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The protest took place this morning on the junction of the Hazelhatch Rd. and Willow Avenue

Paul Wright, who lives in Maynooth, owns Wright Private Office DAC which has been revealed as a company not authorised by the Central Bank

Celebrating the Legacy of St. Brigid will see academic experts from around the world gather to explore the legacy of the saint

Evangeline Sapon Musch died on Tuesday after being swept out to sea

The findings have been revealed in data published by the Residential Tenancies Board in partnership with the ESRI, which show an 8.1% increase in rent for new tenancies and 5.9% for existing tenancies

It follows the recent news that Kildare County Council have signed a contract for a new fire station in Maynooth

Children from St Patrick’s Primary School in Celbridge will block morning rush-hour traffic on Friday, as the only safe access route to school is a locked gate

Yesterday morning’s meeting revolved around Ryanair’s call for the Government to step in and scrap the 32 million passenger limit at Dublin Airport

It is the latest incident at the site in the past three months since the false claim was made that the premises was to be used to house asylum-seekers

The 3.05 train from Connolly to Sligo is currently being held in Maynooth

Dean Coleman, of Maple Road, Connell Drive, Newbridge was driving the car with Annmarie Hooper as passenger, when it crashed into a lamp post

The incident took place last Wednesday at approximately 9pm

The man rang from a number that matched An Post's number, resulting in a much more believable scam

Primary school class sizes also exceeded the EU average, which coincides with last week's news that Kildare has the largest class size in the country

Applications will be open for one week, with a lottery system used to allocate the homes

All four women are members of the Newbridge Women's Shed

43-year-old Catherine Barron was reported missing from her home yesterday

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day, and the HSE have launched its free programme 'Let's Talk About Suicide'

The €4.4m project is being funded by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, through the National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management

The top spenders for Electric Picnic tickets were also recorded, and Kildare made the top 5

The 47th annual WorldSkills competition takes place in Lyon this week

Both girls were reported missing since Monday 2nd September

Barry Travers' nine-hectare scrambler site was denied planning in 2020

Glebe House has been subject to ongoing planning disputes for the last four years, as Mr Roden has raised a series of objections to proposals to develop houses and apartments at the site

The finals take place from October 3rd until Saturday October 5th in Dingle

Cpl Smyth was found in an unresponsive state by his colleagues at the Curragh Camp on Friday night

taking place on Friday, 20th September, from 4pm till late

She had been missing from Athy since Tuesday the 3rd of September

He will be accompanied by his partner, Mary Luck, who claims to be the reincarnation of Mary Magdalene.

In Naas and surrounding areas, the parents' associations from 11 primary schools have launched a voluntary 'Go Phone Free' campaign.

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The Johnstownbridge clubman held a press conference earlier this week

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It was officially launched today at 11am.

The children's hospital in Tallaght reported zero cases of hospital-acquired infections.

Strikes are also taking place in Dublin, Cork, and Limerick.

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Deputy Lawless will meet Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary next week.

Speaking exclusively to Kfm, Cllr. Clear has revealed he will contest the next General Election as an Independent

Aaron Fahey (24) is the son of horse trainer Paul Fahey.

Both girls are missing since Monday.

The event offers accessible features, including a sensory suite, wheelchair-friendly access, and quiet entry.

“It is inevitable – unless brought to an end by the law, there will be fatalities,” the judge warned

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Crowley, who attended five boarding schools between 1965 and 1977, described years of violence, bullying, and abuse.

It will result in savings of between €40 and €85 a year for households.

In an exclusive interview with Kfm, the driver, whose identity is being protected for fear that he will lose his job, revealed a series of alleged recurring mechanical failures.

McCann was conferred with a Doctor of Social Science degree at Maynooth University (MU)

The incident occurred last Saturday

Over 64 allegations of reported historic sexual abuse are alleged to have taken place at number of religious schools across Kildare.

Gardaí discovered 19 petrol bombs after searching the vehicle.

A scoping inquiry report, published yesterday, included over 2 thousand 400 allegations, involving 884 alleged abusers, at over 300 schools.

The decision was confirmed at the county board meeting last night

In a separate but related incident, Gardaí encountered a man in his late 40s armed with a knife while dealing with the situation.

When last seen, Kaitlyn was wearing a black coat with a fur hood, black leggings and white runners.

Yesterday, Kfm highlighted a number of concerns raised by passengers, including issues with the heating, ventilation, and general maintenance of the vehicles.

In Athy, an unaccompanied learner driver was clocked driving at 90km in a 60km residential area.

The allotments have been extremely popular with locals.

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Passengers on the Dublin Coach service, particularly the 726 route from Dublin Airport to Portlaoise via Newbridge, have raised serious concerns about the state of the buses.

Fewer than one in 10 pupils in schools in Kildare find themselves in classes of 20 or under.

Uisce Eireann (Irish Water) have scheduled meter installation works from 10am Tuesday morning

Gardai appeal to motorists to reduce their speed ahead of National Slow Down Day Monday September 2nd

Kildare County Council plans to build two new pedestrian bridges as part of Phase 2

People in Kildare to arrive early at train stations, if your travelling today to avoid delays

One of Kildare’s best small businesses will get a chance to exhibit to almost 300,000 people at the National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska, Co. Laois next month

Department of Housing figures for July, show 4,401 children are homeless

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Taoiseach Simon Harris said he is seeking legal advice.

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The Coach Tourism and Transport Council of Ireland say tenders were issued late, putting them under pressure as schools open.

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Zachary from Newbridge, one of Ireland’s "Miracle Children," has overcome numerous challenges since birth.

The Kildare North constituency becomes a five-seater and Durkan, who turns 80 next year, will be putting his hat in the ring at the party selection convention in two weeks.

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Mary, who had been receiving €159 per week through part-time disability allowance, was informed that she would be eligible for full disability payments after her operation in June.

The Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) ruled that McGranaghan was unfairly dismissed by the Michael English Band’s management in 2021 after six years of work.

There are over 890 people long-term missing across Ireland.

Monthly rents are set at €1,341 for two-bed houses, €1,490 for three-bed houses, and €1,639 for four-bed houses.

Speaking on Kildare Today, Cllr Nuala Killeen said the post office is an integral part of day-to-day interactions for locals.

Some contain fentanyl, a substance 100 times more powerful than morphine.

The appeals board found no significant impact on the area's amenities or equine activities, clearing the way for the project's construction.

"The accident appears to have occurred during a sixth autorotation manoeuvre," the report states.

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Michael O'Leary says there should be a two drink cap before passengers fly.

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It’s pointing to a worsening housing and cost of living crisis, the lack of affordable childcare and better conditions abroad as the main factors.

Officers Sean Quinn, Allan McCoy and Paul Hamilton were travelling in a car in Lurgan when a bomb was detonated remotely, killing all three.

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The changes, led by Social Democrats Councillor Bill Clear, have been met with mixed reactions.

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Kildare also has limited availability for renting, with just 189 properties available to rent or share.

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Eileen Keleghan, Head of Communications with the CAO, says there are options for any students who are disappointed today.

The opening ceremony takes place at 7pm Irish time

The Commission for the Regulation of Utilities says these will apply from October 2024 until September 2025.

When stopped, the driver explained that they were in a hurry to get home and keep their takeaway warm.

Kfm will have updates throughout the day

White Castle has changed hands several times. However, the financial burden of maintaining a structure built in 1527 has proven daunting

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Martina Kenny from My Lovely Horse Rescue says there's a lack of regulation.

According to a court appointed Quantity Survey, the cost of renovating the home after it was purchased in 2014 would haven been in the region of €64,364 plus VAT.

Jack Byrne was last seen last Saturday

They have posted an infographic which says you should blur the school's logo, turn off location data and remove your door number when posting on social media.

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A report from the Parliamentary Budget Office shows that out of more than 31,500 households in Ireland, the main applicant for social housing was aged 50 or over.

St Wolstan’s is one of 36 schools across Ireland to be recognised, with a total of 57 awards presented this year.

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Michael Martin described comments by Kildare South TD Cathal Berry as disingenuous.

Evidence presented in court indicated that before a 2012 drug conviction, Keatinge had been involved with the cartel by renting properties later used by known criminals.

Two men were arrested.

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Speaking on Kildare Today this morning, Councillor Nuala Killeen said the move will disadvantage at least 20,000 locals.

Locals are being advised to expect delays.

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On August 1st, there were just over 2,200 homes available to rent across the country.

The breakdown further reveals that 14% had four days unused, 27% had three days remaining, 10% left two days untouched, and 11% did not take their final day of leave.

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The effort wasn’t just for the sake of helping out - it also served as their Construction Studies project for the Leaving Certificate.

Guinness, who passed away in 2020 at the age of 88, named his wife Penelope, his son Patrick, and his daughter Marina as the primary beneficiaries and executors of his estate.

Clane will receive €45,000 and Monasterevin €34,355.

Targets can range from an individual, a family or a crime network involving many people.

Both men are being questioned at a garda station in the Dublin area.

The National Ploughing Championships will take place in Co. Laois next month

Parents are being encouraged to talk to their kids and listen to what they have to say

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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