gap To Save Half-Built Kildare Child Development Centre
Over 2,000 children are already on Sensational Kids’ waiting list in Kildare alone.
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Scientology Church Challenges Property Termination Notices In Blessington
Members and volunteers of the controversial organisation have been residing in homes within the Avon Rí resort in Blessington, County Wicklow.
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Watch: Gardai Release New Footage Of Searches At Dig Site As Part Of JoJo Dullard Investigation
The video shows heavy machinery, including diggers, in operation at a site along the Wicklow-Kildare border, believed to be the location where JoJo's remains may be buried.
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Man Arrested Following Serious Assault In Naas In Broad Daylight
Gardaí have arrested and charged a man in his 20s.
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Kildare's €260M Budget: Housing And Roads Top The Spending List For 2025
Housing takes centre stage with €102 million - up from €88m last year - allocated to address rising demand for social and affordable homes.
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Secondary School Teachers To Protest Today Over Leaving Cert Changes
Eamon Ryan, a teacher from Scoil Dara in Kilcock, said teachers are worried.
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Jo Jo Dullard's Family Continue "To Suffer" As Gardai "Determined" To Provide Answers, Says Superintendent
He said Gardai are determined to provide answers.
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Long-Awaited W6 Orbital Bus Route Set To Launch At The End Of The Week
The service will merge the existing W61 and W62 routes, offering improved public transport links including Maynooth, Celbridge, Hazelhatch, Newcastle, Saggart and Tallaght
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“I’m Sick of This Hate Speech Crap, I’m Leaving,” Says Cllr Tom McDonnell As He Walks Out Of Foroige Meeting
Tensions escalated when McDonnell responded to the topic of hate speech, posing a rhetorical question to the moderator: “Would you be insulted because if I said your hair is long?”
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Kildare Family Carer Jacqueline Conlan Recognised With Award
Jacqueline is a mother of two and cares full-time for her youngest daughter, 12-year-old Molly who has many complex needs
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AliExpress Dupes Marketed As ‘Closing Down Sales’ By Fake Kildare Retailers On Social Media
Some of the Facebook ads create a sense of urgency, telling shoppers that they are selling everything at a discounted rate because they are closing down.
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Former Naas & Kildare GAA Chairman John McMahon Passes Away
Tributes were paid on social media over the weekend
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TD Réada Cronin Announces That Sinn Féin Will Cut VAT For The Hospitality Sector
If they are elected on the 29th of November
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Athy Gears Up For Sparkling Christmas Kick-Off With Big Switch-On!
As the festive magic takes shape on Athy’s streets, the community is counting down to the Christmas season's official start, while giving back to LauraLynn
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Fianna Fáil Is Proposing For More Gardaí To Patrol The Streets Of Kildare And Ireland
Fianna Fáil believe there is an insufficient amount of gardaí on our streets resulting in a higher crime rate
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Fianna Fáil Set To Continue Tackling The Housing Crisis Issue
With the hope that they will return to government, according to TD James Lawless
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Kildare Is Set To See Snow On Monday
According to Met Eireann's weather advisory
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Kildare Civil Defence Takes 3rd Place At The World Rescue Challenge In Portugal
They were also ranked as the 4th best Trauma Team globally
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2 Additional SEN Classrooms Are Being Built In Saplings Special School, Kill
To support and facilitate the education of children with special education needs
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Calls For A Second Driving Test Centre In Kildare North
With people waiting up to six months for an NCT according to Cllr Evie Sammon
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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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