Local News from Monday, May 26th, 2025
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Will Robots Replace Jobs In Kildare SuperValu Stores? Company Not In Position To Comment
The company has stores throughout Kildare, including in Maynooth, Sallins, Clane, Celbridge, Kilcock, Naas, Monasterevin, Leixlip, Athy, and Newbridge.
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Kilmeague Company Fined After Man Struck And Killed By Rotating Robotic Arm
Naas Circuit Court has fined N&C Enterprises Ltd. of Kilmeague, €75,000, along with an additional €4,057 in costs, following the fatal workplace accident.
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Boots Ordered To Pay Costs And Donate To Charity Over Misleading Sale Prices
The company was brought before Dublin District Court today, with the case focused on misleading discount practices involving electric toothbrushes and perfume.
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Kildare Rent Cap Under Threat As Government Considers Scrapping The Measure
A 2% rent cap is currently in place for over 83 percent of rental properties across the country.
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Most Plastic From Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme Shipped Abroad, Not Recycled Locally
The scheme, which requires consumers to pay a refundable deposit on beverage containers, was introduced as part of a broader push toward a circular economy and environmental sustainability.
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BREAKING: Gardai Launch Search Operation In County Offaly For Remains Of Missing Woman Fiona Pender
Ms. Pender was last seen in August, 1996
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Burglaries Drop After Last Year’s Rise — But Fraud Surges
Gardai have told Kfm that a regional breakdown of the figures is not available.
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Kildare One Of Five Counties Leading XL Bully Surrenders As Ban Takes Effect
A ban on the breed was announced last year.
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Clane Woman’s Hunger Strike For Gaza Enters Sixth Day, Family "Extremely Concerned"
Ms. Ní Choimín, who now lives in Galway, began the hunger strike on May 21st and is currently experiencing a cough, dizziness, body aches, and severe hunger pangs.
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