National News
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Local TD Accepts Data Centres Are A "Particular Issue" In Ireland
It comes as Fianna Fáil and Kildare North TD Naoise O Cearúil has been appointed as chairperson of the Oireachtas Artificial Intelligence Committee
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Katie Taylor Tickets Sell Out for Croke Park Final Fight In September
The event sold out within 30 minutes
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New Digital Wallet Might Be Needed To Access Pornography Online
It's part of a bid to prevent under 18s accessing adult sites
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Two Men Arrested As Gardaí Seize Firearm And Drugs In Blanchardstown
The seizure was as a result of a searched property in the area
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Trial Of Man Accused Of Attempted Murder Of Three Children Will Be Shown CCTV Today
He pleaded not guilty to eight charges relating to the alleged incident at Parnell Square on the 23rd of November 2023
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Second Night Of Riots In Belfast
The riots occurred near Belfast city centre
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Victim Loses Eye After Attempted Murder In Belfast On Monday
30 year-old Sudanese refugee Hadi Alodid's been remanded in custody
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Report Finds Over 95,000 Children Are In Poverty
The report finds the cost of living crisis, especially food and energy, is putting strain on families.
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Plans For Energy Facility In Carlow To Bypass Local Authority Due To 'Critical Infrastructure'
The facility would be located near Rathoe.
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Trial Of Man Accused Of Attempted Murder Of Three Children In Dublin Begins Today
It happened at Parnell Square on November 23rd 2023.
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Homes Set On Fire In Belfast As Protests Turned Violent Last Night
It followed a serious knife attack in North Belfast.
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PSNI Calling For 'Calm' Following Knife Attack In Belfast
A man in his 40s remains in hospital with serious injuries
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Investigation Into Bill Kenneally Reveals "Dereliction Of Duty"
The report also recommends politicians establish a new crime of misconduct in public office.
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Number Of Students In Third Level Education Expected To Rise By 19% Over Next Ten Years
It comes as the Education Department have released a new report outlining higher education projections
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Ministers Set To Approve Plans To Abolish Triple Lock
The plans are set to be approved this morning
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Mounting Pressure As Dáil To Discuss Football Fixtures Against Israel Today
The discussion comes as the association looks for UEFA to move the October match from Dublin to a neutral venue, which is likely to be in Hungary.
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Rotunda Agrees To Stop Private Treatment From Public Consultants
The hospital's board says it has decided to bring its arrangements into line with Government policy following a dispute with the Department of Health.
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Rotunda To Provide Audit Of Private Work To HSE By Today
The HSE has given the hospital until today to hand over an audit of the private work being carried out, including the names of consultants involved.
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Man Charged With Attempted Murder Of Three Children During Dublin Knife Attack Due In Court Today
52-year-old Riad Bouchaker, of no fixed abode, faces three counts of attempted murder of two girls and a boy
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Man Who Allegedly Led "14 Man Pack" That Chased Qayyum Balogun, Appears In Court
He is accused of assault causing harm to two people, and he also faces two counts of violent disorder.
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Eight More Infants Recovered From Tuam Mother And Baby Site
They were all buried in coffins
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Israeli Ministers Ben-Gvir And Smotrich Barred From Travel To Ireland
The move has been confirmed by the Taoiseach
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SIPTU Recommends Ambulance Members To Accept Labour Court Proposals Aimed At Resolving Pay Dispute
Among the proposals put forward are pay increases for most clinical levels below Advanced Paramedic
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Wicklow TD Steps Down From Committee Chair Role Following Drink Driving Arrest
The Wicklow-Wexford deputy says the decision is entirely his own
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Man Charged In Connection With Fatal Stabbing In Dublin
The man is due in court this morning
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Fine Gael Faces Criticism Following Recent EU Migration Decisions
It follows recent endorsement of an EU decision to deport illegal immigrants to "return hubs"
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EU Taking Ireland To Court Over 'Significant' Unauthorised Peat Cutting
The European Commission announced the move today, saying the country had failed to comply with the Environmental Impact Assessment Directive
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Man Charged In Connection To Leinster Organised Crime Group
The arrest comes after investigations into distribution of drugs across Kildare, Offaly and Carlow.
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UN Calls Ireland's Data Centres A "Cautionary" Tale
Research has found that data processing accounts for 21% of our electricity, compared to just 4% in the US
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Two People Arrested In Connection With Fatal Stabbing Of Qayyum Balogun
Qayyum Balogun died after suffering multiple stab wounds following a gig on Grafton Street
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Man Sentenced To 31 Years In Jail For Murder Of Pregnant Girlfriend
The incident occurred in Armagh, in December 2022
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Yellow Thunderstorm Warning Issued For Kildare
The warning came into effect at 2pm
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Bang-Up Cross In Carlow Remains Closed After Multi-Vehicle Crash
The collision involved a lorry and two cars.
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Cabinet Set To Approve New Emergency Broadcast System Today
It would send a message to people's mobile phones in the event of an emergency, like an extreme weather event
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"Don't Be On Those Red Bulls" : Expert Gives Top Tips As State Exams Begins
Over 60,000 are siting Leaving Certificate examinations from today
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Number Of Births Registered In Ireland Declined By Almost 18 Per Cent In Last Ten Years
The CSO today published the Vital Statistics Yearly Summary 2025 report
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Report Calls For Fairer Transport System In Ireland
The Just Transition Commission of Ireland, who give independent, evidence-led advice to the Minister for Climate, have released the report.
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Life Sentence Given To Man Who Murdered His Mother In Cavan
He was also handed a six-year prison sentence for the attempted murder of his father on the same night.
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62% Rise In Newly Registered Electric Vehicles In Kildare
Overall, the total new car sales nationwide until May was 83,038
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Gardaí Investigating Deaths Of Two Young Men In Dublin
The incidents occurred over the bank holiday weekend
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Man Dies Following Assault In Dublin City Centre
He was taken to St James's Hopsital but later died from his injuries.
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Thousands Caught Speeding During Bank Holidays Road Safety Operation
Gardaí say three fatal road collisions have occurred this weekend, bringing the number of deaths on Irish roads this year to 72.
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Government Transport Costs Top €8 Million Over Past Year
Figures show that salaries for Garda personnel assigned to the transport unit accounted for €7.67 million of that total.
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Record Crowds Take Part In 2026 VHI Women's Mini Marathon
Chaltu Dida of Dundrum South Dublin AC claimed victory in a time of 31 minutes and 41 seconds.
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Hallgrimsson Against Israel Boycott As Nations League Debate Continues
Ireland are due to face Israel twice in September and October.
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Significant DART Closures Expected This Weekend
Closures are due to engineering works taking place
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People Urged To Use A Meat Thermometer For Barbecue Meats As Bank Holiday Approaches
It comes as a new survey shows low usage
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Yuno Energy Increasing Electricity And Gas Prices
They now join Electric Ireland as the latest providers to up their prices.
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Stab Wounds Discovered On Woman Who Was Found Dead In Galway Yesterday
She was found dead near the Waterloo IPAS accommodation centre in Clifden
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Homelessness Figures In Kildare Drop Slightly In Month Of April
The report outlines that there were 223 adults in emergency accommodation in April, a change from 227 in March.
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Four Arrested In Multi-Million Euro Dublin Drug Seizure
The haul includes 255 kilos of cannabis herb which has an expected value of €5.1 million
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Public Urged To Dispose Of Food Ethically
This comes as National food waste recycling week approaches.
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Price Hike Set For Electric Ireland Customers
Electric Ireland is the latest to join an ongoing list of providers raising their prices.
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Proposed Planning Legislation Changes Described As ‘Lifeline’ For Rural Communities
The legislation will then be subject to a debate in the Dáil.
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Increased AI-Generated Online Adverts Promoting Fake "State" Investment Schemes
This comes as the Government began talks about a new genuine investment scheme.
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CCPC Asks Schools To Allow Generic Alternative Uniforms To Combat High Prices
PE uniforms cost up to €90 the commission alleges.
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Data Centres Could Add Over €600 To Average Household Energy Bill
It comes as a report outlined that data centres have already cost householders €715million extra on bills between 2015 and 2023.
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Consultation On Increased Capacity At Dublin Airport Opens
The DAA wants to up the annual cap from 32 to 40 million passengers a year.
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Gardaí To Conduct Patrols Outside Of 42 Carlow Schools After Email Threat
It's after a threatening email was sent to a number of schools yesterday
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Clash In The Dáil As Ireland Set To Considerably Miss Gas Emission Targets For 2030
It follows an assessment from the Environmental Protection Agency
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"I Really Am Enjoying Life Now": Prosperous Woman Shares Experience Of Suicide As Support Programme Launches For 2026
The charity was launched 23 years ago, with the Eden Programme in existence since 2007.
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Over 2,700 Complaints Made To Police Ombudsman About Gardaí Last Year
Fiosrú today published its first annual report, covering the nine months between April and December last year
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Two Brothers Running Marathons Across Ireland For Dementia Set Off From Kildare Town
They are taking part in this challenge after their mother passed away from Frontotemporal Dementia, a rare genetic condition that both brothers may carry
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Closing Date For Fuel Support Scheme Extended
The scheme was introduced at the start of May in response to the sudden increase in the cost of marked gas oil
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Fianna Fáil TDs Agree To Support Reversal Of Nuclear Energy Ban
It follows an agreement at the party's parliamentary meeting last night.
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Kildare North TD Naoise Ó Cearúil Appointed Chairman Of Oireachtas Committee On Irish Language
Deputy Ó Cearúil previously served as Leas-Chathaoirleach of the committee since its establishment during the 34th Dáil under former Chairperson Catherine Connolly
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Legislation Approved Of Banning Trade Of Goods With Illegal Israeli Occupied Settlements In Palestine
The bill was first tabled in 2018 by Senator Frances Black.
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Pet Owners Urged To Not Walk Dogs During Soaring Temperatures This Week
The charity says it can develop very quickly in warm weather, especially during exercise, and can lead to seizures, organ failure or even death
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Status Yellow High Temperature Warning Issued For Parts Of Leinster
Met Éireann has predicted temperatures as high as 30 degrees today.
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Cabinet Briefing On Occupied Territories Bill This Morning
The Foreign Affairs Minister says she wants the entirety of the European Union to adopt the restrictions set out in the Occupied Territories Bill
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Visitor Figures To Heritage Sites Revealed As Maynooth Castle Sees Increased Uptake
It comes as The Office of Public Works has today announced it's figures for visits to heritage sites in 2025.
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Diesel Leak Into River Liffey Being Contained
Irish Rail has confirmed the underground pipe connection was fixed when the leak was discovered in March 2025
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Over 40 Serious Injuries To Cyclists In Kildare Between 2021 And 2025
This accounts for 3% of the national total
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Woman Arrested In Connection With Murder Of 6-Year-Old Kyran Durnin
A search under warrant is being carried out at a domestic residence in Drogheda, Co. Louth, this morning.
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Two New TDs Enter The Fray After Bye-Elections In Galway West And Dublin Central
It comes as Social Democrat's Daniel Ennis won the Dublin Central seat, with Fine Gael's Seán Kyne taking the Galway West seat.
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Rural Housing Supply Below Demand, Report Finds
It comes as the government considers changing the planning rules for one-off housing
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DART To Be Extended to Kilcock
New Depot Completed by 2031. Public Consultation Open til April 27th
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Naas Hospital Promised Just 21 Extra Mental Health Beds At Lakeview Ward - With No Timeline In Sight
Currently the unit only has 29 beds, meaning an upgrade would only amount to an additional 21 beds.
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Kfm Recruiting News Journalists: Full-Time & Part-Time
Full-tme & part-time Saturday and/or Sunday positions. Location: Kfm Broadcast Centre, Naas.
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Exclusive: Overnight Lucan Fire Leaves Tenant Facing Possible Homelessness
It is understood that at least 8 cars were damaged at a business premises.
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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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