National News from Monday, May 19th, 2025
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EXCLUSIVE: Major Blow To Expectant Mothers As Athy Midwife Service Cancelled Over "Staff Shortages"
The service has also been cancelled in Portarlington, impacting some locals, particularly those in Monasterevin, who could have travelled to that location or the Athy clinic.
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Revealed: Government To Review School Start Times As Kildare Ranked In Top 4 Counties For Absenteeism
Illness was the leading cause of absence in Kildare’s primary schools, while “unexplained” absences were the most common reason in secondary schools, according to new data from Tusla that was analysed by Kfm.
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It Could Be 2027 Before The New National Children's Hospital Opens To The Public
The hospital is being constructed by Kill-based developer BAM.
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23-Year-Old Sentenced To Life For Murder Of "Kind" Newbridge Resident Peter Kennedy
Brian Ibe, formerly of Moore Park in Newbridge, was found guilty of murdering Peter Kennedy, who had taken Ibe’s mother into his home after learning she was sleeping in her car.
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Exclusive: How Fraudster Samantha Cookes Infiltrated A Celbridge Church And Won Trust Of Members
At The Bridge Church, Cookes gained the trust of congregation members quickly.
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Gardaí Issue Speed Warnings After Driver Clocked At 160km/h On M9
Two others were found travelling at 152km/h and 150km/h respectively, while a fourth motorist was recorded at 146km/h.
Kfm Kildare Weather
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Wed
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22°C
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19°C