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• Court Orders Demolition Of 29 Unauthorised Modular Homes Built By Kildare Developer

  The Circuit Civil Court ruled that 29 modular houses built by Branach Developments, registered in Caragh, were entirely new structures and not refurbishments, as claimed.

• 170 People Arrested In Past Week For Driving Under Influence Of Alcohol Or Drugs

  184 people have lost their lives on the roads so far this year.

• €239k For Clane Playground As Kildare Secures Funding For Just Two Projects

  €239,040 has been allocated for remedial and upgrade works at the playground and recreational facilities in Clane, a project identified as a local community priority.

• Minister’s Letter: DART+ South West Entirely Dependent On Successful Delivery Of DART+ West

  Funding under the National Development Plan will allow preparatory steps - including compulsory purchase orders from next year - but no construction timeline is set.

• Kfm Weekend Obituary Notices

• Two Men Charged In Connection With €4 Million Cocaine Seizure In Kildare And Wexford

  A woman in her 40s was also arrested - she's been released, with a file being prepared for the DPP

• Driving Testers At RSA Balloted For Industrial Action Over Concerns About Uninsured Vehicles

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  The ballot opens today and runs until January 6th, 2026.

• Homes Undelivered After Substantial Deposits Paid, Kildare Council Warns Of Potential Unauthorised Works

  Email exchanges seen by Kfm News show buyers were repeatedly told delays were due to Uisce Éireann - despite Uisce Éireann now confirming it is not responsible.