National News
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Over €2,000 Damage Caused in Vandalism at Athy Sports Ground
Three juveniles arrested as Gardaí investigate incident at Geraldine Park
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Weather Warning Issues Storm Dave Approaches Ireland
Strong winds, heavy rain and dangerous coastal conditions expected over Easter weekend
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Fresh Blow For Metrolink As Programme Director Quits
Transport Infrastructure Ireland says he will be replaced by his Deputy in the interim
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Investigation Into Death Of Inmate In Portlaoise Prison
The death occurred yesterday at the Midlands Prison
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Intel Reclaims Control of Key Irish Chip Facility In Leixlip
Deal reverses 2024 sale to Apollo as company doubles down on AI-driven growth
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€7m Worth Of Cannabis Seized In Athy
Three men in their 30s and 40s and a woman in her 20s were arrested at the scene
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Budget 2027 To Take Place On October 6th
Cabinet signed off on the date today
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Kildare Gardaí See Increase In Drivers Taking Off Without Paying For Fuel, Whilst State Of The Nation Address Not Ruled Out By Taoiseach
The European Commission is suggesting EU citizens drive and fly less, reduce motorway speeds and work from home if they can
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Gardaí Warn People To Be "Buyer" And "Seller" Aware After Kilcullen Incident
In the incident, a person was tricked into handing over a laptop
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Kildare Sees 45 Per Cent Increase In Electric Car Vehicles In First Three Months Of 2026
The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) today released its official 261 new vehicle registration statistics for March
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Mid-Contract Price Rises Due To Impact Customers Of Three, Vodafone And Eir
It's the fourth April in a row customers have experienced mid-contract price rises, which are linked with inflation rates
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"When I Look Back At It, I Had All The Symptoms": Kildare Resident On His Diagnosis, As April Marks Bowel Cancer Awareness Month
The first day of the awareness month coincides with the HSE free bowel screening programme being expanded
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Calls For Reform After Garda Convicted Over Scrambler Pursuit
Case involving Garda Sean Shields raises concerns about policing powers and risks
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Cost Motor Insurance Continues To Rise, With Insurance On A Car Now Averaging Over €650
It's despite widespread reforms of the sector
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Minister Lawless Announces Expansion of Student Grant Supports As SUSI Opens 2026/27 Applications
Minister Lawless encourages students and families to check their eligibility early
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A New Bill To Recognise Unborn Children As Road Crash Victims Launched
Ms Aylward was 31 weeks' pregnant when she was involved in a car crash in 2024.
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Calls To Abolish The Sub-Minimum Wage Rate For Those Under 20
The minimum wage in Ireland increased every year from 2016 to 2025.
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Commander Alex Quigley Report's High Morale Among Irish Troops In Lebanon
That's despite the deaths of 3 UNIFIL peacekeepers in the region.
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Three People Arrested Over Suspected Murder Of William Delaney Released Without Charge
William Delaney was last seen alive in Monasterevin in 2019
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Council Acquired Seven Derelict Properties Through Compulsory Purchase Orders Last Year
Research from The Journal found 99 derelict properties were acquired by councils via CPO's in 2025
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Investigations Continue Into Beauty Brands Sephora And Benefit Over Marketing Issues
Concerns surround the attempt to sell anti-aging treatments to children under age 10.
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Parents Association Call For Urgent Action Over "Unsafe" Maynooth School Car Park
Stepping Stones is a special needs school which currently has to use a one-way system for school drop-offs.
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Minister Martin Heydon Calls On EU To Be Flexible On Levies For Fertiliser
Imported fertiliser has risen since the conflict in the Middle East began
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Gardai Have Arrested 3 People In Relation To Man Last Seen Alive In Monasterervin In 2019
William Delaney was last seen alive on January 30th 2019.
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80% of Public Sector Workers Cutting Back On Essentials, Survey Finds
Unite says rising costs forcing many to borrow or fall behind on bills
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Naas Clinic Among Highest Earners From Medical Cert Scheme
Fairgreen Surgery received €181,580 last year, with GP citing high patient demand and extended hours.
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Kildare-Based Animal Rescue Group Continue Calls To Ban Sulky Racing On Public Roads
In recent days, a horse died following a collision with vehicles in Clonmel.
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National Homeless Figures Increased By Almost 200 In February
Over 17,300 people were accessing homeless services last month.
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Trial Date Set For Man Accused Of Attempted Murder Of Three Children In Dublin attack
Court rules Riad Bouchaker fit to stand trial following medical assessments
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Piper’s Hill College Among Schools Awarded National LGBTQ+ Quality Mark
Kildare school recognised for creating safer, more inclusive environment for students
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North Kildare Road Closures Planned As Major Water Works Get Underway
Uisce Éireann says temporary disruptions in Celbridge and Leixlip are needed to support housing growth and upgrade critical infrastructure through to 2027
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Planning Approved for €260m Expansion of Newbridge Brewery
Up to 1,000 construction jobs expected as €459m total investment transforms Littleconnell site into major global production hub
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€100,000 Spent Repairing Historic Kildare Canal Bridge After Repeated Crashes
Historic humpback bridge ‘not fit for modern traffic’ as calls grow for safety measures after repeated collisions
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Boost for Special Education in Kildare—But Gaps Remain
18 new classes confirmed as part of national rollout, with calls for more places to meet growing dema
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Completion Date For The New Children's Hospital Will Be Missed For The 18th Time
Kill-based contractor, BAM, was due to hand over the building on April 30th
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Kildare Schools to Benefit from New DEIS Strategy – But No DEIS Plus Allocation
Kildare falls below national average for disadvantage supports as €48m education plan unveiled
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Fuel Prices Begin to Fall After Tax Cut
Not all stations pass on savings after Dáil backs temporary fuel tax cuts
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Man Arrested After Drug Seizure In Bauer Media Dublin Office
It's understood he's not a member of any editorial department.
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Leixlip Saw Lowest Number Of Vacant Dwellings In The Country In The Final Months Of 2024
Nationally, Kildare was one of the three counties with the lowest number of vacant dwellings in the final quarter of 2024
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Over 40,000 New Students Beds To Be Delivered By 2035, Promises Minister James Lawless
The Higher Education Minister and Kildare North TD launched the National Student Accommodation Strategy this afternoon
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BREAKING: One Dead In Offaly House Fire
Blaze at Edenderry home where woman and child died last year now under investigation
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Audit Finds €2m In Consultant Payments At Naas Hospital Outside Guidelines
Review raises concerns over governance, procurement, and use of public funds
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Fuel Prices Cut From Midnight
Government to reduce petrol by 15c and diesel by 20c per litre in temporary relief until May
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Local Fuel Proprietor Shares His Experience Of Rising Fuel Costs Amidst Conflict In Middle East
It comes as the Tánaiste says the government will act on Tuesday to reduce prices at the pump
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Kildare Second Most Expensive County To Buy A Home
The capital remains in first place.
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Kildare North TD Joe Neville Appointed As Fine Gael Spokesperson On Infrastructure And Delivery
The announcement was made minutes ago
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Secondary School Exam Fees Set To Be Reinstated In 2026
Fees were waived in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Kildare Cancer Survivor Welcomes ‘Right to be Forgotten’ Breakthrough
Daffodil Day announcement will see mortgage insurance waiting period cut to five years, offering hope to survivors across Ireland.
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€2 Million Transport Fund Announced to Support Learners with Disabilities
Kildare set to receive €180,000 as new initiative aims to remove barriers to further education, says Minister James Lawless
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Fears Surround Potential Job Losses At Claire's Newbridge Store
Claire’s reported it has been struggling in recent years.
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Previously Paused Social Housing Project In Athy Gets Go-Ahead
The plan included 73 social housing units and a community building at Ardrew, Athy, as part of a broader project to deliver 486 homes across the country.
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Spike in Helpline Calls After Controversial Parade Float
Dublin Rape Crisis Centre reports increase in contacts following Ballinrobe St Patrick’s Day display referencing Jeffrey Epstein
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Warmest Day Of The Year So Far As Temperatures Climb
Sunshine continues through Saturday with highs of up to 18°C expected inland, says Met Éireann meteorologist Ailís Hankinson.
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Hollywood Comes To Rathangan
Netflix will be filming in the town for the next three days
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12th Lock To Hazelhatch Greenway Has Officially Opened
The five kilometre stretch begins at the 12th lock in Clondalkin and continues to Hazelhatch
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Banished Temple Bar St. Patrick Statue Makes Surprise Return in Kildare Parades
The controversial statue was spotted in the Maynooth, Celbridge and Leixlip St. Patrick's Day parade
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DART To Be Extended to Kilcock
New Depot Completed by 2031. Public Consultation Open til April 27th
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New TII Report Confirms Congestion Is The Main Factor Influencing Risk Of Collisions On M7/M9 Merge
The report follows a parliamentary question raised by Labour TD for Kildare South TD, Mark Wall
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Concerned Response From Parents Regarding The Hot School Meal Scheme
According to survey half of the food is thrown away.
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Kerry's Jessie Buckley Makes History At Last Nights Academy Awards In LA
She's become the first Irish woman to win Best Actress at the Oscars
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Man Seriously Injured In Overnight Assault In Naas
The incident occurred shortly after 2.45am on North Main Street
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Naas Hospital Promised Just 21 Extra Mental Health Beds At Lakeview Ward - With No Timeline In Sight
Currently the unit only has 29 beds, meaning an upgrade would only amount to an additional 21 beds.
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Kfm Recruiting News Journalists: Full-Time & Part-Time
Full-tme & part-time Saturday and/or Sunday positions. Location: Kfm Broadcast Centre, Naas.
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Exclusive: Overnight Lucan Fire Leaves Tenant Facing Possible Homelessness
It is understood that at least 8 cars were damaged at a business premises.
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Van Stolen During Maynooth Home Invasion Used In High-Speed Chase By Notorious Criminal
Kfm reported how the woman was allegedly assaulted after she confronted the masked men at around 4am on Wednesday morning
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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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