National News
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BREAKING: Jury In The Stardust Inquests Has Found The Victims Of The Fire Were Unlawfully Killed
Families in court today cheered and applauded as the verdict was read out
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Gardaí Carry Out 12 Searches As Part Of An International Operation Targeting Online Fraud
Operation Stargrew saw properties in Kildare and other counties raided on Tuesday and Wednesday
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Watch: Chaos in Dubai - Baltinglass Teen's Airport Ordeal Reveals Extent Of Flooding After Record Rainfall
Officials say the airport is facing "very challenging conditions" after record levels of rain fell on the city.
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Ikea Boosts Delivery Efficiency For Kildare Customers With New Rathcoole Distribution Centre, Creating 120 Jobs
The new facility is two times the size of Croke Park.
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Woman's Body Found Trapped Under A Car In Wexford
The housing estate was sealed off and Gardaí erected a tent around the driveway
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Kildare Restaurant Owner Sounds Alarm As Over 200 Restaurants And Cafes Have Shut This Year
212 restaurants have closed so far this year, according to the Restaurants Association.
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Naas Murder Case: Accused Man, Padraig Delaney, Claims Self-Defence
After caution, the defendant replied: “It was self-defence”.
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Dodgy Box Saga In Kildare: King Kong Media Operator Free On Bail As Sentencing Looms
During proceedings at Naas Circuit Court, it was revealed that customers were directed to download the King Kong app through social media platforms.
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Kildare Knife Seizures Hit 516 In 10 Years: Catherine Murphy TD Urges National Action
Discussions will take place today to examine increasing sentencing for serious knife offences from five to seven years.
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Suspect Arrested In Connection To Death Of A Man In Naas Due Before Court This Morning
Gardaí had reportedly been alerted by someone who said a relative of theirs had claimed to have killed someone.
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Kildare's Knife Crime: 516 Blades Seized In Past 10 Years
In 2023, the region witnessed 60 knife seizures, marking a significant increase from previous years.
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Emergency Services Deal With Serious Crash In Wicklow
The road has been closed.
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Man Arrested In Tallaght Following Car Jacking In West Dublin
He will now appear before Blanchardstown District Court this morning at half 10.
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Repeat Sex Offenders Should Be "Chemically Castrated", Says Independent TD
Michael Collins made the comments in an interview with Hot Press.
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Man's 'Vile' Actions Land Him Four-Year Jail Term For Sexual Abuse Of Baby Boy
Judge Tom O'Donnell gave Jamie Marshall what he described as "credit" for admitting the charges at the earliest opportunity.
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Update: Kildare's 25 Affordable Cost-Rental Homes Will Be Located In Ballymany, Newbridge
Qualification for cost rental housing is based on net household income which is below €66,000 per annum in Dublin and €59,000 in Kildare.
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Government Scraps Green Paper On Disability Reform Amid Fears Of Forced Disability "Proof"
Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys has acknowledged "significant concerns" regarding the proposed reforms outlined in the document.
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Kildare North TD James Lawless Says Housing Will Be A Key Agenda Item For Fianna Fáil's Two-Day Ard Fheis
The Tanaiste Micheál Martin will address the event this evening and then deliver his keynote speech tomorrow.
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CCPC Launches Investigation Into Maxol's Proposed Acquisition Of Naas Fuels, Which Operates Seven Circle K-Branded Stations In Leinster
The investigation will scrutinise the potential impact of the deal on competition levels.
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Cork Crash Claims Young Man's Life, Pushes Yearly Road Toll To 62
It happened on the N25 at Ballyedekin, near Middleton, at around 7:25 this morning.
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Maynooth Lecturer's Testimony Highlights Vital Role Of Parkinson’s Association Amid Funding Shortfall
CEO of Parkinson's Ireland Shane O'Brien said the disease is the fastest growing neurological condition.
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Taoiseach's Absence From Leader's Questions Draws Sharp Criticism from Opposition
It was expected Simon Harris would face questions on his first full day in office.
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Former Newbridge Priest Paul Dempsey Takes Up New Role As Auxiliary Bishop in Dublin Diocese, With Focus On Youth Engagement
Up until now he has been Bishop of Achonry in Sligo.
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Dozens Of Sites Across The Country Could Be Contaminted With "Forever Chemicals", Linked To Cancer And Infertility
The chemicals have been found at a number of sample sites at Dublin Airport's campus.
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MEPs To Decide Fate Of New Migration Laws In Crucial Vote Today
It would create common rules on migration in the EU, and make it easier for member states to limit numbers entering the bloc.
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Update: Missing Nurney Man, Matthew Beckett, Found "Safe And Well"
In a statement, Gardaí confirmed that he had been located.
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France's Move To Fine No-Show Patients €5 For Missed GP Appointments Draws Mixed Reactions
The fine would apply to those cancelled with less than 24 hours' notice.
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Flying High: Wicklow's Potential International Airport Creates Buzz And Controversy
An international consortium has put forward plans to build 'East Leinster International Airport'.
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Car Driven Through Shop On Tullow Street In Carlow
Anyone with information is asked to come forward.
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'A New Local Hero' Winner Brad Heidi Releases New Single
The name of the track is 'Don't Let Go'
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Irish Man Killed In Swiss Alps Helicopter Crash: Investigation Ongoing, Family Linked To Kildare's Horse Auction House
James, also known as Jimmy, is the son of Robert and Sheelagh Goff – the owners of the 19th-century Ballinacor Estate in Rathdrum, Wicklow.
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"It's A Sad Situation", Says Developer As "Systemic Failures Leave" Kildare Homebuyers In Limbo
Alder Homes was involved in constructing two estates in Kildare, Cluain Dara in Derrinturn, and Ballintine Park in Naas.
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Will He, Won't He? Kildare South TD Cathal Berry Reflects On Constituent Feedback Post-Harris Meeting
Deputy Berry said the meeting was positive and frank.
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Storm Kathleen, Named after A Newbridge Scientist, To Hit Ireland On Saturday
Met Eireann is warning of difficult travelling conditions and the potential for fallen trees.
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Government Initiates Crackdown On Provisional Licence Renewals For Multiple Driving Test Failures
Meanwhile, Kildare is among the top six counties with the highest 'no-shows' for driving tests.
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Tensions Rise In Canary Islands As Residents Demand Tourism Restrictions
Campaigners say they're not against tourists, but are against the effects produced by having too many of them on the islands.
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House Building Company Halts Development In Kildare: Director Cites Excessive Red Tape, With Several Properties Unfinished
Buyers who entered into contracts for their homes are left in limbo.
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Man Assaulted On Saturday In Clondalkin Dies
The man suffered catastrophic head injuries.
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Powering Patrols: Gardaí Upgrade To Electric Vehicles In Six Regions
They arrived at Garda HQ in Dublin this morning,
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SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh Has Officially Launched
It was launched this morning ahead of this weekend's match between Cork and Limerick
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Taiwan Grapples With Aftermath Of Massive Earthquake: Hundreds Injured, Dozens Trapped
Witnesses say the shaking could be felt as far away as Shanghai in China.
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ESB Criticised: Local Social Democrats Cllr Calls For New Management Of Ireland's EV Chargers
His call comes at a time when AA Ireland is calling for a public information campaign to help boost sales of electric vehicles.
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Kildare Among Most Expensive Counties For Creches In Ireland, With Local Parents Facing Staggering €1,400 Monthly Fees
Conversely, in Monaghan, parents enjoy the lowest rates, with fees as low as €340 per month.
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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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