National News from Wednesday, August 12th, 2026

Maynooth University Hosts Special Solar Eclipse Event This Evening

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Over 500 people have registered for the fully subscribed event. Speaking to Kfm, Dr. Emma Whelan explained the significance of the solar eclipse and what people can expect.
Johnstown Mother Says Today's Solar Eclipse Means Something Extra Special For Her And Her Son

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Evelyn de Oliveira and her son travelled up to Dublin today to get solar eclipse glasses to view this evening's significant astronomical event
Three Men Detained In Kildare And Dublin Garda Stations Following Brothel Keeping And Organised Prostitution Arrests

The operation on Monday targeted the Dublin 1 and Dublin 24 areas
Income From Hospital Car Parking Risen To Over €10m In Past Five Years

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Figures for Naas General Hospital have also been revealed, however they are lower on the scale compared to other hospitals nationwide
Man Taken To Hospital After Shark Bite Off The Coast Of West Waterford

The incident happened yesterday afternoon
No Decision Made On Whether Nationwide Hose Pipe Ban Will Be Extended

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The water conservation order remains in effect for another two weeks, until the 26th of August
Heatwaves Causing Price Hikes In Supermarket Prices

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The recent heatwaves has affected the quality of crops being produced.
Cyclist Who Died In Collision On Monday Named

Tributes have been paid to 82 year old Marie Heavey from Monastervin

Kfm Kildare Weather