Local News from Tuesday, November 4th, 2025
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Department Of Housing Shifts Blame On To Council As Kildare Families Priced Out Of "Affordable" Housing Again
In a statement to Kfm News, the Department said the Barracksfield West development is part of the Local Authority Affordable Purchase Scheme, and that the minimum prices, about 24% below market value, were decided by the Council.
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Outbreak Of Bird Flu Has Been Confirmed In Carlow Turkey Flock
All flock owners have been urged to be vigilant for signs of bird flu and to maintain biosecurity measures
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Lidl To Open Country’s First Net Zero Energy Store In Maynooth This Thursday
Designed in partnership with the Irish Green Building Council, the supermarket will generate as much energy as it consumes annually.
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Contract For Maynooth Eastern Ring Road Project Awarded To Company Based In Kilcullen
The new single carriageway relief road will connect the R405 Celbridge Road in the south to the R148 Leixlip Road in the north.
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Policy Shift Allows Private Sector To Construct Wastewater Plants For New Housing
Up until now, only Uisce Eireann has been allowed do this.
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End Of An Era At Berney Bros Saddlery In Kilcullen As Master Craftsman Retires After 51 Years
During his half-century with the company, Clifford worked on saddles for many of the leading names in Irish racing, particularly through the 1970s.
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Parents Invited To Take Part In Major Survey On Primary Education’s Future
95 per cent of the country’s almost 3,100 primary schools fall under the patronage of religious bodies, according to figures from Education & Training Boards Ireland.
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€102,600 Granted For Repairs To The Ballymore Eustace Liffey Linear Golden Falls Loop Walk
The funding is part of a €16.5 million national allocation supporting 63 projects across Ireland, including walking trails, mountain access routes, and outdoor water-based amenities.
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New "Affordable" Naas Homes Cost More Than Families Are Allowed To Borrow From Council
The same issue arose at Lattin Place on Rathasker Road because the three-beds started at €365,000, just five thousand euro over the loan threshold limit.
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Accessibility Upgrades Completed At Athy Station
The works were marked today by Cathaoirleach of Athy Municipal District, Cllr. Ivan Keatley, other local representatives, members of Iarnród Éireann’s Disability Users Group and members of the Project team
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Minister Lawless Sought Legal Advice Over Claims Apprentice Electricians Bought Exam Papers For €50
Mr Lawless sought advice from the Attorney General on whether the matter should be referred to An Garda Síochána.
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CAB: €17m Recovered And 20 Properties Seized, Including Former Saggart Home Of Daniel Kinahan
Meanwhile, Kildare is among the areas set to benefit from a new round of funding that channels the proceeds of crime back into local communities.
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Man Arrested In Connection With The Fatal Assault Of Ryan Weir Gibbons Released Without Charge
A file will be prepared for the DPP
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