National News
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Clane Law Student Charged In Connection With Intercepted Bomb Appears In Monaghan Court
Isobella Perrie Sullivan, from Abbeylands Park, was charged in connection with the discovery of a bomb in a car in Monaghan last month
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Fire Crews Remain At Scene Following Major North Dublin Scrapyard Blaze
Fire crews remain at the scene of a major scrapyard blaze in north county Dublin, where up to 100 vehicles were destroyed.
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Former Kill Resident to Represent Ireland at British Transplant Games
Married father of three, Kevin Rooney is among 20 athletes competing this weekend
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Brenda Fricker Remembered As A "True Legend" At Funeral Today
The Oscar-winning actress died last month at Our Lady's Hospice in Harold's Cross
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Family Of Carlow Designer Files $50m US Lawsuit
Civil proceedings have been launched over the death of fashion designer Martha Nolan-O'Slatarra, who was found on a yacht in the Hamptons last year.
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Just 20 Homes Available Within HAP Limits Nationwide
Simon Communities report finds 17 were in Dublin, with Kildare the only area outside the capital to have any properties available.
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Minister Heydon Visits UK To Strengthen Irish Beef Trade
Agriculture Minister says maintaining strong links with Britain's largest buyers is key to protecting Ireland's biggest export market.
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Back-To-School Costs, Including Paying For Digital Devices, Causing Major Concerns For Parents
Just over one quarter of secondary (27 per cent) and 21 per cent of primary school parents said they have to use savings in order to meet back-to-school costs
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July 2026 Recorded As Third Hottest Month On Record
Last month was also the second hottest July since 1900
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Senator Seeks Mandatory Jail Terms For Tool Theft
Proposed legislation follows a series of thefts, including incidents reported in Naas and Monasterevin.
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More Than €1.5 million Spent Cleaning Up Illegal Dumping On The Curragh
Figures released by the Defence Minister reveal the cost of clearing fly-tipping and waste left behind after unauthorised encampments since 2016.
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150 jobs To Be Created At New €15m Applegreen Service Area In Naas
New M7 development will include Ireland's first Popeyes Drive-Thru, ultra-fast EV charging and several food outlets.
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Demand for GPs Outstrips Growth In Kildare And Across Ireland
Almost 6,000 people have sought HSE help finding a GP this year as new figures show family doctor numbers continue to lag behind population growth.
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Gardaí Seize 38 E-Scooters And E-Bikes In Dublin Crackdown
The operation targeted the illegal use of e-scooters and e-bikes as Gardaí warned they are being used to facilitate criminal activity.
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EU Home Affairs Ministers Meet To Discuss Protection Of Borders From Illegal Migration
A meeting, convened by Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan, was called after around 60,000 people crossed from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta last week
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Plans For Protest Against Donald Trump's Expected Visit To Ireland Next Month
It is believed the US President will be in Ireland from September 12th to 14th
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Hundreds Gather For Glen Hansard's Funeral This Afternoon
The 56-year-old died last week in a motorbike crash
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Sale Of Electric Vehicles Reach Record High In July
Kildare saw a 69.4 per cent change in new electric car registrations in July 2026 compared to the same period in 2025
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€8.5 Million Drug Seizure in Meath and Louth
Two men are being questioned after Gardaí uncovered cocaine and cannabis during an intelligence-led operation.
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Gardaí Detect Nearly 3,400 Speeding Offences During Bank Holiday Operation
Gardaí also confirmed there were two road fatalities on Sunday, bringing the total number of deaths on Irish roads this year to 110.
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Over 1,500 Drivers Caught Speeding During Bank Holiday Garda Operation
More than 1,500 motorists have been detected speeding during the first two days of the Garda August Bank Holiday roads policing operation.
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NAMA Officially Being Dissolved Today
It comes 16 years after the state's bad bank was set up to deal with the fallout from the financial crash.
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17-Year-Old Found Guilty Of Murder Of Father-Of-Five In Cork
The teenager, who cannot be named due to his age, had pleaded not guilty to murder, but guilty to manslaughter.
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Highest Number Of Home Completions In First Half Of Year Since 2011, Despite Q2 Decline
Over 16,600 homes were completed between January and June this year.
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Over 4,500 Fish Found Dead In Cavan
A multi-agency investigation is underway.
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Daniel Kinahan Set To Face Trial In Ireland
The Dubliner, who's the alleged leader of the Kinahan cartel had been fighting an extradition order.
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Cabinet Signs Off On E-Scooter Ban For Under 18s
Parents will also be fined if their child is found using an e-scooter they bought.
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Singer-Songwriter Glen Hansard Dies In A Motorbike Crash
The 56 year-old died in the early hours of this morning
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Motorcyclist Dies After Road Collision In Lucan
The incident occurred on the R109 Lower Road, Strawberry Beds, Lucan shortly before 4:30am
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Gardaí Arrest Man In Connection With Disappearance Of Man In His 60s In Dublin
It's feared he may have been subjected to a violent assault.
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Cost Of Over €76K To Deport Six Male Convicts To Nigeria
They were removed on a charter flight yesterday
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Cabinet To Approve €2BN Funding For Uisce Éireann
The money is specifically to be used to housing housing targets
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€1.95M Worth Of Drugs And Over €140,000 In Cash Seized At Dublin Port
Revenue officers seized approximately 80.5kg of cannabis and 5kg of cocaine
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Irish Music Month Confirmed For September 2026
In all, twenty-two IBI stations participate in Irish Music Month, covering every blade of grass in Ireland.
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Jordanian Authorities Set To Decide On Whether To Release Person Of Interest In Jamey Carney Murder Case
Under Jordanian law, he can be held for an initial 15 days, after which there must be a court review.
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Armagh Healthcare Worker Sentenced After She Filmed And Mocked Dementia Patients
It marks a first of its kind prosecution in Northern Ireland.
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Justice Minister And Law Society Talks End Amid Continued Criminal Legal Aid Scheme Unrest
It comes ahead of a three day strike by criminal aid solicitors, who plan to protest the new flat fee payment model.
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€1.7M Of Cocaine Seized At Dublin Port
Revenue officers discovered 24.5kg of the drug on Friday during routine operations,
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Clane Woman Charged With Monaghan Bomb Interception Further Remanded In Custody
The Judge at Monaghan District Court remanded her into custody with consent to bail
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Two People, Including Clane Woman, Due In Court Today After Bomb Discovered In Monaghan Last Week
Gardaí, targeting dissident republicans, found the alleged bomb after they intercepted a car near Carrickmacross on Wednesday.
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Gardaí Investigating After Man Found Dead At Recycling Centre In Clondalkin
Investigators want to speak with anyone who knew him or interacted with him in the last week.
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Two People Killed In Separate Overnight Road Crashes
Two people have died in separate road traffic collisions in Counties Meath and Tipperary during the early hours of Sunday morning.
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Gardaí Travel to Jordan After Arrest in Jamey Carney Case
Detectives are liaising with local authorities as the investigation into Carney's death in Killarney continues.
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“You Don't Use A Sledgehammer To Crack A Walnut": Kildare Solicitor Criticises New Legal Aid Scheme As Work Stoppage Continues In Dublin
The new scheme was introduced on July 1st, and affects cases where criminal defendants require free legal aid.
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Nine Critical Infrastructure Projects Designated By Government
Nine projects and programmes are being designated by the Government as critical infrastructure.
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Two Arrested Following Interception Of Car Bomb In Monaghan
The Special Detective Unit stopped the vehicle travelling on the N2 south of Carrickmacross on Wednesday afternoon
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Nationwide Hosepipe Ban In Place From Today
Uisce Éireann has extended its Water Conservation Order nationwide
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Nine Infrastructure Projects To Be Fast-Tracked Under New Proposed Legislation
Dublin, Cork and Galway are amongst the counties that will benefit from plans
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Fuel At The Pump Could Reach €2.30/L If Middle East Conflict Continues
Yesterday the price of a barrel of crude oil hit the $100 mark again.
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Google Hit With €890M Fine By European Commission
It consists of two decisions relating to the Digital Markets Act.
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Aughinish Alumina Report Finds No Evidence Of Materials Exported For Russian Weapons
Micheál Martin has briefed Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the findings, at a meeting in Kyiv today.
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Both Edenderry Gardaí Released From Hospital As Local Station Remains Closed
An Garda Síochána continues to provide welfare support to the members and their families.
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Person Airlifted To Hospital Following Collision On The M9 In Carlow
The incident happened Southbound at Junction 6 this morning, between Leighlinbridge and Tinryland
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Prison Officers Close To Industrial Action Amid Pay Dispute
Their union says members could be balloted for strike action unless there's significant progress in talks with the Government.
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Man Appears In Court Charged With Stabbing Of Woman In Waterford Church
The incident happened as the woman attended Holy Cross church in Tramore, Co. Waterford yesterday morning.
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Man Due In Court This Morning Charged With Serious Assault Of Woman In Waterford Church
A woman in her 50s sustained stab wounds in the incident yesterday morning
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Nationwide Hosepipe Ban In Place From Friday
It's due to continued pressure on supplies caused by the ongoing dry spell.
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Court Hears How Garda Was Left With Tennis Ball-Sized Lump On His Forehead After Assault In Dublin City
A man in his 30s appeared before the courts this afternoon, charged with assault causing harm.
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Man Appears In Court After Public Order Incident In Louth Yesterday
Gardaí arrested the man after discharging a round of what they describe as ‘less-lethal’ force to detain him.
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Osgur Breatnach's Wrongful Conviction For Sallins Train Robbery Declared Miscarriage Of Justice
The original robbery, involving over IR£200,000 stolen from a mail train, was one of Ireland’s most infamous heists
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Seven New Kildare Charities Registered Last Year
It brings the total number of charities in the county up to 373
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Man Arrested After Woman Stabbed In Waterford
Gardaí arrested a male (aged in his 30s) at a domestic residence located nearby.
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Vice-President Of GRA Says Garda Resources "Stretched To It's Absolute Limits" Due To EU Presidency
It comes as there was no back-up for two Gardaí assaulted in Dublin city centre
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Two Gardaí Flag Down Taxi After Being Assaulted In Dublin City
A male (aged in his 30s) was arrested and has since been charged in relation to this investigation.
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'Less-Lethal Force' Used On Man Armed With Knife In Louth
The incident occurred at a carpark in Dundalk around 9.30pm
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Man Appears In Court Charged With Dangerous Driving In Skerries
The court heard he was arrested on Sunday on suspicion of endangerment before later being charged.
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E-Scooters To Be Banned For Under-18s, With Hi-Vis Jackets And Helmets To Be Made Mandatory
Taoiseach Micheál Martin and other Ministers met the Garda Commissioner earlier to agree the new rules
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215 People Treated For Stabbing Injuries In 2026 As Figures Reach 15-Year High
The number of people treated for stabbing injuries in 2025 is up from 170 on the previous year, and marks the highest level since 2011
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Man (20s) Charged After Public Order Incident In Skerries Which Saw Four Injured
Four people were injured when a car was driven at them after a large fight broke out on the Harbour Road
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Taoiseach And Tánaiste To Meet Garda Commissioner Today Regarding E-Scooters
The meeting comes after Amazon and Ali Express pulled Irish sales of e-scooters which go above the legal limit of 20km an hour.
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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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