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Stevenstown Transport Limited, a haulage company located in Kilcullen Industrial Estate, has been found to owe €600,600 in under-declared excise duties and VAT.

Locals have pointed out that being able to grab a coffee or snack on the grounds would be welcome, with plans now in motion.

For weddings, one in three adults believe €100 per person is appropriate, while 36% consider €100-€200 ideal.

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That's a three-fold increase in under a decade, according to figures from the Department of Education.

Speaking on Kildare Today, Cllr. Tom McDonnell also said the toilets in the graveyard have gone "grubby" and that he has received confirmation from Kildare County Council that they will be refurbished.

Nationally, 369 community centres will receive funding.

Opposition parties quickly slammed the proposals, with Sinn Fein's Eoin O'Broin warning it would be a stepping stone to introduce charges for everybody.

Multiple speed checks were carried out across the county recently.

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Speaking on Kildare Today, Grainne Griffin from the CCPC says issues with used cars caused a lot of complaints.

The charges, likely capped at €500 per year, will target homes with unusually high water consumption, particularly those where leaks or other preventable issues go unaddressed.

The book’s lending card shows the last due date as December 31, 1951.

Motorists are being advised to drive with extreme caution.

The Psychiatric Nurses Association, based in Sallins, says its members will commence action on Wednesday the 26th in a row over staff recruitment issues.

John Glynn, 28, pleaded guilty to six counts of sexual assault on dates between 2013 and 2018 at an address in Kildare.

These cases mark the first prosecutions under sales pricing regulations introduced in 2022.

Dublin has the highest amount of unpaid fines, at 13.3 million followed by Naas.

Gardai have thanked the public for their assistance.

The Order has asked local councillors to "bear with" them until they can provide an update.

It's understood that they have been engaging in the anti-social behaviour in Station Walk and a number of other areas.

That's according to Fine Gael Cllr Brendan Wyse. He has claimed that "hundreds of thousands of euro of damage" is being carried out on houses by drug gangs in Derrinturn.

Garda Fiona Somers (48), of Sallins, is attached to the Special Detective Unit (SDU).

The incident happened at around 7.25 am this morning.

Bord na Móna has customers in Kildare, Carlow, Laois, Limerick, Meath, Offaly, Roscommon, Tipperary, Westmeath, Wexford and Wicklow.

The collision happened near Junction 7 Lucan

Gardaí are appealing for anyone who was in the area, between Thursday - Saturday to come forward.

With 132 female business founders currently based in the county

The announcement follows protests in the capital by parents, some from Kildare, who can not get access to a special education class for their children.

Adding a strong community dimension to the initiative, horticulture students from the Kildare branch of Down Syndrome Ireland actively participated in the tree-planting process.

The scheme consists of 16 new homes, and are being sold in partnership with Glenveagh Properties

43-year-old Martin Cunningham of Crann Cottage, Cloneygal, Carlow appeared before Dublin District Court this morning charged in connection with the incident.

According to a source who visited the site, at least eleven caravans have been set up at a bungalow near the Mondello Park motor racing venue.

Kildare North TD Aidan Farrelly of the Social Democrats said the approval of fee hikes does not come as a surprise.

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The owner management company, a CCTV expert, the local litter warden, and the management company met this week to discuss solutions.

Last year there were 25 separate illegal encampments set up on the Curragh.

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It's as SSE Airtricity is increasing its prices from April - and overall costs for households and businesses are much higher than five years ago.

Revolut says the cons are most prevalent on Facebook, X and WhatsApp and fans aged 25-34 are the most likely victims.

The judge, however, awarded costs against Mr McGregor, after lawyers for Ms Hand argued it had been necessary for them to bring the application.

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Several Gardaí pursued the digger where it was eventually stopped and a man was arrested.

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The house also has accessibility features, including contrasting wall colours for visual impairment, and a stair lift for mobility issues.

Kfm understands that local business owners have also had to band together to watch eachother's premises if they go out for lunch or have to run an errand.

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39 complaints were from customers who reported becoming ill from consuming their water.

Since its closure, some locals have regressed so much that they are now in hospital.

She also posed as an au pair in Kildare and accused a Celbridge family of owing her thousands of euros in unpaid wages. She used multiple fake personas to deceive people.

Gardai are investigating the string of thefts around the county.

One resident said that despite temporary "patchwork repairs", the road has deteriorated to the point where vehicles are sustaining damage to tyres, shocks, and other components.

Nationally, €67 million has been announced for Ireland’s greenways.

The JCB travelled from Carlow, through Palatine and towards Tullow during the morning school commute.

Dart+ West plans to double train frequency on the Maynooth line, increasing passenger capacity from 5,000 to 13,000 per hour each way.

The loophole lets drivers avoid reaching 12 penalty points, which would normally result in a six-month driving ban.

The centre will cater to a diverse range of businesses and initiatives, including a Blueway bike maintenance and repair project.

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As a result, a local could now be facing homelessness.

Gardai have been hunting the 39-year-old down for over two years.

it follows a case taken by Tipperary's John O'Meara.

The average appeal processing time in 2024 was 16.9 weeks

It comes as the current Chief, Lieutenant General Seán Clancy is due to leave his post to take up a job in the EU this summer.

Judge Desmond Zaidan, after reviewing distressing photographs, condemned the suffering endured by the animal, stating that it had been "let down badly."

Local authorities have confirmed that numerous property acquisitions are on hold, awaiting a formal Cabinet decision on extending the initiative.

The Peter McVerry Trust had intended to redevelop this property for housing accommodation purposes but have recently advised they are no longer in a position to carry out this redevelopment.

Liam is described as being approximately 5’ 10” tall, of slim build, with short dark brown hair and brown eyes.

TD claimed more than 567 thousand euro in the first month of the new Dáil term, despite sitting just once on December 18th to elect Verona Murphy as Ceann Comhairle.

Uisce Éireann commenced works last November as part of their National Leakage Reduction Programme to provide a more reliable water supply to the community and reduce high levels of leakage

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Originating in Denmark in the late 1960s, the cohousing movement has since gained popularity across Europe and North America.

Described as a "first class" playground, it will feature a sensory garden separate to the play area.

Higher Education Minister James Lawless says some blocks are already vacant for various reasons.

Nationally, there were also rises in kidnappings, firearms and explosives offences, and public order offences.

Deputy Moynihan said he is "fiercely puzzled" by a "reluctance" from some schools to accommodate children in special classes.

A survey shows a surging demand for cosmetic enhancements, like botox, lip fillers, micro needling and teeth whitening, in the town over the last five years.

During their recent spree, they were also suspected of "checking out houses and cars" in several locations.

Revenue says at a minimum, they are likely to see existing tax rates increase - however, each case will be determined individually.

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One in twelve people in Ireland are currently driving without insurance.

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Former Army Ranger Cathal Berry says a previously set 2028 deadline for completion of major upgrades to the Defence Forces must be brought forward.

They will appear before Naas District Court in the morning.

The driver was found driving under a learner's permit

Investigations are ongoing

Seachtain Na Gaeilge 2025 is celebrated from the 1st - 17th March.

The Lots of Socks campaign encourages people across Ireland to wear colorful, mismatched socks to raise awareness and funds for DSI.

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The figures come as the Housing Minister says he doesn't want to project when the government will end homelessness.

SSE Airtricity is blaming rising network charges and wholesale energy costs going up.

The new Cadet School Headquarters will provide the Defence Forces with a permanent facility to support the induction and training of officer cadets.

The expanded service will cover routes X25, X26, X27, X28, X30, X31, and X32, providing 25 morning departures and 20 evening departures.

The force has now moved the goal posts, and instead says 150 new members will enter the unit this year.

Along her journey, Claire met other cancer patients left completely "broke" with very little support.

The Dáil's register of members' interests shows 32 of the 174 TDs declared rental income in the last year.

Hosting has saved the State more than €386 million euro.

Iuliama Mihaela Maftei has been missing from her home in Celbridge, since Tuesday 18th February, 2025.

The rescue marks the official start of the 2025 orphan season, a time when wildlife rehabilitation centres anticipate an influx of young and vulnerable animals in need of urgent care.

The funding package includes over €156 million for 686 new cost rental homes and an additional €12 million to support the delivery of 163 new affordable purchase homes.

The HSE responded that the existing KDoc service in Naas provides a sufficient number of general practitioners, making a second location unviable at present.

The allocation is part of a €12 million package that will be shared among the country's 29 Local Sports Partnerships

In Broadford, one motorist was clocked driving at 93km/h in an 80km/h zone on the R148.

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Speaking on Kildare Today, local woman Louise said the eating disorder damaged her daughter's heart.

Up to 37 locals, some with dementia, used the service. Since its closure, four of those people are now in a nursing home, while two are in hospital.

Locals are being advised to use the Athy Distributor Road.

High-quality CCTV footage captured the events on Main Street, Clane, aiding officers in their pursuit of the suspect.

The proposed estate includes a cinema, bar, games area, and two swimming pools on a 10-acre site.

Another accomplice, Sean Atowo (23), of Roseberry Hill, Newbridge, also pleaded guilty and is awaiting sentencing on May 26 pending a probation report.

A number of items were seized during the searches, including a high end value vehicle.

As of December 31, 2024, a total of 282 applications have been submitted, with 219 approvals granted and 91 grants issued.

She was among a group of family who were also due to attend the funeral.

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As recently reported by Kfm, the incident took place at approximately 10:45 p.m. outside Macaris and New Peking on Main Street.

The incidents occurred across Coill Dubh, Caragh, Ballymore Eustace, and Celbridge, between the 22nd-24th of February

He will appear before Naas District Court later next month.

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Some locals have expressed fury over the amount of rubbish left behind.

Just last year, Sinn Fein's Pearse Doherty called on the Government to "pull the plug" and not grant any more contracts to BAM.

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Speaking on Kildare Today, Grainne Griffin, Director Of Communications at the CCPC, said that at the moment consumers have to pay to access a car's history.

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The HSE has launched a new app, which allows you to view appointments, keep a record of your medication requirements, and store digital cards like a European Health Insurance Card.

The decision follows concerns from families who were initially unsuccessful in securing a place for their children.

This closure follows last weeks news of New Look closing its stores across Ireland

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Mr. Marron passed away yesterday at the age of 91

Nationally, €1m has been awarded across 54 projects in 24 counties under the ‘Community Water Development Fund Open Call 2025’

Last week, the event was cancelled due to potential "disruption" and "disorder"

Gardaí have confirmed to Kfm that the body of a male aged in his 60s was found in the water yesterday

Other events include road safety talks, a safe urban walk, a supervised 10k cycle, and more

In addition to this funding, more than €250,000 has been allocated to four green skills bootcamps across the Midlands

During the operation, Gardaí recovered and seized two firearms.

Plans for the school had been appealed to An Bord Pleanála but permission has now been granted.

Some of the pups that did not survive may have been eaten by rats.

Separately, up to 10 caravans have set up camp in the Laraghbryan Cemetery car park in Maynooth.

The premises included Dion's takeaway and the Little Brew Coffee Shop.

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The latest Daft.ie report shows that rents across the county were on average 5.2% higher in the final three months of 2024 than a year previously.

Kfm understands that it was taken outside the New Peking takeaway and that the incident resulted in an altercation that left some people "bruised".

Swans in urban waterways, including Newbridge, might be spreading these bacteria, including strains resistant to last-resort antibiotics.

The funding has been allocated via the Community Recognition Fund.

A man in his 70s was pronounced dead at the scene and removed to Midland Regional Hospital in Portlaoise for a post-mortem exam.

Samantha Cookes, convicted in Ireland and Britain for fraud, pleaded guilty last week to deception and theft of €60,000 in social welfare disability payments over a four-year period up to 2024.

There are currently 15 people reported on trolleys.

ESB have reported all power in Kildare will be restored by lunchtime

With over 174 thousand people awaiting tests

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The council noted that while Castletown House and its demesne are of historical significance, the property is already managed by the Office of Public Works (OPW).

However, a small number of more serious cases remain under investigation, with legal proceedings either ongoing or planned to ensure enforcement.

Many refugees, including over 40 school-age children, fear disruption to their education.

It includes the construction of a modern gym with a multi purpose hall and an obstacle course at the camp in Meath.

In one of the latest posts, a shop called Walsh Kildare, claiming to be based in Kildare Town, shows a smashed shop window with a Garda car outside.

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Some people, however, are happy enough to have the likes of takeaways and coffees delivered by drones.

Figures show that 22 students in Kildare have appealed a refusal of a school place - nearly double the next highest county, Meath, where 12 appeals were recorded.

Additional safety measures such as raised entry treatments and Safe Routes to School markings will also be implemented.

The company says employees were notified immediately and more engagement will take place in the coming days.

The figures show that 389 greyhounds were injured at race meetings between January and December in 2024, with 194 of them euthanised by track vets

The funding adds to the €3 million granted by central government last year and a potential €200,000 from insurance related to the old courthouse.

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Speaking on Kildare Today, Fianna Fail TD for Kildare North Naoise O'Cearuil said he has contacted the NTA to explore a potential Public Service Obligation (PSO).

Documents released under the Freedom of Information Act show toll companies collected 190 million euro last year – up 11 percent on 2023.

BAM has been awarded the contract for the Belfast hospital, in partnership with the GRAHAM construction firm.

As part of the project, pedestrian access to Castle Park estate will be improved, with a new landscaped public open space.

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The three males were arrested during an operation this morning

When last seen, Luliama was wearing a black Nike jacket, black leggings and dark sliders with black socks

The proposed wind farm would place wind turbines in the peatland of Kilberry bog

According to the Central Statistics Office, prices in Dublin rose by 8.3%, while those outside the capital went up by 9%

The bus served Maynooth, Leixlip, Lucan, Liffey Valley, Clondalkin and Tallaght

Richard Hayes (51) lives in Ledwill Park in Kilcock

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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