National News from Tuesday, January 27th, 2026
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Kfm Obituary Notices
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Government Approves New Support Package For Survivors Of Institutional Abuse
They'll include assistance for health, education, housing and funeral costs.
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Retrofit Grants For Windows And Doors Will No Longer Require Full Home Upgrade
The changes will allow homeowners to benefit from up to €5,600 in grant money if their home is deemed suitable to have a heat pump installed.
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Soldiers Join Emergency Workers In Call For Fairer Pension Access
Since 2013, the public sector pension scheme means frontline workers won't be able to access the state pension until 66.
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Kildare Cabinet Ministers Jetting To San Francisco And Australia For St Patrick’s Day
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said he will accept an invitation to the White House if one comes.
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Minister Warns Students To Re-Evaluate US J1 Plans Amid Unrest In US
It comes amid major unrest over aggressive and controversial Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations.
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Shots Fired At Newbridge Home As Gardaí Rush To Housing Estate
Locals reported hearing multiple shots being fired, while several garda vehicles attended the scene.
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Home-Grown Talent To Take Centre Stage As Spirit Of Brigid Festival Starts Tomorrow
Events span towns and villages across Kildare, with a strong focus on home-grown talent, including many artists from the county or with Kildare-based themes.
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Storm Chandra Brings Flooding And Commuter Delays In Kildare
Met Eireann is warning of fallen trees, flooding and hazardous driving conditions, along with a risk of wave overtopping near the coast.
Kfm Kildare Weather
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