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Court hearing at 8.15pm this evening (Saturday). A Clane woman was charged yesterday regarding the same incident

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Court sitting in Trim Friday evening. Charges Result from Garda Car-Stop in Co. Monaghan on Wednesday

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The project has been approved under the Additional School Accommodation Scheme.

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The new scheme was introduced on July 1st, and affects cases where criminal defendants require free legal aid.

Nine projects and programmes are being designated by the Government as critical infrastructure.

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The centre near Castledermot is preparing to open its doors in September of this year.

Members of the public have the chance to have their blood pressure and pulse checked

Over 15,000 people applied to enter An Garda Síochána.

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They say there are extensive works required to bring this estate up to standard

Uisce Éireann has extended its Water Conservation Order nationwide

The incident happened at Junction 6 Ballybannon at around 7.05 yesterday morning.

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An Garda Síochána continues to provide welfare support to the members and their families.

The closure came into effect on Tuesday July 21st

It's being described as a "landmark" project, to be located on the Athgarvan Road.

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The club is currently located across from these estates

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There is concerns that the cafe will close, with a lack of social outlets already in the area.

The incident happened Southbound at Junction 6 this morning, between Leighlinbridge and Tinryland

The scheme is designed to assist local cultural events which may not be eligible under funding criteria for larger scale events

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The proposal was aimed at supporting local businesses

Emergency services are understood to be dealing with a collision.

Kildare County Council apologise for any inconvenience caused.

The vapes were seized from a commercial premises during an ongoing investigation.

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CCTV shows two males entering the property at approximately 3am yesterday morning.

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It comes as Kildare Fire Service issued a status orange fire risk for the county, which is in place until Friday (July 24th) 12pm.

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It comes as lighting will become an important issue as the weather deteriorates in the winter months.

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The theft occurred between 1pm on Sunday 19th of July and 9am on Monday 20th of July.

Kildare County Council was cited as an example of good practice when it came to water enforcement

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The ‘Y’ junction at Kelly’s Farm on Lackagh Road has previously been identified as a location with poor sightlines and a history of road traffic accidents

Due to the nature of the works, this section of road will be closed

A total of 1,434 residential buildings were recorded as being under construction in Kildare in June 2026

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He has been jailed for five years and nine months and is also disqualified from driving for 15 years.

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It comes as Government have introduced new rules which come into effect in August

The original robbery, involving over IR£200,000 stolen from a mail train, was one of Ireland’s most infamous heists

It brings the total number of charities in the county up to 373

The closing date for submissions is 4th September 2026

Local people had complained that they were struggling to safely exit their driveways

Many residents had voiced concerns about the outages

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It comes as there was no back-up for two Gardaí assaulted in Dublin city centre

The Naas Roads Policing Unit detected the driver speeding on the M4

The device is illegal on Irish roads, e-scooters must not exceed 20km/h.

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It comes as The Irish Cancer Society have warned of major regional inequalities in timely cancer treatment across the country.

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The signage was sought given the elderly residents who live in housing along the road.

A new CHI report has revealed a 50% annual increase in the number of children and young people being admitted to hospital with traumatic brain injuries because of e-scooter accidents.

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He cited the high number of young people living in the area.

The appointments were made at their annual meeting

A bench warrant has already been issued for the arrest and committal to Mountjoy Prison of Mr Buckley

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Water supplies are being restored to homes and businesses in parts of North Kildare after overnight repair works on a burst pipe main.

The assault led to the death of Kildare man Ryan Weir Gibbons, Kildare town. The convicted man, of Curragh Plains, Kildare, is a former underage Leinster Rugby player.

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The new scheme was introduced on July 1st, and affects cases where criminal defendants require free legal aid

People are asked to check the met.ie website and app for updates to forecasts.

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Concerns have been raised that the bridge is too narrow

The outcome followed a postal ballot of SIPTU delegates, which recorded a turnout of 96 per cent

He has said it has become "almost impossible to find the time necessary to meet the ever increasing demands" of the role.

The appointments were made at their annual meeting, which was held in the Council Chamber, Áras Chill Dara.

It comes as national figures have been released in relation to the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant.

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The plans include various climbing platforms, a hangout area, as well as a canopy and bike racks.

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Schools in Moone, Rathangan, Kilcock and Celbridge recognised for supporting local biodiversity

New figures show almost one in three Early Years and School Age Care staff in Kildare leave their jobs each year, raising concerns about the sector's long-term sustainability.

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Concerns remain over vacant and deteriorating housing at Curragh Camp, with a procurement process for improvement works not expected to begin until later this year.

Gardaí are reminding parents that high-powered e-scooters are illegal for children after an underage rider was stopped in Naas.

A new driving test centre in Leixlip is moving closer, with the RSA confirming it is at an advanced stage of securing a location.

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He also called for a special meeting between Gardaí in Naas and Kildare County Council regarding the situation.

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The incident occurred on Monday 13th of July at 10:15pm.

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The site is used for treating of poles with creocote for ESB, as part of their grid expansion.

The program is designed to support the construction of new AD facilities and upgrades to existing biogas plants

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It comes as Waterways Ireland and Kildare County Council have carried out a risk assessment on potential swimming areas in the Liffey.

The annual meeting was held today in the Council Chamber, Áras Chill Dara

Last month, it was confirmed that an initial scoping exercise had been undertaken into the establishment of a dedicated agency to oversee the management and protection of the plains

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It occurred on July 13th.

The services are believed to have supplied thousands of end users.

His remains were discovered in a wooded area by a forestry worker in July 2010.

It leaves Kildare ranked as the 12th cheapest county for insurance, a decline from 9th place in 2025.

A speed review is underway for the road

The warning comes into effect at 12pm

It comes as it is set to close down over the course of the next two years.

The hub have said they are "delighted" with the news.

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The issue of St Corban's Boys National School has been raised in the Seanad

They are also receiving support from Meath, Laois and Offaly Fire & Rescue Services.

The announcement was made at their annual meeting, which was held in the Council Chamber, Áras Chill Dara.

It comes as a hosepipe ban comes into effect on Thursday.

The "illegal" site closed in 2001

The fund will be open to community groups, voluntary organisations, businesses, social enterprises, individual applicants and other eligible organisations

The funding will support eleven creative, cultural and artistic projects

Man Who Claimed He Was Speeding To Reach Appointment For His Baby Found To Be A Plastic Doll

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The consideration was confirmed by health minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill in response to a parliamentary question from Kildare South Labour TD, Mark Wall

Ireland had 2,161 recorded burglaries in Q1 of 2026

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Cliodhna O'Byrne has recently been appointed and she will begin her role in September

A smashed rear window caught the attention of Naas Gardaí while on mobile patrol in Sallins.

Anyone who breaches the incoming hosepipe ban could face fines of up to €5,000

Their case comes after Gardaí seized more than €9 million worth of drugs, recovered 11 firearms and arrested 11 people in operations carried out over the past week under Operation Tara

There are strong winds in the area, and motorists are advised to find alternative routes

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The awareness week is set to take place on the week beginning October 15th.

This project is expected to engage specialised tradespeople across construction and equipment installations

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Bawnogue Park, located on the outskirts of the town, still has no amenity space for young people who live there.

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Usage is particularly high in the Greater Dublin Area, including Kildare

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They cited other local areas such as Allenwood and Clane who have recently had bottle banks installed

Gardaí have seized firearms and drugs worth more than €700,000 during a major operation across Kildare and Laois.

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The incident occurred on the R445, Dublin Road.

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Customers in Coill Dubh, Prosperous, Derrinturn, Kilmeage, Robertstown, Allenwood, and surrounding areas are being asked to conserve water.

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The overall funding of €100,000 will support 23 independent Irish bookshops, spanning across 14 counties.

The road passes through the Curragh racecourse and a section of the Curragh plains.

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The Irish Blood Transfusion Service is calling on young people, as well as regular donors to donate blood.

The site is 453 acres in total, with three acres of walled gardens aswell.

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It comes as a new junior infant's class in St Corban's Boys National School is to be without a teacher for the new school year

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Policy makers, university leaders, academics and students from across Europe will discuss the next phase of university alliances

The operation involved support from drug units based in Kildare and other counties

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Gardaí seized 12 vehicles yesterday as part of a national day of targeting uninsured drivers.

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The "No Wait Card" seeks to allow those with bowel and bladder conditions or spinal injuries to use private bathrooms in public spaces.

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They have expressed concern about future access to the lands, with a large element of folklore linked to it.

A hot weather advisory remains in place for the whole country until Tuesday

The 33,000 sq ft development is located at Jigginstown in the town.

This penalty was issued for "underperformance and failures relating to its leakage performance target".

The incident occurred on the M7

A black Ford Ranger had been stolen from Rathcoole earlier in the morning, and failed to stop when spotted by Gardaí

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The 2026 Employment Insights Report released key figures in relation to workers across Ireland

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It was as part of an operation conducted by Naas Roads Policing Unit yesterday.

The pair met for "a high level meeting" in Government Buildings today.

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The searches were all carried out in the last week

Over €30million has been made available to fifteen communities

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On June 30th, Gardaí were alerted to various incidents, including the front window of a van and two premises windows being smashed

It follows funding that was received in June under the Housing Infrastructure Fund.

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The bus serves people from Sallins through to Newbridge

The conference took place on June 18 in Maynooth University

It happened shortly after 11am yesterday morning

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It now brings the number of new special classes established across Kildare this year to 33

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It follows a recent question at a council meeting

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The local area plan is contingent on the completion of a local transport plan

The funds will be transferred with a view to advancing Irish music and literature

KCC say the fund will support a wide range of eligible projects

It occurred during a high visibility patrol in the town

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He said that the council "didn't come back with much"

He was killed during a single-vehicle crash on July 4

Median asking price for a property in the county now €345,000 

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It comes as a prolonged spell of very warm or hot weather will occur this week lasting into next week

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Kfm had recently reported on the construction being launched in April

This is currently going through the design process.

The development is made up of apartments and duplexes

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She had asked for a review to be carried out on roads in the area with a view to improving accessibility for service users.

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The plans involve a new site four-times larger includes two full sized pitches, an astro turf area and a BMX track

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

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