National News
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Army Device Found In Carlow After Disappearing From Wicklow Mountains
The night-time training device vanished in Wicklow before turning up 50km away
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Kildare TD Calls For Increased Efforts To Improve Female Recruitment To Defence Forces
6% of new personnel admitted to the Army in 2024 were female
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The Farrelly Commission Of Inquiry Has Published It's Final Report On The 'Grace Case'
The report examines allegations of abuse against a severely disabled woman while in foster care.
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The State Will Cover The Cost Of A Dispensing Fee For HRT For Women From June 1st
Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill announced the move today.
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A Man In His 30's Has Died After Being Stabbed In County Cork
A man in his 20's has been arrested and is currently detained.
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Listen Back To Rory McIlroy's Full Press Conference Following Masters Win
He said winning the competition was "a dream come true"
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Irish Defence Forces Join European Network To Monitor Threats At Sea
Former Kildare South TD and ex-member of the Defence Forces Cathal Berry welcomes the move
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Dublin Is Now In The World's Top 50 Millionaires Club According To A Report From The New World Wealth
They are placed just one place ahead of Lisbon.
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Straffan Resident Conor McGregor Is Looking To Introduce New Evidence Alleging That Another Man Assaulted Nikita Hand
It's understood a couple came forward to his team with the allegation.
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More Than 80 People Have Been Injured And 32 Killed After 2 Missiles Struck In Sumy
A child was among the 32 people killed.
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Visitor Numbers From Ireland To The US Dropped By 27% Last Month
It comes as some people have concerns about entering the country if they've been critical of the Trump administration online.
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Deportation Orders Triple As Government Takes Tougher Stance On Migration
Applications for international protection have dropped by 40%
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CCPC Clear KAES Recycling Holdings Ltd To Acquire Bord Na Mona Recycling
Bord na Mona Recycling is headquartered in Newbridge
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Celbridge Man Jailed For Sexually Exploiting Teenage Girl He Met On Snapchat
A 50-year old man from Celbridge has been sentenced to three years in prison for sexually exploiting a teenage girl he met on social media and for possessing child abuse material
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Donald Trump Announces 90-Day Pause On Tariffs For America's Trading Partners
Mr. Trump made the announcement yesterday evening
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BREAKING: 23-Year-Old Man Found Guilty Of Murdering Newbridge Man Nearly Five Years Ago
Brian Ibe has been found guilty of murdering Peter Kennedy in Newbridge
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RTE Redundancy Packages Will Be Capped At €300,000
Staff were informed today
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Temple Street Spinal Surgery Scandal: CHI Chair Resigns After HIQA Report
Chair of CHI's board, Dr. Jim Browne, has announced his resignation this afternoon
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“My Door Is Always Open”: Minister Urges Religious Orders To Reconsider Redress Refusal
Just two religious orders that were involved in Mother and Baby institutions have offered financial contributions to survivors
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Former Kildare Player Karl O'Dwyer Issues Heartfelt Statement, Following Micko's Passing Last Week
Karl thanked the public for their messages of support
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Mick O'Dwyer Tribute: Re-Live Kildare's 1998 All-Ireland Semi Final & Final
Commentary highlights of the win over Kerry and defeat to Galway
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Kildare Sees Sharpest Rise In Shoplifting As MEP Calls for Tougher Penalties
314% increase in shoplifting in Kildare recorded between 2003 and 2024
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Tánaiste Joins EU Trade Talks As Markets Tumble Over Trump Tariffs
Simon Harris meets EU Trade Ministers in Luxembourg today
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Rory Gallagher Commences Legal Proceedings Against Jarlath Burns & The GAA, Following Naas Debacle
That's according to the Irish Independent over the weekend
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A Man Has Been Arrested In Relation To A Serious Wildfire In County Down
The fire was first reported at 5pm yesterday afternoon.
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Irish People With Travel Plans To The US Are Being Warned To Delete Any Critical Social Media Comments On Donald Trump
Some passengers are now being asked to hand over their devices for inspection.
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People Are Being Advised To Stay Safe On The Water As Good Weather Across Ireland Continues
This advice comes from the water safety group.
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For Autism Month Walks Are Taking Place Across The Country Today
With over a thousand people attending the AsIAm Same Chance Walk
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Passing Of A New Bill Grants Access To ATMs In Rural Areas
TD for Roscommon-Galway, Michael Fitzmaurice believes that access to cash must be protected
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RSA Study Reveals Many Drivers Misjudge Alcohol Limits
David Martin from the RSA reports
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Harris Heads To US Amid Tariff Tensions
Minister Neale Richmond reports
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Closing Arguments Heard in Trial of Man Accused of Kildare Murder
Brian Ibe, of no fixed abode but previously at Moore Park in Newbridge, denies the murder
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Kildare Parents Demand Action Over Lack of School Places for Children with Additional Needs
Speaking on Kildare Today, parents Aoife from Naas and Vivienne from Leixlip share their experiences
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PNA Suspends Industrial Action Following HSE Agreement
The HSE will carry out a review
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Irish Farmers’ Association To Host CAP Event In Kildare Next Month
Kildare South Fine Gael TD and Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon set to open the discussion
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EU Prepares Response As US Tariffs Threaten Irish Economy
20% levy on EU goods take effect on April 9th
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Several Kildare Stops To Be Removed From JJ Kavanagh & Sons Bus Route From Clonmel To Dublin
The 717 service currently stops in Athy, Kilcullen and Naas
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Senator Fiona O'Loughlin Re-Introduces Bill To Make Catfishing A Criminal Offence
The Bill is expected to be amended before the summer
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EU Braces For New US Tariffs
US President Donald Trump is expected to announce tariffs at 9pm Irish Time
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Kildare Senator Calls For Reform Of National Planning Framework To Address Housing Crisis
Independent Senator Aubrey McCarthy issued the call to the Government in the Seanad
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Over 2,800 New Cars Registered In Kildare So Far This Year, 610 EVs
Nationally, new car registrations are up 18.4%
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Bright & Warm Weather To Continue As Parts Of Kildare Expected To Reach 18°C
Met Eireann says the good weather is here to stay for the next week, at least
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Kildare Parents Among Those Protesting Outside Dail Today Over Lack Of Special Needs School Places
The protest begins at 2pm
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Cabinet Signs Off On Changes To Prevent Significant LPT Jumps
Tax bands are to widen by 20%
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3,689 Patients Left Naas General Hospital ED Last Year Before Being Treated
Nationally, the figure was over 100,000
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College Fees Set To Rise As Cost-of-Living Supports Cut
Higher Education Minister James Lawless has indicated that the €1,000 reduction in the student contribution fee may be removed
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Moyvalley-Based Animal Charity Condemns Photographs Circulating Of A Zebra In Co. Clare Pub
The images went viral after the Ennistymon Horse Fair on Sunday
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Kildare To Benefit From €436 Million Funding To Address Social Housing Needs
The funding has been announced by Minister James Browne
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France's Far-Right Leader Marine Le Pen Has Been Jailed
She has been banned from standing in the 2027 presidential election
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The Runners Of The First Ever Dublin City Half Marathon Had Some Challenging Winds Along The Way
Around 12,000 people took part in today's event.
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A Woman Left With Serious Injuries After A Stabbing In Dublin Last Night
The incident happened in Dublin 18 at around 2am.
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Death Toll Continues To Rise After Eartquake In Myanmar
Rescue efforts are continuing as aid workers search through the rubble for survivors.
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Healthcare Unions Have Suspended Work-To-Rule Action Planned For Tomorrow
It follows 22 hours of intense negotiations at the Workplace Relations Commission.
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Water Supply To Be Affected In Parts Of Newbridge On Monday
Works are scheduled to take place from 9:30am until 4pm.
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Kildare County Council Have Released Temporary Road Closure's To Take Place Around The County This April
Various road closure's will be in place between 9th April-2nd May.
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Drop In American Tourists Visiting Ireland Is Causing Concern
Eoghan Corry, Travel and Aviation Journalist at TravelExtra.ie reports
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Irish Aid Agency Announces 900 Staff Members At Risk Of Losing Jobs
Teena Gates reports
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Donald Trump Set To Impose Pharmaceutical Tariffs On April 2nd
While Nutriband CEO Gareth Sheridan believes it’ll cause more damage in the US
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Strike Action By Bord Na Mona Recycling Workers Scheduled For Next Wednesday Has Been Deferred
It follows acceptance by management that their conditions of employment must be protected in any proposed sale of the company
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Kildare's Water Supply Is On A "Knife Edge" As Population Increases, According To Uisce Eireann
It's asking for a further €1.7 billion euro in ring-fenced funding to build infrastructure to enable housing development.
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Fines For Dog Fouling Minimal In Kildare Despite Roundworm Parasite Threat In Parks
In Kildare, locals have been calling for more signs and bins.
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Chappel Roan, Sam Fender And Kings Of Leon Are Just Some Of The Acts Set To Play At Electric Picnic
The festival will take place between the 29th to the 31st of August in Stradbally.
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Two Missing Teens Last Seen In Kildare Located "Safe"
Gardai have thanked the public for their assistance.
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Sallins Woman Says Baby Could Have Survived With Proper Care At Portlaoise Hospital
She criticised the hospital's treatment and said her baby’s organs, including his brain, left lung and intestines, were retained after a postmortem despite her and her partner’s objections.
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INVESTIGATION: Environmental Concerns Raised Over Moyvalley Meats Expansion Plans
In a letter to Kildare County Council on January 20, 2025, IFI Senior Fisheries Environmental Officer Noel McGloin raised concerns about the facility's expansion plans and its potential impact on water quality, specifically its ability to handle ammonia, which can be harmful to fish and other aquatic life.
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Kildare Emergency Services Jammed By 11,000 Nuisance Calls As Man Jailed For Sixteen Months
William Greene, from Bective Square, Phibsborough in Dublin, was already under a suspended sentence for providing false information during a hoax 999 call.
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Three Romanian Men Who Stole Cash From 40+ ATM Machines, Including Kildare, Set For Sentencing
They inserted cash trapping devices into the machines, which trapped the money, and returned later to force the machines open and steal the cash.
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Gardaí Are Appealing To The Public In Tracing Whereabouts Of 18-Year-Old Cristian Zeleniuc
He was last seen at the Station Road in Leixlip.
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Gardaí And Spanish Police Arrest 20 Men While Investigating An Ireland-Based Organised Crime Group
Spanish police believe tens of millions worth of drugs were due to arrive into Ireland this week.
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Horse Abuse And Puppy Yoga Scandal: Kildare Animal Charity Speaks Out Against Animal Mistreatment
A distressing video shows a man trying to drag a horse off the N81 in Tallaght.
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Gardaí Are Seeking The Public's Assistance In Tracing The Whereabouts Of 14-Year-Old Nathan Hunt
He was last seen in Celbridge on Tuesday.
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Nursing Home Residents In Wexford Got A Boost This Week As Alpacas Dropped In To Greet Them
The visit got a fantastic reaction from its residents, particularly those who are from a farming background.
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Man Loses Part Of Arm After Home Made Pipe Bomb Explosion In Tallaght
It happened at a house in the Killinarden area yesterday morning.
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"One Of The Greatest Planning Scandals To Hit The Country," Wicklow County Council Orders Demolition Of Unauthorised Refugee "Town" In Manor Kilbride
Historical trees and the Old Belfy that dated back to 1840 demolished to build the development.
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Labour Party Backs Calls From Protestors To Reinstate Eviction Ban
The eviction ban expired at midnight on Friday.
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Kildare’s Ulster Bank Customers Will Have Accounts Frozen From Friday
5 branches in Co. Kildare
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