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The car was parked outside a house at the time.

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While the 33-seater bus usually provides enough space, residents say the smaller 16 or 20-seater vehicles are regularly used instead - leaving people behind when the service reaches Caragh, particularly during peak hours.

Kfm understands that the incident occurred when the woman, accompanied by her small Jack Russell terrier, encountered a man walking three large Alsatian-type dogs.

The teen, described as “out of control,” fled custody on April 23 by jumping a wall at a garda station.

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Speaking to Kfm, Deputy Lawless said he would meet with members of SIPTU and The Irish Federation of University Teachers (IFUT) to listen to their concerns.

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Programme Manager with the EPA Noel Byrne say grants to rectify issues with tanks are available.

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Ruth Coppinger and other members of People Before Profit declined to take questions from the website Gript at Leinster House last week.

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The 'Cradle to College Cost Index' by Laya Life, found the cost of raising a child until the age of 21 is almost €170,000 - a 60 per cent rise since 2015.

It comes after a lack of direct public transport options for students commuting between the two locations was highlighted.

It's hoped the funding will tackle high demand, with significant backlogs in areas such as window and door replacements.

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That's according to Suzanne Clifford of the Save Castletown Gate Protectors who met OPW Minister Kevin Boxer Moran at the Barnhall Rugby Club in Leixlip yesterday.

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The Government would fund up to 50% of the salaries offered by Irish universities to these recruits.

Archie was diagnosed with Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome at just five weeks old after weeks of illness and hospital visits.

To date, 60 people have died in traffic incidents across the country, down from 68 at this point in 2024.

The road was closed as emergency crews attended the scene.

The full hearing is considered to have been expedited, with a source expressing some level of optimism following today's outcome.

Among the outcomes, the Office of Public Works (OPW) has committed to replacing cars being walked up the estate by workers with a specialised buggy service operating at 10km/h.

Several properties in Kildare linked to the Coldec Group have raked in millions of euro.

The funding will go toward upgrading the existing facilities in Athy, with a focus on enhancing accessibility and ensuring more inclusive play opportunities for children of all abilities.

Naas is among the worst-hit hospitals, with only a few, like Tallaght (12.6 hours), reporting longer wait times.

The first part of the documentary will explore how Cookes built up to her role as a “nanny”, gaining the trust of families before betraying them.

Kfm understands that one of the first meetings will be held between OPW Minister Kevin Boxer Moran and the Castletown Residents' Association at 12.30pm.

Affected areas include Clane, Allenwood and Kildangan.

The alleged incidents are understood to have happened in the South Dublin area last year.

Darkness Into Light took place in several places across Kildare this morning.

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One in three e-scooter users have experienced a near miss.

T.P. Waters is a family-owned and operated business which has been serving Kildare Town for 54 years .

When the bus eventually came to a halt, the driver explained that they had not seen the blue flashing lights or heard the sirens, as they had been preoccupied with a call on their phone.

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Tánaiste Simon Harris said he would agree with a ban, similar to that being discussed in Australia, for under-16s.

Kfm spoke to Luke Snow, who leads the church in the capital and hopes to expand to Kildare.

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This morning, Kfm revealed that the Save Castletown Committee will launch High Court proceedings on Monday to restore public access to the historic Castletown House lands in Celbridge.

Speaking on Kildare Today, Cllr McEvoy said he has urged Kildare County Council to install a controlled pedestrian crossing near the Main Street junction.

The book bags will be available from today and throughout the summer.

Campaigners from the Save Castletown Committee are advocating for the reinstatement of access to the state-owned heritage property and its grounds.

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Mr Michael Keane, also known as Michael Turner, has consistently denied the charges.

Fine Gael Cllr and Mayor of the Kildare Newbridge MD Cllr Peggy O'Dwyer said the issue seems to be happening because of low water supply at the Allen Reservoir.

Locals groups said they are "ready and waiting" to meet with the Minister.

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For many patients, staff, and visitors, ambitions for the hospital "ring hollow", according to Aontú candidate for Kildare North, Una O'Connor.

A letter was sent to Social Democrats TD Aidan Farrelly

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Four vehicles were overturned, a teleporter was driven into a river, and the wires on four CCTV units were cut on the grounds.

Gardai have thanked the public for their assistance.

Three men were arrested.

Tomorrow morning's Kildare Today show will cover this in more detail.

The car, which had no registration plates, was later found burnt out in Clondalkin.

Local resident 'Tom', who lives near the encampment, reported the issue to Kildare County Council after experiencing disturbances, including dogs barking and howling throughout the night.

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The Health Information and Quality Authority has launched a public consultation to gather opinions.

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He said it doesn't make sense that a bus driver could bring children anywhere in the country on a private bus but not to a school.

The company said the site was chosen for its proximity to the national grid and the new EirGrid Bracklone 110kV substation.

It follows a request by Social Democrats Cllr Peter Melrose, who said the figures will provide key insights into how the district compares to the average.

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The Alliance for Insurance Reform is urging a public debate on a proposed 17 per cent hike in personal injury awards.

Meanwhile, workers at Intel's Leixlip plant could have to wait until July to learn if their jobs will be impacted by the company's reduction of its global workforce.

The offence involved one video and three images between January 22 and April 23, 2023.

Traffic was at a standstill

43-year-old Manjola Japraku was last seen on Market Square in Baltinglass on Monday, April 28th, at around 3pm.

Pedestrians frequently attempt to cross the busy intersection without designated crossings or signals, while drivers report having to “take a chance” to navigate the junction safely.

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It would allow gardai to remove masks if they “reasonably suspect” its use is intimidatory or intended to make it easier to commit a crime and avoid detection.

In one incident, a learner motorbike driver with no insurance or tax was arrested for driving at speeds of 120km/h in a 60km/h area in Donadea.

Garda John Joe O’Connell, who represents the Kildare division on the GRA’s central executive committee, described the delays as “absolutely ridiculous” and warned they are putting public and Garda safety “at risk.”

Work are scheduled to take place on Wednesday and Thursday.

An Garda Síochána have thanked the public for their assistance.

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Some stations across Kildare will be affected within the next few months.

The neighbour, named as Ms O’Reilly, and her partner have provided sworn affidavits that McGregor now hopes to submit as new evidence.

Locals said the issue is "constantly happening".

The suspect is linked to a white Ford Transit van with a partial 152-D registration.

The polling was conducted before NAMA boss Brendan McDonagh ruled himself out of the running to be the CEO of the new Housing Activation Office after being the preferred option of Minister Browne.

In the past week, the Naas Roads Policing unit detected cars travelling at speeds of 111km and 117km in an 80km zone on the Sallins bypass.

The intruders targeted the facility's control panels, which operate key electric motors, and proceeded to extract copper wiring from the equipment.

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Eleven counties have more people on the register than their entire populations.

"It's a real privilege to be asked to serve in this capacity," Ó Cearúil said.

Meanwhile, after 100 days in government the coalition is facing a backlash over the cost of childcare.

Social Democrats Kildare North TD Aidan Farrelly, who will sit on the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), said: “This latest waste of public money has only come to light because of the recent controversy surrounding the Arts Council’s abandoned €6.7 million IT system.

The Minister warned that Ireland is now at a "crossroads" in its efforts to eradicate the disease, which has returned to levels last seen in 2003.

The price tag of over 400 thousand euro is causing controversy.

“I’ve nothing to say on the job, other than I’m extremely happy with the job and I’m very grateful for it,” she said.

The Inland Waterways Association of Ireland (IWAI) had organised a major cruise involving events on the Grand and Royal canals, with participants spending over a year preparing, while some bought boats for the event.

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Met Éireann says stations in counties Mayo, Galway, Roscommon, Kerry, Dublin, Clare, Meath, Tipperary and Cavan saw new highs.

Kildare has six fire stations, with Naas and Newbridge being the only ones that have a full-time station officer each rather than a retained one. All other fire fighters across the six stations are retained, meaning firefighters are paid a retainer and carry pagers in order to respond to calls.

Those availing of the grant get €50,000 if a building has been vacant for more than two years.

The participating sites include some of Ireland’s most iconic landmarks, historic houses, castles, and gardens, including certain sites across the county.

From January 1 to April 29 this year, the council issued 9,156 parking tickets.

Anyone with information or who may have been offered similar tools for sale is asked to contact Celbridge gardaí.

These service gaps, in place since a 2012 HSE shift change, have left residents reliant on emergency resources from elsewhere in the county or even further afield.

The average waiting time for a driving test has increased from six weeks to 24 weeks over the past five years.

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There are 18,934 children awaiting initial assessment for speech and language therapy.

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Kildare Vet Ges Groome said some of the rescued dogs might struggle to reintegrate.

A toilet, several road bollards, and a welfare unit on the premises were set alight, resulting in an estimated €3,400 worth of damage.

The former Becketts Hotel, set on 3.3 acres, features the original house were the renowned playright's mother grew up.

In a further statement to Kfm, a spokesperson said: "There is no more product ever going to leave Ireland for Israel. This was the wish long held by us all here."

Among the animals rescued were 25 dogs - including four puppies - 95 rabbits, 58 guinea pigs, 22 hamsters, four mice, a corn snake, a slider terrapin, and a musk turtle.

The facility is understood to have supplied parts for the F-35 and F-16 fighter jets.

Since 2021, Tusla have made referrals for 161 children to the Gardaí who were suspected of being victims of Child Sexual Exploitation. 115 of these children were in care, while 46 were "known to tusla".

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The Tanaiste says he’s negotiating with four countries who will help develop the system, and he’ll decide to partner with one by October.

In December, Judge Andrew Cody dismissed the charges, criticising GoSafe speed vans for targeting a 60km/h zone he considered unfair, calling the enforcement “shooting fish in a barrel.”

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Less than one in ten rental properties currently listed on Daft.ie are pet friendly.

New RSA data covering the period from 2014 to 2023 shows that Kildare accounted for around 4% of all motorcyclists hospitalised following crashes nationwide.

Kfm recently reported how the man's body may have lain undiscovered for some time.

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The Motor Insurers’ Bureau of Ireland (MIBI) says private uninsured cars make up 4 point 2 per cent of the private fleet across the country.

Naas consistently reported the highest crime levels, with 2,080 offences in 2024, up slightly from around 2,000 offences in 2019.

On Saturday night, a man carjacked a woman in her 30s on St. Peter's Road in Walkinstown, before Gardaí received reports of a robbery at a shop on the Dublin Road in Bray half an hour later.

Some areas include Brannockstown, Athy, and Kildare Town.

It's understood Mr. Knott may have been dead for a number of days before his body was found.

Powell Electronics, which has a facility in Clane, sent two shipments of components to the Elbit Systems Cyclone plant in Karmiel, Israel in October and November 2024

159 adults were registered homeless in Kildare - up from 154 in February.

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Meanwhile, President Michael D Higgins, who met the Pope five times, said the world was struck by the generosity shown by the late pontiff, right until the very last moments of his life.

Irish Rail says the cuts are temporary and necessary to carry out fleet upgrades ahead of a service boost in the autumn.

Lawless said every Friday a group protests outside his office, banging, shouting and playing music. He said it impacts the people that he represents.

Nationally, 300,000 appointments were cancelled, with over 700,000 people on hospital waiting lists.

Anyone with information has been asked to contact Athy Garda station.

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Minister for Enterprise Peter Burke said he is continuing to engage with Intel.

The incident occurred on February 11, 1995, when Kavanagh, wearing a balaclava, entered the Malone family home in Caragh.

Kfm understands that the body of a male was found this morning under what are believed to be suspicious circumstances.

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People commuting from Sallins can expect an increase in fares, while those travelling from Newbridge or Kildare Town will see a decrease.

Nearly a third of completions in Q1 2025 were in Dublin, with another 20pc in Kildare, Louth, Meath, and Wicklow.

In a statement, the Freemasons expressed regret and clarified that they would not have permitted the booking had they been aware of its intended purpose.

The plant supplies over 50% of North Kildare and the Greater Dublin Area’s drinking water.

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Editor of TravelExtra.ie, Eoghan Corry from Ardclough, says some airlines allow children's seats to be reserved free of charge.

Emergency services remain at the scene with locals advised to travel via alternative routes.

Gardaí are reviewing CCTV and asking residents with doorbell footage or anyone who saw suspicious activity to contact them.

The stolen items include a Doro A200, a Google Pixel 9a, an Honor Magic 6 Lite, and a Honor X6b 4G.

Dublin Fire Brigade worked to bring the blaze under the control but the woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

After detailed forensic analysis and comparison with modern zoo animal bite marks, researchers from Maynooth University concluded that these were peri-mortem lion bites.

The boy's mother has appealed to garages, mechanics and car repair centres who were asked to repair wing mirrors on a dark-coloured Volkswagen Golf to contact Gardai.

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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.

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