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The public is invited to share their feedback, or find out more in person, at a drop-in event at Naas Library, on Wednesday 26 February, between 2pm and 8pm.

Kfm recently highlighted how some primary school pupils at Mercy Convent Primary School in Naas have completed their full education in a modular building, despite being told they would only be there for 15 months.

The average price of premium property in Kildare stood at €1.6 million, similar to the national average, with 40 transactions taking place throughout the year.

It’s understood that a woman in her 40s was hit by a passing car on the stretch of road.

Aubrey McCarthy was elected a few days ago

Including a vehicle travelling on the N7, in Castlewarden.

A vehicle has struck a bridge in Sallins, earlier this morning.

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The HSE is facing a fresh call to end its hiring freeze in hospitals.

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141 adults were registered homeless in Kildare

TD James Lawless confirmed that additional services and capacity will be added in March

Former landfill site undergone redevelopments becoming a fully developed public amenity right on people’s doorsteps

Mr. McCarthy took the final seat in the Dublin University/Trinity College constituency

The resident had been living in the apartments for over five years.

Nationally, 14,864 people were in emergency accommodation in December - including 4,510 children

The highest number of applications to keep the dogs were made to Kildare County Council, with 19 applications submitted.

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Alan O'Reilly of Carlow Weather has written to the government about a lack of planning for extreme weather events.

Parkinson’s, the second most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer’s, affects approximately 18,000 people in Ireland and over six million worldwide.

McGregor can appeal the decision to An Bord Pleanála.

Gardaí and emergency services are currently at the scene of a fatal road traffic collision that occurred on the N80 in Leagh, Rathoe, Co.Carlow at approximately 1.15am this morning

Martin John McCauley (62) appeared before the court on Thursday afternoon

The singer and actress lived in Maynooth for seven years in the 90s

A decision is to be made on Friday morning

The news comes as locals plan a protest this weekend

This rapid growth has reshaped the county’s urban landscape, bringing both opportunities and challenges.

The driver also tested positive for cocaine

Michael McDowell has been elected on the NUI panel, with Ronan Mullen and Alice Mary Higgins set to take the two remaining seats.

Initially, the Community Car service will operate within a 10 km radius of Kildare Town, with plans to expand to cover the entire county in the coming months.

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A layer of felt on the upper roof lifted off, allowing water to pour into the premises.

The victim was kicked a number of times

The focus will now shift to Calvin Dunne.

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An analysis of his mobile phone revealed extensive communications with known drug dealers, which suggested he was responsible for laundering over €6m.

Baltinglass Tidy Towns said the facility was removed due to an "ongoing poblem" of people dumping bags of clothes next to it.

The CSO today released its Regional Population Projections 2023-2042

The issue centres around reports that International Protection applicants may be housed there, when a sale process is completed later this year

Gardaí are reviewing CCTV footage, and are speaking with witnesses

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Hundreds of locals are still without electricity and water since last Friday.

The issue has left many wondering whether their accounts would be automatically refunded or if they needed to take action themselves.

That's after Gardaí released an evo-fit of a man connected to an alleged rape that occurred on October 13, 2024 - 108 days ago.

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Some locals have been without power since last week.

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Kfm has sought clarity from Gardai as to why details have only been made public now.

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While specific uses for the refurbished cottages have not yet been confirmed, Labour Cllr Aoife Breslin said she hopes they can be used to house older people.

The research was carried out by homelessness charity Simon Communities of Ireland

The general waste per-lift price is ­going up from €11.75 to €13.50.

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The ESB is welcoming crews from Austria, Finland, the Netherlands and France from today as they look to get power up and running over the next few days.

A massive search had been conducted across Kildare and Wicklow following her disappearance.

Kfm understands that Kildare County Council officials have met with Gardai to determine who is behind the act of vandalism.

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Over 60% of those are living at home for mostly financial reasons, according to the latest Growing Up In Ireland survey results.

On the June Bank Holiday weekend, Jamie XX and Underworld will headline Forbidden Fruit, while in July, Roberstown DJ Camrin Watsin, David Guetta and 50 Cent are set to play Longitude.

Kfm understands that it is the only hub that will open in the county.

Volunteers are reliant on a large wheelbarrow to gather waste.

Priority will be given to projects that support disadvantaged communities or socially excluded groups, such as community centres, parish halls, and family resource centres.

The case will return to Longford District Court on February 4, and Blanchardstown District Court on February 5 for further directions.

Many water treatment plants are now back in operation through the restoration of power supply in the area.

According to the Sunday Independent, a notice on the Kildare Dental Practice website states that he is "known for his considerable skills with implants".

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Homes and Business across Kildare are still without power today.

The Department highlights they have been engaged with the CSSO in anticipation of any potential trespassing to ensure that all legal steps are taken promptly to protect the Plains

Uisce Éireann are working to have the supply restored today

Due to the disruption of storm Eowyn

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Jim Hernan of the ESB says the damage to the network is unprecedented:

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Irish Rail's Barry Kenny says while every effort is being made to get services up and running, there are a number of routes which won't reopen tonight.

The driver was taken to the hospital as a precautionary measure, but no serious injuries were reported.

However, the tribunal also ruled they were illegally evicted and endured substandard conditions, awarding them €12,500 in compensation.

Thousands of people are also without power.

Storm Eowyn made landfall overnight

It's the first time Kildare has had two senior Ministers since 1957

All non-urgent hospital appointments will be cancelled tomorrow due to Storm Éowyn.

According to findings from Vincent Wildlife Trust, 12 stoats have been seen in Kildare, with the county's habitat being suitable for the unique subspecies

The stats were released in response to a query from Social Democrats TD for Kildare North, Aidan Farrelly.

Some people due payments tomorrow had been contacting Kfm to confirm if they can collect them today instead.

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More than 150,000 cohabiting couples in Ireland, many with children, are waiting for this financial support.

Applications are open to individual artists, creative practitioners, community groups, and Small Medium Enterprises for activities set to take place in 2025.

The RSA said people shouldn't drive during the red warning - and they should still be extremely careful, even when it passes.

It follows a meeting of the National Emergency Co-ordination Group.

Some houses in the estate have been boarded up for years

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Met Eireann is warning of a possible danger to life, fallen trees, power outages and structural damage.

It received over €53 million between January and September 2024.

The same female carried out the thefts, and is believed to be the main suspect

We'll know in the next few hours.

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The properties form part of a massive multi-million euro portfolio benefitting from lucrative state contracts for emergency housing services.

Met Éireann says Friday morning will see severe, damaging and destructive winds with gusts of up to 130 kilometres

The event marks St Brigid's Day, which falls on February 1.

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Neptune and Uranus will also be visible, though only to people with telescopes.

The pause has been introduced to facilitate further exploration and consideration of alternative accommodation options for the residents, who rely on State-provided housing.

It will come into effect at 10 o’clock tonight, and remain in place until 10 tomorrow morning.

In a special report, Kfm visited the premises, based in Athgarvan, to chat with chairperson John Kane and the volunteers

Ireland South MEP Cynthia Ni Mhurchu is asking the Government to provide financial assistance to these grassroot organisations.

Elaine Dunne said parents often don’t understand the financial realities facing providers.

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Principals are raising concerns with the difficulty in identifying students who are using the product.

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"People should not have to go through losing a family member to know there is something wrong with our roads," Oliver Moyles said.

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Estate agents expect property costs across the country to rise by an average of 6 per cent over the next 12 months.

The man's body remains at the scene which has been sealed off for a forensic examination.

Manager, Brian Flanagan made the announcement last night.

Ahead of their 2025 Allianz League Division 2 campaign

However, the NTA has reassured the public that this stop is still being served

Until 10pm tomorrow evening

They appeared in Dublin Children's Court today, where Judge Brendan Toale granted bail with strict conditions, including curfews, a ban on contacting each other, and staying out of Kildare.

Kfm has seen one device that connects instantly to a car screen, allowing drivers to stream videos while driving.

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Alan O’Connor (38) of Acorn Downes, Newbridge, maintains his innocence.

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Kildare motorists were fined over €7k last year for parking on footpaths.

Kfm has seen one such infotainment system that is connected to a an individual's phone, allowing them to open apps like TikTok and other major video streaming services.

A postmortem showed the cause of death of the deceased was a brain haemorrhage due to head and neck trauma.

This community-driven programme, supported by various State agencies, will focus on providing targeted interventions tailored to the specific needs of each area.

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The club is celebrating 15 years, and to mark the occasion, a three-day film fest has been organised

Robert Quirke’s new company, Eco Hydro, was hired to restore the club's hydroelectric generator, which uses the River Liffey to power the resort

Social Democrats Cllr Nuala Killeen said the green space the trees are being felled onto is public open space.

Today Ms. Hand's legal team are seeking an injunction to prevent the footage from being made public.

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Almost 16 million euro was pocketed by Irish hospitals in 2023 according to a new report from Irish Country Living.

Five new wheelchair accessible buses are expected to be launched next week.

Forever chemicals are man-made chemicals added to plastics, such as cookware and clothing.

He was jailed for six years.

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The existing agreement is set to conclude in March.

A technical issue meant a wheelchair accessible bus was not available for a number of hours.

A further 10 people were also arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs

The Drinks Industry said Guinness, Harp, Smithwicks, Hophouse 13 and Harp will go up by 6 cent per pint on 3 February bringing pint prices to well over €6 and even beyond €7 in the capital.

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Labour cllr. Rupert Heather successfully lobbied for the removal of a so-called 'Four Provinces' flag in Celbridge after a constituent raised its alleged association with anti-asylum seeker demonstrations.

She said the centre kept her mind active through quizzes, bingo and crafts.

Sean Kavanagh (26) of St Mary’s Lane, Monasterevin and Calvin Dunne (24) of Abbey View, Monasterevin, pleaded not guilty at the Central Criminal Court to the murder.

Government funding of €55,000 was allocated to the council to tackle the problem but it had to spend an additional €15,000 of internal funds.

The settlement includes €82,000 in general damages and €4,000 in special damages, recommended by the Injuries Resolution Board.

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

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Children can also win hundreds of euro in cash.

5 branches in Co. Kildare

Following burst water main in Pairc Mhuire

Potential line for Kilcock