National News
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Straffan Resident Conor McGregor Could Be Heading Back To Court Over CCTV Footage
In an affidavit, McGregor swore he had deleted the footage, and yesterday, he filed another sworn statement outlining the situation in relation to his business partner.
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"Gombeen Politics" At Heart Of Bord na Móna Recycling Privatisation, Says SIPTU
Adrian Kane also raised concerns about the impact of the proposed sale on workers' rights.
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Several Injured As Car Driven Into Crowd Of People In Munich
The driver has been "secured" on site.
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€1,200 For A Drink? That's How Much A Belfast Hotel Is Charging For A So-Called Cocktail "Masterpiece"
The hotel previously earned Guinness World Record for most expensive cocktail back in 2007 - with its near-900 euro Mai Tai.
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Government Under Pressure Over Arts Council's €7M Spend On Abandoned IT System
Kildare North TD Aidan Farely said it is the "latest in a litany of spending scandals involving the needless waste of taxpayers’ money".
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St Patrick's Day Intinerary: James Lawless Heading To India While Martin Heydon To Remain In Ireland
Kildare South TD and Agriculture Minister Martin Heydon is the only Cabinet minister who will be staying in Ireland.
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Cupid Goes Corporate As Valentine's Day To Cost Locals More This Year
Those celebrating this weekend are being warned restaurant prices have risen by 4 per cent in the last year.
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M7/M9 Junction Safety Review To Be Carried Out Following Series Of Crashes
The review aims to address the increasing number of accidents and implement solutions that will enhance the safety of road users.
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29-Year-Old Man Charged In Connection With Stoneybatter Knife Attack
The Judge was told the accused, who cried during the court appearance, needs immediate medical attention
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Gallons Of Human Waste Trucked Away Weekly As Unapproved Refugee Village Exceeds Sewage Limit
The village was constructed without planning permission, and Wicklow County Council has refused to grant retention permission on environmental and regulatory grounds.
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Maynooth Professor Warns Of Real-World Violence After Receiving Death Threats Over Stoneybatter Post
Maynooth Professor John O' Brennan said he believes online threats could spill over into real life, potentially resulting in someone being hurt or potentially killed.
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Man Due In Court This Morning Over Stoneybatter Knife Attack
Gardai believe the attack was random and nobody else was involved.
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Garda Who Sexually Assaulted Woman In Wicklow After Telling Her To "Repay" Favour Jailed For Six Years
William Ryan, a 41-year-old married father-of-four, claimed what happened in the station in September 2020 was “fully consensual,” but the jury didn’t believe him.
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Search Of Meath House Complete As Part Of Investigation Into Murder Of Elizabeth Clarke
Gardaí say they're not releasing the results of the search for operational reasons.
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"Rude And Vile" - Samantha Mumba Hits Out At Some Members Of The Eurovision Judging Panel
RTÉ has defended panelists Donal Skehan, Laura Fox and Arthur Gourunlian.
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Teachers Warn Negative Views Of DEIS Schools Are Damaging Pupils’ Self-Worth
Teachers interviewed as part of the survey report a toxic culture towards the scheme means pupils write themselves off before they've even begun.
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Justice Minister Praises Response Of Emergency Services After "Random" Stoneybatter Knife Attack
Three men were hurt - two of them seriously - after being stabbed in broad daylight in Stoneybatter.
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Toughers Restaurant: From Ukrainian Families To Potential Home For International Protection Applicants
That's despite a large number of Ukrainian families being moved out of the former restaurant known as Toughers last month due to fire and safety concerns.
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EU Has Announced Parcels Shipped By Shein And Temu Will Face New Customs Controls
Adrian Weckler, Tech Editor at the Irish Independent reports
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Families Left In Limbo Due To Delays In Recieving The Keys To Their New Homes
They believe they are "essentially homeless"
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Fine Gael Senator Martin Conway Has Resigned Following His Arrest Last Month
John Lee, Executive Editor of the Irish Daily Mail reports
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An Incident On The M50 Has Caused Major Delays This Afternoon
It is understood the incident happened on the M50 southbound between Junction 12 Firhouse and Junction 13 Dundrum.
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Speed Detectors Are Underway Accross The County After New Lower Limits Came Into Effect
Local roads in rural areas used to have an 80kmph limit now have a 60kmph limit.
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A Man In His 60's Declared Deceased Following An Assault In Malahide This Morning
The incident occurred at approximately 8:30am
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"We No Longer Get To Sit On The Sideline" Says Taoiseach Micheál Martin On Ireland's Neutrality Stance
Currently, Ireland spends 0.2 per cent of GDP on Defence – which is the lowest in Europe.
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Norweigan Singer EMMY Will Represent Ireland In This Years Eurovision
She will sing her song 'Laika Party' at this years semi-finals in Switzerland.
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The ESB States Storm Eowyn Repair Costs Won't Affect Customers This Year
There's been uproar in recent days after comments from the utilities Chief Executive.
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The Government Is Investing Over 9 Million Euro To Bring An NFL Match To This Country
The game is expected to take place in the autumn, but dates have not been specified.
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Catriona Carey Sent Forward For Trial On Money Laundering Charges
Two others are facing related charges arising from the same garda investigation.
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Locals May Receive Fewer Scam Texts Under New Regulations Being Introduced
ComReg has established a deadline of February 25 for businesses and service providers managing bulk SMS traffic to complete their registration.
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BREAKING: Monasterevin Man Calvin Dunne Found Guilty Of Manslaughter In Kildare Pub Fight
A jury found him guilty of manslaughter by a 10:2 majority after deliberating for three days.
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Do You Know Your Neighbour? Social Isolation "Concerning", Says CEO Of Irish Rural Link
"The importance of direct human contact should not be underestimated", says Seamus Boland.
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Grieving Brother Says He Wouldn't Have To Visit "Sister's Grave" If Domestic Abuser Database Was Set Up
It comes after the measure wasn't included in the programme for Government - prompting a backlash from the family of murder victim Jennifer Poole.
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Disappearance Of Meath Woman Upgraded To Murder As House Search Gets Underway
Elizabeth, a mother of two, was last seen in November 2013.
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Energy Arrears: Over 440,000 Residential Accounts Behind On Payments
Fears are are rising that number will rise in the coming months as electricity credits, which have been a feature of every budget since 2022, are coming now over.
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Photos From Mountmellick Drug Raid As Two Men Due In Court
Nearly 200 kilos of cocaine and cannabis herb was discovered as part of an intelligence led operation on Tuesday.
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Four Men Plead Guilty In Relation To Largest Cocaine Seizure In Irish History
On the 26th of September 2023, the MV Matthew, a Panamanian-flagged cargo ship, was boarded by Irish Army Rangers.
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New Speed Limits Come Into Effect Tomorrow On Local Roads In Rural Areas
More speed limit reductions will then take place later this year on secondary roads and in built up areas.
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Judge Criticises Mental Health System As Man Charged In Maynooth Attack
A priest suffered significant damage to one of his eyes.
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Local Injured During "Shocking" Early Morning Home Invasion In Maynooth
During the burglary, the homeowner confronted the suspects and was struck on the head.
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Fraudster David Williams, Linked To Kerry Katona, Caught Hiding In Rathmore Before Arrest In Wicklow
A bench warrant was issued for David Williams (67), also known as David McHugh, after he missed a sentencing hearing.
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Fr Peter McVerry Steps Down As Charity Board Secretary, Denies Link To Governance Failings
Last year, Kfm highlighted how The Peter McVerry Trust asked its external auditor to purchase a property in Celbridge in 2016 to prevent the public from knowing that the charity was behind the transaction.
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Shergar Owner Aga Khan Has Died At The Age Of 88
The billionaire owner of yachts and jets has longstanding ties to Kildare through his equestrian activities.
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Man Who Raped And Stabbed Woman After Climbing Through Bedroom Window Jailed For Fifteen Years
On the morning of the 14th of March last year, the woman awoke in her ground floor apartment to find a man on top of her with a scissors to her throat.
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Two Bodies Discovered At House In Kerry May Have Been There Since Late Last Year
Their bodies will remain at the scene until a preliminary technical examination is completed today.
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Man Aged In His 20s Dies In Meath Road Crash
The car he was driving crashed at Boolies in Oldcastle at about 2.20am this morning.
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Taoiseach Micheál Martin Says The EU Must "Act As One" In The Face Of Potential Trade Wars With The US
EU leaders are meeting in Brussels today to discuss a strategy.
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A Man In His 20's Has Been Arrested In Connection With An Assault In Dublin
The incident took place at the entrance to a car park of a licensed premises on Clonsilla Road.
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The Price Of A Pint Of Guiness Is Set to Rise From Today
The six cent increase on Diageo products is the fourth hike in two years.
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Counting Has Resumed To Fill The Final Few Seats In The Seanad Election
Yesterday saw the election of Social Democrats' first senator - Patricia Stephenson.
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Over 1,000 Speeding Offences Were Detected Over The Bank Holiday Weekend
Including a vehicle travelling on the N7, in Castlewarden.
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The Spirit Of Volunteerism Remains Alive And Well In Ireland
A survey of a thousand people shows the trend is particularly high among women aged 18 to 34.
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Delays From Heuston Station This Morning Following An Incident Near Sallins, Naas
A vehicle has struck a bridge in Sallins, earlier this morning.
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The Government Is Considering A Recommendation To Investigate Schools Around The Country For Historical Sex Abuse
It comes after a scoping inquiry into day and boarding schools run by religious orders across the country.
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Animal Activist Groups Are Protesting Outside The National Hare Coursing Festival In Clonmel Today
Calling for an end to the so-called 'blood sport'.
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Potential Disagreements To Occur In The Leinster House This Week Over The Dáil Speaking Time
This comes from the latest Ireland Thinks poll.
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24 Patients On Trolleys In Naas General Hospital
The HSE is facing a fresh call to end its hiring freeze in hospitals.
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Over 60 Arrested For Drink Or Drug-Driving This Bank Holiday Weekend
Gardaí are conducting high-visibility checkpoints around the country until Tuesday
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Three Israeli Hostages Have Been Released In Gaza
Adam Parsons reports from the Hostage Square in Tel Aviv
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January Was The Worst Month For Overcrowding In Hospitals
With 13,972 people treated in hospitals without a bed
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Ireland Is 2 Public Holidays Behind The EU Average
People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy believes we should be in line with the average
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Temporary Reprieve: Court Halts Euthanisation Of XL Bully Dogs In Shelters And Local Charities
The highest number of applications to keep the dogs were made to Kildare County Council, with 19 applications submitted.
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Black Boxes Recovered As Trump Blames Washington Air Crash On Diversity And Equality Policies
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Two Men Killed And Two Others Seriously Injured In Carlow Road Crash
Gardaí and emergency services are currently at the scene of a fatal road traffic collision that occurred on the N80 in Leagh, Rathoe, Co.Carlow at approximately 1.15am this morning
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"Influencers" Under Fire For Breaching Advertising Code
Wild, B-Perfect Cosmetics, Dylan Oaks and Califia Farms were found to be in breach of the ASA code.
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Punchestown Man Aubrey McCarthy Leads Tight Race For Third Seanad Seat
Michael McDowell has been elected on the NUI panel, with Ronan Mullen and Alice Mary Higgins set to take the two remaining seats.
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Footage: Washington DC Plane Crash, Children Believed To Be Among Dead As Jet Collides With Helicopter
About 300 first responders are currently searching the freezing Potomac River, where the aircraft crashed.
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Bedframe and Freezer Stash: Former Soldier Jailed for Multi-Million-Euro Money Laundering Operation
An analysis of his mobile phone revealed extensive communications with known drug dealers, which suggested he was responsible for laundering over €6m.
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108 Days Later: Gardai Respond To Local Fury Over Delayed Appeal For River Barrow Rape Suspect
That's after Gardaí released an evo-fit of a man connected to an alleged rape that occurred on October 13, 2024 - 108 days ago.
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Minister Heydon Defends Storm Response As Scottish Citizens Get Food Allowances And Accommodation
Some locals have been without power since last week.
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New Garda Recruitment Campaign Set To Launch Next Week
The Justice Minister announced the drive this afternoon, saying he’s ‘very aware’ of the problems in the force.
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Gardaí Release Evo-Fit Of Suspected Rapist Linked To River Barrow Walkway Attack
Kfm has sought clarity from Gardai as to why details have only been made public now.
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As Panda Recycling Increases Fees In Dublin, Bin Price Hikes Are Now Expected Nationwide
The general waste per-lift price is going up from €11.75 to €13.50.
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Roberstown DJ Camrin Watsin, David Guetta And 50 Cent Are Set To Play Longitude
On the June Bank Holiday weekend, Jamie XX and Underworld will headline Forbidden Fruit, while in July, Roberstown DJ Camrin Watsin, David Guetta and 50 Cent are set to play Longitude.
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Nine Men Found In Shipping Container At Rosslare Europort
They were discovered at around 10.30am this morning.
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The Government Is Being Urged To Stop Treating Gender Balance As An Optional Extra
Of the 15 senior ministers named on Thursday, just three are women.
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Uisce Éireann Crews Are Continuing To Restore Supply To Customers Across County Kildare
Many water treatment plants are now back in operation through the restoration of power supply in the area.
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International Response Crews May Be Called Upon To Help With The Aftermath Of Storm Éowyn
Homes and Business across Kildare are still without power today.
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200 Palestinian Prisoners Freed As Part Of Gaza Ceasefire Deal
But Israel blocks border over missing civilian
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Former Employee Arrested After IT Attack At National Portrait Gallery
Museum forced to close exhibits after former employee allegedly disables IT systems
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Rally Supporting Palestine In Dublin At Lunchtime Today
People are calling for punishments against Israel
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Dublin Says Goodbye To The Legendary 46a Bus
The renowned route will be replaced with a new E2 service under BusConnects
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"Unprecedented" Damage: Some Households Across Country Could Be Without Power For Up To A Week
Jim Hernan of the ESB says the damage to the network is unprecedented:
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"One Of The Greatest Planning Scandals To Hit The Country," Wicklow County Council Orders Demolition Of Unauthorised Refugee "Town" In Manor Kilbride
Historical trees and the Old Belfy that dated back to 1840 demolished to build the development.
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Labour Party Backs Calls From Protestors To Reinstate Eviction Ban
The eviction ban expired at midnight on Friday.
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Kildare’s Ulster Bank Customers Will Have Accounts Frozen From Friday
5 branches in Co. Kildare
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