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The development was opened by Minister James Lawless TD and Cathaoirleach, Cllr Carmel Kelly.

Roadworks are set to take place from today Monday April 20th until Friday April 26th

The councillor had raised a question at the last Newbridge-Kildare MD meeting

The National Archives have released the 1926 Census of Population records

Coillte have announced a total of €3million for forestry upgrades across the country

The devlopment had been announced in 2022 by the then Housing Minister

He was reported missing from Maynooth on April 15th, 2026

Funding confirmed under a national heritage scheme will support interpretation work at a historic site in Kilcullen, as part of a wider €365,000 allocation across several counties.

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It shows an 18% increase in new home starts in Kildare on last year

The RDS Foundation Awards took place yesterday at the RDS Concert Hall

It is hoped that previous money raised could be transferred to Kildare County Council for the delivery of community recreation facilities

The National Archives of Ireland has digitised over 700,000 individual return sheets containing data from the 26 Republic of Ireland counties

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Colm Byrne from Sallins is onboard his second flotilla towards Gaza, after last years was intercepted.

The incident occurred at a commercial premises on Newbridge Road, Naas on Tuesday 14th April

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He was reported missing from his home in Maynooth since Sunday evening 5th April 2026.

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The report revealed that Kildare spent the most on cleaning up illegal dumping out of 25 local authorities

The funding has been allocated to two sites in the county

The outage will result in a disruption of supply in Maynooth and Straffan area

Maria Bonilla (15) from Kildare town was last seen in Newbridge on Tuesday April 14th

High Court to consider whether Fiona McLoughlin Healy can pursue challenge over Kildare County Council land deals

Also opening is a social housing development, at Fitzgerald’s Close, Greenfields, Maynooth

It comes as Uisce Éireann have announced an investment of over half a billion euro in 30 water supply projects

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The new library will include, open-plan areas, sensory facilities and spaces for events and exhibitions

Concerns regarding special classes in the county remain, due to Kildare's growing population

The GAA club is celebrating 25 years since its establishment

Ryan Weir Gibbons died in hospital a few days after being found unresponsive at Magee Terrace, Kildare Town on 26 October 2025

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Both incidents took place in sports clubs in the area

Out-of-court agreement reached over Proper Twelve profits claim

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Prices are due to rise from €50 to €100, and from €75 to €100 for secondary school pupils.

She was found with serious injuries at her residence on Bridge Street in Graiguecullen last month

She was last seen in Newbridge on Tuesday

Artem Lobov claims he's owned millions from the sale of McGregor’s whiskey brand.

The scheme is designed to support farmers rearing offspring from dairy herds

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Calls have been made to make Kildare South a priority area for a new women's refuge, with over 407 women making requests to Teach Tearmainn

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The estate was once owned by Tony Ryan, founder of Ryanair

The concerns were voiced in his motion at a Clane-Maynooth MD meeting, which requested for an assessment to be undertaken for the introduction of traffic calming measures

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The van is located on the hard shoulder at J12 Newbridge

The building is currently occupied by a foundation that supports people with Autism and intellectual disabilities

It comes as more new libraries are planned for the county

The motion about public water filling stations highlighted a bigger issue in the area in relation to public parks

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission was contacted over 42,000 times last year with complaints about goods or services

Protests are continuing in relation to the price of fuel, following a recent support scheme announced by government

Ongoing fuel protests have led to significant motorway closures across parts of Leinster, with Gardaí escorting tankers from Whitegate refinery.

5th day of protests which are countrywide

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Castletown House and Parklands reopened earlier this year

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This year's 65 Roses Day, in aid of Cystic Fibrosis, has a goal of €300,000

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The Government had indicated they would be allowed join talks if they were part of the national groups delegation

A group are preparing for deployment to Southern Lebanon

Company first established in 1934; visitor Centre remains open.

Protests have now entered their fourth day

He was reported missing since Sunday, April 5th

There are also road closures on the M9 and M50 northbound, due to ongoing fuel protests

Protests are continuing for a fourth day across the country

A report by Energy Efficiency Ireland analysed the cost and uptake of solar panels in Kildare.

The outage is expected to take place between 10am and 2pm

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The Defence Forces have been called in to assist Gardaí with blockades, while O'Connell Street is still blocked

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The Moone-Timolin Positive Action Group met with the council and TII yesterday regarding the controversial €1.6 million cycle lane

Since March 2nd, the CCPC said it has received over 900 complaints

The CSO said the price in home heating oil was at its highest level since 1996

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Speaking on this morning's Kildare Today, Lelia said she is in good spirits, and encourages everyone in Kildare to come out and take part

One of the highlights is that €180,000 has been awarded for the Wonderful Barn in Leixlip

Funding part of €300,000 national scheme supporting sport and wellbeing initiatives.

The MyHome Property Price Report outlines the latest housing costs in the country

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The burglaries took place in the early hours of Easter Sunday morning

Running until April 26th: all funds to the Marie Keating Foundation.

The criminal organisation are suspected of hundreds of burglaries and car thefts in the Leinster area.

Campaign group urges mass turnout as demonstrations spread across Ireland

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The announcement came from Minister for Education and Youth Hildegarde Naughton TD and Minister of State with responsibility for Special Education and Inclusion Michael Moynihan TD.

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The nationwide fuel protest taking place today has arrived in Dublin, with O' Connell street currently at a standstill

When last seen Joshua was wearing navy pants, a black T-shirt and white sliders

The temporary relocation will allow works to commence on the new library building at the original site

The Department of Education has released the preliminary results of the largest ever parent survey on school choices

TD Mark Wall has confirmed the allocation for Monasterevin Fire Station.

The drugs were recovered during searches as part of Operation Tara over the Easter Bank Holiday Weekend

20% of men and 4% of women know team-mates struggling with drug misuse

An average of 18 incidents of aggression, violence or challenging behaviour have been recorded each in Irish hospitals system in the past three years

Garda staffing figures have revealed the number of frontline Gardaí in stations across the country

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'The People of Ireland Against Fuel Prices' group is organising the demonstration, as vehicles will depart as early as 6am, converging on towns and cities across the country.

The Garda Roads Policing Operation for the Easter Bank Holiday Weekend began on Thursday April 2nd and will end at 7:00am on Tuesday April 6th

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Concerns have been raised over low Traffic Garda numbers nationwide, with just 649 officers on duty as calls grow for stronger road safety.

Charges recommended!

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16-year-old Neraid Corja was reported missing from Broadford on March 10th, 2023

The announcement was made today by the Heritage Council

More than 4,000 people remain on the waiting list for Wicklow County Council homes.

Structured around the themes of Identity, Mobility, Economy and Sustainability, the plan identifies a range of projects and actions to be progressed in partnership with the community and stakeholders. 

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Three juveniles arrested as Gardaí investigate incident at Geraldine Park

The meeting aims to make residents aware of work to improve water quality in the area and to encourage as much engagement as possible

Strong winds, heavy rain and dangerous coastal conditions expected over Easter weekend

The death occurred yesterday at the Midlands Prison

Deal reverses 2024 sale to Apollo as company doubles down on AI-driven growth

Three men in their 30s and 40s and a woman in her 20s were arrested at the scene

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Local Councillor Evie Sammon criticises year-long hold-up as pedestrian safety works fail to progress

The European Commission is suggesting EU citizens drive and fly less, reduce motorway speeds and work from home if they can

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In the incident, a person was tricked into handing over a laptop

The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) today released its official 261 new vehicle registration statistics for March

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The first day of the awareness month coincides with the HSE free bowel screening programme being expanded

Hospital asks public to consider GP, pharmacy and injury unit amid surge in demand.

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Case involving Garda Sean Shields raises concerns about policing powers and risks

Minister Lawless encourages students and families to check their eligibility early

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Uisce Éireann says the upgrade will ensure the infrastructure can meet the needs of a growing community

However, the project’s progress now waits on national funding.

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