Local News
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Iarnród Éireann To Begin Major Accessibility Upgrade At Athy Station
During the construction period, part of the Iarnród Éireann-owned car park will be used as a construction compound, temporarily reducing parking capacity.
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Two Cars Burnt Out In Sallins Overnight
No injuries have been reported and no arrests have been made.
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Student Plagiarism On the Rise At Maynooth University As AI Cheating Remains Unclassified
While AI tools becoming more prevalent in academic settings, the university noted that it does not have a dedicated category for AI-related cheating.
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Irish Troops Play Important Role In Lebanon, Says Kildare South TD As Israel Continues To Carry Out Airstrikes
The Israeli military continues to carry out airstrikes in Beirut, along with targets in the south of the country where Irish Defence Forces soldiers are serving as part of a UNIFIL mission.
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Two Schools In Lucan Evacuated Following Major Gas Leak
Scoil Aine Naofa and St Thomas' were safely evacuated this morning.
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Push For Installation Of Defibrillators In Housing Estates After Maynooth Emergency Incident
In addition to pushing for defibrillators in existing estates, Cllr Feeney said AEDs should be a standard feature in new housing developments.
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Picket To Take Place Outside Intel Site In Leixlip Today Over Travel Allowances
It follows Unite trade members voting for industrial action over travel time in August
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Property Prices In Kildare Have Risen By Over €10K
The median asking price for a property in the county is now €310,000.
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43 Year Old Inmate At Cloverhill Prison Found Dead
A 30 year old inmate continues to be questioned by Gardaí.
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People Of Kildare And Around Ireland To Watch Their Caffeine And Alcohol Intake
Over consumption of caffeine greatly affects our sleep
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Maynooth GAA All Stars Taking Place Tomorrow
For children with additional needs
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'Somniphobia' Or A Fear Of Sleep Can Be Developed In People Of All Ages
People in Kildare and around Ireland that rely on apps related to sleeping have the possibility of developing 'somniphobia'
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Drivers Are Advised To Check Local Traffic And Weather Conditions Before Setting Out On Journeys
The Road Safety Authority is advising drivers to slow down
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A 'Dad Fest' Is Coming To Leixlip And Athy
The event will be held at the Leixlip Youth and Community Centre
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Cllr Naoise Ó Cearúil To Contest The General Election In Kildare North
Fianna Fáil made the announcement today
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Tigers Childcare Warns The Childcare Sector Is In Crisis Due To Staff Shortages And Rising Business Costs
Both the CEO and a Naas-based worker at Tigers Childcare spoke on this morning's Kildare Today programme on the matter
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More Than One-Third Of Individuals Based In The Mid-East Region Re-Offended Within A Year Of Being Released
The CSO have released their Prison Re-offending Statistics 2021 report
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Naas General Hospital Asking Patients With Non-Emergency Conditions To Seek Assistance In Other Parts Of The Health Service
Naas General Hospital is experiencing "long wait times" in its Emergency Department
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Pfizer To Cut Jobs In Three Of Its Irish Locations, Including Newbridge
The lay-offs will begin at the end of this year, and will continue into 2025
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Daniel Donovan, Who Was Missing From Athy, Has Been Found
He was reported missing from Athy since Sunday
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Search For Nikita Shilokovskiy Stood Down Following The Discovery Of A Body
Nikita was reported missing from Naas since Monday
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LIVE: Budget 2025 Announcements
We will be updating as announcements continue
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Gardaí Are Appealing For Witnesses Following Firearms Incident In Rathcoole
Gardaí responded to reports of a male armed with a firearm threatening three individuals on Saturday
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EXCLUSIVE: Kfm's Pre-Budget Special
On this morning's Kildare Today show, we spoke to various people on their thoughts of Budget 2025
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Missing Person Appeal: Nikita Shilokovskiy Is Missing From Naas
When last seen, Nikita was wearing a red Superdry hooded jacket, light grey tracksuit trousers and white and grey Nike runners
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Budget 2025: What We Know So Far
Budget 2025 is being viewed as targeting new parents, workers and pensioners, and Taoiseach Simon Harris has discussed what the budget will mean for people in Kildare
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Train Services Between Kildare/Sallins And Newbridge Have Been Suspended Until Further Notice
It has been reported there was a tragic incident on the line, and significant delays are expected
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Missing Person Appeal: Daniel Donovan Is Missing From Athy
Daniel is described as being approximately 5 feet tall, of slim build, with grey hair and brown eyes
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Refurbishment Works Have Been Approved For Suncroft's Scoil Bhríde
The works include one Special Educational Needs space, a soft play area and relocation of the staffroom
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€20m Plan to Rejuvenate Carlow Town Has Been Announced
The programme aims to improve public realm spaces including in the areas of the Potato Market, Tullow Street and Barrack Street
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Lotto Player From Kildare Wins Over €80,000
The winning ticket was sold in Maynooth
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Celbridge Family Hope For More Help For Working Parents In Upcoming Budget
At its height, they were paying €2000 in creche fees
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The People Of Kildare And Surrounding Counties Are 'Ready For An Election'
Mary Lou McDonald expresses that the cost of living crisis, immigration and housing need to be addressed
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Kilcullen Is Experiencing A Loss Of Power Supply
292 Customers are effected
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Krystal Sweedman Announced As ACRE Artist In Residence 2024/25
Krystal will also lead creative writing workshops for local aspiring writers as part of the residency's public-engagement programme
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132 People Homeless In Kildare In August 2024
183 children were registered as homeless in the Mid-East in August 2024
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Three People Arrested In Connection With Burglaries In Kildare And Other Counties
Two men in their 40s, and a juvenile male were arrested this morning
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Sallins "Tin-And-Timber" Church Celebrates 100 Years
A special centenary Holy Mass will be held at Our Lady and Guardian Angels church in Sallins at 11.30am on Sunday by Bishop Denis Nulty
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Search For Andrew Brady Has Been Stood Down Following Discovery Of Body
He was reported missing from Allenwood since Tuesday
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HSE Has Announced A Permanent Injury Unit At Naas General Hospital
A temporary Injury Unit was opened at Vista Primary Care Centre in January
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Naas Man Calls For Change In Upcoming Budget As Cancer Patients Are Struggling Financially
The Irish Cancer Society are calling on the Government to cut the costs and fund the National Cancer Strategy In Budget 2025.
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Over 300 Volunteers In Kildare Helped Remove 1.9 Tonnes Of Litter For The Big Beach Clean
This year's initiative by Clean Coasts was the largest clean-up event yet, with over 600 clean-ups being organised by volunteers
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Gardaí Appeal For Information Following Three Separate Incidents In Castlefen Estate In Sallins
The three incidents include a fire and criminal damage
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Weston Airport Closed After Overnight Fire
It was brought under control by the fire brigade and there were no injuries, resulting in all flights being cancelled today
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Newbridge Food Bank Are Appealing For Donations Due To Stock Shortage
The food bank says their reserves of food are probably at their lowest since the project began over a decade ago
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€8.3 Million In Grant Funding Announced For Kildare Sports Clubs
The announcement has been made by Government this morning
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Kildare To Receive Local Area Child Poverty Plans Funding
The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth made the announcement today
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Duo From Athy Are The Latest Additions To Gogglebox Ireland
Levi and his mother Teresa will be commenting from their couch in Athy
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Domino's Open New €16m Supply Chain Centre In Naas
It comes as Domino's recruits 500 people ahead of the busy Christmas period
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Ardclough's Aisling McNiffe Calls For More Support For Carers In The Upcoming Budget
"You can't do anything - you can't commit to anything. You have to be ready at the drop of a hat to go and collect your child, bring them to appointments [...] the list goes on and on and on", said Aisling on this morning's Kildare Today
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Kildare Sees House Prices Increase By 3.8% In Q3 Of 2024
This average increase of €15,000 puts Kildare above the €400,000 threshold, making it the first time a county outside of Dublin has done so
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Wicklow TD Calls For Direct Bus Service Between West Wicklow And Maynooth
Jennifer Whitmore says a bus is needed to accommodate students in West Wicklow attending Maynooth University
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Illegal Dumping Continues At The Curragh
Images sent to Kfm showcase sheep lying amongst rubbish
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Former Irish Soldier Who Died Fighting In Ukraine Named As 29-Year-Old Robert Deegan From Newbridge
He died last Thursday while retreating from an area of Ukraine which had come under attack from Russian forces
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Sallins Canalside Bat Talk
Taking place next Saturday the 28th of September at Leinster Mills
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5km Fun Run Commencing Today With Newbridge FRC
People are urged to come along to support their new building for the community
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Car Free Day Commencing Today In Dublin With Cars And Buses Unable To Enter Certain Streets
Kildare people to be aware of road closures and bus detours if traveling into Dublin today
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Kildare Council To Hold Free Paint Recycling Event This September
Taking place on Saturday the 28th of September
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A Call For More Steps To Be Taken To Protect Young People From Harmful Content Online
Kildare people to be aware not to believe everything they see on TikTok as it can be false or harmful content
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Kildare Council Launches New Digital Arts Programme For Local Artists
Which offers funding, mentoring and international opportunities for Kildare based digital artists
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Burst Water Main Affecting Residents In Celbridge, Leixlip And Surrounding Areas
Uisce Éireann expect supplies to return around 9pm tonight
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Minister For Finance Visits Newbridge For Discussions On Budget 2025
Budget 2025 will be delivered on October 1st
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Kildare Mother Details Her Poor Experiences With Kildare Creche As She Looked For One Suitable For Her Children
Rebecca Grogan spoke on this morning's Kildare Today, following calls from Together for Public for a public childcare model to be introduced
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Speeding Motorist "Couldn't Care Less" After Receiving Fine & Penalty Points In Kilshanroe
He was found to be driving 31km over the speed limit
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Search For Richard Bracken Missing From Athy Has Been Stood Down As Body Has Been Found
Gardaí have reported a man's body was found
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Over 70 Events Are Taking Place In Kildare Later Today As Culture Night Kicks Off
All events are free of charge
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Rathangan Football Club To Be Visited By Celtic Stalwarts This Weekend
Darren O'Dea and Jose Romero will be giving public sessions on Saturday
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Missing Person Appeal: Richard Bracken Is Missing From Athy
He was last seen in Athy on Wednesday
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HSE Warns Festival Goers As MDMA Pills Are Containing Double The Average Adult Dose
The warning comes as festival goers will attend District X festival in Palmerstown House this weekend
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Newbridge Gardaí Appealing For Information Following Multiple Burglaries In Newbridge
Cars and houses have been broken into in the past week
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LISTEN: Celbridge Resident Speaks Publicly On His Story Of Surviving The 1979 Glen Of Imaal Explosion
Ron O' Neill was 11 years old when an explosive killed three boys and injured ten children, including himself, on a trip to the Wicklow mountains on April 14th, 1979
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Catherine Barron Who Was Missing From Athy Has Been Found
She was reported missing on Monday, September 9th
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Till Stolen From The Piers Cafe In Moone
Gardai are appealing for information
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Listener Details His Experience Of Having Two Bikes Stolen From Newbridge Train Station In Two Years
John Murphy said he still has not heard from Newbridge Garda Station following making a statement for his first stolen bike two years ago
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Clúid Housing Have Opened Applications For More Cost Rental Homes In Newbridge
Applications close at 5pm this evening
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Bernard Durkan, Evie Sammon And Joe Neville To Contest Kildare North Constituency In General Election
They will represent Fine Gael in the Kildare North constituency at the next General Election
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Kildare Households Had The Highest Electricity Bills In 2023
26% of Kildare dwellings with a BER certificate used electricity as their main space heating fuel, compared with 15% in Donegal
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Missing Person Appeal: Lucie Balogova Is Missing From Portlaoise
She was last seen in Portlaoise on Friday afternoon
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Commercial Vacancy Rates In Kildare Have Increased In 2024
The latest GeoDirectory Commercial Vacancy Rates Report has revealed the June 2024 figures in Kildare are higher than the same period last year
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Kildare County Council Sign Works Contract For 65 Residential Units In Maynooth To Be Built
The new development will comprise of 26 houses, 28 apartments and 11 duplex apartments
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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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