Local News from Monday, August 10th, 2026

A stretch of road on the R448 between Kilcullen and Naas was closed earlier today due to the inspection taking place

Kfm obituary notices are broadcast daily following the 8am, 10am, 1pm and 5pm news

Kfm News can confirm a bomb disposal unit is on site

Six historic properties across Kildare are among the privately owned heritage sites opening to the public as part of National Heritage Week.

New HSE figures show patients attending Naas General Hospital are waiting an average of 13 hours in its emergency department, rising to more than 15 hours for those aged over 75.

New crime figures show Kildare recorded 16 burglaries per 10,000 people in 2025, matching the national average.

A woman in her 80s has been seriously injured following a collision involving a truck and a bicycle in Monasterevin.

Retired broadcaster Tracy Piggott has completed a 14km underwater swim across Galway Bay to raise funds for Sensational Kids and the return of hippotherapy services in Kildare.