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Mary Leadbetter is best known for her writings and in particular, the Annals of Ballitore

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The house was first opened in 2024

It also found that Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) employment (61.8%) is greater than indigenous enterprises in Kildare

The awards took place earlier this week

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It comes as Kfm News was contacted by a listener who said a bus driver of a 736 bus had told him that the service is being ceased from Castledermot.

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Traffic management measures will be in place for the duration of the works.

Overall, three female tech founders from Carlow, Kildare and Down have been recognised during the annual summit at Dublin’s Mansion House.

The scheme is to include 2 and 3-year-olds for the first time.

It was once a derelict site in the heart of the village

The service will provide home visitors who will work alongside parents from pregnancy to until the child turns five years old.

The European Commission announced the move today, saying the country had failed to comply with the Environmental Impact Assessment Directive

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An existing bridge by the playground which hasn't been raised before, has been brought to the council after locals highlighted the issue.

Irish-owned renewable energy company BNRG expects to apply to Kildare County Council for planning permission for BNRG Maganey in late summer 2026

The bridge connects L7087 Yeomanstown to L203 Newhall travelling towards Naas.

The arrest comes after investigations into distribution of drugs across Kildare, Offaly and Carlow.

The driver denied he was driving and claimed the car had been stolen

However diesel's are still the favourite in Leitrim, Mayo, Monaghan, Cavan and Roscommon.

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It follows a recent HSE Dublin and Midlands Health Forum

The 25-year-old’s family have received an apology from the HSE for deficits in her care prior to her final hospitalisation in December 2016.

The warning came into effect at 2pm

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The incident occurred last Wednesday in Kildare Town

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The 33 units are planned for Convent Lane in the town

The horse was stolen from My Lovely Horse Rescue in Moyvalley

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The exhibition will take place in Naas Library from June 15th until June 27th

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The scheme, which is at least 25% below regular market rents in the area, was queried last month.

Overall, the total new car sales nationwide until May was 83,038

More than 6,200 carers across Kildare are set to receive the annual Carer's Support Grant this week.

Motorists in Athy are being advised to exercise caution after traffic lights at the junction of Carlow Road and New Road stopped working.

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The man was taken to hospital for treatment, although his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

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It comes as they have provided their framework for the delivery of water and wastewater services up to 2029

The report outlines that there were 223 adults in emergency accommodation in April, a change from 227 in March.

The reopening took place at 11 o'clock this morning.

During the first day of the operation yesterday(Thursday, 28th May), just over 630 drivers were detected for speeding offences

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The school have invited past pupils of the schools to share photos, memories and memorabilia.

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Discussions had been ongoing between Kildare County Council and the Department of Transport.

It follows recent illegal encampments and widespread dumping seen across the plains

Sinn Féin TD for Kildare South, Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh, has called on the Government to commission a feasibility study into reopening Kildangan Train Station

He is the youngest ever competitor on the show

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It is one of the topical Issues selected by the Ceann Comhairle and scheduled for discussion from 5:26pm

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It comes as MS Ireland's World Multiple Sclerosis Day Campaign takes place on May 30th

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It comes as the Curragh Plains Conservation Management Plan was submitted to the Tánaiste and Taoiseach for consideration in December 2024

To assaults have occurred in the Kildare Town playground in recent weeks

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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

It's as part of a nationwide allocation of €228,065 to arts and culture organisations

He has participated in Bloom every year since 2023.

The Mobile Health Unit offers up to 10,000 free blood pressure checks annually, helping to identify individuals who may be unaware of their hypertension

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The charity was launched 23 years ago, with the Eden Programme in existence since 2007.

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The incident occurred on Monday (May 25th) at 4.30am on Anne Street.

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They are taking part in this challenge after their mother passed away from Frontotemporal Dementia, a rare genetic condition that both brothers may carry

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It comes as Gardaí have advised of extra presence for the bank holiday weekend

Deputy Ó Cearúil previously served as Leas-Chathaoirleach of the committee since its establishment during the 34th Dáil under former Chairperson Catherine Connolly

It's understood Gardaí have been contacted and are on site at some of the schools involved

The Minister for Transport has confirmed in the Dáil that the legislation needed to open the M4 Eastbound Bus Priority Lane was enacted by him last week

Construction was due to begin this year but it was pushed out to 2030 after a review of the National Development Plan

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It comes as the church built in 1829 has fallen into disrepair, with the windows recently smashed and holes appearing in the roof

Road closures will come into effect on Saturday May 30th in Athy

Uisce Éireann have cited extremely high demand on the network as the reason for the disruption

Calls have been made to cover operational costs at the facility

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It comes as the council had been questioned about when works at St Johns Convent would commence

Research analysed the energy efficiency of over 80,000 buildings nationwide

It comes as no feasibility study has been completed by the council for the future use of the building

The classes have been sanctioned for schools across Kildare South as part of Government’s latest special education provisions for the new school year

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It comes as The Office of Public Works has today announced it's figures for visits to heritage sites in 2025.

This accounts for 3% of the national total

The advice comes as multiple water outages and supply disruptions have occurred in the county in recent weeks

It comes as Naas General Hospital is experiencing a busy period today (Monday 25th of May)

It comes as calls have been made for a bus shelter to be installed at the second bus stop in Monasterevin

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It comes as those living on the road are experiencing huge issues in entering and exiting their estates

Works are scheduled to take place from 10am until 4pm today (Monday May 25th).

A Sallins man has returned to Ireland after being detained by Israeli forces while travelling as part of an aid flotilla attempting to deliver supplies to Gaza.

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The works are set to affect supply in Ballyteague, Kilmeague, Derrymullen and Allenwood.

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The student was awarded for his project that remotely detects underground features

It is the highest figure in an area aside from Dublin, with a national total of almost 1,700

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It comes as some felt more projects could've been considered

The funding includes GAA clubs, volunteers and various campaigns

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Dr Joseph Byrne is a lecturer in Bioinorganic Chemistry at UCD and Fellow of the interdisciplinary Conway Institute

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It comes as issues have been raised by local residents in terms of the bye-laws and parking in the area

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It comes as the bus was recently at full capacity and turned away those waiting at the St Wolstan's stop in Celbridge

The DPP had taken High Court proceedings seeking to quash the judge's decisions

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The Samaritans annual report has revealed that almost 1,000 calls a day were made nationwide to their centres

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There had originally been trees planted as a sound barrier to the new distributor road in Athy

Irish supermarkets could be prevented from throwing away edible unsold food and instead be required to donate it under a new proposal aimed at reducing waste

Uisce Éireann made the announcement minutes ago

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Kildare school's continue to set an example and lead the way in a more sustainable future.

Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil called for progress on efforts to restore a safe bus stop at Old Bog Road.

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It comes as roadworks are taking place from March 30th until June 16th on the Maynooth road

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The incident occurred on Sunday May 17th around 3pm.

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Kildare County Council's Housing Maintenance Department currently does not carry out audits on noise transfer.

The latest Daft.ie report recorded a 4.4% increase- the highest quarterly jump since its records began in 2002.

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Minister Lawless also said there was encouraging assurances given that the project is on track following the granting of full planning permission in 2024.

The announcement was made today and will see the college's land and buildings transferred to SETU.

The fund usually supports 16 medium-scale projects, and then six larger scale projects.

The Celbridge resident was previously jailed for subjecting another former girlfriend to what she described as "three years of hell

Colm Byrne has sent an exclusive video to Kfm news

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Over 50,000 people live with Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative colitis in Ireland.

Following the charity’s demise, liquidator Tom Murray sued Ms Kelly, her husband and their son Tim for damages totalling almost €750,000

Local authorities across the country completed 1,466 septic tank inspections in 2025 targeting areas of greatest risk

The nationwide average market rent for a two-bedroom apartment in early 2026 is now over €2,176 per month.

A crew has been sent to the area to assess a burst water main and begin repairs

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A previous planning application for the construction of 52 homes was granted planning permission by Kildare County Council.

They were remanded in custody pending further bail proceedings

It's set to clamp down on third party sales - where a puppy is sold by someone other than the person who reared it

It follows a site inspection of the property earlier this month

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Organisers say 52 civilian boats carrying 461 volunteers from 45 countries have been intercepted so far

The planned construction was for Celbridge Lodge

Blessington Community College, St Kevins CC Dunlavin and Scoil Chonglais Baltinglass have all been stalled.

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The meeting will be held at the Osprey Hotel in Naas

Two men are due before Naas District Court this morning

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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