National News from Wednesday, October 8th, 2025
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Fianna Fáil Meeting: Micheal Martin Says Mistakes Can Be Made, Ó Fearghaíl Hints At Change, Albeit In 2027
Kfm understands that without mentioning leadership outright, Kildare South TD Seán Ó Fearghaíl became the first Fianna Fáil TD to allude to it.
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Templemore Capacity Doubts Cast Shadow Over Government’s 1,000 Garda Recruitment Plan
Yesterday, the Government announced a 77 million euro budget to recruit the one thousand trainees, after failing to meet the same target last year.
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Images And Video Show Toll On Celbridge Teenager With Down Syndrome Left 3 Years Without Surgery
His father Vincent - himself receiving cancer treatment - says Evan was “lost in the system".
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€500 Student Fee Cut Described As “Landmark Moment” - But Students Aren’t Buying It
Higher Education Minister and Kildare North TD James Lawless described the cut as a "landmark moment" that "will ease financial pressure for 108,000 students and their families".
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Three-Tone Wedding Ring Among €1,400 Jewellery Taken During Castledermot Break-In
Gardaí in Athy are examining Ring doorbell footage and canvassing local CCTV.
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Irish Blue Cross Launches Fundraiser To Help Pets In Need Of Veterinary Care
An animal charity says it receives around 100 calls a day to treat a sick animal.
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Operation Twin Tracks: Gardai To Step Up Patrols On Public Transport Services Today
The day of action between the Gardaí, NTA, and rail operators will operate nationwide on most routes.
Kfm Kildare Weather
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