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The organisers say their aim is to cause maximum disruption as a way to raise their concerns regarding the purchase of the hotel by the government.

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The money can now be used for lockable boxes or cubbies, or drop off and collection at the school office.

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“As has been said before, Ireland is a very caring place... but it is simple numbers. There is too many people fighting for resources. And it is simple maths," he said.

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Speaking to Kfm, he said military service is compulsory in Israel and asked if it is getting to a stage where "any company that has any links to anybody from Israel that TDs and Senators, maybe, can't be involved in it? We are getting to a level of absurdity here."

Kfm understands that Kildare County Council has not been formally notified of the specific works taking place on site.

Fire services attended the scene and it's understood that individuals are being treated for non-life threatening injuries.

The residents currently living at the Clondalkin address are not connected in any way to Annie McCarrick's murder according to Gardaí.

Kildare North Fianna Fail TD Naoise Ó Cearúil was recently appointed to the Oireachtas artificial intelligence committee last month by party colleague Malcolm Byrne.

The council cited issues including inappropriate scale, over-development, and conflict with local planning policies as reasons for refusal.

The query is under review by the council, with a decision expected in the next week.

The incident occurred this morning

The case, involving the theft of £200,000 from a Cork to Dublin bound mail train , has long been shrouded in controversy over alleged forced confessions.

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Labour's Alan Kelly said he asked Garda Commissioner Drew Harris at the Oireachtas Justice Committee about the investigation leading up to that arrest.

Kfm understands that bailiffs, with Garda support, are now working to identify vehicle owners and continue enforcement this week.

In an email seen by Kfm, the Department of Housing insists that it remains fully committed to building the homes, calling them a government priority.

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Kfm has attempted to contact a number of pubs in the area for comment.

Save Castletown Gate Protectors issued a statement on social media this morning.

As of last month, Kildare is the third most expensive county in Ireland to rent a home.

It was the 52nd edition of the competition

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It comes as a new report has found people are drinking less alcohol, with the average consumption dropping nearly 5 percent per adult last year.

Upgrades include heat pumps, LED lighting, ventilation systems, and EV charging points.

The Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association says up to 100 are shutting each year, with the rate of closures up since the Covid pandemic.

The EU average for public holidays is 12.8 every year - while Ireland only has 10.

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It was an historic win for Brian Dowling's side

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Her concern has come to light following reports that people with disabilities became "trapped" in Leinster House after a lift broke down.

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Government leaders are considering whether to link rent increases to the rate of inflation.

Brian Dowling's side beat Laois 2-26 to 1-19

Supply loss is due to take place on Monday and Wednesday

Kfm is broadcasting live today with John Dunne and Vikki Martin, as organisers continue preparations for this evening's Relay For Life.

Figures released to Sinn Fein show nearly 3 thousand council homes are currently vacant.

The move is expected to be met with opposition.

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Speaking to Kfm, Shane Scanlan, CEO of the Alliance for Supporting Nursing homes, said there also needs to be an immediate "root and branch review" into HIQA's response to the latest scandal to hit nursing homes run by Emeis Ireland.

The road is closed for an examination, and Gardaí are appealing to anyone with information to come forward.

The road remains closed as Garda Forensic Collision Investigators carry out a full examination, with local diversions in place.

In another incident, a driver attempted to evade a checkpoint but was stopped shortly after. The vehicle had no tax or insurance, bald tyres, and contained green diesel.

It's unclear yet if there have been any injuries.

Community members, led by parent Annie Byrne, are calling for immediate intervention, including the appointment of a lollipop person, widened footpaths, and enhanced traffic-calming measures.

Minister for Education Helen McEntee confirmed that no transport will be provided for pupils who live outside the school’s official catchment area.

Their goal is to give the public, especially adoptees and their families, a deeper understanding of what life was like in each institution.

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Formerly known as Orpea, the company operates 27 nursing homes across the country, including five in Kildare.

HIQA says 'escalatory action' on foot of the programme means admissions have now been stopped.

Kfm understands that he passed away after a tragic accident that occurred while he was on holiday abroad.

Dozens of motorists are currently holding a protest in and around the roads surrounding the Citywest Hotel in west Dublin.

Gardai in Carlow will examine the USB stick.

SIPTU Divisional Organiser Adrian Kane said said the main reason for rejecting the WRC proposal was the company’s "failure" to agree to a Registered Employment Agreement (REA), which would guarantee worker protections for terms and conditions in the event of a sale.

Emeis Ireland, formerly Orpea, operates 27 private nursing homes in Ireland, including five in Kildare.

2023 is the latest year for which audited local authority annual financial statement data is available.

James Browne will bring the proposals to Cabinet this morning.

The exams will run until the 24th of June.

A new report is showing the location of Ireland's 89 data centres which use huge numbers of backup and emergency generators to stay online.

The Garda June Bank Holiday policing operation ran from Thursday morning until 7am today.

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Despite Sandra and her husband, who both work full time, being eligible for the local authority loan, they’re now effectively locked out of these homes - which are meant to help families like theirs buy a place of their own.

Some parents are being advised to go private but can not afford to.

It's after 22-year-old Evan Fitzgerald fired a number of shots at the Fairgreen Shopping Centre in Carlow Town on Sunday evening, before taking his own life. He was out on bail after being charged last year with firearms offences after he was intercepted near Straffan.

Mr. Egan, a former amateur jockey, was well known in both the business and equestrian communities.

Kfm understands that the man was out on bail for firearms offences. He was arrested in Kildare last year.

The man, aged in his early 20s, was on bail for a series of serious firearms offences at the time of the incident.

The man who died was a white Irish male. 

The incident occurred at the Fairgreen Shopping Centre

The areas include Old Road and South Green.

The development will include two purpose-built cattery buildings - one for homing and assessing cats, the other for isolation and care - as well as a large, modern dog kennel building.

The figures do not include those sleeping rough or couch surfing, nor does it include unaccommodated asylum seekers.

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kfm originally reported how the prices have resulted in first-time buyers who rely on the scheme effectively being locked out of properties officially labelled as affordable.

Each team will work with Defence Forces personnel to test and refine their solutions.

In some instances, properties could faced issues when the owners tried to sell them because details of unauthorised development complaints appeared on the planning portal.

Meanwhile, Gardaí will be cracking down on drink driving this June Bank Holiday weekend.

Some of the stolen items were branded with the initials “TH” and were fully marked with company identification.

She has been on hunger strike since May 21st in an effort to get the Government to act on the war in Gaza, specifically around the Occupied Territories Bill.

Misinformation had been circulating online claiming the man was in Newbridge yesterday when he was actually still in custody.

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Just two services, Cork and Belfast, currently offer on-board catering.

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Garden-scapes dedicated to sustainable living and to promote the health of pollinators, are among the designs on display.

Kildare County Council’s Executive confirmed a significant increase in complaints about unauthorised developments and acknowledged that the issue is becoming more complex and widespread.

Speaking on Kildare Today, Nuala Donlon, spokesperson for Greyhound Action Ireland, said that in comparison, the ISPCA received €1.2 million in Budget 2024 to fund its entire homing and enforcement operations and rehomed 1,382 dogs.

The man is due to appear before Portlaoise District Court this morning.

It follows numerous reports online that the man in question was seen in Newbridge.

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A major study conducted by University College Dublin has found that children who participated in the programme were 29% more likely to aspire to third-level education compared to those who did not receive the same support.

The crime spree began just after 1am, when a business on Main Street, Celbridge, was broken into.

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Ms. Ní Choimín, who now lives in Galway, began the hunger strike on May 21st

The 25-year-old was last seen in 1996.

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The Anti-Dumping Initiative, established in 2017, requires local authorities to apply for funding to combat illegal dumping.

The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation is calling for the initiative to be rolled out at every hospital around the country - incuding Naas General Hospital.

Their remarks come as An Taisce – The National Trust for Ireland – highlighted the issue of vacancy and neglect in parts of Sallins, calling for targeted renovation efforts to help revitalise the village.

At the height of the 1980s and early 1990s, Monasterevin was home to a multitude of textile business, including knitwear and wool.

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Due to a shortage of volunteers, the service is set to end next Friday.

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Higher Education Minister and Kildare North TD James Lawless says there are certain steps to take.

To be eligible, applicants must typically have a gross household income of no more than €100,463, according to the council's breakdown.

The company has stores throughout Kildare, including in Maynooth, Sallins, Clane, Celbridge, Kilcock, Naas, Monasterevin, Leixlip, Athy, and Newbridge.

Naas Circuit Court has fined N&C Enterprises Ltd. of Kilmeague, €75,000, along with an additional €4,057 in costs, following the fatal workplace accident.

The company was brought before Dublin District Court today, with the case focused on misleading discount practices involving electric toothbrushes and perfume.

A 2% rent cap is currently in place for over 83 percent of rental properties across the country.

Ms. Pender was last seen in August, 1996

Gardai have told Kfm that a regional breakdown of the figures is not available.

A ban on the breed was announced last year.

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Ms. Ní Choimín, who now lives in Galway, began the hunger strike on May 21st and is currently experiencing a cough, dizziness, body aches, and severe hunger pangs.

Commuters in Kildare are among those affected by high levels of fare evasions on Go-Ahead Ireland bus routes.

The 70th edition of he Rás Tailteann concludes tomorrow with Stage 5.

Area's include Leixlip, Celbridge and Kilmacredock.

Kfm reported how the woman was allegedly assaulted after she confronted the masked men at around 4am on Wednesday morning

Minister Heydon is encouraging eligible sheds to apply and get funding to help with their operational costs.

That's according to Social Democrats Cllr Chris Pender, who has criticised possible plans by the Land Development Agency (LDA) to develop the former Machinery Yard site in Newbridge for housing purposes only.

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Speaking about the frightening ordeal, she described the moment she confronted the criminals as "terrifying" and now acknowledges the potential danger of the situation.

Last year, a judge warned that lives would be lost over an ongoing feud between two rival groups in the area.

Supporters of Palestine held protests during Sander's last visit, criticising him for not declaring what is happening in Gaza as Genocide.

The route will run five return trips Monday to Saturday and three on Sundays.

The Maynooth commuter line will now connect to Aircoach routes 700 and 700X from Drumcondra.

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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