Local News from Wednesday, September 17th, 2025

A motorcyclist in her 60s died on Monday, September 8th, at around 11.30 a.m. on the R148 - the old Enfield road - just off the N4 Kilcock roundabout heading toward Enfield.

Anyone who was in The Beeches during the early hours of Saturday morning, or who may have seen suspicious activity, is asked to contact Clane Garda Station on 045-868262.

An email from the council's Housing Grants Section, seen by Kfm, details how, due to exceptional demand, the council will temporarily stop accepting new applications for Housing Adaptation Grants for Disabled People (HAGs), Mobility Aids Grants (MAGs), and Housing Aid for Older People Grants (HOPs).

Dr Loretta Nolan also noted a particular concern within the Defence Forces, suggesting that soldiers may hesitate to report health problems out of fear it could jeopardise a contract renewal or prevent them from being selected for overseas deployment.

And, in a bid to boost military heritage tourism, the plan includes repurposing some vacant buildings for overnight accommodation.

Once the HGV restriction is in place, upgrade works in the town centre will progress.

He was brought before Naas District Court, where Gardaí objected to bail.

The apartment’s owner had fallen asleep on his living room couch and awoke to find a man standing in the room.

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That's despite the Media Minister shelving the plans earlier this year, saying people already pay enough for content.

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It comes ahead of an Oireachtas Committee on Higher Education today where students will discuss the rising cost of living.

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The Criminal Justice Hate Offences Act 2024 was created to protect people against all forms of discrimination.