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Kildare, both North and South of the county, delivered clear wins for Catherine Connolly.

The only constituency in which Heather Humphreys leads is her home patch of Cavan Monaghan.

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Speaking on Kildare Today, Ireland South MEP Cynthia Ní Mhurchú welcomed the news.

William Gallagher took a case under the Equal Status Act against Jenny Brennan and Matthew Hannigan, after they refused to sign up for the Housing Assistance Payment, or HAP.

Officials confirmed that anyone claiming asylum is legally entitled to enter the State, even without proper documentation.

Thomas Howard (79) appeared before Judge Sinéad McMullen at Tullamore Circuit Court, where the court heard details of the abuse of his niece, Maeve Leahy, during the mid-1980s and 1990s.

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Chief Executive of the Electoral Commission, Art O’Leary says every vote matters and wants people to have their say.

Kfm has learned that it will be up to the owner of the property if details will be released, as the discovery was made on a private development.

Jonathan Hughes, from Celbridge, was born in 1980 and lives with cerebral palsy, developmental delay and epilepsy.

Labour candidates were the biggest social media spenders overall, while Sinn Féin had several TDs elected without spending a cent online.

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In a series of videos seen by Kfm, Cllr McDonnell accused the Justice Minister and Gardaí of being “confrontational” and claimed that “criminals” were being protected by the force.

In a video posted online, Kildare Independent Cllr Tom McDonnell claimed that violent outbreaks were caused by The Justice Minister and Gardai.

All of the accused, apart from one, are facing two public order offences.

The HSE is preparing final tenders, with construction expected to begin in the first half of 2026 and take about 18 months.

It's understood, they kept crucial information from detectives.

Gardaí believe both incidents are related.

The accused was remanded in custody to appear in court for DPP directions in two weeks time.

Co-Founder Martina Kenny, says the owners should be held responsible.

The site, known locally as Gallows Glen, lies just one kilometre from Naas Town Hall and adjoins the Kings Furze estate.

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A number of steps have already been taken that includes flooding plans

Some protestors have aimed fireworks in the direction of riot police.

The protest is being planned in response to the serious sexual assault of a 10-year-old girl.

Gardai are appealing for witnesses who were at City West Drive, Garter Lane or the nearby luas stops between 11 pm and 1.30am on Sunday night to come forward.

An area outside the Citywest Hotel - currently housing international protection applicants - has been cordoned off as part of a Garda investigation.

Figures from the child and family agency show it received reports of around 9,625 issues relating to child welfare in Kildare, as well as Dublin and Wicklow.

The price of groceries is now climbing at its fastest level in almost two years.

One local, who did not want to be named, told Kfm of their "shock" when they received the email.

He was remembered for his selflessness, kindness, and deep commitment to his community.

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New Garda Pulse figures show a significant jump in domestic, sexual, and gender-based violence calls in the Kildare-Carlow division.

Kfm listeners who use Alexa devices may also experience outages this morning.

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Micheal Martin was speaking at the annual Wolfe Tone Commemoration in Bodenstown yesterday.

Strong’s first opened in November 2018, when the she was just 25 years old.

BAM is the main contractor on the National Children's Hospital, which is now facing its 16th missed deadline.

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She said it is due to "personal circumstances" and that it was not "an easy decision".

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17-year-old Vadym Davydenko died from stab wounds after the incident at an apartment in Grattan Lodge in Donaghmede on Wednesday.

Minister for Further and Higher Education and Kildare North Fianna Fáil TD James Lawless said the announcements mark “a major leap forward” for Ireland’s AI and computing capabilities.

Occupants of the house were evacuated, and the Army Bomb Disposal Unit was called to the scene.

The scheme will be similar to Operation Encompass, already in place in the UK, and a memo outlining the proposal is expected to go to Cabinet later this month.

Kildare County Council recently proposed new byelaws to introduce a 30 kilometre per hour speed limit in housing estates taken in charge by the Council.

That’s according to a new independent report commissioned by the Government.

He died after being beaten at his home in Sligo in 2022

The motorcyclist was taken to St. Vincent's University Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

The comments from the Fine Gael presidential candidate related to Deputy Murphy’s role in an anti-water charge protest in 2014.

A full announcement is expected to be published on the Sherwood Lane website, while some locals have also asked for clarity regarding vouchers.

Councillors will be updated once further details are confirmed.

Once operational, the plant is expected to process up to 100,000 tonnes of material each year, producing around 100 gigawatt hours of biomethane annually.

Gardai responded to a call shortly after 11 o’clock this morning.

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The first incident occurred last Thursday, October 9th, at around six o’clock in the evening.

Gardai are currently at the scene in Donaghmeade

According to legal documents seen by Kfm News, the agreement means both sides will drop their legal actions.

Searches were conducted today at properties in Naas by officers from the Sligo-Leitrim and Louth-Cavan-Monaghan Divisions.

Zoe O’Sullivan’s Lymphia earned her the Irish national title last month, and she has now advanced to the Global Top 20, placing her work on an international stage.

The crash happened eastbound between Junction 11 - where the M7 meets the M9 - and Junction 10 at Naas.

Health authorities warn that the hospital’s late completion not only disrupts planning and funding, but also delays access to vital services for young patients.

Tributes continue to pour in online, describing Ms Wilson as “a lovely person, kind and considerate, always keeping an eye out for others.”

The site - previously dismantled earlier this year - had seen some residents relocated as far as Kilkenny.

Video footage seen by Kfm shows two cars damaged and a truck overturned.

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Colleen Mannion, teacher and founder of All Ability Learning Ireland, has been renting a room in the Enfield Community and Enterprise Hub - which also houses the town library - since May.

Hundreds of people took to the streets, causing damage to property and transport infrastructure that ran into millions of euro.

One of Ms Wilson's colleagues said "the office will be a little heavier from now on".

Most cases resulted only in warning letters to property owners, though councils can issue enforcement notices or pursue fines of up to €5,000 and possible imprisonment.

Megan is believed to have travelled to Dublin city centre, and is also known to visit the Celbridge area

Gardai say foul play is not suspected at this time.

The new sites will deliver 192 new fast recharging points at 90 locations along the national primary and secondary road network, including Conlan's of Athy.

The operation uncovered a location where horses were being kept in breach of local bye-laws.

A total of 111 million euro was invested in renewable energy infrastructure.

On 25 April, a greyhound suffered a compound fracture of the right humerus and was put down by the track vet, while another was euthanised following a fractured hock on 29 August.

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The average home will be 2 per cent worse off next year.

Ireland currently has no approved equine slaughter premises, and since May this year, applicants for approval must undergo a new “Fit and Proper Person” assessment before any licence can be granted.

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The campaign introduces a Relationship Health Check to help people assess their relationship health.

Independent councillor Pádraig McEvoy has joined journalist and author Frank McDonald, Labour councillor Darragh Moriarty, Green Party councillors David Healy and Dan Boyle in seeking a judicial review of the new regulations.

The new facility represents a €7.5 million investment by Kildare County Council and is the only institution of its kind anywhere in the world.

Judge Elva Duffy described the assault as “an appalling lapse in temper” after viewing CCTV footage.

Criminals often left casings behind, confident they’d leave no evidence.

The day begins at Poplar Square in Naas at 11am, followed by visits to the Naas Housing Association and a street meet on Main Street.

Judge Terence O’Sullivan said the experience was deeply upsetting and that Aruna is still affected.

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He urged victims to ensure incidents are reported to Gardaí and that claims are filed with the Department of Justice within three months.

Community groups, sports clubs, and residents’ associations across Kildare can apply from October 28th to December 22nd.

Earlier this year, Ms. Connolly said she funded that trip herself.

He said more families will now qualify for student grants, as the income threshold for the SUSI student contribution grant rises to €120,000 - the "highest level ever".

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Ruhama's annual report figures show.

In the past 18 months, 23 people have been arrested.

The Israeli military say they're preparing "to lead the operation for the hostages’ return".

Kfm understands that without mentioning leadership outright, Kildare South TD Seán Ó Fearghaíl became the first Fianna Fáil TD to allude to it.

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Yesterday, the Government announced a 77 million euro budget to recruit the one thousand trainees, after failing to meet the same target last year.

His father Vincent - himself receiving cancer treatment - says Evan was “lost in the system".

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Higher Education Minister and Kildare North TD James Lawless described the cut as a "landmark moment" that "will ease financial pressure for 108,000 students and their families".

Gardaí in Athy are examining Ring doorbell footage and canvassing local CCTV.

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An animal charity says it receives around 100 calls a day to treat a sick animal.

The day of action between the Gardaí, NTA, and rail operators will operate nationwide on most routes.

The baby was transferred from the scene to Children's Health Ireland (CHI) at Crumlin, where he was subsequently pronounced dead.

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His family received a state apology from Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan earlier this year, but they say Heather Humphreys wasn't there for them during her time as a local TD and minister.

The Tánaiste described the investment as a “significant enhancement” of Defence Forces capability, while the Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Rossa Mulcahy, said the aircraft will serve both military and civilian needs, including troop transport, logistics and medical transfers.

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This is due to a rise in carbon tax - and there will be further increases in the coming months due to changes to the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation Scheme.

We will be updating as announcements continue

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He said they were not "prepared to bend any of those for me" and "the only way out was to get a hearing with somebody else" and that somebody else "would be a judge".

Mourners will gather at St. Patrick's Cathedral in Dundalk from 11 o'clock, to remember the married couple and their son.

There will also be a VAT rate cut for the hospitality sector from next July.

He said questions around due diligence and background are unavoidable.

The 16th member of the Irish delegation holds a US passport and is part of a separate deportation process.

Update: Kfm understands that the case has been dismissed and Cllr Moore will not have to pay a fine.

For the past three years, Irish students have benefitted from a temporary cost-of-living measure that cut €1,000 off the annual college fee of around €3,000.

Speaking to Kfm, his father Vincent asked: “How does it get to this stage?”

The reported incident comes amid ongoing planning disputes over Ryevale House and difficulties with its official water supply.

It says people can continue to use their heating systems as normal, but shouldn't handle the affected pumps, and should instead contact Tucson to have it replaced for free.

He issued a statement this evening.

Former Dublin GAA manager faces an uphill battle, as the contest appears to be shaping up as a two-horse race for the presidency.

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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