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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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Ireland are currently ranked third in the world

The fire service was alerted to the incident at 11pm last night (Wednesday 7 October)

The programme aims to make journeys to school safer, more attractive and more accessible for children across Ireland

82 students were in receipt of the bursary this year.

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It follows outages in Allen yesterday

The proposed routes are hoped to link Naas town with surrounding areas

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At the end of August 2026, there were 14,683 Gardaí allocated to communities nationwide.

Lunchtime pickets will be in place as the dispute over public sector pay ramps up.

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The burglary occurred on Friday morning (2 October) between 4:17am and 7:25am

The new measures aim to reduce the cost of college for students

He is also charged with assault causing serious harm to the child’s grandmother Pauline Holt

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Naas CFR is gifting a small number of defibrillators to local housing estates.

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The two men had travelled on the train from Portlaoise to Kildare Town around 11:30pm on the night of 1 October.

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It follows an unplanned water outage overnight

The collision occurred on the N78 at Foxhill at 6am

It follows Budget 2027 measures announced by Fianna Fáil Minister for Mental Health Mary Butler

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The €8.5 billion package was announced in the Dáil by the Finance and Public Expenditure Minister

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Clane resident Barbra Hackett, who is living with stage four cancer and has been part of the choir for three years, said her diagnosis has given her a new perspective and appreciation for life.

Gardaí say the vehicle was detected by the Naas Roads Policing Unit at Ballyvoneen, where the speed limit is 120km/h, but the recorded speed was 51km/h above the limit.

Respect Vapers says its estimates suggest 2,447 adults in the county could resume smoking if a proposed flavour ban is introduced.

We will be updating as announcements continue

The issue has been raised repeatedly in Kildare, with representatives calling for a clearer national approach to the collection and safe disposal of discarded canisters.

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Kildare Village and the Newbridge Silverware Experience are among 65 Irish tourism businesses taking part in Tourism Ireland's annual Flavours of Ireland workshop.

The K Club will host the 2027 event from June 30th to July 4th, with tickets for the five-day tournament now on sale after they previously hosted the Irish Open in 2016, 2023, and 2025.

The development, estimated to be worth around €54 million, will include a mixture of houses and apartments on lands west of the racecourse in the Kingsfurze area.

Services to and from Heuston and Newbridge/Hazelhatch are impacted, with delays of up to 55 minutes expected

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The system allows parents and guardians to apply for participating schools through a single online application process, rather than making seperate applications.

The proposed Dublin Road development included a two-storey building containing five apartments, alongside four semi-detached houses.

The awards recognise pubs across Ireland in a range of hospitality categories, with nominated businesses assessed through independent visits.

One commuter who contacted the TD described trains from Newbridge as already being over capacity by the time they reach Sallins, with passengers forced to stand in aisles and crowd around doors.

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Telling Kildare Today that she once felt her diagnosis was something she should keep private, but has since found that talking openly has helped both herself and others.

She is now part of the Wexford Factory programme for emerging opera talent and will perform during this year's landmark festival.

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Uisce Éireann says it is prioritising improvements to a 4.2-kilometre section of water main between Leixlip Pump Station and Blakestown, parts of which are around 50 years old.

The achievement highlights the strength of Kildare's food and drink sector, with more than half of the county's shortlisted producers leaving the event with an award.

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The funding is hoped to close gender gaps in local and regional sports

He was first elected to the Council in 2024 to the Social Democrats, before he became an Independent in February of this year

It will support minor works, equipment purchases and facility upgrades

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It comes as students are calling for him to prioritise third level accommodation in the upcoming budget

She was reported missing from her home on Tuesday (29 September)

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31 searches were carried out

It comes amid calls for the south of the county to be prioritised for the State’s pilot project of public childcare sites.

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The contract is for eight years with the option to IÉ to extend for a further two years

The app allows members to borrow eBooks and eAudiobooks

The festival will run until Sunday (11 October).

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It was revealed following a question at a recent Kildare-Newbridge MD meeting

It is hoped to strengthen community safety, inclusion and integration

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The Deputy also suggested an increase of the Derelict Site Levy from 7 per cent to 10 per cent.

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It comes as a solar farm is proposed for Maganey

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He has been recognised for his skills in woodturning and vernacular furniture.

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The incident occurred between Thursday (24 September) and Friday (25 of September) in the Mount Carmel area

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It comes as the issue of sheep "wandering off" the plains has been raised

It follows prosecutions by the CCPC

The Oireachtas Transport Committee has heard Gardaí are engaging with UK police forces

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The incident occurred at 3.10am in the morning.

Permanent road reinstatement works are planned for the first half of 2027

She was last seen yesterday morning (29 September)

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It comes as the beginning of Vision Ireland's 'Clear Our Path' campaign has been launched.

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47-year-old Dessie Fox was fatally shot at Healy’s Bridge in the area.

Road users are advised to expect some delays as a result of the works.

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He was born in Kill and co-founded the traditional music band Planxty

The couple are accused of giving a false statement material to the proceedings in an affidavit on the 14th of January 2025

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His mother has expressed desperation after being unable to secure a school place for her child

It also revealed a national figure of over €20 million

It's located close to the Naas Ball at Junction 9 on the M7.

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The motions were brought by Independent Ireland Councillor Bill Clear and Sinn Féin Councillor Noel Connolly

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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.

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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