Local News from Wednesday, August 19th, 2026
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"We Need To Get The Town Moving Again" : Local Historian Laments Disappearing Pub Scene And Decline Of Athy
He expressed his concern for the area as rural decline continues to burden the area
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KCC Launch Five Year Kildare Heritage Plan
The plan was developed following an extensive consultation process with public engagement
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Watch And Generator Stolen From Donadea House In Early Morning Burglary
The incident occurred on Saturday 15 August at around 9:30am.
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Three Kildare-Based Writers Nominated For Awards Celebrating Irish Projects
The awards ceremony will take place at the Light House Cinema in Dublin next month
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Vigil To Take Place In Carlow For Three Women And Young Boy Injured In M9 Crash
Niamh and Alma Kinsella, Ella Hendricken, and a seven-year-old boy were seriously injured following the wrong-way crash on the motorway on Sunday
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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 Special School Set To Open In Monasterevin This Year
The school will be designated for children with autism and those with complex learning needs.
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Gardaí Appeal After €16K Bailer Stolen From Athy Farm
The incident happened sometime between last Wednesday (12 August) & Friday (14 August).
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Kildare Disability Centre Found Non-Compliant For Fire Precautions After Recent Inspection
The centre has also confirmed that full compliance will be achieved by 28 August.
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Gardaí Receiving Pursuit Training In UK Following M9 Crash In Moone
In a statement this morning, Gardai confirmed instructors were already up-skilling in pursuits
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