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• Former Kildare TD Warns Defence Forces Mental Health Stigma Persists: Troops Won’t Tell Medical Officers

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  His remarks follow a Kildare coroner’s warning that military fitness standards should be separated from career progression, to ensure troops seek help without fear of losing opportunities.

• Tanaiste Says The Current Triple Lock System Is 'Absolutely Broken'

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  He believe's it's evident by The United Nations Security Council decision to remove Irish peacekeepers from Lebanon by 2027.

• Gardaí Renew Appeal After Motorcyclist In Her 60s Killed In Kilcock Collision

  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.

• Gardai Probe Car Fire That Damaged Three Vehicles In Clane Estate

  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.

• Backlogs And Budget Pressure Force Temporary Shutdown Of Kildare’s Housing Adaptation Grants

  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).

• Military Culture Under Scrutiny After Curragh Suicide Inquest

  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.

• Draft Plan Dangles Big Promises For Newbridge, Including New Homes, A Pool, And Second Liffey Bridge

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

• Meeting Scheduled With Hauliers Tomorrow To Discuss Athy Town Centre HGV Restrictions

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