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Hotel issues strongly worded statement refuting any plans for change of use

Marble Dale Ltd had asked Kildare County Council in April 2025 whether a change of use of the Moyvalley Hotel & 15 apartments would require planning permission.

The 26,000 sq ft mansion, originally built in 1713, has 28 rooms and sits along the River Liffey.

The first half of 2025 has seen more sales of Battery Electric Vehicles than the same period last year

The former MMA fighter yesterday lost his appeal of the finding in a civil trial that he had raped Ms. Hand at a Dublin hotel in 2018.

Baltinglass resident and Vice President of the Irish Road Victims Association, Leo Lieghio, has described the report's findings as "heartbreaking".

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Uisce Eireann will be issuing live updates on it's website and on social media.

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The Hawk Against the Dove, Addiction in Small Town Ireland, tells the story of Antoinette Foley, who lived in a tent near Athy’s Catholic Church in 2021 while battling addiction.

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The Indian Embassy says attacks on the community have been recurring, since a man was beaten and stripped in Tallaght almost a fortnight ago.

The Straffan resident lost his appeal against a High Court jury's decision this afternoon

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In response, Minister of State Niall Collins accepted that the current system is not working.

The drop reflects a broader trend in the Eastern Region and nationally, where drug offences have steadily declined.

Independent Cllr Bill Clear said some of the businesses in Naas Town have planning conditions in place advising them on signage protocol but, he says, the advice is being ignored.

A ladder was used to access the building.

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It comes as politicians in the UK announced scooters there may soon be required to display license plates and pass a safety test.

Anyone with information or footage is asked to contact Newbridge Garda Station on 045 431212.

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Gardai have recently carried out patrols on the DART, Luas and eight intercity train routes, including Newbridge, Kildare Town, Monasterevin, and Athy, with calls growing for a dedicated team to monitor public transport.

Christy Ring Cup winners 2024; Joe McDonagh Cup winners 2025

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Kildare North Social Democrats TD Aidan Farrelly has questioned the need for third-party communications advice, given that most witnesses are senior public servants.

That's according to a new report by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, which found just 22 percent of consumers trust estate agents, compared to 79 percent who rely on loved ones for help in the process

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Rape survivor Ciara Mangan says the figures show the ‘gruelling’ effort, and evidence needed, to get a case to court in the first place.

Applications will open on the CAO website on August 28th for the new nursing school which is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland.

A number of apparent explosions can be heard.

It's one of 14 new substances now classified as controlled drugs, after studies by the EU and UN.

If approved, the 45,000 sq. ft centre would feature nine championship-standard courts, a Technogym-partnered “bio-circuit” gym, and recovery rooms.

Two occupants of one of the cars were taken to hospital, however their injuries are not believed to be serious.

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A man convicted of murdering the Irish soldier in Lebanon in December 2022 has been sentenced to death.

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The proposals would allow people to build cabins or modular homes up to 45 square metres in size in their back gardens, provided at least 25 square metres of garden is retained.

The case will now return to An Coimisiún Pleanála for reconsideration.

A young German student arrived in Maynooth over the weekend, believing she had secured a month-long rental at a local residence.

It was decided at a full council meeting this afternoon

Alternative water supplies will be made available in affected areas

He was the first Kildare man to be capped for Ireland in 1971

Ryan Kearney, of Loughnamona Drive, Leixlip, is awaiting sentence for the manslaughter of Jeffrey Jackson – a 50-year-old cancer survivor.

Deirdre Jacob was last seen on Tuesday, July 28th in 1998 near her home in Roseberry, Newbridge, at 3pm.

The outlook comes as new SCSI affordability modelling shows that even dual-income public sector couples - such as a garda and a nurse earning a combined €107,000 - are priced out of most of the country.

No emails or letters regarding dog breeding establishments were exchanged between the the Department of Agriculture and the council since January 2023.

The TD said they would look into the matter but were not in a position to comment when contacted by Kfm. 

A spokesperson for the group said they often deal with challenging conditions trying to rescue animals believed to be neglected or mistreated. They said their only concern is that animals get the correct treatment.

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No arrests have yet been made.

The Barrow Blueway will run from Lowtown, through the towns of Rathangan, Monasterevin, Vicarstown to Athy

The figures from the Department of Housing showcase that 15,915 people are now registered as homeless - another record high

The company says everyone's safe and well, and has apologised for the disruption to services.

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Olivia Espie’s son Ryan died in a swimming pool accident in Lanzarote 25 years ago.

The fire brigade was called to the scene on the Drimnagh Road in the early hours of this morning.

The proposed supermarket will be built on a site at Parkmore House in Weaver’s Square.

A senior Garda source has told Kfm that cases involving animal cruelty often fall into the “lower rungs” of policing priorities, largely because Gardaí are not routinely trained or resourced to deal with them effectively.

Minister for Children Norma Foley this week announced that 73 community-based organisations across Ireland would receive annual funding through Tusla, the Child and Family Agency.

The Ladies European Tour has confirmed that the tournament will take place at Palmer South Course at the Straffan venue

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The idea mirrors a system in France, where cars over 16-hundred kg face steeper levies.

The company recently informed the government that up to 195 positions at its Leixlip facility are at risk of compulsory redundancy.

The female dog was removed from a property by volunteers from the Kildare Animal Foundation and described in a vet report as “very weak, lethargic, malnourished and dehydrated.”

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Former junior environment minister, Ossian Smyth, is calling on Daragh O'Brien to explain plans to reduce funding for the grants.

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Spokesperson Barry Kenny says while phones and wallets are among the most common items, staff have also discovered a forgotten inflatable Jesus and a bag of spuds:

The Food Safety Authority has recalled over 200 types of ready-made meals, and a full list of affected products is available below.

A clinical report on the dog's condition, seen by Kfm, details how blood tests confirmed the dog is diabetic, with extremely high glucose levels. However, the clinical report from July 13th also states: “Uncontrolled diabetes unlikely to have caused this emaciation alone.”

Kelly Kemmy, now 27, waived her anonymity and later brought civil proceedings against both Murray and Tusla. Her claim against Tusla, for negligence in placing her in his care, was settled for €250,000.

An Garda Síochána also addressed online commentary surrounding the case.

All products were made by Ballymaguire Foods.

The bank has apologised.

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It's also understood that they are used at some libraries across the county.

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Yesterday, Kfm highlighted how Kildare now has 787 properties registered for the €600 monthly payment as of July 13th.

The incident occurred on the 16th/17th July

The Taoiseach says infrastructure investment will be prioritised over day-to-day spending.

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They have already had the house valued.

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1,700 small private supplies are registered with local authorities, but the Environmental Protection Agency says many more are not included in official records.

24-year-old Valeriu Melnic fatally stabbed 39-year-old Ion Daghi at The Close, Sallins Park, Sallins in 2024

Meanwhile, the government has allocated almost 275 billion euro in capital spending over the next decade in a revised National Development Plan.

The money will go to group water schemes and other rural networks to improve water quality, cut leakage, and expand access.

Meanwhile, retailers face the prospect of legal action for accusing a person of theft, asking for I.D or inspecting a fake note.

60 XL bully breed types were surrendered to local authorities across the country since February 1st 2025

Fuel stations were also inspected. Several were found in breach of fuel price display rules.

The scheme supports people hosting Ukrainians who arrived under the EU Temporary Protection Directive.

Over twenty thousand people have signed a Dog Trust petition, calling for a change in law to give renters and dogs a fairer chance.

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Locals say fear is rising, with some residents now afraid to leave their homes, even if they have been living in Ireland for a long time, he said.

Over €450,000 was spent by the Department of Justice, making it the biggest spender.

Piles of rubbish - including glass beer bottles, milk cartons, and assorted debris - were discovered both at the stop and behind a nearby wall.

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Neil McDonnell, CEO of ISME, told Kfm that shop staff are being sued for doing their jobs.

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For every passenger caught, staff make €1.50, and can make up to €80 a month.

Footage on social media shows a man in the area covered in blood.

Met Éireann has warned of possible local flooding

Legal complications around its use - as it sits on military land - were also flagged, along with the lack of any budget to support the move.

In April 2024, Assistant Principal Brian Corkery spoke to Kfm out about the situation, highlighting overcrowding, limited toilet access, and the lack of basic facilities like a PE hall.

The Greyabbey-based charity organisation responded to oil spills in Laois and South Dublin that posed threats to local wildlife

Gardaí found the driver was disqualified for 12 years, uninsured, and unlicensed.

22-year-old Shane Kinsella, of Tynock, Kiltegan, Wicklow had originally been charged alongside Evan Fitzgerald, the 22-year-old man who died after firing shots at a shopping centre in Carlow last month.

The typical car owner spends 1,560 euro on fuel, €736 on maintenance and €484 on parking.

Between January and March 2025, Kildare emerged as one of the stronger performers in the national grant scheme, with 24 grants issued upon completion of works

I'm sharing this story as the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland has issued a rather stern statement about HHC. They said it “beggars belief” that products containing it are still being sold with no restrictions.

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It comes as Local property tax bills are set to rise by up to a third for homeowners in Dublin city.

The Simon Communities of Ireland’s (SCI) quarterly “Locked Out of the Market” report from June has been published

Fine Gael Kildare North TD Joe Neville witnessed the aftermath while coaching under-14 hurlers.

The temporary facilities delayed include a science lab, woodwork room, two classrooms, toilets and an office.

Labour TD Marie Sherlock said Ireland’s public dental services are in crisis, with just 249 HSE dentists now operating nationally — down from 330 in 2009.

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Over 286,000 households are in arrears on electricity payments, compared to around 200,00 last year.

His story was one of many shared at a public meeting in Kilcock this week, where anxious parents spoke about the stress of finding childcare - with some forced to search in Longwood in Meath and even as far as Mullingar just to secure a place.

Independent TD Brian Stanley said ambulances from Portlaoise are being sent as far as Cork, Waterford and Wexford - leaving nearby areas like south Kildare without adequate cover.

Locals spent years doing up Teach na nDaoine only for the HSE to put it on the open market.

Three homes were then searched, uncovering more than €700,000 worth of cannabis, cocaine and crack cocaine.

The move follows an extensive investigation by HSA inspectors, who found conditions so "serious" that court intervention was deemed necessary.

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People Before Profit's Paul Murphy says TDs are going on holidays tomorrow, while children are still waiting for a school place.

In a statement to Kfm, the Council said it "does not collect International Protection Applicants from the Airport".

Fine Gael Cllr Tracey O'Dwyer has described the latest developments "as positive news".

Just one of the three cars stolen has been recovered.

Door-to-door enquiries have been carried out and Gardai are reviewing CCTV.

Kfm now understands that there have since been some positive developments, with a strong suggestion that the buuilding will be given to kildare County Council.

It’s fully fenced off, gated, and maintained by him - with no sign, he says, of the legal owner for over a decade.

A new study by the group found 42 per cent of families are dipping into their savings just to cover the costs.

The money will be pay the new warden's salary as well as providing equipment and supports for the dog warden staff.

Many in Kilcullen gave time, skills, and secured grant funding to restore the historic property, trusting that it would serve local needs for years to come.

In her victim impact statement, the woman stated that the while the offender actively participated in family events and was "celebrated", she had lived with shame and guilt

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He said he Australia has a litter campaign called "Don' be a tosser" and that he suggested a campaign called "butt tosser" but was asked to use "Cigarette Butt Disposal" instead.

A study was carried out by the Turn the Tide on Suicide group and researchers from Trinity College.

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For people like Ronan Murray, the decision isn’t about land or policy - it’s about connection and a vital social outlet.

Newly released figures from the Department of Agriculture show that Kildare has had only one year of recorded prosecutions under the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013 between 2022 and mid-2025.

The €100,000 provided in funding, announced by the Department of Agriculture, is part of a €2 million national scheme aimed at hiring 40 new wardens across the country.

The majority, over 4,300, were in Dublin.

To date, five people have been arrested in connection with the investigation, however no one has been brought to justice.

While not included in the Council’s Capital Delivery Programme, local councillors have already provisionally allocated Local Property Tax funding to support necessary remedial works.

Despite internal HSE endorsements, local political support, and secured public funding, the building remained locked - and now, instead of being handed over to serve the community, it's facing a possible sale on the open market.

The highest year on record in Kildare was 2022, with 146 reported cases.

The survey of 2000 people found more than three-quarters are now waiting longer to get an appointment to see their GP.

The first yellow thunderstorm warming is currently active until 4pm today

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It comes at a time when it has been claimed that the council is "constrained" due to funding.

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The legislation states that unless certain plastic packaging can be "clearly justified" as preventing food loss or maintaining hygiene standards, it will be banned.

Commissioned by the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland (DIGI), a report highlights that 2,119 pubs have shut their doors nationwide over the past two decades - a 24.6% decline.

Thea Von Engelbrechten was sued in April for using Sylvanian Families dolls in online videos without permission.

The full time score was 1-24 to 2-19

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.

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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