Local News from Thursday, August 20th, 2026
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Almost 700 Homes Commenced In Kildare In First Seven Months Of Year
Nationwide, almost 19,000 new homes were commenced, an increase of 152pc.
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Soaring Summer Temperatures Linked To Rising Number Of Outdoor Fire Calls In Kildare This Year
As well as this, 30pc of all fires have been linked to rubbish fires
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Kildare Bishop Gives Statement Ahead Of Carlow Prayer Vigil
Tomorrow's Vigil will take place in Saint Clare's Church, Graiguecullen in Carlow.
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Council Begins Summary Of Social Housing Assessments 2026
The review looks at social housing needs in the county, and relevant applicants will receive a form in the coming days
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New National Children's Hospital Is At 82 Per Cent Room Completion, According To Contractor
The Health Minister has recently criticised the pace of work, with scathing comments about the number of workers on site when she visited
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Two Kildare Artists Shortlisted For Portrait Prize
The exhibitions run from 14 November
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"I'll Have To Change My Work Hours":Ardclough Mother Concerned As Daughters Lose Place On School Bus
Her two daughters had a place on the bus for the last two years
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Missing Person Appeal For Megan Phillipson (34) Stood Down Following Discovery Of Body
Ms Phillipson was reported missing from Athy on Thursday August 13th 2026
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Funeral Arrangements Announced For Two Teens Killed In Sunday's M9 Crash
They were among five teenagers who died when the car they were travelling in, was driven along the wrong direction on the motorway
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MEP Calls For Wrong Way Motorway Driving To Be Treated As Attempted Murder
It comes as the Government is considering the introduction of new legislation making the action its own offence.
Kfm Kildare Weather
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