Local News from Friday, April 24th, 2026

Kfm Obituary Announcements

Kfm obituary notices are broadcast daily following the 8am, 10am, 1pm and 5pm news
JuneFest 2026 Officially Launched

The arts festival will have over 40 events taking place in Newbridge
The Draft Sallins Settlement Plan Is Live

It aims to provide a planning policy framework to guide future sustainable developments for the town
Celbridge's Three Campus Project: Progress Is Being Made, But No Completion Date Given

The campus aims to relocate Celbridge Community School, St. Raphael’s Special School, and St. Patrick’s National School to a 17.74 acre site at Donaghcumper
Latest Report Shows 227 Adults Faced Homelessness In Kildare

The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage has today (24th of April) published the Monthly Homeless Report for March 2026.
Three Groups In Kildare To Receive Funding for Water Quality Improvements

The funds aim to to help community groups and organisations to deliver a wide range of projects to improve water quality nationwide
Kildare To See Good Weather For The Weekend, As Temperatures Could Reach 21 Degrees

Ireland is one of the driest places in Europe right now
Frustration Builds Regarding Illegal Encampment In The Curragh

It comes as illegal encampments and dumping have been seen on the Curragh in recent weeks.
Over 600 New Social Homes Planned for Kildare

The figures were confirmed by the latest Social Housing Construction Status Report