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Band member Maykala Farrell said the experience has been surreal.

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The report by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission is highlighting the back to school costs on families.

In a statement issued to Kfm, the company said that a heavy goods vehicle caused “significant damage” to infrastructure, bringing down poles and cables.

Israeli emergency services say at least eight people were killed overnight, following Iranian strikes.

The Department of Education says a contractor won’t be appointed until near the end of this year, meaning construction is unlikely to begin before early 2026.

The woman, who lives independently in Athgarvan, lost her landline service on April 17.

The cases will remain under review, but no new resources are being allocated unless fresh evidence emerges.

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Focus is now shifting to upcoming sites under the control of Kildare County Council's Land Development Agency.

Ennis, Killarney, Leixlip and Monaghan were also in the top 5 cleanest town and cities across the country.

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PSNI data reveals domestic abuse accounts for around 20 percent of all recorded crime in Northern Ireland.

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Early indications suggest there will be "little to no" income tax cuts next year.

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At least 12 people have died in aerial attacks in the past 24 hours.

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It relates to the work of Comisiún na Mean, the body which has been put in charge of social and broadcast media regulation.

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High pressure is expected to develop starting on Tuesday.

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Another politician and his wife were also shot - but are expected to survive.

Met Eireann has issued an alert for thirteen counties, with one in place for Kildare until 8pm.

British Police said the 44-year-old man was detained on Friday and appeared at Court this morning.

People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy is among those released.

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It comes after what he describes as an "overwhelming" amount of incidents reported to him, including random attacks and shoplifting.

Annie McCarrick was last seen in Dublin in March 1993. She had spent some time studying in Maynooth.

In a written response issued today, the Department confirmed that while the Shalom Nursing Home on Church Street had previously been considered as a potential location, it is “no longer under consideration.”

Catholic primary schools will now incorporate smoking and vaping into the pledges made by sixth-class children.

Gardai are understood to be monitoring social media posts.

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Deputy Ó Cearúil said military service is compulsory in Israel and questioned whether TDs and Senators are now expected to avoid any company with links to Israelis, calling it a level of "absurdity".

The organisers say their aim is to cause maximum disruption as a way to raise their concerns regarding the purchase of the hotel by the government.

Iran's supreme leader's has vowed to respond.

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The money can now be used for lockable boxes or cubbies, or drop off and collection at the school office.

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Speaking to Kfm, he said military service is compulsory in Israel and asked if it is getting to a stage where "any company that has any links to anybody from Israel that TDs and Senators, maybe, can't be involved in it? We are getting to a level of absurdity here."

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Kfm spoke to Sunday Times journalist John Mooney, who conducted a year-long investigation into puppy farming across Ireland.

Fire services attended the scene and it's understood that individuals are being treated for non-life threatening injuries.

Footage on social media shows huge clouds of black smoke billowing into the sky.

Kildare North Fianna Fail TD Naoise Ó Cearúil was recently appointed to the Oireachtas artificial intelligence committee last month by party colleague Malcolm Byrne.

The residents currently living at the Clondalkin address are not connected in any way to Annie McCarrick's murder according to Gardaí.

The council cited issues including inappropriate scale, over-development, and conflict with local planning policies as reasons for refusal.

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The agency was set up in the wake of the financial crisis to manage bad loans.

The query is under review by the council, with a decision expected in the next week.

The incident occurred this morning

The case, involving the theft of £200,000 from a Cork to Dublin bound mail train , has long been shrouded in controversy over alleged forced confessions.

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Labour's Alan Kelly said he asked Garda Commissioner Drew Harris at the Oireachtas Justice Committee about the investigation leading up to that arrest.

Kfm understands that bailiffs, with Garda support, are now working to identify vehicle owners and continue enforcement this week.

In an email seen by Kfm, the Department of Housing insists that it remains fully committed to building the homes, calling them a government priority.

Tanaiste and Minister for Defence Simon Harris said the boost would include a “service commitment payment” as part of efforts to retain experienced personnel.

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The Global Legal Action Network is taking a judicial review in the Irish High Court against a decision from Gardaí not to investigate a complaint alleging Airbnb’s complicity.

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Kfm has attempted to contact a number of pubs in the area for comment.

Police haven't gone into details, only to say a large operation is underway on a street, where there's a secondary school.

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She was a among a group of activists on board a boat bound for Gaza.

As of last month, Kildare is the third most expensive county in Ireland to rent a home.

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It comes as a new report has found people are drinking less alcohol, with the average consumption dropping nearly 5 percent per adult last year.

The injured dogs required surgery for severe puncture wounds and are now in recovery.

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Commissioner Drew Harris said cadaver dogs are rarely needed, but would be a useful asset.

The Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association says up to 100 are shutting each year, with the rate of closures up since the Covid pandemic.

The EU average for public holidays is 12.8 every year - while Ireland only has 10.

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Her concern has come to light following reports that people with disabilities became "trapped" in Leinster House after a lift broke down.

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Onsite Talks Underway Between OPW and Save Castletown Gate Group

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Government leaders are considering whether to link rent increases to the rate of inflation.

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He was speaking after a massive wave of drone and missile attacks on targets across Ukraine on Thursday night.

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They have also rejected support measures from the Department of Education in the Senior Cycle implementation proposals.

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There was a large attendance from those in the local community.

Figures released to Sinn Fein show nearly 3 thousand council homes are currently vacant.

Jerry Maloney, 19, was a passenger in a pickup truck that crashed on the Barretstown Road in Newbridge shortly after 8pm last night.

The move is expected to be met with opposition.

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Speaking to Kfm, Shane Scanlan, CEO of the Alliance for Supporting Nursing homes, said there also needs to be an immediate "root and branch review" into HIQA's response to the latest scandal to hit nursing homes run by Emeis Ireland.

The road is closed for an examination, and Gardaí are appealing to anyone with information to come forward.

The road remains closed as Garda Forensic Collision Investigators carry out a full examination, with local diversions in place.

In another incident, a driver attempted to evade a checkpoint but was stopped shortly after. The vehicle had no tax or insurance, bald tyres, and contained green diesel.

The cap applies to full-day care of 40 to 50 hours, while funding for the sector will also increase.

Community members, led by parent Annie Byrne, are calling for immediate intervention, including the appointment of a lollipop person, widened footpaths, and enhanced traffic-calming measures.

Minister for Education Helen McEntee confirmed that no transport will be provided for pupils who live outside the school’s official catchment area.

Their goal is to give the public, especially adoptees and their families, a deeper understanding of what life was like in each institution.

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Formerly known as Orpea, the company operates 27 nursing homes across the country, including five in Kildare.

Gardai say all the children were all part of family groups.

HIQA says 'escalatory action' on foot of the programme means admissions have now been stopped.

Kfm understands that he passed away after a tragic accident that occurred while he was on holiday abroad.

Dozens of motorists are currently holding a protest in and around the roads surrounding the Citywest Hotel in west Dublin.

Gardai in Carlow will examine the USB stick.

SIPTU Divisional Organiser Adrian Kane said said the main reason for rejecting the WRC proposal was the company’s "failure" to agree to a Registered Employment Agreement (REA), which would guarantee worker protections for terms and conditions in the event of a sale.

Judge Zaidan said he listened back to the previous court proceedings to check and he wanted to set the record straight.

Assistant Professor David Landy, from Academia for Palestine, says a student encampment and pressure from staff encouraged the college to review its ties.

Emeis Ireland, formerly Orpea, operates 27 private nursing homes in Ireland, including five in Kildare.

James Browne will bring the proposals to Cabinet this morning.

The exams will run until the 24th of June.

A new report is showing the location of Ireland's 89 data centres which use huge numbers of backup and emergency generators to stay online.

Sonia “Sunny” Jacobs served 16 years in a Florida prison after being convicted in connection with the killing of two police officers.

Puska's brothers, Marek and Lubomir, are on trial accused of withholding information from gardai, while their wives, Jozefina Grundzova and Viera Gazoiva, are accused of burning the clothes Jozef Puska was wearing when he killed Ms Murphy.

The Garda June Bank Holiday policing operation ran from Thursday morning until 7am today.

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Despite Sandra and her husband, who both work full time, being eligible for the local authority loan, they’re now effectively locked out of these homes - which are meant to help families like theirs buy a place of their own.

It's after 22-year-old Evan Fitzgerald fired a number of shots at the Fairgreen Shopping Centre in Carlow Town on Sunday evening, before taking his own life. He was out on bail after being charged last year with firearms offences after he was intercepted near Straffan.

The missing toddler vanished while on holiday with her family in 2007.

Mr. Egan, a former amateur jockey, was well known in both the business and equestrian communities.

He was due back in court on Wednesday.

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A prisoner exchange will take place but no ceasefire is expected.

They have now confirmed they have dispatched this package for direct delivery to Rome.

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New independent research conducted by Red C today reveals.

Kfm understands that the man was out on bail for firearms offences. He was arrested in Kildare last year.

Ellen Cassidy became unwell at the finish line on Patrick's Street.

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This year's state examinations will kick off on Wednesday morning.

The man, aged in his early 20s, was on bail for a series of serious firearms offences at the time of the incident.

The man who died was a white Irish male. 

The incident occurred at the Fairgreen Shopping Centre

The man who was in his 30s, died at Beaumont Hospital yesterday evening.

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Violence erupts during celebrations of PSG's Champion League victory.

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The Irish Cancer Society is warning the Government here must curb emerging products like nicotine pouches.

The arrangement will see the women of Ireland receive HRT medicines/products free of charge.

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The event begins in Dublin city at 12:30pm.

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A Bank Holiday roads enforcement campaign has been rolled out, with Gardaí out cracking down on bad behaviour.

The truck was carrying almost 32 thousand kilograms of hives when the incident happened.

The landmark occasion was held in Ballybough this morning.

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That's according to research by Drinkaware.

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Passengers are being advised to arrive early to avoid delays.

The development will include two purpose-built cattery buildings - one for homing and assessing cats, the other for isolation and care - as well as a large, modern dog kennel building.

The former Sinn Féin leader denies the allegation, and a jury has found the publication wasn't in "good faith", and it wasn't fair or reasonable to publish.

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kfm originally reported how the prices have resulted in first-time buyers who rely on the scheme effectively being locked out of properties officially labelled as affordable.

Tina's remains were discovered in a shallow grave under the stairs of their home in October 2023.

Each team will work with Defence Forces personnel to test and refine their solutions.

In some instances, properties could faced issues when the owners tried to sell them because details of unauthorised development complaints appeared on the planning portal.

No injuries were reported, and the patrol safely withdrew from the area.

She has been on hunger strike since May 21st in an effort to get the Government to act on the war in Gaza, specifically around the Occupied Territories Bill.

Misinformation had been circulating online claiming the man was in Newbridge yesterday when he was actually still in custody.

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Just two services, Cork and Belfast, currently offer on-board catering.

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Garden-scapes dedicated to sustainable living and to promote the health of pollinators, are among the designs on display.

Kildare County Council’s Executive confirmed a significant increase in complaints about unauthorised developments and acknowledged that the issue is becoming more complex and widespread.

Speaking on Kildare Today, Nuala Donlon, spokesperson for Greyhound Action Ireland, said that in comparison, the ISPCA received €1.2 million in Budget 2024 to fund its entire homing and enforcement operations and rehomed 1,382 dogs.

The man is due to appear before Portlaoise District Court this morning.

It follows numerous reports online that the man in question was seen in Newbridge.

In videos seen by Kfm and shared widely on social media, the man appears to make threats to kill children and babies, as well as threats to enter homes.

The militant group hasn’t confirmed his death.

The crime spree began just after 1am, when a business on Main Street, Celbridge, was broken into.

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Ms. Ní Choimín, who now lives in Galway, began the hunger strike on May 21st

The 25-year-old was last seen in 1996.

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The Anti-Dumping Initiative, established in 2017, requires local authorities to apply for funding to combat illegal dumping.

The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation is calling for the initiative to be rolled out at every hospital around the country - incuding Naas General Hospital.

Kfm reported how the woman was allegedly assaulted after she confronted the masked men at around 4am on Wednesday morning

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Historical trees and the Old Belfy that dated back to 1840 demolished to build the development.

The eviction ban expired at midnight on Friday.

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