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Gardai are appealing for witnesses

Road and lane closures will be in place

The single car collision happened before 5am this morning

The Tánaiste Simon Harris announced Major General Colm Ó Luasa has been appointed to the role

This signifies the end of 27 years of Coast Guard helicopter services operating out of Dublin Airport

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Almost €19 million was raised in parking fees last year

Social Democrats Councillor Paula Mulroe asked the council about traffic data at a recent Clane Maynooth Municipal District meeting

Victim of stabbing has been named as Joseph McEvoy

The new Bawnogues Playground is said to include a sensory and taste garden, as well as an inclusive and accessible play environment for children of all ages and abilities

Figures were released by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage after Dublin South West TD for Fianna Fail John Lahert had requested them

All the post offices that closed were located in rural areas

Investigations are ongoing

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The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission is warning the motor industry following reports of anti-competitive practices

The Protestors are against the Governments purchase of the Citywest Hotel for use as an IPAS Centre

The average time for a property to go sale agreed in the county after being placed up for sale now stands at nearly two months

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Pedestrians will have access to Castletown from 7am until 10pm

Currently, the bins are emptied three times a week, but that may be reduced to two

His family and the wider community have been left devastated by his sudden passing

The decision was made by An Comisiun Pleanála

Under the current 2023-2029 plan the land is zoned as "Agricultural"

The incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday morning

Uisce Eireann advised new connection works to Brownstown, Kilcullen and surrounding areas may cause disruption to supply

The pilot scheme launched today will be rolled out in 5 towns

That's according to the Irish Times

The Court of Appeal referred the withdrawal of evidence to the DPP after an application was made by Nikita Hand’s legal team.

New admissions have been suspended to all 25 care homes according to HIQA.

He had been due to stand trial today.

The company says it plans to get half of its electricity from renewables.

The incident occurred in the early hours of November 10th 2024

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has flagged some flagged concerns about 45 public water supplies across Ireland including one in Kildare.

Student Universal Support Ireland or SUSI provides funding to third-level students to support their studies at approved institutions.

Some schools need to ask parents to pay higher voluntary contributions

Nikita Hand was due to face cross examination from Conor McGregor's lawyers today.

The crash occurred on Sunday night at approximately 11.30pm

Although it did exceed its overall social housing delivery target by working with Approved Housing Builds and Private Developers.

The incident occurred on Saturday night

That's according to today's Irish Independent

The full report can be viewed on the Kildare County Council website

It contradicts a plan set out in the programme for government.

The incident occurred in 2022

Up to 195 jobs could be cut at the plant although the final number is expected to be lower.

Nationally, almost 6,000 people were detected not wearing a belt

The works have been ongoing for over a year

Rapid population growth in Kildare and surrounding counties could strain local GP services, with retirements and capacity issues raising concerns for future healthcare access

The changes take effect from July 1st

Homelessness across the wider Mid-East region - including Kildare, Meath, Dublin and Wicklow - accounts for around 5% of the national total.

The county’s population has jumped 50% in 20 years, reaching 246,000 in 2022.

81 per cent of shoppers say they try to limit their food waste, while 72 per cent say they're doing it because of rising food costs in recent years.

The HSE has rated the current risk to the general public from Avian flu as low, rising to medium risk for those exposed by occupation.

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The town has also been designated as a key tourism destination, adding to calls for improved parking infrastructure - including the need for shuttle bus parking facilities.

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Tánaiste and Defence Minister Simon Harris is expected to announce the decision to join Security Action for Europe today.

James 'Jake' Berney, who was in his 50s, died in hospital after being attacked at his home on Foxdene Drive in Balgaddy.

Inspectors found the centre to be 86 percent compliant with mental health regulations - slightly above the average for the region.

The new Ecodesign Regulation means phones must hold at least 800 charges while keeping 80% battery capacity, survive at least 45 drops, and be repairable for up to 7 years.

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Jim O'Callaghan received approval for the State to buy the facility for 148 million euro last week.

There was a slight improvement in the county in 2024 but driver numbers remain well below pre-pandemic levels.

The processing of appeals for the Carer's Allowance has increased from 12.5 weeks to nearly 17 weeks, while the processing of Disability Allowance appeals has gone from 12.4 to 16 weeks.

The move comes following the sudden closure of the Allenwood centre back in March, which left dozens of older people - including some with dementia - without essential support.

Gardaí say they are investigating all of the circumstances surrounding the death of the man after an incident at a home at Foxdene Drive in Balgaddy shortly after 11pm last night.

But while the complaints are low, the payouts have still amounted to thousands of euro.

The EPA investigated 38 sites across seven counties: Kildare, Offaly, Laois, Westmeath, Roscommon, Longford and Sligo.

Gardaí allege the woman was pulled from her house around 10.10pm on Monday, forced into a car, and driven away.

By the time Gardaí arrived at the scene, the tradesperson had already left the area.

On average, quarry planning decisions are taking over two years - "four times longer than the statutory timeframe for such decisions," the report states.

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Last year, the charity received over 32 thousand contacts - the highest number in its 50 year history.

Talks run from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm, with one-to-one support available from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm at St. Conleth’s Community College, Newbridge.

The Centra store, which served as the village’s only shop, closed on June 7 following unsuccessful efforts by the owner to expand or relocate.

Mr Justice Brian Cregan ruled that all caravans, cars, and other vehicles, including those on horse training areas linked to the Curragh Racecourse, must be removed by 1pm this Friday.

Both individuals, who are in their 30s, were arrested as part of the investigation and have now been formally charged.

Kildare Gardai conducted a speeding checkpoint in Duneany in recent days

The incident last night at 10.10pm

The plans are being brought forward by Kildare North TD & Higher Education Minister James Lawless

Cabinet last year approved legislation to ban the sale of disposable vapes, however the single use and flavoured products are still readily available.

Ella Mockler Mulhern, from Lucan, Co Dublin, was 13 at the time of the incident, which occurred at the Citywest vaccination centre in August 2021.

Dart Plus West is the section which runs from Maynooth and the M3 Parkway into the city centre.

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As a result, prices in Newbridge, Naas, Maynooth, and Celbridge have all risen by 5% in the past quarter.

A file will be prepared for the DPP.

Brian Flanagan's side beat Fermanagh in Croke Park on a scoreline of 1-13 to 0-9.

Both were formally presented with their chains of office and will serve one-year terms, effective immediately.

Additionally, alcohol and tobacco prices are the most expensive in the bloc, at 205 per cent of the average.

Peter Byrne (17) got into difficulty while swimming in the Milford area

In remarks delivered in the Dáil, Harris said the Government would soon issue a circular to all local authorities, directing them to stop holding back homes for unnecessary upgrades.

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That's despite growing scrutiny of Ireland’s booming designer puppy trade.

The individuals arrested include one man in his 30s and two juveniles.

People are being advised to be extra vigilant about receiving and opening potentially fraudulent links from scammers.

While the term has been levelled at the organisation, Maud Nolan said food tourism might exist in other places but not at Naas Point.

Meath, which is similar in population size, had 25 schools funded with €26,733.

Funding can be used for toys, books, activities, snacks, and first aid courses.

The countries with the highest representation in the IPAS system include Nigeria (7,221), Georgia (2,940), Algeria (2,597), and Somalia (2,239).

A Kildare vet is advising people to seek immediate medical help after any bite or scratch abroad, even if it seems minor.

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Donations can be dropped off during working hours at either the Parish Office at Ballycane Church in Naas or the Parish Office on the Sallins Road in Naas.

Among them: 79 homes in Athy and 106 in Blessington.

A total of eighteen companies which are providing accommodation, have earned over five million euro between January and the end of March.

The incident occurred at around 12pm on June 18th in the Moorefield Road area and involved an escooter.

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Support is flooding in online, with locals offering other suggestions in addition to the hourly service.

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Kildare currently has over 4,000 people waiting to sit their driving test, with average delays stretching up to 30 weeks at some centres – significantly higher than the national average of 20.6 weeks.

The union says concerns remain about the proposal to privatise "this state asset" and the wider direction of domestic waste services in Ireland - adding it has requested an urgent meeting with Environment Minister Darragh O'Brien.

As previously reported by Kfm, the 486-home project - planned across six sites in Kildare, Dublin, Wicklow, and Sligo - was just weeks away from breaking ground when Housing Minister James Browne pulled the plug, citing overall cost concerns.

The projects aim to address unmet literacy needs among adults, particularly in areas such as financial literacy, mental health awareness, and climate education.

The charges stem from an incident in March 2024

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