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Concerns regarding special classes in the county remain, due to Kildare's growing population

Ryan Weir Gibbons died in hospital a few days after being found unresponsive at Magee Terrace, Kildare Town on 26 October 2025

Out-of-court agreement reached over Proper Twelve profits claim

The Health Research Board has described their findings as "stark"

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Prices are due to rise from €50 to €100, and from €75 to €100 for secondary school pupils.

She was found with serious injuries at her residence on Bridge Street in Graiguecullen last month

She was last seen in Newbridge on Tuesday

Artem Lobov claims he's owned millions from the sale of McGregor’s whiskey brand.

He stepped down during todays Dáil meeting, in which a confidence motion of Government is being debated

The scheme is designed to support farmers rearing offspring from dairy herds

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Calls have been made to make Kildare South a priority area for a new women's refuge, with over 407 women making requests to Teach Tearmainn

The state will receive €931 million for its 57.5 per cent stake in the company

The motion was prompted due to the handling of the fuel protests and blockades over the last week

The woman had been in hospital following an alleged roadside attack in Tipperary

The investment includes nine different research sectors

The union's accusing the HSE of failing to implement recommendations from an independent report in 2020

The van is located on the hard shoulder at J12 Newbridge

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Meanwhile, Fianna Fáil has been holding a marathon parliamentary party session to discuss the protests

It brings the number of conditions screened under the National Newborn Bloodspot Screening Programme to 11

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission was contacted over 42,000 times last year with complaints about goods or services

Protests are continuing in relation to the price of fuel, following a recent support scheme announced by government

Protesters have been removed from Dublin's main thoroughfare following an overnight Garda operation, with the area expected to reopen.

An early morning Garda operation has ended the blockade at Galway Port, with protesters dispersing from the area.

Rosslare Europort is nearing capacity as ongoing road blockades threaten ferry operations and freight movement.

Ongoing fuel protests have led to significant motorway closures across parts of Leinster, with Gardaí escorting tankers from Whitegate refinery.

10 day mission went (further) where man/woman has never gone before

5th day of protests which are countrywide

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The Government had indicated they would be allowed join talks if they were part of the national groups delegation

The figures were released as part of INMO's Trolley Watch

Protests have now entered their fourth day

There are also road closures on the M9 and M50 northbound, due to ongoing fuel protests

Protests are continuing for a fourth day across the country

The Defence Forces have been called in to assist Gardaí with blockades, while O'Connell Street is still blocked

Met Eireann is warning of possible localised flooding, difficult travelling conditions and fallen trees and branches

Since March 2nd, the CCPC said it has received over 900 complaints

The CSO said the price in home heating oil was at its highest level since 1996

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Speaking on this morning's Kildare Today, Lelia said she is in good spirits, and encourages everyone in Kildare to come out and take part

Running until April 26th: all funds to the Marie Keating Foundation.

Operation Skein has targeted The 'Black Axe' crime network responsible romance fraud over a long period

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The price of a barrel has dropped to under $94

The criminal organisation are suspected of hundreds of burglaries and car thefts in the Leinster area.

Campaign group urges mass turnout as demonstrations spread across Ireland

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The nationwide fuel protest taking place today has arrived in Dublin, with O' Connell street currently at a standstill

When last seen Joshua was wearing navy pants, a black T-shirt and white sliders

The drugs were recovered during searches as part of Operation Tara over the Easter Bank Holiday Weekend

20% of men and 4% of women know team-mates struggling with drug misuse

An average of 18 incidents of aggression, violence or challenging behaviour have been recorded each in Irish hospitals system in the past three years

Garda staffing figures have revealed the number of frontline Gardaí in stations across the country

'The People of Ireland Against Fuel Prices' group is organising the demonstration, as vehicles will depart as early as 6am, converging on towns and cities across the country.

The Garda Roads Policing Operation for the Easter Bank Holiday Weekend began on Thursday April 2nd and will end at 7:00am on Tuesday April 6th

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Concerns have been raised over low Traffic Garda numbers nationwide, with just 649 officers on duty as calls grow for stronger road safety.

Charges recommended!

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Three juveniles arrested as Gardaí investigate incident at Geraldine Park

Strong winds, heavy rain and dangerous coastal conditions expected over Easter weekend

Transport Infrastructure Ireland says he will be replaced by his Deputy in the interim

The death occurred yesterday at the Midlands Prison

Deal reverses 2024 sale to Apollo as company doubles down on AI-driven growth

Three men in their 30s and 40s and a woman in her 20s were arrested at the scene

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Cabinet signed off on the date today

The European Commission is suggesting EU citizens drive and fly less, reduce motorway speeds and work from home if they can

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In the incident, a person was tricked into handing over a laptop

The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) today released its official 261 new vehicle registration statistics for March

It's the fourth April in a row customers have experienced mid-contract price rises, which are linked with inflation rates

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The first day of the awareness month coincides with the HSE free bowel screening programme being expanded

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Case involving Garda Sean Shields raises concerns about policing powers and risks

It's despite widespread reforms of the sector

Minister Lawless encourages students and families to check their eligibility early

Ms Aylward was 31 weeks' pregnant when she was involved in a car crash in 2024.

The minimum wage in Ireland increased every year from 2016 to 2025.

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That's despite the deaths of 3 UNIFIL peacekeepers in the region.

William Delaney was last seen alive in Monasterevin in 2019

Research from The Journal found 99 derelict properties were acquired by councils via CPO's in 2025

Concerns surround the attempt to sell anti-aging treatments to children under age 10.

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Stepping Stones is a special needs school which currently has to use a one-way system for school drop-offs.

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Imported fertiliser has risen since the conflict in the Middle East began

William Delaney was last seen alive on January 30th 2019.

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Unite says rising costs forcing many to borrow or fall behind on bills

Fairgreen Surgery received €181,580 last year, with GP citing high patient demand and extended hours.

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In recent days, a horse died following a collision with vehicles in Clonmel.

Over 17,300 people were accessing homeless services last month.

Court rules Riad Bouchaker fit to stand trial following medical assessments

Kildare school recognised for creating safer, more inclusive environment for students

Uisce Éireann says temporary disruptions in Celbridge and Leixlip are needed to support housing growth and upgrade critical infrastructure through to 2027

Up to 1,000 construction jobs expected as €459m total investment transforms Littleconnell site into major global production hub

Historic humpback bridge ‘not fit for modern traffic’ as calls grow for safety measures after repeated collisions

New Depot Completed by 2031. Public Consultation Open til April 27th

Currently the unit only has 29 beds, meaning an upgrade would only amount to an additional 21 beds.

Full-tme & part-time Saturday and/or Sunday positions. Location: Kfm Broadcast Centre, Naas.

It is understood that at least 8 cars were damaged at a business premises.

Kfm reported how the woman was allegedly assaulted after she confronted the masked men at around 4am on Wednesday morning

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Historical trees and the Old Belfy that dated back to 1840 demolished to build the development.

The eviction ban expired at midnight on Friday.

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