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Just Three Rentals Available Through HAP In Kildare
No properties were available for a single person/couples through discretionary HAP rates in Kildare.
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Woman With Cerebral Palsy Waits 8 Months For New Wheelchair After Severe Fall
Carol Rowland from Johnstown Bridge, who relies on her wheelchair for mobility, said her independence has been severely compromised since the accident.
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Tánaiste Once Again Rejects Coalition With Sinn Féin, Citing Economic And Housing Policy Differences
On housing, he said Sinn Fein is against the help-to-buy extension and the land development agency.
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Kildare Has The Fewest Community Creches In The Country, Despite Rapid Population Growth
"We have dropped the ball on this," says local Cllr.
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Investigation Launched Following Fatal Incident In Carlow Town
Gardaí responded to an incident at a house on New Oak Estate, where they discovered a male with serious injuries and unresponsive
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Gardai Appeal For Information On Jamie O'Keefe (32), Missing From Naas
He was last seen last Friday
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Local Councillor Calls For Change As 'Unsightly' Petrol Station Signs Dominate Landscape
Cllr Pádraig McEvoy said the signs are oversized, unsightly and inconsistent with efforts to combat climate change.
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Government Moves 125 Kildare School Secretaries To State Payroll
The change is part of a broader national initiative following a series of discussions at the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC).
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As Schools Struggle To Fill Roles, Unqualified Staff Are Stepping In
The shortage is part of a broader nationwide crisis, but Kildare, alongside Dublin and Wicklow, is among the hardest-hit areas.
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Surge In Animal Cruelty Complaints After RTÉ Broadcast About The Abattoir In Kildare.
The Department of Agriculture said there was a 35% increase of animal welfare complaint calls between January - July this year.
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Power Outage In Kilcock Until 5.15pm Today
Estimated restore time is 5.15pm
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Road Closures Set To Take Place In Kildare And Around Ireland
Local councils have put in emergency measures in place ahead of Storm Ashley
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Overcrowding Issue On Bus Service In Naas To Be Resolved
The 139 bus service to trial adding an extra vehicle to address overcrowding
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Newbridge Train Station Awaiting Updates On Refurbishment Plans
New changes for the station were highlighted in a recent meeting
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The Time For Carving And Painting Pumpkins Has Offically Set In
A local business in Athy are selling pumpkins in all shapes and sizes
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From Landfill To Landmark: Kerdiffstown Park To Open On Monday With Sports Pitches And A Mythical Trail
A unique feature of Kerdiffstown Park is its "Stones of the Hollow Hill" trail, which includes 18 carved stones telling stories of the local landscape and mythology.
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Bus Shelter Battle: Local Cllr Demands Answers On Funding And Site Selection
She said "surely the seven day service from Kilcullen through Kineagh and Athgarvan, which also has a night service, warrants a bus shelter".
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Tánaiste Micheál Martin's South Kildare Visit Coincides With Anticipated Election Date Clarity
He's visiting the county on Monday.
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Storm Ashley: Locals Warned Weather Warning Could Be Elevated As Storm Approaches
Kildare is on a yellow warning from 10am on Sunday.
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Digital Disconnect: Kildare Residents Encouraged To Take A 'CyberBreak' This Evening
More than one in four 8 to 14 year-olds struggle to spend time away from gaming and social media.
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Why South Kildare Keeps Going Dark: Power Outages Tied To Farming Incidents And Contractors
Kfm understands that the first outage was caused by farm machinery bringing a conductor to the ground.
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Drone Footage And Aerial Photos Reveal Suspected Unauthorised Peat Extraction In Kildare
The files were released by the EPA, and detail peat extraction activities in two locations in Kildare
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Newbridge Soldier's Remains Recovered In Ukraine
The 29-year-old's remains were located on Wednesday by members of Stugna, the Ukrainian special forces unit he served with.
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Hundreds Of Students Walk Out Of Maynooth University In Nationwide Protest
It's to highlight issues facing third-level students including accommodation and fees.
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"We Cannot Let This Happen Again": Daughter's Plea For Train Station Safety After Dad's Death In Leixlip
She said although she is not blaming Irish Rail, she wants to draw attention to the dangers posed by inadequate barriers at station platforms.
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Public Warned Over Risk Of Ineffective Defibrillator Pads With Incorrect Expiry Dates
The pads have been affixed with unauthorised labels that provide an incorrect expiry date.
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Man Injured In Naas Car Park Altercation, Gardai Appeal For Witnesses
Two men became involved in an altercation in a car park on the Blessington Road, which escalated when one of the vehicles was driven dangerously within the parking area.
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"Illogical": Homeowners In Fire-Damaged Estates, Including Millfield, Excluded From Remediation Scheme
Speaking in the Seanad, Senator Fiona O'Loughlin expressed her frustration at the government's decision to limit the scheme to apartments and duplexes.
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School Places Scramble: Parents Across Kildare Now Being Told To Apply To Multiple Secondary Schools
Over half of schools are oversubscribed across the country, with the highest concentration in parts of Kildare, Dublin, Wicklow, Galway and Cork.
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Healthcare Workers To Protest At Naas Hospital Over Staffing Caps
The INMO will be joined by members of the Fórsa and SIPTU trade unions.
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Kildare House Prices Up 8% According To Latest CSO Report
During August, just under 4,000 homes were purchased nationwide, a drop of 14% compared to August last year
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Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh Chosen To Represent Sinn Féin in Kildare South, Party Praises "Democratic Values"
Sinn Fein Mary Lou McDonald recently suggested that Kildare South TD Patricia Ryan resigned from the party because of competition.
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Slight Decline In Motor Thefts Across Kildare
In the second quarter of 2024, 70 motor theft incidents were reported, reflecting a decline of 17 cases compared to the first quarter of the year.
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FOI Documents Expose Reasons For Delays In Commuter Zone Fare Scheme, Impacting Kildare Commuters
The setbacks triggered a ripple effect, pushing key milestones such as the integration of Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs) and Leap Card systems back by months.
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Communities Suffer When Businesses Are Forced To Close Doors, Says Local Publican
Over 3000 people attended a protest today outside the Dail to highlight unsustainable costs and overheads.
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"He Would Buy Me Ice-Cream And Made Me Feel Special" - Baltinglass Man Jailed For Child Sexual Abuse
Fergus Delaney (61), of Allendale Lawn, Baltinglass, pleaded guilty to four counts of sexual assault.
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Secretive Celbridge Property Deal And Fund Misuse Shake Trust In Peter McVerry Charity
The report highlights that funds amounting to €4.3 million, donated by a religious order for the purchase of properties, were instead used to pay off creditors.
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Video: Kildare Council Faces Growing Pressure After Six Formal Complaints About Kilcullen Rd Kerb
Videos posted online show a person tripping over the kerb onto the road moments before a car drives by.
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Seven-Year-Old Tallaght Girl Loses Right Eye As Suspected Vape Explodes From Bonfire
The explosion, which occurred in a fire on a nearby field, sent shrapnel flying, hitting Ruby directly in her right eye.
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Kildare Council Plans Age-Friendly Housing At Former Refugee 'Rest Centre' In Newbridge
A relocation process has now begun for the remaining residents
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Curragh Camp Pool Upgrade: Local Schools And Swimming Clubs To Benefit
Plans are underway to ensure local schools, military families, and swimming clubs will have access to the facility.
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Revealed: The Text Messages That Fuelled Discord Amid Patricia Ryan Resignation
"This was something we'd never seen before," said former Monasterevin Kildangan cumann secretary Aaron Sheppard.
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SF Leader Responds To Patricia Ryan Resignation: Conventions "Are Contested" And Rules "Are Applied"
"Rules exist, and they are applied. What you're seeing now is the consequence of those rules," she said.
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Motorists Being Warned Of Fake Parking QR Codes On Posters And Parking Meters
A video sent to Kfm shows a fake QR code placed on an official Payzone poster
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Four Men Arrested Following Massive Cannabis Seizure In Tallaght Due In Court This Morning
A business premises in the Ballymount area was searched on Friday afternoon, after gardaí intercepted two vehicles shortly after 3pm.
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New Connection Works Are Taking Place
New connection works may cause supply disruptions to Kilcullen St, Dunlavin and surrounding areas
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Public Meetings Are Being Held With An Garda Siochana Throughout South Kildare In The Coming Weeks
All are welcome to attend
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TD James Lawless Officially Opened The Offaly Section Of The Grand Canal Greenway
Safe and accessible active travel can now be embraced
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Traffic Restrictions Announced For R403 River Liffey Bridge In Celbridge Due To Emergency Repairs
Local diversions will be in place to help manage traffic.
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Quick-Thinking Survivor Helps Track Down Taxi Driver Who Sexually Assaulted Her In Newcastle, Dublin
He admitted sexually assaulting the then 18-year-old woman three times.
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Sinn Féin Issues Statement On Patricia Ryan’s Allegations, Saying No Formal Complaints Lodged To Party
The Party there were attempts to resolve 'issues in the constituency' through mediation and discussion.
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Touchy Subject: Kildare TD Sounds Alarm On Interactive Touchscreens In Cars
He said legislators and policymakers will have to “keep up” with the challenges posed by distracting dashboards.
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Board Unaware: Peter McVerry Trust’s 2016 Celbridge Property Deal Unveils Governance Issues
The board was unaware of this purchase until 2023.
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Exclusive Interview: Patricia Ryan Burns Bridges With Sinn Féin In Scathing Interview On Kfm
When asked about Shona Ni Raghallaigh, she said: "I barely know the girl".
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Mother of Four Highlights Delays As Thousands Of Local Children Not Offered Dental Screenings
Sarah Byrne, who has four sons aged between 4 and 15 years old, says her eldest son was in second year before he was seen for his sixth class appointment.
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Two Mile House Farmer Highlights Impact Of TB After Outbreak Takes His Entire Herd
Cormac Browne lost decades of genetic gain after his milking herd were culled due to a TB outbreak
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Hybrid Cars Gain Popularity In Kildare, Outpacing Electric Vehicle Licenses
Petrol vehicles are the most popular in the county.
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Chris Pender Selected As Social Democrats GE Candidate For Kildare South
He is a director of the Newbridge Family Resource Centre and the South Western Regional Drugs and Alcohol Task Force.
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Kildare Households Lag Behind In E-Waste Recycling Efforts, New Report Reveals
According to the report, items, packed with valuable metals, plastics, and other materials, are being squandered rather than recycled.
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Kildare North TD James Lawless Hails Landmark Planning Bill As Opposition Raises Concerns
The Bill, lauded as one of the most significant legislative measures in the State's history, cleared its final hurdle on October 9 and now awaits signing by the President.
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Long-Awaited Curragh Plains Management Plan Expected Soon
The plan, initially developed in 2021 in collaboration with Kildare County Council, has undergone two rounds of public consultation.
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Exclusive: Patricia Ryan TD Cites Leadership Issues And Censorship In Sinn Féin Exit
A well-placed source said Ryan has been dealing with a lot of "inside" problems.
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BREAKING: Kildare South TD Patricia Ryan Resigns From Sinn Fein
Ryan topped the poll in the 2020 General Election
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BAM Invoiced The Government €25 Million For A Project That Cost Less Than €200,000
That's according to Health Minister Stephen Donnelly.
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Kildare County Council Says Proposed Data Centre Would Produce Levels Of Emissions That Go Against National Policy
The proposed data centre would be located on lands in the Jigginstown, Halverstown and Newhall areas of Naas
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Two Men In Mini Cooper Break Into Local's Home, Steal TV And Laptop While Homeowner Sleeps
CCTV shows two males can be seen exiting the vehicle and entering the property through a rear window.
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Kfm Commended In The Seanad For Its "Unbiased, Objective & Factual" News Reporting
Green Party Senator Vincent P Martin made the comments this morning
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Issues Raised For The Safety Of Children Walking To School During Walk To School Week
This week is Walk to School Week, however many schools in Kildare do not have adequate or safe footpaths for children to get to school
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Residents Hospitalised After Petrol Bomb Attacks In Derrinturn
The first incident took place at approximately 3:35 a.m. in the Trinity Crescent estate, where a vacant house was targeted.
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Distracted Driving Among Top Five Causes Of Road Deaths
Meanwhile, Kildare is among the top five counties for pedestrians admitted to hospital with injuries from road traffic collisions.
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Over 3000 Students Across Kildare To Get Their Junior Certificate Results This Morning
ASTI President Donal Cremin has sent a message of congratulations to all of the students.
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Kerdiffstown Park To Open Early: Major Transformation Of Former Dump Set For October Completion
The site was once among the most controversial dumps in the country.
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Kildare Restaurateurs And Hospitality Businesses To Rally At Leinster House Over Lack Of Budget Supports
The rally, organised by the Restaurants Association of Ireland (RAI) and other small business representative groups, is in reaction to the lack of Government support shown to the hospitality sector and SMEs.
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Council Official's Blood "Boils" Over Claims Of Playground Neglect In Kildare
Cllr Pat Balfe told Kfm that he asked the council to remind the public how they can lodge complaints.
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€100K Boost Announced For Walking Track Facilities In Kildare
Kildare South TD Martin Heydon said the funds will improve accessibility for people with mobility issues.
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Kildare Ranks Among Top Counties For Pedestrian Injuries In Road Traffic Collisions
A quarter of hospitalised pedestrians nationally were aged 65 years and older, and 17% were aged 14 years or less.
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Criminal Philip Baron, Who Claimed To Make Living Selling Deck Chairs, Resurfaces At Lavish Straffan Property
69-year-old Philip Baron helped transport large amounts of cannabis and cocaine from Spain to the UK.
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"Shameful": Over 4,670 Children Await Therapies In Kildare And West Wicklow, Senator Demands Action
Senator Mark Wall said there needs to be immediate action from Government through the removal of recruitment embargos.
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Judge Orders Cllr Tom McDonnell To Compensate Victim Over Property Damage In Blackrock
McDonnell claimed in court that he was a victim of "gross fraud".
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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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"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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