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Kfm Obituary Notices
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Kfm Obituary Notices
Kfm obituary notices are broadcast daily following the 8am, 10am, 1pm and 5pm news
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Kildare County Council Appoints New Cathaoirleach And Leas-Chathaoirleach
They will serve for one year, effective immediately
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200th Anniversary Of Death Of Local Poet Taking Place In Ballitore Tomorrow
Mary Leadbetter is best known for her writings and in particular, the Annals of Ballitore
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"Stressed And Angry": Junior Infant Students In Naas School Without Teacher For New Academic Year
It comes as a new junior infant class was added for the school
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National Homelessness Figures Drop For First Time In Months, With Decrease Also Seen In Kildare
Adults make up more than two thirds of the total, with Dublin remaining the most acutely affected area
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Court Hears How Celbridge Publican Was Blinded In One Eye After Attack
He was working in the family-run Kildrought Lounge when the attack happened.
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Maynooth University Set For Swimming Pool And Other Amenities As They Acquire Section Of South Campus
The agreement will lead to the development of university and public amenities.
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Status Yellow Thunderstorm Warning For Kildare And Other Counties Today
Met Éireann is warning of hazardous conditions and flash flooding in parts of the country
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Father Of Young Inter-County Hurler Who Died From Heart Condition Raises Awareness Of SADS
SADS is a condition linked to abnormal heart rhythms.
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Kfm Obituary Notices
Kfm obituary notices are broadcast daily following the 8am, 10am, 1pm and 5pm news
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Kildare Revealed As Third Highest Ranked County For New Car Registrations Last Year
The county was also outlined as a leading electric car seller
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Construction Of Two Bus Shelters Begin Near The Curragh
Construction was originally supposed to begin in May
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Disappointment As Parochial House In Celbridge Set For Future Plans Still Not Purchased By KCC
The council had recently been asked for the short term plans for the site to be outlined.
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Initial Scoping Exercise Undertaken For Future Management Of Curragh
The confirmation came during a Seanad debate earlier this week
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ESB Identifies Two Kildare Areas As Dangerous For Swimming, As Heat Warning Continues
Among those mentioned are Golden Falls near Ballymore Eustace and Leixlip.
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€640,000 Worth Of Cannabis Seized In Ballymore Eustace
32kg of the drug was seized
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Kfm Obituary Notices
Kfm obituary notices are broadcast daily following the 8am, 10am, 1pm and 5pm news
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Uisce Éireann Works Cancelled In Prosperous And Rathangan Tomorrow
The works were due to take place tomorrow (25 June) from 9am to 5pm
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Trailer And Tools Worth Over €8,000 Stolen From Farm In Athy
The incident occurred at some point between last Friday 19 June at 6pm and the morning of Saturday 20 June
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Disruption To Water Supply In Four Areas Of Kildare Tomorrow, As Temperature Warning Continues
Other works are also taking place in the evening time in Allenwood and Corbally
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Kildare Minister Says Ireland Is At "Critical Moment" In Relation To AI
It comes as he met with a number of tech company representatives at the Vodafone headquarters in Dublin today.
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"Some People Are Treating It Like Mondello" : Councillor Raises Resident Concerns About Road In Newbridge
Local residents have raised concerns about speeding in Standhouse Lawns in Newbridge.
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Gardaí Appeal After Two Separate Scrambler Thefts Reported In Kildare
The thefts occurred in Naas and Robertstown
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Positive Update Issued For New Housing Project In Newbridge
It comes as the project, which was to deliver both social and affordable housing, had recently been paused
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Kildare TD Raises Issues Of Curragh Illegal Encampments With Defence Minister
It was one of the Topical Issues selected by the Ceann Comhairle and scheduled for discussion at 11:27pm last night
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€28M Of Food Waste In Kildare So Far This Year Described As "Shocking"
It comes as Too Good To Go, the world’s largest marketplace for surplus food, released their latest figures.
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Kfm Obituary Notices
Kfm obituary notices are broadcast daily following the 8am, 10am, 1pm and 5pm news
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Council To Carry Out Speed Survey On Road In Celbridge
The Municipal District Office said they were not aware of any speeding issues on the road
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53 New Homes Purchased In Athy By Approved Housing Body
The houses are located at Meadow Mill on the Geraldine Road.
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Status Yellow High Temperature Warning In Effect For Ireland, As Red Alerts Issued For Europe
In France, the prime minister says 40 people have drowned in the country since last week as temperatures could exceed 40 degrees
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Local Residents Reportedly "Very Happy" After Meeting Uisce Éireann About Works In Crodaun Estate
The meeting took place last Thursday between Uisce Éireann and the local residents association.
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"It's Far More Efficient" : The Kildare Factory Changing How Ireland Builds Homes
Modern methods of construction is an industry term used to describe a range of manufacturing and innovative alternatives to traditional construction.
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Jobs Under Threat At Diageo, As Drinks Giant Informs Government Of Potential Lay Offs
It is not yet known if jobs at the Newbridge-based breweries will be impacted.
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"Pure Vandalism": Damage To Flower Pots In Celbridge In Early Hours Of Yesterday Morning
The damage was done in the early hours of the morning
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Council Members Agree To Write To Irish Rail About Re-Opening Kildangan Train Station
The old station closed in 1963 and was on the Waterford train line.
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4.4% Increase In Average Kildare House Prices
It comes as DAFT.ie have released their quarterly report.
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Kildare TD Raises Issues Of Water Bursts In Leixlip
He outlined that since a recent burst on June 9, there had been another outage.
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Disruption To Water Supply Expected Tomorrow As Works To Take Place Across County
The works are taking place in both north and south Kildare
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Many Councillors Demand Weight Restrictions On Ardclough Bridge As HGVs Continue To Cause Damage
It comes as concerns have been raised about HGVs using the bridge, getting stuck and sometimes causing damage to it.
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Status Yellow Temperature Warning In Place For Entire Country From Tomorrow
Met Éireann says the country will experience a short, sharp burst of heat with temperatures exceeding 30 degrees on Thursday
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Calls For Sallins Train Station To Become Age-Friendly
It comes as a motion was raised to the council about the station
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Search Of Quarry On Kildare-Wicklow Border To Continue This Week In Relation To Murders Of Jo Jo Dullard And Deirdre Jacob
There is strong garda suspicion that evidence is buried there.
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Over 3,300 Primary School Children In Kildare Unable To Access Education Through Irish
It comes as Department of Education & Youth’s Primary School Survey has been released
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Second-Hand House Prices Rise By 4.3% In Kildare
The survey shows that 45% of purchasers were first-time buyers.
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Missing Person Appeal: Ellie Harty (17), Newbridge
Ellie was last seen in Athy, Kildare.
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Kfm Obituary Notices
Kfm obituary notices are broadcast daily following the 8am, 10am, 1pm and 5pm news
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Water Supply Returning To Normal Across North Kildare
Water supplies are expected to return to normal in Leixlip, Maynooth, and Celbridge following repairs overnight.
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Kfm Obituary Notices
Kfm obituary notices are broadcast daily following the 8am, 10am, 1pm and 5pm news
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Kfm Obituary Notices
Kfm obituary notices are broadcast daily following the 8am, 10am, 1pm and 5pm news
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Uisce Éireann Working To Restore Supply In Leixlip, Maynooth And Celbridge
Uisce Éireann crews are responding this afternoon to a burst water main in Blakestown, on the R148 Maynooth Road outside Leixlip.
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Naas Man Shares His Experiences Living In Foster Care
It comes as it is National Fostering Awareness Month.
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High-Speed Broadband Delivered To Over 14,000 Premises In Kildare
Over €53 million has been invested in the broadband roll out in county Kildare
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Withdrawal Of Solicitor Services For Criminal Legal Aid Cases Enters It's Fifth Day
It's because of a new scheme that will change how solicitors are paid for criminal legal aid cases
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Petrol and Diesel Prices Ease After US-Iran Peace Framework
Fuel costs are beginning to fall as wholesale oil prices retreat, though consumers may face a longer wait for lower gas and electricity bills.
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Push For Locals In Kildare-Newbridge MD To Access Grants For Septic Tanks
There are Government grants available for septic tank upgrades, but the receipt of the grant is dependent on the area having been identified by the EPA.
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Kfm Obituary Notices
Kfm obituary notices are broadcast daily following the 8am, 10am, 1pm and 5pm news
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Major Electricity Outage In Rathangan
Over 1600 customers have been effected.
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Urgent Recall Of Ready Meals In Kildare, Wicklow And Wexford
The recall is of a specific batch of Pettitt's Kitchen products
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€12K Funding Secured For Athy Food Market
It is hoped to be up and running in the Autumn
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Five People "Knocked Down" On Naas Main Street In 2024 Amid Calls For Pedestrian Crossings
It comes as there have been calls for a pedestrian crossing to be introduced on the Kilcullen Road in Naas, from Swans on the Green towards SuperValu.
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Burst Main Causes Water Outages In Athy
Works began yesterday at 4:30pm
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Damp Classrooms, Inadequate Bathrooms And Delayed Builds: Parents Appeal For New Special School In Kildare
The school provides education for children with moderate and severe learning disabilities across Kildare and west Wicklow.
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Many Criminal Cases Adjourned In Naas Courthouse As Solicitors Protest New Scheme
It comes as solicitors will be paid a flat fee of €455 euro for a criminal case from July 1st, instead of being paid for every appearance
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Update Given On Potential Bus Lane On M7/N7 Hard Shoulder
It comes after announcements that the M4 bus priority lane will be operational by the end of Q3 this year
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Garda Sustains Serious Injuries After Being "Knocked Over" By Car He Pulled Over On Motorway In Naas
Arrests were later made and the car in question was found
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Calls For Road In Athy To Become One-Way Due To "Near Misses"
It comes as a motion was raised at a recent MD meeting
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At Least €60M Confirmed For Future North Kildare Infrastructure Projects
The strategic projects are in Naas, Maynooth, Celbridge and Leixlip
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€4.8M Announced For National Child Development Centre In Kildare Town
The centre is expected to begin seeing children for therapy by the end of 2027.
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Circus-Type Tent Seen At Illegal Encampments On Curragh
The tent has been erected, along with multiple caravans, amid ongoing issues with illegal encampments.
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€20M Granted For Second Bridge In Newbridge
Construction is expected to begin in 2027
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Man Arrested After Body Of Elderly Woman Found In Waterford
The woman, believed to be in her 80s, was found dead at a property near Youghal Bridge yesterday afternoon
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E-Scooters Seized After Being Ridden On Footpath While Pedestrians Attended Mass In Naas
A large number of pedestrians were attending the mass
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Twelve Kildare Primary Schools Awarded For Curious Learning
The awards were hosted by television presenters Gráinne Bleasdale and Phil Smyth
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Claims That Planning Permissions Notices Are Being Placed In "Precarious" Areas In Maynooth
Notices were found on roundabouts and "dangerous corners" by a local councillor
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Survey Of Parents In Kildare Reveals 64% On Childcare Waiting List
The survey had 74 respondents in Naas and surrounding areas
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Investigations Continue Into The Disappearances And Murders Of Jo Jo Dullard And Deirdre Jacob
Gardaí will search open ground at a location near the Wicklow/Kildare border.
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Daughter Of Horse Owner Reveals Shergar Killed Two Days After Abduction From Kildare
He was abducted from Ballymany Stud in County Kildare in 1983.
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Kfm Obituary Notices
Kfm obituary notices are broadcast daily following the 8am, 10am, 1pm and 5pm news
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New Appeals System For Asylum Seekers Comes Into Effect
The Tribunal for Asylum and Returns Appeals will replace the current system, and the Government is committing to making a decision on applications in three months or less.
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Bord Bia Review Published In Light Of Controversy Surrounding Brazilian Beef Importation
It follows protests in February after it emerged that Larry Murrin, chair of Bord Bia, leads a company that has imported Brazilian beef for use in some of its products.
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KCC Report Reveals North Vs South Divide In Kildare
A new report released by Kildare County Council has detailed employment, job types and key towns, as well as expected future growth across the county.
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Kildare TD Highlights Difficulties Faced By Wheelchair Users In Curragh School
He requested for the Taoiseach follow up with the Minister for Education
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"A Fall Every Week" : Mayor Of Naas Calls For Alterations To Kilcullen Road
It follows a previous report identifying weaknesses there, including trips and falls by members of the public, amid calls to alter the road
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Local TD Accepts Data Centres Are A "Particular Issue" In Ireland
It comes as Fianna Fáil and Kildare North TD Naoise O Cearúil has been appointed as chairperson of the Oireachtas Artificial Intelligence Committee
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Kildare Dog Shortlisted For Bravest Pet Award
Ranger was the only finalist representing Kildare and one of just three pets shortlisted in the Bravest Pet category
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Kildare Senior Football Team vs Kerry
The Four Standby players are Ben McCormack, Callum Bolton, Sam Doran and Jack McKevitt. Preview Friday evening @ 6.25pm. Commentary tomorrow in association with Hanlon Concrete, Robertstown.
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New Figures Reveal House Prices For First Time Buyers In Kildare
It's found growth of over 50% in the number of new mortgages nationwide
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Kildare North TD Appointed As AI Oireachtas Chair
He replaces Malcolm Byrne, who stepped down after being stopped by Gardaí on suspicion of drink driving
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Kfm Obituary Notices
Kfm obituary notices are broadcast daily following the 8am, 10am, 1pm and 5pm news
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Gardaí Investigating Robbery Of Elderly Man In Newbridge
The incident occurred last week
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Uisce Éireann Issue Statement In Relation To Kilmeague Road Resurfacing
It comes as concerns have been raised about the timeline of the road resurfacing, as works near completion
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Calls For Improved Garda Presence Amid Anti-Social Behaviour Incidents In Kildare Town And Newbridge
Speaking in the Dáil earlier this week, Deputy Ní Raghaillaigh said that "visibility of Gardaí" was "not yet sufficient"
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Athy Councillor Dismisses Housing For Muslims Calls
Speaking exclusively to Kfm news, she said that she has had no meeting in relation to housing for certain individuals.
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€3M Secured For Sallins Community Park
It follows a meeting between Higher Education Minister and Kildare North TD James Lawless, Sallins community group and Minister for Sport Charlie McConalogue.
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Planning Permission Granted For Site To Be Changed To Gymnastics Facility In Naas
The building in Ladytown Business Park has been granted approval for the change
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Nationwide Decrease In Granted Planning Permissions In Q1
There was a nationwide decrease of in the total number of dwelling units approved in Quarter 1
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Ballymore Eustace's Colum Doyle Represents Ireland In The 2026 European Freestyle Kayaking Championships
Colum is one of the youngest members.
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Gardaí Investigating Related Burglaries In Newbridge And Naas
The incidents occurred on June 4th
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"I'd Be Afraid As To What I'd Say About Them": Councillor Hits Out At Uisce Éireann Amid Concerns For Road Resurfacing In Kilmeague
It comes as recent Uisce Éireann works there have resulted in the road needing to be resurfaced again
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€250 Stolen From Till In Celbridge Snooker Hall
The burglary happened in the early hours of June 4th
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Water Supply Returns To North Kildare After Burst Main Overnight
The burst occurred on the Maynooth Road outside Leixlip
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39 Social Housing Units Announced For Celbridge
The Pausdeen Place housing project will be located on the Ardclough Road in Newtown
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Number Of Students In Third Level Education Expected To Rise By 19% Over Next Ten Years
It comes as the Education Department have released a new report outlining higher education projections
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Future Of Carlow College To Be Raised In Seanad Today
It comes after an announcement that Carlow College is set to close down over the next two years.
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Plans For New Maynooth Swimming Pool At "Junction Point"
Talks are ongoing between St Patricks College and the local university
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Large Vehicle Concerns In Clane As HGV Knocks Bough Off Tree And Blocks Road
A traffic survey has also been sought for a road in Clane
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Road Closure In Johnstownbridge As Works In Place Until Next Friday
The works got underway earlier today
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Kildare Below National Average For Electrical Waste Recycling
It comes as WEEE Ireland have released new figures, while also encouraging people to recycle.
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Kfm Obituary Notices
Kfm obituary notices are broadcast daily following the 8am, 10am, 1pm and 5pm news
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Plan For 4,000 New Homes Announced For Naas
It comes as Kildare County Council has published a variation to the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029.
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Missing Teenagers Emily O'Connor And Katelyn Rose Gill Have Been Located Safe And Well
They were reported missing on June 5th, 2026
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Naas Woman Diagnosed With Skin Cancer Four Times Is Raising Awareness Nationwide
She is also a patient partner with the Irish Cancer Society.
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Road Collision Involving Student On Bike In Maynooth Prompts Calls For Road Review
The first year student in question was "knocked off her bike" after a car pulled out onto the road and collided with her.
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McGovern Jailed For Directing Kinahan Gang Activities
He has been sentenced to 24 years in prison
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Works Begin Today At Naas Junction
The works are taking place at the Poplar Square signal-controlled junction
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Two Special Classes Announced For Kildare
The two classes are for schools based in north Kildare
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Kildare Records Biggest Drop In Learner Permit Holders
It follows figures released from the Irish Road Safety Authority (RSA) to the Irish Road Haulage Association under FOI
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Free Heart Health Check Unit To Visit Kildare This Month
The unit will attend Naas library on Friday June 19th
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Council To Contact Uisce Éireann Amid Ongoing Water Outages At Allen Reservoir
It comes as recent outages have caused anger among local residents and representatives
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Rotunda To Provide Audit Of Private Work To HSE By Today
The HSE has given the hospital until today to hand over an audit of the private work being carried out, including the names of consultants involved.
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Leixlip And Newbridge Rank Among Cleanest Towns In Ireland
It comes as the annual Irish Business Against Litter survey has been revealed.
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Plans For Castledermot GAA To Be Replaced By Housing And Relocate To Larger Site Attracts Mixed Opinions
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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DART To Be Extended to Kilcock
New Depot Completed by 2031. Public Consultation Open til April 27th
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Naas Hospital Promised Just 21 Extra Mental Health Beds At Lakeview Ward - With No Timeline In Sight
Currently the unit only has 29 beds, meaning an upgrade would only amount to an additional 21 beds.
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Kfm Recruiting News Journalists: Full-Time & Part-Time
Full-tme & part-time Saturday and/or Sunday positions. Location: Kfm Broadcast Centre, Naas.
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Exclusive: Overnight Lucan Fire Leaves Tenant Facing Possible Homelessness
It is understood that at least 8 cars were damaged at a business premises.
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Figures Seen By Kfm News Reveal Dramatic Surge In Dogs Put Down By Kildare Council-Run Shelters
The surge is the second-largest increase recorded by any council.
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Van Stolen During Maynooth Home Invasion Used In High-Speed Chase By Notorious Criminal
Kfm reported how the woman was allegedly assaulted after she confronted the masked men at around 4am on Wednesday morning
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"One Of The Greatest Planning Scandals To Hit The Country," Wicklow County Council Orders Demolition Of Unauthorised Refugee "Town" In Manor Kilbride
Historical trees and the Old Belfy that dated back to 1840 demolished to build the development.
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Snapchat Competitions In Athy Raise Concern: Children Offered Cash And Pre-Rolled Cannabis Joints
Children can also win hundreds of euro in cash.
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Kildare’s Ulster Bank Customers Will Have Accounts Frozen From Friday
5 branches in Co. Kildare
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Water Works To Continue In Newbridge Today
Following burst water main in Pairc Mhuire
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KCC Asked To Request NTA To Attend Clane-Maynooth MD Regarding Dart Plus
Potential line for Kilcock
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