Overnight Music

Midnight - 6:00am

045 901 490
0833-979797

Cyndi Lauper

True Colours

Listen Live Podcasts

Decrease In Number Of Ukrainian Refugees Proposed To Be Housed At Kill Equestrian Centre.

Wednesday, 23 November 2022 at 11:59

By Eoin Beatty @EoinBeattyKfm

Image via Kill Residents Action Group Facebook Page

Kill Residents Action Group met Minister Roderic O'Gorman last night.

There has been a significant decrease in number of people that will be accommodated in a proposed facility at the Equestrian Centre in Kill.

Initial figures suggested that nearly 350 Ukraine refugees could be house at the premises.

Minister for Integration, Roderick O’Gorman has confirmed the actual number is less than half of that, at 165.

The Kill Residents Action Group met with the Minster last night.

Spokesperson Fiona Forkan joined Eoin Beatty on Kildare Today.

More from Local News

Kfm Obituary Notices

Kfm obituary notices are broadcast daily following the 8am, 10am, 1pm and 5pm news
Nicola Jaglielska (16), Who Was Reported Missing From Celbridge, Located Safe And Well

She was reported missing since Sunday, 18th October 2026.
Kildare Kidney Transplant Recipient Among Runners As Dublin Marathon Sets New Record

Robbie England was diagnosed with kidney disease at just 20 years old and later received a kidney from his brother Mark.
Over 3,400 Drivers Caught Speeding During Bank Holiday Garda Operation

In Kildare, a driver was caught travelling at 105 kilometres per hour in a 50 kilometre zone on the Monread Road in Naas on Friday.
Kfm Obituary Notices

Kfm obituary notices are broadcast daily following the 8am, 10am, 1pm and 5pm news
Driver Caught Travelling At More Than Double Speed Limit In Naas

The driver was caught on Friday, October 23rd, during a nationwide Garda road safety operation for the October bank holiday weekend.
Kildare's Patrick Monahan Wins Dublin Marathon Wheelchair Race

The Kildare Paralympian crossed the finish line in 1 hour, 46 minutes and 3 seconds, adding another title to his impressive record at the event.
Newbridge And Ireland Mourns Death Of Irish Music Legend Dónal Lunny, Aged 79

The renowned musician, composer and producer, who helped transform the sound of Irish traditional music, passed away on Friday.

Kfm Kildare Weather

Mon
Heavy Rain

17°C
Tue
Light rain shower

12°C
Wed
Sunny intervals

15°C
Thu
Sunny intervals

14°C
Fri
Heavy Rain

15°C

Co. Kildare FM Radio Ltd. t/a Kfm Radio - Company No: 355494 - Registered Office: Kfm Broadcast Centre, M7 Business Park, Newhall, Naas, Co. Kildare. Kfm is licenced by Coimisiún na Meán as a local sound broadcaster for Co Kildare. Directors: Anna May McHugh (Chair), Clem Ryan (Executive), Catherine Wall (Secretary), Seán Ashmore. All rights reserved.

© Copyright 2026 Co Kildare FM Radio Ltd. Powered by Aiir.