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The proposed development includes a high ropes course, zipline, and treetop nets suitable for ages five and over, along with a visitor reception cabin and spectator facilities.

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Kildare’s overall allocation is one of the lowest in the country, with just two projects funded, while many other counties secured over €1 million each under the national scheme.

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The number of dogs being 'put to sleep' has grown by 10 per cent according to the Irish Dog Control Statistics.

Of the new zones in Kildare, six have been added following community requests, where residents and local Gardaí raised concerns about speeding on particular roads.

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Among those is a motorist who was detected travelling at 109 kilometres per hour in an 80km zone on the R148 in Kilcock

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Outside of Christmas, the last train for most lines runs at 11.30pm.

Data provided by the National Transport Authority shows €500,000 was allocated to Kildare County Council in 2025 under the Bus Stop Enhancement Programme.

Overall Garda strength across the district is down two since 2020, falling from 147 to 145, despite repeated recruitment announcements.

The Circuit Civil Court ruled that 29 modular houses built by Branach Developments, registered in Caragh, were entirely new structures and not refurbishments, as claimed.

184 people have lost their lives on the roads so far this year.

€239,040 has been allocated for remedial and upgrade works at the playground and recreational facilities in Clane, a project identified as a local community priority.

Funding under the National Development Plan will allow preparatory steps - including compulsory purchase orders from next year - but no construction timeline is set.

A woman in her 40s was also arrested - she's been released, with a file being prepared for the DPP

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The ballot opens today and runs until January 6th, 2026.

Email exchanges seen by Kfm News show buyers were repeatedly told delays were due to Uisce Éireann - despite Uisce Éireann now confirming it is not responsible.

A local TD has called for stricter penalties on e-scooter use after witnessing a nine-year-old boy knocked down on a footpath in Leixlip.

The difference between the sale price and the market value is retained by the council as an equity share, worth between €22,500 and €167,600, depending on the buyer’s income and borrowing capacity.

In the last few weeks, OPW site staff have overseen repairs to the roadway and a new compacted hardcore surface has been applied to the car park

Sandry Barry of Tor an Ri Balgaddy in Lucan appeared in court this morning where she pleaded guilty to sending a threatening or grossly offensive online communication and will be sentenced this afternoon.

Two males aged in their 30s and 40s and one female in her 40s were arrested, and are currently detained at garda stations in Kildare and Dublin

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Sophie Evans is one of around 300 students at Curragh Community College - a school built for just 140 pupils.

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Spain is making a single monthly 60 euro travel pass available from next month for unlimited public transport services nationwide.

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Next year, the Government plans to regulate the colours and flavours of the products.

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The Federation of Early Childhood Providers is criticising the plan, saying the group is being ignored.

The accused man has previously been charged with the sexual assault of the young girl at Garter Lane Saggart on the 20th of October.

Families with children attending Maynooth Post Primary School and Maynooth Community College have been told the service is no longer financially viable, triggering fears of severe disruption when schools reopen in January.

The pressure stems from a 2018 decision to expand the school to absorb overflow from Kildare town and Newbridge, on the understanding that a new school would be delivered at the former Magee Barracks site.

The improvements include pencil bollards, road markings, upgraded footpaths and enhanced pedestrian crossings

Each driver received three penalty points and a €120 fine for each unbelted child.

The Falcon 6X replaces the Learjet 45 and is expected to be operational in early 2026.

Nationally, drug-related deaths fell slightly compared with 2021, but remain well above pre-pandemic levels, with most deaths occurring in private homes and many people found to be alone at the time.

After crashing into a truck on the Dublin Road at Celbridge, 22-year-old Jake Kelly, of Ballyfermot Road, Ballyfermot, Dublin, fled the scene. Jake Kelly was driving so fast when he crashed into the back of a heavy goods truck that was stopped at some traffic lights that the truck was shoved forward by 1.4m.

The searches took place at five premises on Friday, December 12th, and were conducted by the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau, with assistance from the Corporate Enforcement Authority.

The figures come as 170 people have died on Irish roads so far in 2025, seven more than at the same point last year.

Kildare had one of the higher rates of domestic abuse calls to Gardaí last year, at 13.28 per 1,000 people – above the national average

Domestic customers will cover 55 per cent of the cost, with businesses paying the remainder.

The company is blaming increases in its cost base, including maintenance and insurance.

Public consultation on the proposals is open until January 10th, 2026.

Visiting is now permitted for critical or compassionate reasons only, and must be arranged in advance with the nurse in charge.

The themes of these services will range from bereavement and loneliness to financial pressure and family conflict.

The Council says illegal parking will continue to be enforced as normal, and standard parking charges will still apply at all other locations across the county.

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They'll be driving tractors today from the Irish Farm Centre to Rosslare and will get on a ferry to France for the demonstration in Brussels on Thursday.

The new roles also include two full-time pharmacists and three managerial positions, contributing to the more than 550 jobs.

The inspection also uncovered significant staffing problems.

On plans for Kildare, she said female drivers "are still a minority" but she hopes the service will expand to the county.

The utility is submitting planning applications for a 170-kilometre pipeline from the River Shannon to Dublin, a scheme designed to secure drinking water for half the country’s population.

In 2024, My Lovely Horse Rescue received €54,000 from the Department of Agriculture. At the time, volunteers said the funds would only cover one bill "out of many huge bills".

Fine Gael Kildare North TD Joe Neville says later weekend services would benefit commuters, make public transport more viable, and help ease traffic congestion over time.

Transport Minister Darragh O'Brien says there's no definitive decision on the plans.

The collision, involving a bus, a car and a pedestrian, happened at around 6.30am.

Diversions are in place, and road users are being asked to follow all diversion signage and use alternative routes where possible.

Principal Paul Murphy rushed to the scene and said everyone on board is safe.

The search operation come as the funeral of four-year-old Tadgh Farrell takes place later this morning

Officials said introducing occupational preference could be considered discriminatory and may not comply with equality legislation, noting that national rules require affordable allocations to be based on income thresholds and housing need, not job titles.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who was in either area on Saturday and noticed suspicious activity to come forward.

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Parts of Kildare are now among the worst areas in the country for access to a GP, according to new population-to-doctor figures.

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Minister for Defence Helen McEntee launched the programme during her first official visit to the Defence Forces Training Centre at the Curragh Camp.

Speaking to Kfm News, Siptu Organiser Graham Macken said long-standing issues over pay, rostering and working conditions have not been addressed by the HSE, despite multiple national agreements.

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It's 40 years today since the historic chat between Pat Kenny and Jim Mitchell, who was Communications Minister in 1985.

The upgrades are part of a wider national accessibility programme.

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The Institute of International and European Affairs and Deloitte warn an armed attack on an EU member is no longer impossible.

Meanwhile, over one thousand people turned out for a vigil in their memory in Edenderry tonight, Valerie lives in the estate where the attack happened at the weekend.

The service will include early-morning and evening options to improve connection links to Dublin.

The warnings were raised in the Dáil by Kildare North Social Democrats TD Aidan Farrelly, who said staff working in the hospital are describing conditions that are no longer sustainable.

From drugs and gang activity to sexual assaults and suspicious deaths, much of the State’s forensic workload is now processed in Kildare.

The incident happened at around 2.50pm on Monday afternoon, on Cutlery Road, close to the Whitewater Shopping Centre - a busy area with people coming and going.

It's emerged the HSE will not fund such packs in future.

In a report to councillors, the council’s Executive said suspending regulated parking would be counter-productive, warning it would reduce space turnover, encourage all-day commuter parking and undermine businesses rather than support them.

Based on a description provided by staff, Gardaí intercepted and arrested a man in the area a short time later, recovering both the stolen cash and a replica firearm.

The arrest comes as part of Operation Tairge, which targets organised retails thefts.

The 2024 Annual Report describes the situation as a postcode lottery, with Kildare listed among the counties where waiting times are longest due to high demand and unchanged staffing levels.

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Naas councillors yesterday voted in favour of free parking during the Christmas period in council-run car parks.

A new report shows that 18 young people at Tallaght University Hospital have been diagnosed with a neurological disorder caused by inhaling nitrous oxide or “laughing gas”.

In Kildare, almost 1,500 children are waiting for occupational therapy, with close to 1,600 waiting for speech and language therapy.

Met Éireann’s Status Orange and Yellow weather warnings remain in place, and ESB Networks says further outages are likely as conditions continue to change.

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Councillor Bill Clear said free parking will operate via a hybrid system. He said that offering free parking helps local businesses and can influence whether residents shop at their local bookstore or choose to buy books on Amazon instead.

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Kildare South Labour TD Mark Wall said that "without the structures in place, this will not be worth the paper it’s written on".

The proposal, put forward by Social Democrats Councillor Peter Melrose, calls for a morning and evening service to allow commuters to connect with Maynooth rail services.

Customers in Moneycooley and Blake are also without power

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The Nitrates Committee of the European Commission met to extend the derogation, which expires this month, until the end of 2028 with some new conditions attached.

Over 80% of 25-year-olds in Kildare are still living in their family home.

The council says there have also been a number of repeat offenders, while 15 incidents could not be pursued because those responsible could not be identified.

The aim of the extensions is to increase capacity for Long Term Projected Enrolment (LTPE) of 1,000 pupils.

Men leaving their Christmas shopping to the last minute helped break festive spending records last year.

It's all part of Storm Bram, the second named storm to hit the country in two months

Gardaí say the victims were entirely innocent and that none of those in the house had any involvement in criminal activity.

That confirmation was given by Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan in response to a question from Kildare North Fianna Fáil TD Naoise Ó Cearúil.

The Tánaiste said he will speak to the Minister for Transport and “keep an eye” on the DART+ South West line.

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Gardaí warn they’ll be targeting impaired drivers at checkpoints nationwide on the run-up to Christmas.

Met Éireann says Storm Bram will be a multi-hazard event, bringing strong winds and an increased risk of flooding.

The outage is scheduled from 9pm on Tuesday, December 9th, until 5am on Wednesday, December 10th.

The data comes as gardaí issued its first update on the national Christmas road-safety operation, which runs from 1 December to 5 January 2026

He's up for Best Supporting Actor for his role as William Shakespeare in 'Hamnet'

Perry’s previously operated from two locations - on Duke Street and Leinster Street - before consolidating operations on Leinster Street in recent years.

Kildare County Council says a feasibility study has been carried out and submitted to the Planning Department, examining whether the existing buildings can be adapted for social housing or whether they should be replaced with new builds on the current footprint.

The group has written to Naas Municipal District members ahead of tomorrow’s meeting, urging them to reject a proposal to suspend pay parking from December 15th to 31st next year.

The consultation is seeking views from workers, employers and other stakeholders on the rules introduced in March 2024, which require employers and employees to follow a Workplace Relations Commission code of practice when dealing with requests for remote or flexible working.

South Kildare is among the worst hit areas in the country.

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The 22-year-old from Naas went missing after attending his work Christmas party in Dublin in December 2000.

Senator Laura Harmon says Further and Higher Education Minister and Kildare North TD James Lawless must protect students from rent hikes.

The action has been suspended pending the outcome of a meeting at Government buildings next week.

A motion from Social Democrats Councillor Peter Melrose had called for lighting to improve passive surveillance, but officials say previous attempts in other playgrounds failed to curb antisocial behaviour - and in some cases made it worse.

The major project is seen as crucial to the provision of future housing infrastructure.

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More than 17 people have been recognised at this year’s National Bravery Awards in Leinster House

€11,000 has been assigned to Maynooth, as part of €17,000 redistributed from the Carbury Castle Restoration Project under Local Property Tax rules.

An online anonymous survey is now live and will remain open until 4pm on Friday, January 16th, 2026.

Defence Minister Helen McEntee is condemning the incident, and says it's an unacceptable breach of the UN Security Council Resolution.

IPB Insurance, which manages complaints on behalf of Kildare County Council, is the insurance company some people appear to be having issues with.

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Children’s Health Ireland were due to get access to the grounds on Wednesday, but the Health Minister says this has been pushed back again until the end of the month.

The Just Housing project at Maynooth worked with the Community Action Tenants Union to survey long-established local-authority homes - focusing in this case on a 1950s estate in south Dublin as an example of wider problems in ageing council stock.

Just over a year ago the former MMA fighter was found liable for assaulting Ms. Hand, based on her claims that he raped her in the penthouse suite of a Dublin hotel in December 2018.

The Judge noted that the inspector recognised her need for a new home arising from her marital separation, but explained that the “exceptional circumstances” provision in the previous Development Plan no longer exists under the current one.

It is understood that at least 8 cars were damaged at a business premises.

The surge is the second-largest increase recorded by any council.

Kfm reported how the woman was allegedly assaulted after she confronted the masked men at around 4am on Wednesday morning

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Historical trees and the Old Belfy that dated back to 1840 demolished to build the development.

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Children can also win hundreds of euro in cash.

5 branches in Co. Kildare

Following burst water main in Pairc Mhuire

Potential line for Kilcock