Local News
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Consultation Process Now Open For Local Transport Plan For Newbridge
The deadline for submissions is Wednesday 14th September.
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Gardaí Appeal For Information Following Car Thefts In Maynooth And Leixlip
Gardaí are looking for doorbell and dash cam footage.
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25 People On Trolleys In Naas General Hospital, According To The INMO
The Hospital said it is experiencing a high level of attendances and admissions.
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Market Rents In Kildare Have Increased By Over 8% On The Same Period Last Year, Report Finds
Nationwide, there were just 716 homes available to rent on August 1st, according to Daft.ie.
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Appeal Lodged Against Decision To Grant Planning Permission For Large Home On Community Lands In Newbridge
A Newbridge area Councillor said in granting the permission the planning authority contravened several of its own objectives.
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Newbridge Silverware Pays Tribute Following The Death of Olivia Newton-John
Died at the age of 73
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Pivotal Time For Refugees In Student Accommodation
800 Ukrainians housed at Maynooth University as new term approaches.
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Naas Hospital Makes Renewed Appeal Due To Lengthy Waiting Times
Hospital experiencing high level of attendances and admissions.
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Athy's Eric Donovan To Fight For European Title Next Month
In Belfast
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Five Homes Sold In Co. Kildare For Over €1 Million In the First Half Of 2022
Nationally, 178 sold during the same period
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€435,000 In Funding Announced For Rural Homeowners In Kildare
To upgrade laneways & non-public roads
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Two Men Charged In Discovery of €300,000 Worth Of Cannabis
Follows searches in Carlow & Tipperary
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Naas Resident Remanded In Custody Following Cocaine Seizure
40 year-old pilot appeared at special sitting of Mullingar District Court.
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Another Heatwave Predicted
Highs of 28° celsius expected.
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Two Arrested In Tipp-Carlow Drugs Seizures
€300,000 worth of Cannabis found
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Two Men Remain In Custody Following Drug Seizure In Westmeath.
Homes were also searched in Naas.
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Gardaí Search Naas Property Following €8.4 Million Cocaine Seizure
It's believed drugs were flown by private plane into Longford airfield
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25,000 People Waited Longer Than 24 Hours For Hospital Admission Via EDs Between January & May This Year
For the same period in 2021, the figure was 8,865
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Gardaí Appealing For Information On Missing Carlow Teenager
16 year-old Helen McDonnell
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Identities Of 27 Remains In Care Of State Not Yet Known
Dating back 70 years
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Newbridge Woman Recalls Frightening Ordeal Following Night Out
Incident happened on 23rd July
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Over 13% Decline In Pubs In Co. Kildare
Over a 16-year period
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Kilcullen Playground Closed Today
Facilitating works
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Heritage Week In Kildare Begins 13th August
Over 70 activities across the county
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€11,000 In Funding Granted To Kildare Libraries
To improve services for vulnerable members of society
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Kildare County Council Recorded 279 Deaths Related To Covid-19
Nationally 29% of virus-related deaths occurred in nursing homes
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Gardaí Appeal For Information On Missing Wicklow Man
Last sighted in Blessington
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Kildare Equine Technology Firm Secures 8-Figure Investment
Equine MediRecord, headquartered at The Curragh
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Garda Figures Reveal Increase Of Bogus Tradesmen Reports
An 81% increase compared to 2021
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Athy Youth Café To Re-Open On 12th August
Follows renovations
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Two Outdoor Adventure Projects In Co. Kildare To Receive Almost €70,000 In Funding
Under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme
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Nearly 4,000 New Car Registrations In Co. Kildare
Between January & July 2022
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Naas General & Tallaght University Hospital Experiencing High Levels Of Attendance In Emergency Departments
Patients advised to only attend hospital EDs in cases of emergency
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33 People Waiting On Trolleys At Naas General
According to INMO figures
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Applications Close Today For 50 Cost Rental Homes In Newbridge
Closes at 5pm.
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23 People On Trolleys In Naas General Hospital, According To the INMO
The number has dropped seven on Friday's figures.
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Parts Of M7 Motorway J12 - J15 Closed For Works In August
Th works will take place on weekends in August.
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Nearly 400 Homes Given Green Light For New Town Bordering North Kildare
The town will have a population akin to Naas.
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Gardai Warn Of Fuel Thefts
Including counties Laois, Offaly & Carlow
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Lawlor's Naas Recruiting Additional 100 Staff
Over the next 6 months
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AA Survey Finds Fuel Prices Steadying
Welcome news for Kildare motorists.
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Planning Delays Stalling Wind Energy Goals
Industry experts says quicker decisions needed
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Naas General Hospital Is Pleading With The Public To Consider Care Options Before Going To The Emergency Department
HSE encouraging the public to stay safe and help protect hospitals and emergency departments over the August bank holiday weekend.
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Almost 10,500 People Homeless In June, "Shocking" But Only Part Of The Picture Says Homeless Charity
The report published by the Department of Housing shows 161 people in Kildare were homeless in June.
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Application To Include Fresh Evidence In Boy B's Appeal For The Murder Of Leixlip Girl Denied
In 2019, a jury unanimously agreed Boy B was guilty of murdering Ana Kriégel.
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30 People On Trolleys In Naas General Hospital, According To The INMO
388 admitted patients were waiting for beds across the country this morning,
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Monasterevin Has Been Selected For New Protected Structures Initiative
In Monasterevin, significant buildings will be identified, recorded and their condition monitored.
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Average Property Prices In Kildare Are €16,000 Above The National Average, Report Finds
Kildare had an average property price of €354,462, according to the GeoDirectory Residential Buildings Report.
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Naas NCT Centre Among 12 Which Have No Tests Available Until January 2023
Gardaí say motorists should provide proof of test being booked.
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Road Closure R416 Station Road, Newbridge
Road resurfacing works are taking place on 28th & 29th July.
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Deirdre Jacob's Body Must Be Found In Order To Convict Someone, Says Former Detective
Gardaí believe she was murdered, but no one's ever been convicted.
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Almost 6,500 Households In Kildare Are On A Waiting List For Social Housing
The figures were requested by Cllr.Mark Leigh and provided by Kildare County Council.
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Green Light Given For New Dublin Town Near North Kildare
Over 8,000 new homes are set to be built.
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Gardaí Appeal For Information On Andrea McCollum Missing From Nurney
When last seen, she was wearing a grey hoodie, dark bottoms and runners.
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Blood Donation Clinic In Naas At Monread Community Centre
To book an appointment you can Freephone: 1800 731 137.
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50 New Cost Rental Homes In Newbridge Open For Applications
Rental prices start at €1,000 for a one bedroom apartment.
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Rents Increase By A Further 6.5% In Kildare As The Housing Crisis Continues
Twelve counties had a yearly growth rate in new tenancy rents above 10%.
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Temporary Road Closure At the Moat Lane And Town Hall Lane, Naas
Works will take place periodically until the 23 August.
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Kildare Native Appointed New Chief Executive Of Kildare County Council
The Kildare woman has 28 years of Local Government experience.
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Seven New Speed Camera Locations Go Live In Kildare
Gardaí and the Road Safety Authority are encouraging drivers to slow down.
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Public Engagement On Naas Flood Relief Scheme Taking Place Today
Consultation taking place at Aras Chill Dara between 10am- 6pm.
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Man Sentenced For Armed Bank Robbery In Clane
Gardaí said neither the money nor the gun were recovered.
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Pride Of Place Competition Now Open For Kildare Residents
The competition is organised by Kildare County Council, apply here.
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17 People On Trolleys In Naas General Hospital, According To The INMO
University Hospital, Limerick continues to have the highest number of patients on trolleys.
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Blood Donation Clinic In Naas This Week
The clinic is operating from Monday to Thursday.
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Application For DART+ West To Serve Maynooth And Leixlip Will Be Lodged This Week
A railway order application for DART+ West is set to be lodged later this week.
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Chief Suspect Released From Garda Custody Over Sexual Assault In Kildare Is Out On Bail For Other Offences.
Ali Bracken is reporting in today's Sunday Independent.
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Second Prisoner Claims Larry Murphy Admitted To "Killing" Missing Newbridge Woman Deirdre Jacob.
That's according to an exclusive in today's Sunday Independent.
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Gardai Seek Public's Help In Locating Missing Woman From Nurney.
Andrea McCollum, 49, was last since on Wednesday 20th July.
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County Champs Win During Busy Day In Kildare Football
Naas beat Eadestown
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Saturday Sport
Another busy day for Kildare Football.
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Planning Permission Granted For Solar Farm Near Punchestown Racecourse
Local residents had opposed the development.
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Punchestown And Citywest Operating Walk In Covid Vaccination Clinics Over The Next Week
Schedules are available here.
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Man Arrested Regarding Serious Assault On Woman (20s) In Monasterevin
Happened on the afternoon of Sunday, 17th July
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Ancient Site In Kilcullen Nominated For World Heritage Status
The site will be on the Tentative List for at least one year.
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Blood Donations Clinic In Monasterevin
Call 1800 222 111 to schedule an appointment.
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Water Supply Disruption In Millennium Park, Naas
Until 4pm on Thursday.
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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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