National News
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Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu Orders His Military To Conduct "Powerful" Strikes In Gaza
He's accused Hamas of violating a ceasefire deal by releasing the remains of a hostage already recovered by troops nearly two years ago.
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English Tourist Injured Following Alleged Assault In August At Temple Bar Has Died
A man in his 20s was charged in connection with the incident and has since appeared before the courts.
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Lights Too Bright? Drivers Claim LEDs Pose Growing Risk
Locals have told Kfm that this has also been a major problem.
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Tóibín: Ógra To Be ‘Far More’ Integrated With Senior Party Following Racist Message Fallout
New members will also have to undergo training.
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Ladies Senior Camogie Final Celebrated In Dark Amid Claims Stadium Lights Cut Before Cup Presentation
The incident occurred at Cedral St. Conleth’s Park, the first camogie fixture played at the redeveloped venue since it reopened last year.
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Fire-Damaged M9 Lights At Castledermot Roundabout Await ESB Switch-On, Which Could Take Weeks
The lights have been out since August due to fire damage at a junction overseen by motorway contractor Egis Lagan.
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Kildare TD Hits Out At Former MEP Mick Wallace For Sharing AI Clip Showing Connolly In Balaclava With Gun
Ó Cearúil, who has repeatedly highlighted the dangers of artificial intelligence misuse, said the clip risks overshadowing what should be a reflective and unifying period ahead of Connolly’s inauguration on 11 November.
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€6m Legal Bill Adds To Rising Costs At National Children’s Hospital
The hospital is already set to be the most expensive health infrastructure project in the history of the State, which is being managed by Kill-based contractor BAM.
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Horse Believed To Have Been Driven At Gardaí During Citywest Riots Found Collapsed And Injured
Gardaí in Tallaght called the Moyvalley-based rescue organisation earlier today after the animal was discovered on the ground, unable to stand and suspected of suffering from colic.
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Man Appears In Court Over Alleged Assault On Woman Campaigning Alongside Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald
The alleged incident happened in the north inner city.
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Speculation Grows Over Micheál Martin's Future As Fianna Fáil Leader
Party members call for change after this weekend's presidential election campaign.
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Higher Fuel Bills This Month As Petrol And Diesel Prices Edge Up Again
The latest AA Ireland survey shows petrol rising by two cent to 1.72 a litre,
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Man (20s) Seriously Injured During Alleged Assault In Kildare Town Was Found Unresponsive At 3.15 This Morning
He remains in a serious condition.
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Tóibín: “ Extreme” Views Highlighted In Secret WhatsApp Groups Will Not Be Tolerated, As He Points To Diversity In Aontú
Ógra Aontú leader John Bryan, 21, who served as the party’s representative in the Clane LEA in Derrinturn, was expelled following an internal investigation into two alleged secret WhatsApp groups among senior youth figures.
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Gardaí Investigate Alleged Attack In Kildare Town
There is limited information available at this time.
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“And My Daughter Won’t Like Brown People”: Aontú Fires Kildare Youth Leader Over Racist Messages
The messages reviewed by the party leadership included repeated use of the n-word, antisemitic slurs and conspiracy claims about Jewish people controlling immigration.
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Michael D. Higgins Congratulates Catherine Connolly Following Decisive Kildare Vote
Kildare, both North and South of the county, delivered clear wins for Catherine Connolly.
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With Kildare Boxes Opened And Postal Votes Being Counted, Connolly’s Path To Áras An Uachtaráin Seems Certain
The only constituency in which Heather Humphreys leads is her home patch of Cavan Monaghan.
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One Ban, All Banned: EU To Enforce Bloc-Wide Driving Disqualifications
Speaking on Kildare Today, Ireland South MEP Cynthia Ní Mhurchú welcomed the news.
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Kildare Tenant Awarded €23,000 After Landlords Refused HAP Scheme
William Gallagher took a case under the Equal Status Act against Jenny Brennan and Matthew Hannigan, after they refused to sign up for the Housing Assistance Payment, or HAP.
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Asylum Seekers Still Allowed Enter Ireland Without Passports Or Documents, Officials Tell Kildare TD
Officials confirmed that anyone claiming asylum is legally entitled to enter the State, even without proper documentation.
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Former Well-Known GAA Referee From Old Kilcullen Told He Faces Prison For Abuse Of Niece
Thomas Howard (79) appeared before Judge Sinéad McMullen at Tullamore Circuit Court, where the court heard details of the abuse of his niece, Maeve Leahy, during the mid-1980s and 1990s.
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Locals Urged To Make Their Votes Count In Tomorrow's Presidential Election
Chief Executive of the Electoral Commission, Art O’Leary says every vote matters and wants people to have their say.
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Land Owner To Decide If Details Will Be Released On Hundreds Of Skeletons Found In Naas
Kfm has learned that it will be up to the owner of the property if details will be released, as the discovery was made on a private development.
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€10 Million Settlement For Celbridge Man With Cerebral Palsy In National Maternity Hospital Case
Jonathan Hughes, from Celbridge, was born in 1980 and lives with cerebral palsy, developmental delay and epilepsy.
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Clicks And Cash: Kildare TD Mark Wall Among Top Social Media Spenders During Last General Election
Labour candidates were the biggest social media spenders overall, while Sinn Féin had several TDs elected without spending a cent online.
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Kildare Cllr Tom McDonnell Aims Blame At Gardai, Saying He Was "In the Front Line" During Citywest Riots
In a series of videos seen by Kfm, Cllr McDonnell accused the Justice Minister and Gardaí of being “confrontational” and claimed that “criminals” were being protected by the force.
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Gardaí And Protesters Clash For Second Night - Kildare Cllr Tom McDonnell Points Blame At Gardai
In a video posted online, Kildare Independent Cllr Tom McDonnell claimed that violent outbreaks were caused by The Justice Minister and Gardai.
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Five Men Charged After Citywest Riots - One Accused Of Carrying Knife
All of the accused, apart from one, are facing two public order offences.
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Work On New 92-Bed Nursing Unit At St Vincent’s Hospital To Begin In 2026
The HSE is preparing final tenders, with construction expected to begin in the first half of 2026 and take about 18 months.
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Five Of Josef's Puska's Family Members Have Been Jailed For Their Roles In Ashling Murphy's Murder
It's understood, they kept crucial information from detectives.
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Gardaí Investigating Two Incidents Of Theft And Criminal Damage In Maynooth
Gardaí believe both incidents are related.
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Man Charged With Alleged Citywest Sexual Assault Defers Bail Application
The accused was remanded in custody to appear in court for DPP directions in two weeks time.
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Kildare-Based Animal Charity Criticises Use Of Horses During Citywest Protest
Co-Founder Martina Kenny, says the owners should be held responsible.
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Exclusive: Up to 100 Skeletal Remains Found At Site Off The Dublin Road In Naas
The site, known locally as Gallows Glen, lies just one kilometre from Naas Town Hall and adjoins the Kings Furze estate.
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Public Events Should Be Cancelled During Status Orange Warning - Review Of Storm Éowyn Recommends
A number of steps have already been taken that includes flooding plans
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WATCH: Chaotic Scenes In Citywest As Garda Van Set On Fire During Protest
Some protestors have aimed fireworks in the direction of riot police.
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Protest Planned At Citywest Tonight Over Sexual Assault Of Young Girl
The protest is being planned in response to the serious sexual assault of a 10-year-old girl.
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Tusla Says 10-Year-Old Girl Allegedly Sexually Assaulted At Citywest Had Been Missing From Its Care
Gardai are appealing for witnesses who were at City West Drive, Garter Lane or the nearby luas stops between 11 pm and 1.30am on Sunday night to come forward.
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Gardaí Have 24 Hours To Question Man Over Alleged Assault Of Young Girl In Saggart
An area outside the Citywest Hotel - currently housing international protection applicants - has been cordoned off as part of a Garda investigation.
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Data Reveals Tusla Followed Up On A Fraction Of Child Welfare Reports In Kildare Amid Rising Caseloads
Figures from the child and family agency show it received reports of around 9,625 issues relating to child welfare in Kildare, as well as Dublin and Wicklow.
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Cost Of Living Squeeze: Grocery Inflation Drives Some Locals To Start Christmas Shopping Early
The price of groceries is now climbing at its fastest level in almost two years.
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Scam Targeting Locals Uses Garda Logo And False Criminal Allegations
One local, who did not want to be named, told Kfm of their "shock" when they received the email.
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Community Pays Tribute To First Responder Darren Lee With Solar-Powered Defibrillator Installation
He was remembered for his selflessness, kindness, and deep commitment to his community.
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'Jennie’s Law’ To Create Public Register Of Domestic Abusers As Kildare Reports Sharp Rise In Cases
New Garda Pulse figures show a significant jump in domestic, sexual, and gender-based violence calls in the Kildare-Carlow division.
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Major Internet Outage Hits Over 500 Company Apps And Websites
Kfm listeners who use Alexa devices may also experience outages this morning.
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Taoiseach Says Those Who Claim To Solely Represent Irishness "Dishonour Our National Flag"
Micheal Martin was speaking at the annual Wolfe Tone Commemoration in Bodenstown yesterday.
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End Of The Road For Strong’s Café In Kildare Town As Owner Says Small Businesses Getting "No Help" From Government
Strong’s first opened in November 2018, when the she was just 25 years old.
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BAM Ireland, Headquartered In Kill, Terminates Operations At Modular Housing Factory In Cavan
BAM is the main contractor on the National Children's Hospital, which is now facing its 16th missed deadline.
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BREAKING: Celbridge-Leixlip Councillor Lumi Panaite Fahey To Resign As Cllr On October 23rd
She said it is due to "personal circumstances" and that it was not "an easy decision".
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Tusla Placement In Donaghmede Where Teenager Died Not Subject To Usual Regulations Or Inspection
17-year-old Vadym Davydenko died from stab wounds after the incident at an apartment in Grattan Lodge in Donaghmede on Wednesday.
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Government Welcomes Progress On New Irish Supercomputer And AI Hub
Minister for Further and Higher Education and Kildare North Fianna Fáil TD James Lawless said the announcements mark “a major leap forward” for Ireland’s AI and computing capabilities.
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Two men Arrested Following Discovery Of Suspicious Device At A Home In Carlow
Occupants of the house were evacuated, and the Army Bomb Disposal Unit was called to the scene.
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Gardaí To Alert Schools When Students Witness Domestic Abuse Under New Proposal
The scheme will be similar to Operation Encompass, already in place in the UK, and a memo outlining the proposal is expected to go to Cabinet later this month.
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Local Authorities Directed To Reassess Speed Limits Under New Road Safety Push
Kildare County Council recently proposed new byelaws to introduce a 30 kilometre per hour speed limit in housing estates taken in charge by the Council.
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The Average Settlement For A Minor Neck Or Back Injury Is Higher In Ireland Than In England And Wales
That’s according to a new independent report commissioned by the Government.
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Three Men Sentenced For Their Roles In The Manslaughter Of Retired Farmer Tom Niland
He died after being beaten at his home in Sligo in 2022
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Motorcyclist Dies After Collision In Wicklow
The motorcyclist was taken to St. Vincent's University Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
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Paul Murphy Sues Heather Humphreys Over "Grossly Defamatory" Radio Comments
The comments from the Fine Gael presidential candidate related to Deputy Murphy’s role in an anti-water charge protest in 2014.
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Celbridge Restaurant, Sherwood Lane, To Close After Five Years - Owners Cite "Insurmountable Obstacles"
A full announcement is expected to be published on the Sherwood Lane website, while some locals have also asked for clarity regarding vouchers.
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Procurement Nears Completion For Bus Route Between Kildare And Newbridge Train Stations Via Suncroft
Councillors will be updated once further details are confirmed.
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€50m Biomethane Plant Planned For Monasterevin To Link To National Gas Network
Once operational, the plant is expected to process up to 100,000 tonnes of material each year, producing around 100 gigawatt hours of biomethane annually.
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Teenager Dies Following Violent Incident At Tusla IPAS Accommodation Premises In Donaghmede
Gardai responded to a call shortly after 11 o’clock this morning.
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Woman’s Bag Stolen, Man Threatened In Separate Incidents At Hazelhatch Station
The first incident occurred last Thursday, October 9th, at around six o’clock in the evening.
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On-Going Incident In North Dublin With Critical Injury Reported
Gardai are currently at the scene in Donaghmeade
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Save Castletown Committee Accepts No Right Of Way Exists In Court Agreement
According to legal documents seen by Kfm News, the agreement means both sides will drop their legal actions.
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Two Juveniles Arrested In Naas Garda Operation Linked To Rural Burglaries
Searches were conducted today at properties in Naas by officers from the Sligo-Leitrim and Louth-Cavan-Monaghan Divisions.
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Maynooth Graduate’s Device For Lymphatic Drainage Makes Global Dyson Finals
Zoe O’Sullivan’s Lymphia earned her the Irish national title last month, and she has now advanced to the Global Top 20, placing her work on an international stage.
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Multi-Vehicle Collision Cleared On M7 - Residual Delays Remain For Drivers
The crash happened eastbound between Junction 11 - where the M7 meets the M9 - and Junction 10 at Naas.
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National Children’s Hospital Faces 16th Missed Deadline As Officials Withhold Payments To BAM
Health authorities warn that the hospital’s late completion not only disrupts planning and funding, but also delays access to vital services for young patients.
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Funeral To Take Place This Week For Nurney Woman Orla Wilson Following House Fire
Tributes continue to pour in online, describing Ms Wilson as “a lovely person, kind and considerate, always keeping an eye out for others.”
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350 Ukrainians To Arrive At Flood's Cross In Naas This Week - Councillor Calls It “Waste Of Money”
The site - previously dismantled earlier this year - had seen some residents relocated as far as Kilkenny.
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Truck Overturns In Multi-Vehicle Incident At Healy’s Bridge, Prosperous
Video footage seen by Kfm shows two cars damaged and a truck overturned.
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Autism Classes To Be Halted At Enfield Library After Alleged Noise Complaint, Council Investigating
Colleen Mannion, teacher and founder of All Ability Learning Ireland, has been renting a room in the Enfield Community and Enterprise Hub - which also houses the town library - since May.
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20-Year-Old Who Set Fire To Luas Tram In 2023 Dublin Riots Jailed For Three Years
Hundreds of people took to the streets, causing damage to property and transport infrastructure that ran into millions of euro.
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Orla Wilson (50s) Named As Victim Of Fatal House Fire In Nurney, Kildare
One of Ms Wilson's colleagues said "the office will be a little heavier from now on".
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Ten Kildare Cases Among 1,600 Short-Term Letting Investigations
Most cases resulted only in warning letters to property owners, though councils can issue enforcement notices or pursue fines of up to €5,000 and possible imprisonment.
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Missing Person Appeal: 15-Year-Old Megan O'Brien Is Missing From Carlow Town
Megan is believed to have travelled to Dublin city centre, and is also known to visit the Celbridge area
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BREAKING: Woman (50s) Dies Following House Fire In Nurney, Kildare
Gardai say foul play is not suspected at this time.
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90 New Recharging Hubs Announced Across The Country, Including Athy
The new sites will deliver 192 new fast recharging points at 90 locations along the national primary and secondary road network, including Conlan's of Athy.
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Six Horses Seized In Garda Crackdown On Barrow Blueway
The operation uncovered a location where horses were being kept in breach of local bye-laws.
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BnM, Headquartered In Newbridge, Reports €32m Operating Profit
A total of 111 million euro was invested in renewable energy infrastructure.
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Data Reveals Greyhound Injuries And Deaths At Newbridge Stadium
On 25 April, a greyhound suffered a compound fracture of the right humerus and was put down by the track vet, while another was euthanised following a fractured hock on 29 August.
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Budget 2026: Low Income Households Face Sharpest Drop In Income Next Year
The average home will be 2 per cent worse off next year.
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Department Confirms Two Intent Notices For Horse Abattoirs Following Straffan Scandal
Ireland currently has no approved equine slaughter premises, and since May this year, applicants for approval must undergo a new “Fit and Proper Person” assessment before any licence can be granted.
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New Campaign Launched As Part Of World Mental Health Day
The campaign introduces a Relationship Health Check to help people assess their relationship health.
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Kildare Councillor Joins High Court Challenge Against Government's Apartment Planning Standards
Independent councillor Pádraig McEvoy has joined journalist and author Frank McDonald, Labour councillor Darragh Moriarty, Green Party councillors David Healy and Dan Boyle in seeking a judicial review of the new regulations.
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New €7.5m Shackleton Experience Opens Its Doors In Athy Today
The new facility represents a €7.5 million investment by Kildare County Council and is the only institution of its kind anywhere in the world.
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Celbridge Creche Worker Jailed For Assaulting Toddler
Judge Elva Duffy described the assault as “an appalling lapse in temper” after viewing CCTV footage.
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Forensic Milestone: Maynooth Team Develops Method To Reveal Prints On Fired Ammunition
Criminals often left casings behind, confident they’d leave no evidence.
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Catherine Connolly Plans Full Day Of Visits Across Kildare On Tuesday
The day begins at Poplar Square in Naas at 11am, followed by visits to the Naas Housing Association and a street meet on Main Street.
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Newbridge Girl Who Saw Mother Injured In Car Accident Awarded €33,000
Judge Terence O’Sullivan said the experience was deeply upsetting and that Aruna is still affected.
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Victims Of Violence Expected To Get More Compensation After EU Ruling, Says Naas Solicitor
He urged victims to ensure incidents are reported to Gardaí and that claims are filed with the Department of Justice within three months.
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€897,000 Up For Grabs For Kildare Climate Projects - Applications Open This Month
Community groups, sports clubs, and residents’ associations across Kildare can apply from October 28th to December 22nd.
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Catherine Connolly Reverses Earlier Claim On Syria Trip Funding, Admits Use Of TD Allowance
Earlier this year, Ms. Connolly said she funded that trip herself.
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Higher Education Minister Questions Why Students Are Sleeping In Cars When Supports Are Available
He said more families will now qualify for student grants, as the income threshold for the SUSI student contribution grant rises to €120,000 - the "highest level ever".
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75% Rise In Demand For Support Services For Woman Impacted By Prostitution And Trafficking
Ruhama's annual report figures show.
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Millions Recovered As Gardaí Target ‘The Family’ - Kildare Featured In Earlier Phases of Operation
In the past 18 months, 23 people have been arrested.
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Israel And Hamas Agree To First Phase Of US-Backed Gaza Peace Plan, Says Trump
The Israeli military say they're preparing "to lead the operation for the hostages’ return".
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Fianna Fáil Meeting: Micheal Martin Says Mistakes Can Be Made, Ó Fearghaíl Hints At Change, Albeit In 2027
Kfm understands that without mentioning leadership outright, Kildare South TD Seán Ó Fearghaíl became the first Fianna Fáil TD to allude to it.
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Templemore Capacity Doubts Cast Shadow Over Government’s 1,000 Garda Recruitment Plan
Yesterday, the Government announced a 77 million euro budget to recruit the one thousand trainees, after failing to meet the same target last year.
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Images And Video Show Toll On Celbridge Teenager With Down Syndrome Left 3 Years Without Surgery
His father Vincent - himself receiving cancer treatment - says Evan was “lost in the system".
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€500 Student Fee Cut Described As “Landmark Moment” - But Students Aren’t Buying It
Higher Education Minister and Kildare North TD James Lawless described the cut as a "landmark moment" that "will ease financial pressure for 108,000 students and their families".
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Three-Tone Wedding Ring Among €1,400 Jewellery Taken During Castledermot Break-In
Gardaí in Athy are examining Ring doorbell footage and canvassing local CCTV.
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Irish Blue Cross Launches Fundraiser To Help Pets In Need Of Veterinary Care
An animal charity says it receives around 100 calls a day to treat a sick animal.
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Operation Twin Tracks: Gardai To Step Up Patrols On Public Transport Services Today
The day of action between the Gardaí, NTA, and rail operators will operate nationwide on most routes.
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Baby Boy Dies Following Road Traffic Incident In Tallaght
The baby was transferred from the scene to Children's Health Ireland (CHI) at Crumlin, where he was subsequently pronounced dead.
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Van Stolen During Maynooth Home Invasion Used In High-Speed Chase By Notorious Criminal
Kfm reported how the woman was allegedly assaulted after she confronted the masked men at around 4am on Wednesday morning
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"One Of The Greatest Planning Scandals To Hit The Country," Wicklow County Council Orders Demolition Of Unauthorised Refugee "Town" In Manor Kilbride
Historical trees and the Old Belfy that dated back to 1840 demolished to build the development.
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Labour Party Backs Calls From Protestors To Reinstate Eviction Ban
The eviction ban expired at midnight on Friday.
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Kildare’s Ulster Bank Customers Will Have Accounts Frozen From Friday
5 branches in Co. Kildare
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