National News from Wednesday, February 25th, 2026
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Father Punched In Head And Child Pushed To Ground During Newbridge Assault
During the altercation, the child was pushed to the ground.
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Education Officials Insist Damning Celbridge Primary School Findings Require "Peer Review"
Two independent reports completed last year and seen by Kfm News warned the school’s long-standing modular building shows widespread deterioration, including structural issues and fire safety concerns.
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Former US Soldier, Michael Kelley, Charged In Connection With Death Of Kerry Man Michael Gaine
The 56-year-old farmer was reported missing last March - human tissue found on his farm nearly two months later was confirmed to be his
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€20k–€30k Bill Raises Doubts Around Introducing A Video Archive Of Kildare Council Meetings
Councillor Claire O’Rourke has called for the council to create a webcast library of meetings on its website, arguing it would strengthen transparency and allow people who cannot watch live - including workers and carers - to follow key decisions.
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Gardaí Target Nigerian-Based Crime Gang In Series Of Raids, Including Kildare
The gang has previously been described by Interpol as a key player in cyber-enabled financial fraud and various online scams.
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Kildare Gets Smallest Cut Of Funding To Upgrade Non-Public Rural Roads And Farm Access Routes
The scheme is designed to pay for repairs and upgrades to non-public rural roads and laneways - typically narrow access routes serving homes and farms that are not normally maintained by local authorities.
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Major Landlord’s €31.75m Purchase Of 77 Naas Apartments Draws Political Criticism
The criticism comes as the latest Daft.ie figures show how rents are now one third more expensive than before covid, and are 80 per cent higher than they were 10 years ago.
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