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The houses include three-bedroom and four-bedroom homes, and are expected to be ready for occupation in April 2026

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Fees were waived in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

World Down Syndrome Day is marked each year on March 21st.

Daffodil Day announcement will see mortgage insurance waiting period cut to five years, offering hope to survivors across Ireland.

The visitor centre is dedicated entirely to the life and achievements of legendary polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton - who was born just outside Athy

Kildare set to receive €180,000 as new initiative aims to remove barriers to further education, says Minister James Lawless

Claire’s reported it has been struggling in recent years.

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The plan included 73 social housing units and a community building at Ardrew, Athy, as part of a broader project to deliver 486 homes across the country.

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Dublin Rape Crisis Centre reports increase in contacts following Ballinrobe St Patrick’s Day display referencing Jeffrey Epstein

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Sunshine continues through Saturday with highs of up to 18°C expected inland, says Met Éireann meteorologist Ailís Hankinson.

Gardaí say diversions are in place

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An application for €11 million was made under the Large Scale Infrastructure Fund, however only €3 million was awarded.

According to An Garda Síochána Kildare, one driver in Celbridge was arrested for drunk driving and was found to be almost five times over the limit

Netflix will be filming in the town for the next three days

Kildare County Council confirmed the library will now open five days a week

The five kilometre stretch begins at the 12th lock in Clondalkin and continues to Hazelhatch

The controversial statue was spotted in the Maynooth, Celbridge and Leixlip St. Patrick's Day parade

He is due to appear before Naas District Court this morning at 10:30am.

Sections of the R445 were closed.

New Depot Completed by 2031. Public Consultation Open til April 27th

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A Garda roads policing operation continues across the country for the St Patrick’s Bank Holiday.

The report follows a parliamentary question raised by Labour TD for Kildare South TD, Mark Wall

The competition called on people nationwide to nominate themselves or a sibling.

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A number of road closures are expected, with all information provided

It's understood, it can take 3-4 hours for normal water supply to return.

The consultation will be open for feedback until Friday 27th April. 

According to survey half of the food is thrown away.

The incident occurred shortly after 2.45am on North Main Street

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Court Appearance: Joint Operation –

20 kilograms of cannabis were discovered in a joint operation.

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Gardaí are increasing their presence on roads over the St Patrick’s Bank Holiday weekend.

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DCU Public Procurement Expert Paul Davis says both sides have questions to answer over how the project has been delayed for so long, and suffered spiralling costs

The event will take place on The Curragh Racecourse, from 6-7th June 2026.

Housing analysis puts Celbridge among the areas facing the longest wait for new homes for first time buyers.

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Fiona, who has Down syndrome and is non-verbal, worked at the school as a catering assistant.

The incident resulted in an employee becoming entrapped in the tail drum of a conveyor system

Initial works began in November 2023 and were completed in late May 2025

The payments come only a number of weeks after it was revealed that nearly 320,000 people were behind on their electricity bills at the end of 2025

Latest CSO report shows rise in planning permissions nationally with Kildare topping house approvals in Q4.

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Move aims to ease pressure on GP services by expanding pharmacist care.

Power failure on the red line and a medical emergency on the green line have caused disruption to services

The yellow rain warning affects 21 counties until 3pm

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County still has around 500 bus stops needing upgrades, as new figures show fourteen counties got no new shelters at all in 2025.

The incident occurred between the hours of 5:50pm and 11pm on March 5th.

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Labour councillor Angela Feeney calls for facility to be planned alongside DART Plus as council agrees to contact National Transport Authority.

Project will provide modern facilities for up to 1,000 students

An Garda Síochána would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance

ESB says it was an internal error, following a software upgrade on Friday.

Kildare gardaí made the post on social media, saying "we don't make this up"

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The council confirmed that it has exhausted all measures in their power to address speeding on this road

He was last seen in Monasterevin on Monday 9th March at 7am.

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St. Patrick’s Primary still operating from “temporary” modular buildings nearly two decades later.

More than €1.47 million has been allocated to Kildare to help bring vacant social housing back into use next year.

The free, walk-in service takes between 10-15 minutes and runs from 10am – 5.30pm

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Markets recover slightly amid fears an Iranian blockade of Middle East energy routes could drive up global living costs.

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He will be handed the mandatory sentence of life in prison.

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The banks have collaborated to create Zippay.

Construction is expected to take 30 months

School community says temporary fixes at St Patrick’s Primary School highlight need for long-term solution for ageing modular building

Kildare among the top-funded counties in national scheme supporting independent living.

Industry warns disruption to roads, ports and airports possible if government fails to act on fuel taxes

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Sunday 2pm, Commentary in association with Hanlon Concrete, Robertstown

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School management confirmed the mould issues will be addressed

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Kildare North TD says accents in Irish names must be respected in official systems

Department confirms St. Patrick's School building is safe as parents voice ongoing concerns

Ruby has been missing since Tuesday - March 3rd.

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384 passengers land in Dublin overnight, more flights planned for Irish Travellers stranded in the Middle East amid on-going conflict.

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Applications for pilot, air traffic control, engineering and line officer roles close this Sunday.

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Kildare North Social Democrats TD Aidan Farrelly said closure could have been avoided if Department had acted sooner

Its understood emergency services are at the scene.

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Expansion to Working Family Payment recipients will see eligible households receive up to €380, backdated to January

Gardaí appeal for witnesses after Newtown home targeted last Friday evening.

The Board of Management of St. Patrick's Primary School in Celbridge made the decision due to recent fire safetly and building compliance concerns

Over 1,800 maternity claims and 508 paternity claims recorded in Q4, with Kildare outpacing Meath and Wicklow

€8.1 million invested locally as refurbishment programme accelerates in recent years

Kildare residents among those benefiting from cycle and pedestrian infrastructure.

Multi-storey car park at Naas Plaza to open on March 16th

Murrin to step aside from chairing meetings as independent review gets under way

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Appeal comes as new regulations allow annual rent increases and market resets for new lets.

Kildare North TD & Minister for Higher Education James Lawless says "Research Ireland will play a central role in strengthening Ireland’s research and innovation system"

Six Kildare-based positions available as part of national in take of 22 roles.

Minister files Garda complaint after protest damage as row over Larry Murrin and governance review intensifies

Currently the unit only has 29 beds, meaning an upgrade would only amount to an additional 21 beds.

Full-tme & part-time Saturday and/or Sunday positions. Location: Kfm Broadcast Centre, Naas.

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