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Shimmer Boy from Cork was the overall winner in The Academy last night (28 October)

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Pedestrian safety has been an issue highlighted by local residents

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The incident occurred in the Milbrook estate last week

Lunny's family encourages people to celebrate his life through music, as books of condolence open across Kildare.

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Earlier this month, the Council appointed an engineer to undertake the construction works

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The INMO says staff shortages are putting patients and healthcare workers at risk

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The union's described the escalation as "regrettable," and says it will continue indefinitely.

His project is inspired by Ireland’s first satellite mission

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The incident occurred in Brannockstown village

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93 per cent of members want some form of action over working conditions

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Locals had raised concerns about it's scale and potential impact on the community

The partnership is expected to support around 20 additional roles and 6–10 indirect roles

The project will bring more frequent electric rail services to Kilcock, while passengers on the M3 Parkway line face disruption this weekend

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A male suspect entered the home of the woman, before he assaulted her and tied her up

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It has been causing "distress and concern" among residents in the nearby housing estates

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The event brought together entrepreneurs at every stage of their business journey

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Gardaí also discovered a vehicle parked across two disabled parking bays

It follows an announcement that fares would rise by an average of 15 per cent

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He had two separate motions related to these services in the county.

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The incidents occurred on Monday morning (26 October)

She was pronounced dead at the scene

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She was reported missing since Sunday, 18th October 2026.

Robbie England was diagnosed with kidney disease at just 20 years old and later received a kidney from his brother Mark.

In Kildare, a driver was caught travelling at 105 kilometres per hour in a 50 kilometre zone on the Monread Road in Naas on Friday.

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The driver was caught on Friday, October 23rd, during a nationwide Garda road safety operation for the October bank holiday weekend.

The Kildare Paralympian crossed the finish line in 1 hour, 46 minutes and 3 seconds, adding another title to his impressive record at the event.

The renowned musician, composer and producer, who helped transform the sound of Irish traditional music, passed away on Friday.

According to the charity, 8 swans have died at the bridge so far this year, compared with 3 in 2025 and 8 in 2024.

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Originally from Tipperary, she now lives in Naas with her family.

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It comes as the programme was examined by the Public Accounts Committee

Over 600 TidyTowns volunteers were present at the annual ceremony

He died following an assault in Kildare Town last year

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It comes as issues have been raised by residents there in the last two years

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The five teenagers in the other car died as a result of the crash.

It follows an arson attack in Waterford earlier this month

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Her books were withdrawn from shelves due to her support for banned Group, Palestine Action.

She was reported missing since September 15 2026

Kildare recorded nine deaths this year compared to two last year.

The Data was released to Social Democrats TD Padraig Rice.

Accommodating 1,000 students, including 4 special educational classes.

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Irish Rail confirms plans to expand rail services on the Maynooth and M3 Parkway routes are awaiting business case approval, with DART Plus South West also expected to advance.

A license has been agreed for Kildare Camogie to use the McDonagh Sports Field at the Curragh Camp for the 2026/2027 sporting season.

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Windows and front door badly damaged in incident described as "distressing and frightening".

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Athy and Kildare–Newbridge account for more than half of the county's registered derelict sites, while over 230 vacant and derelict homes have been brought back into use through a Government grant scheme.

Met Éireann is warning of difficult travelling conditions and localised flooding with the arrival of Storm Austen

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The incident happened on Monday October 19th at approximately 10:30pm

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Accessible garden features sensory planting, seating areas and an acorn sculpture supported by local community groups.

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Leading the call is broadcaster and comedian Jennifer Zamparelli

Nicola is reported missing from Celbridge since Sunday, 18th October 2026

It will be painted on the gable-end of Coopers Furniture Store on Eyre Street

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An open evening will be held in the Parish Meeting Room on Thursday 22 October

Overall, 12 artists have been selected by six independent curators

She is the replacement for Brendan Wyse, who recently stepped down

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He has also called for the Justice Minister to meet the Law Society amid the ongoing legal aid dispute

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He expressed his "deep gratitude" to the local communities who placed their trust in him

The fixture between themselves and Kilcullen had attracted attention last week

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the crash

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It's taking place between between 9am and 5pm on 21 October

The road remains closed and traffic diversions are in place.

It comes as the RSA is to spend around €1.5 million on their deployment across the country

The INMO is meeting with Naas General Hospital management this afternoon, where they will be asking what services will be reduced to match the staffing level

It's due to what it described as "essential improvement works" on the local water network

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It is hoped the station will be transformed into a community hub

The fire occurred on Sunday (18 October)

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It follows checks carried out by the KC Roads Policing Unit.

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Gardaí say the rider was seen performing a wheelie before travelling at speed along the centre of a road, despite traffic moving in both directions and pedestrians nearby.

Unions agreed to suspend the October 21st stoppage after the Government appointed an independent group to help establish a framework for formal pay negotiations.

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It follows the latest release of data from the Housing Department

It's less than a month after the social media site went before the Oireachtas Media Committee

The 17-acre park site is located on the Dublin Road

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KCC initially intended to brief members in October, and commence the public consultation process in November

Last week, Kfm reported that Kildare North had the lowest number of Gardaí per capita nationally

It has caused problems for local residents in recent years.

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The driver also had no insurance

It follows a meeting with the INMO and frontline healthcare workers

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People have been asked to be vigilant of scam phone calls

The centre aims to speed up scientific breakthroughs by using artificial intelligence

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It's due to the lands along the bank beside Dominican Lane being "largely unregistered"

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It follows an initial refusal to reschedule the game

Most recently, one individual was fined up to €1,000 for being caught dumping multiple times at Corban's Lane

More information will be available at November's MD meeting

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Some principals told parents gardaí were confident the threat was a hoax

He also believed it would ease traffic congestion as a result

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The event is being held at the Athy Community Family Resource Centre.

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More than 300,000 workers have taken part in strikes amid an ongoing pay dispute

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It will run for three years as part of the County Development Plan.

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She had asked council to seek the permission to take ownership of the lands

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It follows two separate bike thefts recently, as well as another failed attempt to steal a bike

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The service had been provided on a part-time basis

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It's the biggest public service strike in more than 15 years

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It runs from 12 October until 18 October

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Proposed lighting upgrades in Carbury are not being considered "for now", according to KCC

Staff from Centra Clane are also celebrating the news, having sold the winning ticket

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That's according to the new MyHome Q3 2026 Property Report.

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A number of objects were seemingly set alight and has damaged one of the pitches as a result.

The incident occurred on Monday 28 September at 1:50am

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It comes as the hospital is experiencing a "very busy period"

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Concerns relate to crossings at Cluain Aoibhinn and near Maynooth Town F.C

They will perform live at The Academy, Dublin, on Wednesday, 28 October

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Tallaght Hospital and the HSE have both been contacted for a comment

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On further inspection Gardaí discovered they were an unaccompanied learner driver

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Now in its 21st year, Maths Week aims to demonstrate how maths is used in everyday life, from shopping and managing money to sport, science and technology.

The Government has announced €11 million in additional mental health funding to coincide with World Mental Health Day today.

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Two Kildare apprentices were recognised at the national WorldSkills awards

In 2025, they received around 13,000 reports of wildlife in distress.

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The works could cost in the region of €5 million

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The new Gardaí will be stationed in the county from later this month.

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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

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

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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