National News from Friday, May 16th, 2025
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Major Fire Breaks Out Behind Sam's Takeaway In Leixlip
Eyewitnesses have described loud bangs and car alarm noises in the area.
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Remains Found In Monaghan Cemetery in search for "Disappeared"; Appeal Made On Kfm This Morning
Eamonn Henry, the ICLVR's newly appointed Lead Investigator and an Athy native, spoke exclusively on Kildare Today this morning, where he renewed an appeal for information and reflected on the significance of the Commission’s work.
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Uisce Éireann Appeals To The Public In Kildare To Help Reduce Water Use As Warm Weather Continues
This appeal comes as over 20 supplies around the country are officially in drought status
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Castletown Controversy: Kildare TD Says OPW Minister Is Stoking Tensions Amid Criminal Investigation
Minister Moran has claimed that OPW staff are being "bullied" at Castletown House.
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Listen: Crucial CCTV Caught Abuse Of Autistic Children By Naas Teacher – Mother Fights For Change
Speaking to Kfm, Marie said her child is non-verbal and, in the absence of CCTV, would not have had a voice.
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A Wexford Woman Accused Of Faking Her Own Death Will Be Sentenced In October
35-year-old Amy McCauley pleaded guilty to the use of false death and medical certs this week.
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Minister Moran Says OPW Workers At Castletown Feel "Bullied and Unsafe", Even Outside Working Hours
He said three staff have retired and around eight staff have left in the past 18 months.
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Local Mother Appeals For Organ Donation Awareness As Daughter Awaits Second Kidney Transplant
Calls for more open conversation as wait time puts lives on hold.
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Athy Man Leads Independent Commission for the Location of Victims’ Remains (ICLVR)
Eamonn Henry, a former Garda Inspector with three decades of service, is now leading the Independent Commission for the Location of Victims’ Remains (ICLVR), often referred to as the “Disappeared Commission.”
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Cost Of Housing Asylum Seekers Jumps To €36,000 Per Person Annually
The bill to the state is to reach 1.2 billion euro in 2025.
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Watch: Major House Fire In Newbridge Draws Large Emergency Response
Extensive damage was caused to the property.
Kfm Kildare Weather
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