Local News from Thursday, August 13th, 2026

Over 100 Events Taking Place Across Kildare For Heritage Week

Walks, workshops, exhibitions and family activities are planned across the county from August 15th to 23rd.
Over Half of Cigarette Packs Surveyed In Newbridge And Naas Had No Irish Duty Paid

New research found 19% of packs examined in Newbridge were counterfeit, compared with 14% in Naas and 16% in Leixlip.
Celbridge Brewery CEO Warns Of Mounting Costs Facing Craft Beer Sector

Rye River Brewing Boss Tom Cronin says businesses have been absorbing rising costs for five years as brewery numbers decline.
Radio is One of Ireland’s Biggest Daily Habits as 3.5 Million Tune In Every Weekday

Kfm remains the leading station in county Kildare: ahead of all national and regional heard in the county.
Appeal For Dashcam Footage After Waste Dumped And Set Alight In Kilteel Area

Cllr Fintan Brett says a number of incidents have been reported in the Kilteel area and has appealed for information.
Kfm Obituary Notices

Kfm obituary notices are broadcast daily following the 8am, 10am, 1pm and 5pm news
Amhrán na Laoch Songwriting Competition Confirmed for Irish Music Month 2026

Amhrán na Laoch 2026 is part of this year's Irish Music Month.

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