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Snow and ice has resulted in the closure of a number of schools in Kildare

That's according to the Health Protection Surveillance Centre(HPSC)

Works are being carried out to repair a major burst to a pressure pipeline.

Kerdiffstown park awaits weather clearance to reopen

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Train timetables are under threat as the icy weather impacts services

Due to pipes frozen overnight

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Some 146 adults have been registered homeless in Kildare - up from 135 in October.

Footage shows the gang leaving in a car waiting nearby.

In the past two weeks, the hospital and it’s Local Injury Unit have seen some 1,589 attendances with over 355 admissions in that period.

These warnings come into effect from 5pm on Saturday

Feighcullen Farms Ltd in Rathangan is to receive €120,000 while Derrybeg Farm CSA in Celbridge has been awarded €20,000.

Wright claims he has no business ties to Florida, but former employees have testified that he solicited investments from Florida residents and made false statements under oath to dismiss the case.

There are 7 sites across the county where this service is provided.

In 2024, Kildare saw 1,025 electric vehicles registered, down from 1,261 in 2023

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Social welfare rates have rise by €12 - while the rate of the Universal Social Charge has dropped from 4 per cent to 3.

It'll begin at 6pm this evening and remain in place until 11am tomorrow morning.

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The average cost of buying a home nationally stood at just over €332,000 - while in the capital, it was almost €700,000.

Mr Ó Fearghaíl had held the Ceann Comhairle position since March 2016, a position that saw him automatically re-elected during the most recent general election.

Over 100 fish were recovered from the drift net.

A family from Athy welcomed a little baby boy at 2:59am this morning.

Dr Dale Whelehan is originally from Monasterevin, and is chief executive of the global advocacy group 4 Day Week Global

The annual report from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation was released today

Junior Transport Minister and Kildare North TD James Lawless, says it's a good development

Uisce Eireann has issued the warning in a worst-case scenario.

They braved the cold weather for a post-Christmas dip.

Dr. Lynsey Black from Maynooth University said the conditions pregnant women find themselves in are far from ideal.

The seizure was part of an Operation Thor which was carried out by Baltinglass and Blessington gardaí

Celbridge resident Ron O'Neill spoke on the Kildare Today show back in September, retelling the tragic accident that killed three boys and injured ten children

The €91.7 million (plus VAT) contract has been awarded to Airbus Helicopters UK Limited.

Since the start of the year, there have been 8 road deaths in Kildare

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There are Clinics across Kildare, both in Naas and Maynooth.

Free clinics offering the nasal flu vaccine are operating in St. Mary’s Primary Care Centre

All Northern and Maynooth Commuter services will operate to/from Dublin Connolly only

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At the beginning of December, Kildare people were in the top 3 counties, expected to spend the most during the festive season, according to a survey by Paypal.

They will take place on Christmas Day, Stephen's Day, December 29th and New Years Day

There were 75 babies born on Christmas Day, of which 38 were boys and 37 were girls.

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According to Alone, 57 per cent of older people say they are feeling lonely.

Jason is deeply regretted by his daughter Evelyn, partner Sharon, mother Patricia, father Seamus, and extended family.

The 700m stretch of road saw as many prosecutions as the entire counties of Kilkenny, Louth, and Mayo.

The service will be available free of charge from January 3rd 2025

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Karen Gorey, the daughter of a local with dementia who attends the centre, said the move happened "without consultation".

It happened yesterday evening.

The Longest Night is a heartfelt initiative, dedicated to raising awareness about the challenges faced by many during the holiday season.

With aims to deliver five pilot projects across the county by 2030

Including busy Kildare routes

Gardaí in Kildare are ramping up road safety checks this weekend, following a nationwide push to tackle speeding and dangerous driving

You can read these stories and more on our website.

The plots, located near the final resting place of Theobald Wolfe Tone, are being sold for up to €12,500 each.

He replaces Joe Neville, who was recently elected to Dail Eireann

A member of My Lovely Horse Rescue described the donkey, named Peadar, as "cruel".

Green Gas, trading as Green Generation, has received €12m in debt commitments

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The school has seen little renovation despite decades of use.

Gardaí searched two locations in Dublin yesterday, recovering a quantity of cigarettes.

Men, however, dominate certain categories, such as outdoor roles and the fire service, contributing to variations across pay quartiles.

Little Hill Animal Rescue, known for rescuing and rehoming turkeys and other animals, was thrilled when Fionnuala agreed to adopt the trio.

You can read more about these stories via our website.

New rules regulating the use of e-scooters came into effect in May this year.

One firefighter awarded said: "Hopefully, it will entice former colleagues who feel aggrieved to look further, delve deeper and dig in."

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The incident occurred during the early hours of this morning, at approximately 2:51 a.m.

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The streetlights have been gone in the Caragh Court estate since November 2023

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There were almost 2 thousand cases over the past week with 600 of those presenting to hospital.

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The union says now is not the time to be privatising a vital waste collection service when Ireland is set to miss its EU recycling targets.

The acquisition marks a significant upgrade from the Government’s previous jet, the Learjet, which was plagued by ongoing technical issues and reliability concerns.

You can read these stories in detail on our website.

He was ordered to donate €25,000 to local charities, and a local national school for conservation education.

CSO figures show they went up by 10.4% in Dublin and 9.2% outside the capital

His aunt Nora has had to take to social media to warn people about the scam.

The Wexford TD is the first ever woman to hold the office

Despite bailiffs repossessing the house in July, Eugenie Houston re-entered and continues to live there.

The new route will provide peak-time and evening services as well as improved connectivity to regional bus services and to Portarlington and Monasterevin train stations.

Cllr Vera Louise Behan said it buys some time but ideally families should be given at least six months to prepare for alternative accommodation.

A male, aged in his 20s, was brought to Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

A black Audi A4 Estate car is connected to three burglaries that occurred in Timahoe, Staplestown and Rathcoffey

You can read these stories and more on our website.

Public engagement played a critical role in shaping the Conservation Management Plan.

The acknowledgement came at Monday's full council meeting

It's understood members of Fianna Fáil's Parliamentary Party are being asked to back Independent TD Verona Murphy for the position

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The situation has been described as "inhumane".

Wright, a UK national living in Maynooth, is being sued in West Palm Beach by Florida-based TMCT, owned by Cherish Thompson.

Ó Fearghaíl wrote to all members last week informing them of the increase, which would also be available retrospectively to those who have already had work carried out.

It's being celebrated at the racecourse today with a special launch event featuring renowned former jockey, racing analyst, and Age Friendly Kildare Ambassador Ted Walsh

The survey carried out by PayPal polled more than 1,000 consumers throughout the country

49-year-old Tom Colton, a former rugby referee and accountant, ran a spiritual wedding ceremonies business

Uishe Delahan (10) from Leixlip came first and Abbey O'Brien (11) from Kildare Town came second in the 8-11 category

The 24-hour driving ban and a fine was given in Athy District Court last week

That's according to the Mail on Sunday and Extra.ie

Around 150,000 passengers are hoping to travel on the ­Holyhead to Dublin route in the days leading up to Christmas

Mr Durkan confirmed he would receive his full pension entitlement

John O'Connor lets out multiple homes in Kildare, as last week was penalised by the RTB following multiple complaints from tenants

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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