National News
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Protestors, Including Kildare's John Dallon, Refused Entry From Government And Agriculture Bodies Meeting
The Government had indicated they would be allowed join talks if they were part of the national groups delegation
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Artemis II Prepares To Splash Down Off US Coast
The figures were released as part of INMO's Trolley Watch
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Martin Heydon Will Meet Farming And Haulier Groups This Morning Amid Fuel Protests
Protests have now entered their fourth day
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Section Of N7 Northbound Closed Due To Protests
There are also road closures on the M9 and M50 northbound, due to ongoing fuel protests
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Kildare Filling Stations Among The More Than 100 Out Of Fuel
Protests are continuing for a fourth day across the country
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Nationwide Fuel Protest Continues Into Third Day
The Defence Forces have been called in to assist Gardaí with blockades, while O'Connell Street is still blocked
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Two Separate Weather Warnings Issued For Tomorrow
Met Eireann is warning of possible localised flooding, difficult travelling conditions and fallen trees and branches
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International Wholesale Prices Are "Not Price Gouging", Says CCPC
Since March 2nd, the CCPC said it has received over 900 complaints
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Costs Of Home Heating Oil Up By 67.5 Per Cent Between February and March
The CSO said the price in home heating oil was at its highest level since 1996
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91-Year-Old Lelia Doolan To Arrive In Monasterevin Today As Part Of Her Walk For Peace
Speaking on this morning's Kildare Today, Lelia said she is in good spirits, and encourages everyone in Kildare to come out and take part
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Harvey Norman Nationwide Cancer Fundraiser Launched
Running until April 26th: all funds to the Marie Keating Foundation.
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Operation Against Romance Fraud Network Leads To Arrests In West Dublin
Operation Skein has targeted The 'Black Axe' crime network responsible romance fraud over a long period
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Tánaiste Says Fuel Prices Should Drop Sooner Rather Than Later
The price of a barrel has dropped to under $94
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Major Garda Crackdown In Place On 'Lucky Dip' Criminal Gang
The criminal organisation are suspected of hundreds of burglaries and car thefts in the Leinster area.
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Fuel Price Protests Enter Second Day with Nationwide Action Planned
Campaign group urges mass turnout as demonstrations spread across Ireland
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Rising Fuel Costs Leads To Slow-Moving Protests Through Kildare
The nationwide fuel protest taking place today has arrived in Dublin, with O' Connell street currently at a standstill
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Missing Person Appeal: 17-Year-Old Joshua Treacy Is Missing From Maynooth
When last seen Joshua was wearing navy pants, a black T-shirt and white sliders
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Man Due Before Criminal Court This Morning Following Drug Seizure
The drugs were recovered during searches as part of Operation Tara over the Easter Bank Holiday Weekend
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Gaelic Players Survey Reveals Drug Misuse Numbers
20% of men and 4% of women know team-mates struggling with drug misuse
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452 Incidents Reported In Naas General Hospital In Last Three Years
An average of 18 incidents of aggression, violence or challenging behaviour have been recorded each in Irish hospitals system in the past three years
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Over 600 Fewer Frontline Gardaí As Staffing Figures Release
Garda staffing figures have revealed the number of frontline Gardaí in stations across the country
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Nationwide Fuel Protest Set To Take Place Tommorrow
'The People of Ireland Against Fuel Prices' group is organising the demonstration, as vehicles will depart as early as 6am, converging on towns and cities across the country.
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Woman Dies In Crash As Over 3,000 Drivers Caught Speeding During Bank Holiday Weekend
The Garda Roads Policing Operation for the Easter Bank Holiday Weekend began on Thursday April 2nd and will end at 7:00am on Tuesday April 6th
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Calls for Increased Traffic Garda Presence Ahead of Bank Holiday Weekend
Concerns have been raised over low Traffic Garda numbers nationwide, with just 649 officers on duty as calls grow for stronger road safety.
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Irish Independent Exclusive: File on Kerry "Baby John" Sent to DPP
Charges recommended!
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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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DART To Be Extended to Kilcock
New Depot Completed by 2031. Public Consultation Open til April 27th
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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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