Local News from Tuesday, May 20th, 2025
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Disability Minister Plans To Limit Assessment Of Need Referrals, Saying They Are Too Long And Unnecessary
Under law, every child has the right to access the service and Minister Foley says this won’t change.
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Taoiseach Responds To Kfm Report On Athy Midwife Service Suspension, Commits To Intervene
Speaking in the Dail, he said there is "normally" a background to these issues but he will engage with the relevant bodies.
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Masked OPW Man Vs Care Bear: Protest Meme Posted By Save Castletown Gate Group Sparks Criticism
The image in question, shared to the group’s Facebook and Instagram stories on May 19, 2025, appears to portray the OPW in a "sinister or mocking light", according to some locals who contacted Kfm.
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Naas Motorist Caught Nearly Seven Times Over Alcohol Limit
They were one of 27 drivers arrested across Kildare last week for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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Kildare Vet Urges Caution After Frenchie Drowns In Straffan - "Some Breeds Can’t Stay Afloat"
The owner of a French bulldog dealt with a traumatic incident after her dog fell into the Straffan river, behind Steam Museum.
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Staff Confused, Women Furious As HSE Blames "Unplanned Leave" For Athy Maternity Care Collapse
The cancellation comes at a time when plans were underway to expand the service to weekends at the Athy Primary Care Centre.
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Council Engages Estate Agent To Locate New Cemetery Site For Leixlip/Confey
Councillors recently highlighted how Confey cemetery is reaching capacity, with very few spaces available.
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Kildare Electricity Grid Nears Max Capacity – EirGrid Calls For Public Input On Major Upgrade
Locals can give feedback online or by post by Friday, June 27th, and attend public events to learn more.
Kfm Kildare Weather
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TueLight rain
16°C
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WedSunny intervals
23°C
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Thu
Sunny intervals
19°C
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FriMedium-level cloud
19°C
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Sat
Light rain
19°C
