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Kfm Obituary Notices
Kfm obituary notices are broadcast daily following the 8am, 10am, 1pm and 5pm news
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Talks Between Owners Of Derelict Robertstown Hotel And Council Regarding It's Future Use In Advanced Stages
It comes as a local councillor requested for the council to liaise with the owners of the former hotel in Robertstown to discuss the future use of the building
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Road Safety Talk Taking Place This Evening To Address Beggars End Junction Issues
The talk will take place at Punchestown Racecourse at 7pm
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Two Councillors Express Dismay Amid Ongoing Water Outages Following Low Levels In Allen Reservoir
Supply is set to return to the areas affected by 9pm tonight
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Search Underway For Mountjoy Prisoner Who Walked Out Of Naas Courthouse On Friday
The Algerian national is an offender who was serving a three-month sentence in Mountjoy Prison
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Kfm Obituary Announcements
Kfm obituary notices are broadcast daily following the 8am, 10am, 1pm and 5pm news
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Allenwood Residents Advised Of Impacted Water Supply Until This Evening Due To Low Reservoir Levels
Supply is expected to return at 9pm tonight (Tuesday May 12th)
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Baltinglass Resident Given Nine-Year Sentence For Sexual Assault Of Younger Cousins
Sisters Frances McGregor and Caitriona Carr waived waive their right to anonymity so he could be named
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Kildare TD Accuses Universities Of "Gaming The System" As Niche Courses Result In Increased CAO Points
He has invited the sector to discuss possible changes with him
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Taoiseach Says Progress Has Been Made For Future NPWS Management Of Curragh Plains
The Taoiseach spoke before he attended the official opening of a new brewery in Newbridge this morning
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Potential Outages And Low Water Pressure Advised For Celbridge Residents Due To Continued Works
Uisce Éireann say the ongoing works will reduce high levels of leakage and address persistent bursts on the network
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Five New Special Classes Allocated For Coming School Year In North Kildare
The newly sanctioned classes are part of a nationwide programme announced by the NCSE
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Council Details All Renewable Energy Infrastructure In Clane-Maynooth Area
It follows a question from a councillor at a recent municipal district meeting
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Diageo Opening New Brewery In Newbridge Today
The brewery will be officially opened by Taoiseach Micheál Martin
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Kfm Obituary Announcements
Kfm obituary notices are broadcast daily following the 8am, 10am, 1pm and 5pm news
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Kildare Wildlife Rescue Calls for National Support
The Newbridge-based charity says more funding is needed to help protect wildlife across Ireland.
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Kfm Obituary Announcements
Kfm obituary notices are broadcast daily following the 8am, 10am, 1pm and 5pm news
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Thousands Step Out at Dawn in Support of Mental Health
Around 80,000 people took part in Darkness into Light events in ireland and around the world this morning.
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"Like A Bull In A China Shop": Kildare TD Criticises Media Minister Amid Proposed Social Media Ban For Under 16s
It comes as the Government have said they will move ahead with legislation to ban the platforms, even if the EU doesn't.
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Darkness Into Light Events Taking Place Across Kildare
The events will raise funds for Pieta's suicide and self-harm prevention services.
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Gardaí Recover Pellet Gun After Alleged Assault In Sallins
The alleged incident took place yesterday evening
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Kfm Obituary Announcements
Kfm obituary notices are broadcast daily following the 8am, 10am, 1pm and 5pm news
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Man Due Before Court Following Seizure Of Firearms And Ammunition In Maynooth Yesterday
He is scheduled to appear before a sitting of Naas District Court at 3:30pm today
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Parents And Guardians Urged To Complete Applications For School Transport, As Deadline Looms
It comes as the deadline for applications is tomorrow, Friday May 8th
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Two Firearms, 39 Rounds of Ammunition And A Scrambler Seized In Maynooth
It's as a result of a patrol yesterday on the Royal Canal Way in Maynooth
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Criticism Arises Surrounding Use Of Maynooth Development Levies
It comes as a detailed breakdown was requested for the developments levies collected within the area
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Kfm Obituary Announcements
Kfm obituary notices are broadcast daily following the 8am, 10am, 1pm and 5pm news
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Positive Update Issued By Council In Relation To Maynooth Fire Station's Future Use As A Community Centre
It comes following a motion at a recent municipal district meeting
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Almost 51,000 Young People In Kildare To Benefit From New Free Schoolbook Scheme
139 schools across Kildare are benefiting from the scheme this year
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Gardaí Appeal Following "Distraction Theft" In Naas Store
The theft occurred at Halfords shop in Newhall Retail Park, Naas
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Four New Age-Friendly Social Housing Units Coming To Leixlip
Last month, Kfm reported that over 600 social homes are planned to be delivered in Kildare
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Garda Bank Holiday Roads Policing Report Reveals Two Fatalities Nationwide And Speeding In Kildare
More than 3,950 drivers were detected for speeding during the operation.
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Man Due In Court This Morning Following Firearm And Replica Grenade Seizure On Kildare Border
He is scheduled to appear before Bray District Court this morning.
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Kfm Obituary Announcements
Kfm obituary notices are broadcast daily following the 8am, 10am, 1pm and 5pm news
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Uisce Éireann Works And Road Closures To Begin In Celbridge Tomorrow
It comes as concerns have been raised about accessibility to local schools and the timing of the works
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21% Increase In New Homes Completed In Kildare During First Quarter Of This Year
It comes as the CSO has revealed it's latest housing completion report
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Well-Known Kildare Family Run Business Calls For Support
It comes as his store is moving in a different direction, in an aim to keep up with multinational competition
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No Homeless Policy In Place For Kildare
It follows a motion brought during a recent council meeting, where a councillor asked if there was a homeless policy and where it can be found
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Gardaí Seize Firearms And Replica Grenade In House On Kildare Border
During the search, Gardaí recovered a number of firearms, including two semi automatic pistols, along with ammunition and a replica grenade.
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15 Kildare Men's Sheds Receive Funding Of Up To €3,000
It comes as 369 men's sheds receive funding to support their running costs
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Minister Lawless "Actively Examining" New Loan Scheme To Keep Medical Students From Emigrating After Graduation
It comes as 7,000 Irish medical professionals are now registered to work in Australia
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Kfm Accounts Dept Vacancy
Part-time, 3 days weekly
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Kfm Obituary Announcements
Kfm obituary notices are broadcast daily following the 8am, 10am, 1pm and 5pm news.
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All Ireland SFC Draw
Galway v Kildare. See 8 fixtures and format
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Kfm Obituary Announcements
Kfm obituary notices are broadcast daily following the 8am, 10am, 1pm and 5pm news.
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Kildare's Monaghan Claims Dublin Half Marathon Wheelchair Title
Patrick Monaghan won the wheelchair race at Dublin City Council Dublin Half Marathon.
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Kfm Obituary Announcements
Kfm obituary notices are broadcast daily following the 8am, 10am, 1pm and 5pm news.
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Kildare Man Charged With Criminal Damage By Arson Following Fatal House Fire
Twenty-two-year-old Michael Dunne appeared before Judge Andrew Coady at Tullamore District Court this evening.
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Kfm Obituary Announcements
Kfm obituary notices are broadcast daily following the 8am, 10am, 1pm and 5pm news
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14th Annual Bluebell And Buskers Taking Place This Weekend
The event will take place in Killinthomas woods in Rathangan
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Allenwood Reservoir At Critically Low Levels, As Supply Due To Be Impacted Overnight
Areas impacted will include Coill Dubh, Prosperous, Derrinturn, Kilmeage, Robertstown, Allenwood, and surrounding areas.
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Young Kildare Delegates Attend Leinster House For Dáil na nÓg
174 young delegates from Comhairle na nÓg across Ireland met in Dáil Éireann today to debate the critical issue of education,
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Calls For Urgent Action To Address Occupational Therapy Waiting Times For Older People In Kildare
Information obtained through a parliamentary question has revealed the current waiting time for occupational therapy services in Kildare
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Kfm Exclusive: Works On Two Main Access Roads Will Cause "Absolute Chaos" In Celbridge
For a minimum of six weeks, Celbridge will be operating with two of its main access roads closed simultaneously
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Illegal Encampment On The Curragh Departs
The encampment was located near the Rathbride cross area of the Curragh
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Two Kildare Schools Awarded For Inclusion And Addressing Racism
The secondary schools received recognition at the annual Yellow Flag Programme Awards in Dublin yesterday
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Concerns Continue Amid Water Outages And Upcoming Road Closures In Celbridge
It comes as a local TD has called for more political oversight of Uisce Éireann
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Over 5,000 First-Time Buyers In Kildare Aided By Government Scheme
New figures announced by the Tánaiste detail first-time buyers who received the Help to Buy scheme
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Video Emerges From Sallins Man Onboard Intercepted Gaza Flotilla
He is one of six Irish citizens among over 175 activists taken from the Sumud Flotilla
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Increased Waiting Time For Driving Tests In Naas
There was a 12 week waiting time for a driving test in Naas
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Appeals For Information Continue Following Hit-And-Run In Newbridge
A woman was struck by a van near Barrettstown Cemetery in Newbridge last Thursday
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Kildare Faces Biggest Challenges In Relation To Family-Friendly Living
A report from Quote Devil outlined high housing costs, limited green space and high crime levels as the main reasons
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Minister Martin Heydon Speaks As Fuel Scheme Announced
The Government said that farmers and agricultural contractors will receive fuel support payments by the end of June in the wake of the recent protests.
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Sallins Man Part Of Intercepted Global Sumud Flotilla
The group were stopped in international waters around 45 nautical miles west of the Greek island Kythira.
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Fifth Arrest Made In Connection With Fatal Edenderry Fire
Gardai say they've now made a fifth arrest, a man aged in his 20's.
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Kfm Obituary Announcements
Kfm obituary notices are broadcast daily following the 8am, 10am, 1pm and 5pm news
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Gardaí Investigating Two Incidents Of Car Damage In Athy
The incidents took place in the early hours of the morning on April 18th
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Fuel Support Scheme Announced, With Payments To Some Sectors Expected By June
The construction sector has also been included in the €505m package of supports
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Concerns Raised About Road Closures Due To Upcoming Works In Celbridge
The works are due to take place from May 6th until July 1st on R405 Hazelhatch road
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Kfm Obituary Announcements
Kfm obituary notices are broadcast daily following the 8am, 10am, 1pm and 5pm news
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Kildare Students Receive Awards In European Parliament Ambassador School Awards
The awards ceremony was hosted for secondary schools that had successfully completed this year's European Parliament Ambassador Schools Programme
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Maynooth University Arts And Minds Festival Returning For It's 5th Year
The festival will feature music, literary, Irish-language, community, and family-friendly events across the campus and Maynooth town
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Calls For Uisce Éireann To Provide Weekly Updates Regarding Roadworks On Maynooth Road
It comes as roadworks are taking place from March 30th until June 16th to facilitate works for the Crodaun Waste Water Network Upgrade.
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Clane Development Among Thousands Of Fast-Track Homes Stuck In Planning Limbo
It comes as a result of failure to decide on applications
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Kildare Inclusivity Festival Returns This May
The festival will take place in The Curragh Racecourse
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Kildare South To Receive Newly Sanctioned Special Class
An additional 36 classes have been sanctioned nationwide
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Kfm Obituary Announcements
Kfm obituary notices are broadcast daily following the 8am, 10am, 1pm and 5pm news
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Water Supply To Return For Impacted Customers In North Kildare After Burst Water Main
Repairs to the burst in Blakestown were completed at approximately 3pm this afternoon
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Water Outage Causes Closure Of Some Celbridge And Leixlip Schools
It comes as outages have occurred in five counties, including Kildare in recent days.
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Over 176,000 Vehicles Travelling Through Kilcullen Daily, Survey Finds
It comes as a councillor requested that the council outlines the findings from the traffic survey undertaken in May 2025
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Minister Heydon To Announce Support Schemes For Farmers, Hauliers And The Transport Sector This Week
He says the crisis in the Middle East has highlighted Europe’s vulnerability to changes in the availability and price of fuel and fertiliser
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Growing Concerns Over Local Vape Shops Selling To Minors
A local councillor has raised concern following children needing medical attention after purchasing and using a vape
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Burst Water Main On Maynooth Road May Impact Water Supply This Morning
Uisce Éireann are responding to the burst water main this morning in Blakestown, Maynooth Road
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Kfm Obituary Announcements
Kfm obituary notices are broadcast daily following the 8am, 10am, 1pm and 5pm news.
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Water Disruption Impacted Parts of North Kildare Overnight
Uisce Éireann has warned of water supply disruptions across parts of North Kildare.
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Kfm Obituary Announcements
Kfm obituary notices are broadcast daily following the 8am, 10am, 1pm and 5pm news.
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Kfm Obituary Announcements
Kfm obituary notices are broadcast daily following the 8am, 10am, 1pm and 5pm news
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Ireland's First Age And Climate-Friendly Village Launched In Ballymore Eustace
Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris TD, as well as Cathaoirleach of the County of Kildare, Cllr Carmel Kelly were in attendance for the launch
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JuneFest 2026 Officially Launched
The arts festival will have over 40 events taking place in Newbridge
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The Draft Sallins Settlement Plan Is Live
It aims to provide a planning policy framework to guide future sustainable developments for the town
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Latest Report Shows 227 Adults Faced Homelessness In Kildare
The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage has today (24th of April) published the Monthly Homeless Report for March 2026.
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Celbridge's Three Campus Project: Progress Is Being Made, But No Completion Date Given
The campus aims to relocate Celbridge Community School, St. Raphael’s Special School, and St. Patrick’s National School to a 17.74 acre site at Donaghcumper
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Three Groups In Kildare To Receive Funding for Water Quality Improvements
The funds aim to to help community groups and organisations to deliver a wide range of projects to improve water quality nationwide
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Kildare To See Good Weather For The Weekend, As Temperatures Could Reach 21 Degrees
Ireland is one of the driest places in Europe right now
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Frustration Builds Regarding Illegal Encampment In The Curragh
It comes as illegal encampments and dumping have been seen on the Curragh in recent weeks.
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Over 600 New Social Homes Planned for Kildare
The figures were confirmed by the latest Social Housing Construction Status Report
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Kfm Obituary Announcements
Kfm obituary notices are broadcast daily following the 8am, 10am, 1pm and 5pm news
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No HAP Properties Available For Rent Last Month In Kildare
The figures are according to the Simon Communities of Ireland’s quarterly ‘Locked Out of the Market’ report.
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David Mongey Appointed Chair of Irish National Stud Board
Kildare South TD & Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon praises industry expertise as Mongey succeeds late Dan Flinter
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900 Applicants On Social Housing List In Athy Municipal District
The figure was revealed during a recent Athy municipal district meeting
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Court Order Secured For Departure Of Illegal Encampments On The Curragh
It comes as illegal encampments and dumping have been seen on the Curragh in recent weeks.
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MEP Criticises Increased Broadcast Levy For Stations Like Kfm
It comes as the broadcasting levy is set to rise by 39% this year
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Born Clothing Announces Closure Of All Irish Stores
They begin their closing down sale today, with up to 70% off.
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Normal Water Supply Returning To Affected Customers In Carlow And Kildare
It follows earlier disruption for customers in North Carlow and South Kildare
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Gardaí Issue Appeal After Three Criminal Damage Incidents In Athy
The incidents occurred between Friday April 17th and Saturday April 18th
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Kfm Accounts Vacancy
Part-time: Tues to Thurs inclusiive
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Newbridge Playground To Receive Funding For Upgrade And Refurbishment Works
The Capital Grant Scheme for Play and Recreation was announced today, with a total of €600,000 being awarded
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Naas Garage Wins Best Electric Vehicle Dealership
The winner was announced at the SEAI Energy Show at the RDS in Dublin
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Maxol Launch Food Delivery Service For Newbridge Store
It comes as Maxol have announced a new food delivery service for three stores in Newbridge, Wicklow and Dublin
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Calls For Council To Undertake Audit Of Vacant Premises' In Athy And Castledermot
It comes as a motion was raised regarding the topic in the last municipal district meeting in Athy
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Works Underway To Restore Water Supply To Castledermot, Moone And Surrounding Areas
Traffic management will be in place and will be clearly signposted
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Daniel And Majella O'Donnell Visiting Newbridge Silverware
The couple are set to arrive in Newbridge this morning
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Straffan Couple Win Home Of The Year
They were announced as RTÉ Home of the Year winners last night
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Broadcast Levy To Increase Costs For Small Radio Stations By Over €14,000 Per Year
Independent radio stations are calling on Media Minister Patrick O' Donovan to intervene
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DART To Be Extended to Kilcock
New Depot Completed by 2031. Public Consultation Open til April 27th
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Naas Hospital Promised Just 21 Extra Mental Health Beds At Lakeview Ward - With No Timeline In Sight
Currently the unit only has 29 beds, meaning an upgrade would only amount to an additional 21 beds.
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Kfm Recruiting News Journalists: Full-Time & Part-Time
Full-tme & part-time Saturday and/or Sunday positions. Location: Kfm Broadcast Centre, Naas.
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Exclusive: Overnight Lucan Fire Leaves Tenant Facing Possible Homelessness
It is understood that at least 8 cars were damaged at a business premises.
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Figures Seen By Kfm News Reveal Dramatic Surge In Dogs Put Down By Kildare Council-Run Shelters
The surge is the second-largest increase recorded by any council.
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Van Stolen During Maynooth Home Invasion Used In High-Speed Chase By Notorious Criminal
Kfm reported how the woman was allegedly assaulted after she confronted the masked men at around 4am on Wednesday morning
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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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