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If the planned expansion goes ahead, it would represent one of the largest recent jobs announcements for Naas and provide a major employment boost for Kildare.

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As students weigh up their next steps, one Kildare woman has shared her own journey to reassure those who may be disappointed with their results.

17-year-old Ellie Harty has been missing from the Newbridge area since Thursday, 13th of August.

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The library will reopen in early October

This cohort of students were in sixth class or first year during COVID and would’ve started secondary school during restrictions.

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The progressive neuro muscular disease causes nerve damage, muscle weakness and mobility loss.

Halverstown Cricket Club has been in existence for 140 years: now fielding two adult teams; 5 youth teams boys and girls.

The news will allow extra spaces every year across nursing, midwifery, medicine, pharmacy, dentistry and veterinary medicine.

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The subsidies were introduced in April.

Tusla has confirmed one of the teenagers who died when a car drove the wrong way down the motorway was in its care.

Results are available at 10am

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Nationwide, almost 19,000 new homes were commenced, an increase of 152pc.

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As well as this, 30pc of all fires have been linked to rubbish fires

Tomorrow's Vigil will take place in Saint Clare's Church, Graiguecullen in Carlow.

The review looks at social housing needs in the county, and relevant applicants will receive a form in the coming days

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The Health Minister has recently criticised the pace of work, with scathing comments about the number of workers on site when she visited

The exhibitions run from 14 November

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Her two daughters had a place on the bus for the last two years

Ms Phillipson was reported missing from Athy on Thursday August 13th 2026

They were among five teenagers who died when the car they were travelling in, was driven along the wrong direction on the motorway

It comes as the Government is considering the introduction of new legislation making the action its own offence.

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He expressed his concern for the area as rural decline continues to burden the area

The plan was developed following an extensive consultation process with public engagement

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The incident occurred on Saturday 15 August at around 9:30am.

The awards ceremony will take place at the Light House Cinema in Dublin next month

Niamh and Alma Kinsella, Ella Hendricken, and a seven-year-old boy were seriously injured following the wrong-way crash on the motorway on Sunday

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The school will be designated for children with autism and those with complex learning needs.

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The incident happened sometime between last Wednesday (12 August) & Friday (14 August).

The centre has also confirmed that full compliance will be achieved by 28 August.

In a statement this morning, Gardai confirmed instructors were already up-skilling in pursuits

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It comes as Naas Roads Policing Unit carried out a targeted enforcement operations in the north of the county

It comes as five teenagers were killed over the weekend, when a car they were in was driven the wrong way up the M9 near Moone, and collided head on with another vehicle

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Picker Pals had 1,500 classrooms participating last year.

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It comes as no member of the force was qualified to pursue the car that drove the wrong way on the motorway on Sunday

It includes a total funding of €246,439 to 13 groups across the country.

They are a provider of specialist technical services to power-generation companies and data centres.

Those in hospital include a 7-year-old boy.

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The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning after a BMW driven by five teenagers was driven the wrong way on the M9

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The baby swans died after ending up tied in fishing lines that were left there by anglers.

Naas Roads Policing Unit recently carried out a speed checkpoint on the R417 at Kilberry

A search of the vehicle subsequently located approximately €1,300 worth of suspected cannabis and €300 worth of suspected cocaine

The collision also claimed the lives of five teenage boys.

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He said the tragedy, which follows a similar wrong-way collision on the M50 last weekend, highlights the extreme danger of driving against the flow of traffic.

The M9 remains closed in both directions between Junctions 3 and 4 while a forensic collision examination is carried out, with local diversions in place.

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The Rose of Tralee Festival gets underway in Kerry this week and Jessica hopes to bring the Rose title back to Kildare for the first time since Maria Walsh's victory in 2014.

The incident happened at Sports Direct in Carton Retail Park at around 5.50pm on Wednesday, August 5th.

34-year-old Megan Phillipson was reported missing from her home in the town on August 13th.

Music fans from Kildare heading to Electric Picnic will have the chance to see one of the county's best-known musicians perform at this year's festival.

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Walks, workshops, exhibitions and family activities are planned across the county from August 15th to 23rd.

New research found 19% of packs examined in Newbridge were counterfeit, compared with 14% in Naas and 16% in Leixlip.

Rye River Brewing Boss Tom Cronin says businesses have been absorbing rising costs for five years as brewery numbers decline.

Kfm remains the leading station in county Kildare: ahead of all national and regional heard in the county.

Cllr Fintan Brett says a number of incidents have been reported in the Kilteel area and has appealed for information.

Amhrán na Laoch 2026 is part of this year's Irish Music Month.

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Gardaí are seeking information about a black Peugeot 207 following the theft from a pharmacy in Riverforest.

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Over 500 people have registered for the fully subscribed event. Speaking to Kfm, Dr. Emma Whelan explained the significance of the solar eclipse and what people can expect.

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Evelyn de Oliveira and her son travelled up to Dublin today to get solar eclipse glasses to view this evening's significant astronomical event

The operation on Monday targeted the Dublin 1 and Dublin 24 areas

A man entered the Maynooth Road store on Wednesday afternoon and stole a quantity of steak products.

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Bishop Denis Nulty will concelebrate Mass at the well at 3.00 pm

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Figures for Naas General Hospital have also been revealed, however they are lower on the scale compared to other hospitals nationwide

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The water conservation order remains in effect for another two weeks, until the 26th of August

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"Feed Kildare" is a food bank service operating from the Bridge Church in Celbridge

Tributes have been paid to 82 year old Marie Heavey from Monastervin

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A new online platform supported by KWWSPCA is aiming to improve dog adoption in Ireland by matching prospective owners with shelter dogs suited to their lifestyle.

Plans for a major redevelopment of the Riverbank Arts Centre in Newbridge have entered public consultation, with the proposed project aiming to create a more accessible and expanded cultural facility.

1,354 private dentists offered dental treatment to medical card holders in 2020 - that figure has dropped to 866 as of June of this year

Kildare is included in a Status Yellow high temperature warning, with temperatures potentially reaching the high 20s this week.

A woman in her 80s has died following a collision involving a bicycle and a truck in Monasterevin on Monday morning.

Applications for 25 new affordable homes at Barracksfield West in Naas will open later this month, with prices starting from over €243,000.

A stretch of road on the R448 between Kilcullen and Naas was closed earlier today due to the inspection taking place

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Kfm News can confirm a bomb disposal unit is on site

Six historic properties across Kildare are among the privately owned heritage sites opening to the public as part of National Heritage Week.

New HSE figures show patients attending Naas General Hospital are waiting an average of 13 hours in its emergency department, rising to more than 15 hours for those aged over 75.

New crime figures show Kildare recorded 16 burglaries per 10,000 people in 2025, matching the national average.

A woman in her 80s has been seriously injured following a collision involving a truck and a bicycle in Monasterevin.

Retired broadcaster Tracy Piggott has completed a 14km underwater swim across Galway Bay to raise funds for Sensational Kids and the return of hippotherapy services in Kildare.

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Motorists travelling from Kildare via the N7 and the N4 are being advised to expect disruption.

Four people were taken to hospital following a serious two-car collision on the R406 at Barberstown, Straffan, yesterday afternoon.

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Wicklow County Council estimates the remaining remediation programme could cost between €32 million and €38 million between 2026 and 2031.

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Features considered are additional shelving, hooks, mirrors and waste disposal facilities, which can make it easier for people with a stoma to use public toilets safely and comfortably.

Uisce Éireann says disruption of supply or loss of pressure may occur for those in Maynooth and surrounding areas

People in Kildare will be able to avail of free heart and hearing health checks when two mobile health units visit Athy next week.

Isobella Perrie Sullivan, from Abbeylands Park, was charged in connection with the discovery of a bomb in a car in Monaghan last month

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The charity provides school meals to children living in some of the world's poorest communities and now feeds more than three million children across 16 countries.

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Married father of three, Kevin Rooney is among 20 athletes competing this weekend

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Outdoor seating area must be relocated to make way for a new pedestrian crossing despite previous relocation costing thousands.

The Wisdom Club in the library of Clocha Rince National School will represent Kildare at the award ceremony this October

The Banner Exhibition, titled 'Portraits of the Invisible', explores the experiences of Irish servicemen, medics, nurses and non-combatants in the First World War

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Campaign group wants 'Data Centre Only' designation removed before any planning application is lodged.

Simon Communities report finds 17 were in Dublin, with Kildare the only area outside the capital to have any properties available.

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The incidents happened at approximately 1.10am on Saturday morning.

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Agriculture Minister says maintaining strong links with Britain's largest buyers is key to protecting Ireland's biggest export market.

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A male in his mid-20's was arrested

Proposed legislation follows a series of thefts, including incidents reported in Naas and Monasterevin.

Figures released by the Defence Minister reveal the cost of clearing fly-tipping and waste left behind after unauthorised encampments since 2016.

New M7 development will include Ireland's first Popeyes Drive-Thru, ultra-fast EV charging and several food outlets.

Almost 6,000 people have sought HSE help finding a GP this year as new figures show family doctor numbers continue to lag behind population growth.

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The local centre is among 29 organisations to benefit from Government funding aimed at expanding access to community counselling services.

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Chair of campaign group says 150 incidents have been recorded in less than a year and claim the higher speed limit has heightened fears for road users.

Kildare saw a 69.4 per cent change in new electric car registrations in July 2026 compared to the same period in 2025

There were two fatalities following traffic collisions on roads in Co. Donegal and Co. Carlow over the weekend

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A stretch of the R403 between Clane and Straffan has reopened after a serious road traffic collision earlier today.

Critical repair works by Uisce Éireann on a key water pipeline serving Kildare has now been completed, with normal operations now resuming.

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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