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The action has been suspended pending the outcome of a meeting at Government buildings next week.

A motion from Social Democrats Councillor Peter Melrose had called for lighting to improve passive surveillance, but officials say previous attempts in other playgrounds failed to curb antisocial behaviour - and in some cases made it worse.

The major project is seen as crucial to the provision of future housing infrastructure.

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More than 17 people have been recognised at this year’s National Bravery Awards in Leinster House

€11,000 has been assigned to Maynooth, as part of €17,000 redistributed from the Carbury Castle Restoration Project under Local Property Tax rules.

An online anonymous survey is now live and will remain open until 4pm on Friday, January 16th, 2026.

Defence Minister Helen McEntee is condemning the incident, and says it's an unacceptable breach of the UN Security Council Resolution.

IPB Insurance, which manages complaints on behalf of Kildare County Council, is the insurance company some people appear to be having issues with.

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Children’s Health Ireland were due to get access to the grounds on Wednesday, but the Health Minister says this has been pushed back again until the end of the month.

The Just Housing project at Maynooth worked with the Community Action Tenants Union to survey long-established local-authority homes - focusing in this case on a 1950s estate in south Dublin as an example of wider problems in ageing council stock.

Just over a year ago the former MMA fighter was found liable for assaulting Ms. Hand, based on her claims that he raped her in the penthouse suite of a Dublin hotel in December 2018.

The Judge noted that the inspector recognised her need for a new home arising from her marital separation, but explained that the “exceptional circumstances” provision in the previous Development Plan no longer exists under the current one.

RTÉ - along with public broadcasters in Slovenia, Spain and the Netherlands - had warned it would boycott the 2026 contest in Vienna if Israel were admitted, citing the ongoing war in Gaza.

The project is part of a broader initiative to enhance community infrastructure in Leixlip.

New figures seen by Kfm News show that Naas discharged almost sixty per cent of cases - the highest rate of non-admission in the Dublin–Midlands region.

Gardaí told Kfm News that a 2012 dark blue Audi is of particular interest, after a man wearing a blue ski mask was seen getting into the vehicle around the time of the theft.

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Some parents are now concerned that they may have to quit their jobs as fees will become unsustainable.

Clane–Maynooth Independent Councillor Pádraig McEvoy - one of a group taking a High Court challenge against the Government’s new apartment planning standards - says developers, business figures some Government officials have been "repeating" the same "talking points" in recent weeks.

Last year, a wide range of community groups across Kildare and Wicklow benefitted from literacy, wellbeing and financial-skills funding.

Tánaiste and Finance Minister Simon Harris, says the country must continue to put money aside because of future uncertainty.

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It says helmet use is also falling among cyclists and e-scooter users.

Six houses were gutted by a fire in 2015 and a report in 2017 several fire-safety issues.

Data released to Kildare North Social Democrats TD Aidan Farrelly shows traffic across the greater Dublin motorway network, including the M4, M7 and M9, has grown by 2% in the past year.

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Most students also report hearing negative comments about immigration, housing and gender roles.

The suspect is described as being foreign, wearing a red hat, jeans, a black jacket with a design along the bottom, and a checked shirt underneath.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Leixlip Garda Station on 01 666 7800.

Questions are being asked as to why major transport projects, such as the Dart+ South West, are being delayed by government officials.

A letter outling the new costs has been sent to parents.

Last year, An Coimisiún na Meán opened a review into a number of websites, requesting information from several of those based here, to ensure people have a right to report content they suspect to be illegal, in an accessible and user-friendly way.

The late-night schedule covers the full DART network, along with commuter routes to Maynooth, Dundalk, and Kildare via the Phoenix Park Tunnel.

INMO General Secretary Phil Ní Sheaghdha said the system has “learned no lessons” from two decades of flu-related overcrowding, adding that trolley numbers jumped by 22% in the past 24 hours.

Once the family went public, the situation appeared to shift.

Experts warn that untreated sites can leak toxic leachate or build up landfill gas, posing risks to nearby streams, rivers and ecosystems, and potentially affecting drinking-water quality.

The updated timetable follows direct engagement between Go-Ahead, the Department of Transport and local representatives.

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Sarah Hogan's eight-year-old son Scott, who turns eight this month, is non-verbal, requires 24-hour care and attends a special needs school.

There will be a more visible roads policing presence over the coming weeks, as drivers are being advised to slow down and take care.

While he was in France, the landlords changed the locks, threatened to “pull every single pence” from him, and advertised his room online. They also contacted Maynooth University, alleging that he owed them money.

The team at Maynooth University, led by astrophysicist Dr Emma Whelan, will use the satellite to study young, developing stars called Herbig Ae/Be stars.

The OPW also confirmed the business case behind the multimillion-euro deal will be published - but only “in due course”.

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The Royal College of Physicians is calling for urgent action as its members deal with the fall out of accidents involving children using them.

The Government says its an acknowledgement many households are struggling this Christmas, with rising costs putting added pressure on families.

A number of items were stolen.

He described the Clondalkin case - in which a 43-year-old woman was set on fire at her home - as “an absolutely horrendous attack”, now upgraded to attempted murder.

The incidents occurred in the early hours along Main Street and the Kilcullen Road.

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October figures show more than 5,200 children in emergency accommodation, with numbers rising in Kildare.

The Retrofit project in Maynooth was recognised nationally for its role in helping homeowners understand energy upgrades.

Shane O’Farrell was killed in a hit-and-run incident in August 2011 by a person who was on bail for a series of offences.

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Minister Michael Moynihan said he would work night and day to make sure his son Harry gets an ASD place

He's been named Ciarán.

Osberstown Cottage, near Naas, will provide short-term accommodation for up to five women at a time. It’s designed to help residents move from emergency settings towards secure, permanent homes.

Traffic management remains in place at the site.

Waterways Ireland crews are currently installing wayfinding signage along the route, a job due to finish early next year.

The junction is considered one of the worst bottlenecks for Kildare commuters heading towards Dublin - and regularly turns into a "car park" when there’s even a minor collision.

The Minister contacted Harry Gray’s parents after the family told Kfm News and Kildare Today that they were prepared to travel to Kanturk in West Cork to seek answers in person.

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It's hoped the loans will help bring more large family homes on to the market.

Kate Duggan told an Oireachtas committee today that Tusla regrets the wording of an official statement issued after the incident - a statement which said the child had “absconded” while on a trip with staff in Dublin city centre.

The Kildare GAA County convention takes place on December 8th

Murphy appeared before Naas District Court by video link yesterday for his second hearing.

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Housing Minister James Browne says the rise in terminations isn't going to stop the rollout of new laws surrounding Rent Pressure Zones.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Naas Garda Station on 045 884 300.

Scientists say climate change is already making these heavy rain events stronger and more frequent.

Farrenberg, Palacefield, Elmpark, Fairgreen and surrounding areas have been affected.

It happened at around 1.35pm.

Officials say any upgrades will have to be prioritised against the scale of upgrades identified.

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A proposal brought forward by Communications Minister Patrick O'Donovan would allow people to exit their contract without paying any charge.

Parcel volumes are expected to hit three million a week in the run up to Christmas

A significant amount of equipment was taken, including a chainsaw, leaf blower, Echo multi-attachment trimmer, cement mixer, two Husqvarna lawnmowers, Stihl hedge trimmers, two knapsacks and a Makita consaw.

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Mr Gray is so desperate for help that he said he will drive to Kanturk in West Cork to have a face-to-face meeting with Michael Moynihan, Minister of State at the Department of Education.

Gardaí say they’re not looking for anyone else, but they are urging anyone with information to come forward.

The scheme now covers every primary school in the State, with 3,200 schools and 550,000 children eligible for hot meals following Budget 2025.

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In the Dáil this afternoon, opposition parties criticised the Government for not doing enough to help people struggling to pay their energy bills.

Declan Ryan joins the council following decades of involvement in the party.

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The launch of the platform coincides with International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.

in association with Johnstown Garden Centre. €1000 worth of prizes. Send your photo or video. Closing date Dec. 15th

Plenty of tears were shed, as parents were reunited with their children after a long six months.

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The Tánaiste said the Government will consider Kildare South Labour TD Mark Wall’s Bill, but added that “a bit of common sense” is also needed so people are not refused access to toilet facilities.

The figures are based upon operational data from the Fixed Charge Processing System which was available on 18 November 2025.

The 56-year-old was last seen in Monasterevin in January 2019, but Gardaí were later told he had been killed and buried in County Laois.

Customers will be allowed to leave without any penalty if the operator introduces a price rise for any reason.

Although no one is being sought by Gardaí, they are appealing for any witnesses who were in the Oaklawn West area early yesterday morning to come forward.

Emergency services were called to a house at Oaklawn West where a fire had been brought under control.

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Magnus Brunner is visiting Ireland, where he's spoken to Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan.

The individual is allegedly falsely claiming to be connected to McGreals and telling people that one of its pharmacies is closing, while attempting to sell stock at the door.

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The order is being signed by Tánaiste Simon Harris today ensure an ATM machine is located within 10km of most homes and businesses.

Local Link has also reminded residents that a number of its door-to-door bus services across Kildare still have seats available.

It is understood that at least 8 cars were damaged at a business premises.

In June 2019 Gardaí received information that William Delaney had been killed and that his body had been buried at a location in Laois.

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As of September 30th, 19,837 learner permit holders were in Kildare alone, up from 19,583 at the end of March - an increase of 254 over the six month period.

The revamped supermarket features a new in-store bakery, self-checkouts, wider aisles and upgraded fixtures.

Meanwhile, the Taoiseach says new immigration reforms coming before Cabinet this week are not a reaction to new measures from the UK government.

Chief Executive of QQI, Dr Lynn Ramsey, wrote to Further and Higher Education Minister and Kildare North Fianna Fail TD James Lawless to confirm the report was lodged to gardaí

It allowed parents to upload medical reports and get the eligibility letter needed to apply for ASD and special-class places.

The surge is the second-largest increase recorded by any council.

Kildare South TD Sean Ó Fearghaíl says Fianna Fáil must confront unpalatable truths - and do it quickly - if it wants a viable future.

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He was speaking from the G20 summit in Johannesburg.

It will end at 10am tomorrow.

It is designed to support young people.

When a light fails, the council files a fault report - and waits.

The charge relates to an incident on 26th October, when Mr Weir Gibbons was found unresponsive on the Dublin Road and later died in hospital.

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Meanwhile, an increasing number of people are using platforms like TikTok shop to buy products and gifts.

The news has come as cold comfort for some locals who did not qualify for the first batch launched yesterday at Barracksfield West in Naas because those homes exceed the local authority home loan scheme cap of €360,000.

The project aims to deliver a new bridge over the River Liffey, easing pressure on Celbridge’s town-centre crossing and improving access between the town and Hazelhatch Train Station.

The alleged incident happened on the 26th of October at Magee Terrace in Kildare Town.

Former CEO Francis Doherty told the committee that the justification given for installing a second lift - which had no planning permission - was that his predecessor did not want staff or kitchen workers using the same entrance as him.

A passerby said he saw the dog circling and nipping at the sheep and stepped in, managing to scare it away.

His mother comes from Athy, and the bassist was honoured with a Made of Athy plaque in 2019

The investigation, according to gardai, is in its "infancy", and enquiries into all of the circumstances are ongoing.

Kildare North Social Democrats TD Aidan Farrelly says families without support from extended relatives are being forced to cut working hours or leave their jobs entirely - deepening financial strain.

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Friends of the Earth organised the event ahead of a Bill being debated in the Dail.

Sandra Barry, of Tor an Rí, Balgaddy, Lucan, was granted bail today ahead of her next court appearance on the eighteenth of December.

People are being advised that there could be animal welfare issues if they're kept outdoors and motorists may face difficult travelling conditions.

It has since emerged that John Dillon, secretary of the Kildare Hunt, said he is not long in his role and was not aware of the policies around dogs entering land without permission.

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Speaking to Kfm News, his grandfather, Jim Stowe, says the family feel like they have “exhausted all options”.

Detectives, supported by the anti corruption unit, carried out a number of searches yesterday in relation to organised crime within the Eastern Region.

The legislation will be brought forward tomorrow.

The purchase of €11 million comes after a full Value for Money assessment and an independent commercial valuation, and has received formal approval from the Department of Public Expenditure.

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Campaigners had long called for extra time allocations for pupils with dyslexia, dyscalculia and other learning difficulties.

The Judge said a doctor’s report has shown the accused appears fit to be tried and remanded him in custody to appear in court in four weeks’ time.

Fianna Fail TD Naoise Ó Cearúil told the Dáil that Kildare North’s population jumped 12.8% between 2016 and 2022, and has grown even further since - but the services haven’t kept pace.

On August 15th, Gerard Moorehouse (45) of Piercetown, Newbridge, also locked himself in a toilet as the plane, carrying 200 passengers, prepared to land.

Motorists are being advised to consider alternative routes, if possible.

In response to a series of questions from Kfm News, a council spokesperson said the appointed engineer will ensure the new construction “does not impact the structural stability of existing homes in the vicinity”.

Gardaí say high-visibility patrols will continue across the area as the Christmas season gets busier.

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Speaking to Kfm News, Agnes Wright says she had been sitting with her sister Lily, listening to music and talking about their late mother before noon on Saturday. She says she heard “an unmerciful shrilling cry,” and when she looked outside, dogs were scattered across the front and back garden.

342 applications were lodged in the county.

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This would mean there would be powers to compel witnesses.

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It's launched its annual festive appeal, 'The Wonder of Christmas’, to highlight that many families don't know how they'll afford to celebrate this year - with 105 thousand children are living in consistent poverty.

A study has been carried out in Naas, while a Maynooth study is underway.

The move comes during a legal challenge brought by councillors, including Clane-Maynooth Cllr Padraig McEvoy, Darragh Moriarty, David Healy, Dan Boyle, along with journalist Frank McDonald.

Naas Mayor Cllr Seamie Moore has agreed to facilitate a meeting between residents and senior officials.

Marking the first World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day, the HSE report says a DIY home test has been designed for women who are too embarrassed or busy to make the trip to their GP.

Judge Andrew Cody was told the man had made a €10,000 contribution, and instead imposed a €300 fine and a six-month ban - allowing the motorist to avoid the full mandatory penalty.

Deputy Wall said the problem has arisen where a person who returns to a house is "not working and is getting a social welfare payment."

Elaine Dunne, Chairperson of the Federation of Early Childhood Providers, said it would not be just a one-day closure.

The terrier battled the current for close to half an hour before getting near enough to the bank for a man - who had been walking nearby with his girlfriend - to grab a life belt and pull him out.

Four men have been arrested.

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