National News from Wednesday, January 14th, 2026
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Drivers Told To "Avoid" Leixlip Village As Roadworks And Congestion Frustrate Locals
The L1015 is closed around the clock, between the L1014 and L5051 junctions, and the closure is due to remain in place until mid-June.
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Naas Mayor Says Government Should Buy Homes In Local Housing Developments For Its Staff
Councillor Seamie Moore has asked the council to write to the Departments of Justice, Health and Education, encouraging them to purchase properties in developments currently under construction in the Naas area.
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Two-Thirds Of Schools Across The Country Opt In To Use Mobile Phone Pouches
Criticism followed when the Government announced a €9m budget allocation for the pouches last year.
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Elderly Man Robbed After Being Asked The Time Outside Naas Bank
Kfm News understands that two members of the public gave chase, while another witness provided Gardaí with a description and followed the suspect to an address nearby.
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Man Arrested In Connection With Fatal Edenderry Arson Attack
4-year-old Tadhg Farrell and his grand-aunt Mary Holt were found dead in the front room of the house in Castleview Park after the fire on December 6th.
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Hospitals Nationwide Continue To Face Significant Pressures
According to figures 21 patients are waiting for a bed in Naas General Hospital.
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Current Medical Card Scheme For Dental Checks No Longer Fit For Purpose
It's understood that half the country's dentists have withdrawn from the scheme.
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New Online Scam Targets Drivers Booking NCT Tests
Motorists are being asked to pay between 60 and 600 euro by a cloned site.
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Leixlip Arson Arrest: Man Released Pending DPP File
The man, in his 30s, was arrested yesterday morning and has since been released pending a file being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Kfm Kildare Weather
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MonMedium-level cloud
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