National News
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An Incident On The M50 Has Caused Major Delays This Afternoon
It is understood the incident happened on the M50 southbound between Junction 12 Firhouse and Junction 13 Dundrum.
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Speed Detectors Are Underway Accross The County After New Lower Limits Came Into Effect
Local roads in rural areas used to have an 80kmph limit now have a 60kmph limit.
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A Man In His 60's Declared Deceased Following An Assault In Malahide This Morning
The incident occurred at approximately 8:30am
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"We No Longer Get To Sit On The Sideline" Says Taoiseach Micheál Martin On Ireland's Neutrality Stance
Currently, Ireland spends 0.2 per cent of GDP on Defence – which is the lowest in Europe.
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Norweigan Singer EMMY Will Represent Ireland In This Years Eurovision
She will sing her song 'Laika Party' at this years semi-finals in Switzerland.
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The ESB States Storm Eowyn Repair Costs Won't Affect Customers This Year
There's been uproar in recent days after comments from the utilities Chief Executive.
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The Government Is Investing Over 9 Million Euro To Bring An NFL Match To This Country
The game is expected to take place in the autumn, but dates have not been specified.
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Catriona Carey Sent Forward For Trial On Money Laundering Charges
Two others are facing related charges arising from the same garda investigation.
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Locals May Receive Fewer Scam Texts Under New Regulations Being Introduced
ComReg has established a deadline of February 25 for businesses and service providers managing bulk SMS traffic to complete their registration.
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BREAKING: Monasterevin Man Calvin Dunne Found Guilty Of Manslaughter In Kildare Pub Fight
A jury found him guilty of manslaughter by a 10:2 majority after deliberating for three days.
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Do You Know Your Neighbour? Social Isolation "Concerning", Says CEO Of Irish Rural Link
"The importance of direct human contact should not be underestimated", says Seamus Boland.
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Grieving Brother Says He Wouldn't Have To Visit "Sister's Grave" If Domestic Abuser Database Was Set Up
It comes after the measure wasn't included in the programme for Government - prompting a backlash from the family of murder victim Jennifer Poole.
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Disappearance Of Meath Woman Upgraded To Murder As House Search Gets Underway
Elizabeth, a mother of two, was last seen in November 2013.
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Energy Arrears: Over 440,000 Residential Accounts Behind On Payments
Fears are are rising that number will rise in the coming months as electricity credits, which have been a feature of every budget since 2022, are coming now over.
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Photos From Mountmellick Drug Raid As Two Men Due In Court
Nearly 200 kilos of cocaine and cannabis herb was discovered as part of an intelligence led operation on Tuesday.
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Four Men Plead Guilty In Relation To Largest Cocaine Seizure In Irish History
On the 26th of September 2023, the MV Matthew, a Panamanian-flagged cargo ship, was boarded by Irish Army Rangers.
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New Speed Limits Come Into Effect Tomorrow On Local Roads In Rural Areas
More speed limit reductions will then take place later this year on secondary roads and in built up areas.
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Judge Criticises Mental Health System As Man Charged In Maynooth Attack
A priest suffered significant damage to one of his eyes.
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Local Injured During "Shocking" Early Morning Home Invasion In Maynooth
During the burglary, the homeowner confronted the suspects and was struck on the head.
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Fraudster David Williams, Linked To Kerry Katona, Caught Hiding In Rathmore Before Arrest In Wicklow
A bench warrant was issued for David Williams (67), also known as David McHugh, after he missed a sentencing hearing.
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Fr Peter McVerry Steps Down As Charity Board Secretary, Denies Link To Governance Failings
Last year, Kfm highlighted how The Peter McVerry Trust asked its external auditor to purchase a property in Celbridge in 2016 to prevent the public from knowing that the charity was behind the transaction.
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Shergar Owner Aga Khan Has Died At The Age Of 88
The billionaire owner of yachts and jets has longstanding ties to Kildare through his equestrian activities.
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Man Who Raped And Stabbed Woman After Climbing Through Bedroom Window Jailed For Fifteen Years
On the morning of the 14th of March last year, the woman awoke in her ground floor apartment to find a man on top of her with a scissors to her throat.
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Two Bodies Discovered At House In Kerry May Have Been There Since Late Last Year
Their bodies will remain at the scene until a preliminary technical examination is completed today.
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Man Aged In His 20s Dies In Meath Road Crash
The car he was driving crashed at Boolies in Oldcastle at about 2.20am this morning.
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Taoiseach Micheál Martin Says The EU Must "Act As One" In The Face Of Potential Trade Wars With The US
EU leaders are meeting in Brussels today to discuss a strategy.
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A Man In His 20's Has Been Arrested In Connection With An Assault In Dublin
The incident took place at the entrance to a car park of a licensed premises on Clonsilla Road.
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The Price Of A Pint Of Guiness Is Set to Rise From Today
The six cent increase on Diageo products is the fourth hike in two years.
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Counting Has Resumed To Fill The Final Few Seats In The Seanad Election
Yesterday saw the election of Social Democrats' first senator - Patricia Stephenson.
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Over 1,000 Speeding Offences Were Detected Over The Bank Holiday Weekend
Including a vehicle travelling on the N7, in Castlewarden.
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The Spirit Of Volunteerism Remains Alive And Well In Ireland
A survey of a thousand people shows the trend is particularly high among women aged 18 to 34.
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Delays From Heuston Station This Morning Following An Incident Near Sallins, Naas
A vehicle has struck a bridge in Sallins, earlier this morning.
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The Government Is Considering A Recommendation To Investigate Schools Around The Country For Historical Sex Abuse
It comes after a scoping inquiry into day and boarding schools run by religious orders across the country.
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Animal Activist Groups Are Protesting Outside The National Hare Coursing Festival In Clonmel Today
Calling for an end to the so-called 'blood sport'.
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Potential Disagreements To Occur In The Leinster House This Week Over The Dáil Speaking Time
This comes from the latest Ireland Thinks poll.
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24 Patients On Trolleys In Naas General Hospital
The HSE is facing a fresh call to end its hiring freeze in hospitals.
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Over 60 Arrested For Drink Or Drug-Driving This Bank Holiday Weekend
Gardaí are conducting high-visibility checkpoints around the country until Tuesday
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Three Israeli Hostages Have Been Released In Gaza
Adam Parsons reports from the Hostage Square in Tel Aviv
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January Was The Worst Month For Overcrowding In Hospitals
With 13,972 people treated in hospitals without a bed
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Ireland Is 2 Public Holidays Behind The EU Average
People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy believes we should be in line with the average
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Temporary Reprieve: Court Halts Euthanisation Of XL Bully Dogs In Shelters And Local Charities
The highest number of applications to keep the dogs were made to Kildare County Council, with 19 applications submitted.
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Black Boxes Recovered As Trump Blames Washington Air Crash On Diversity And Equality Policies
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Two Men Killed And Two Others Seriously Injured In Carlow Road Crash
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
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"Influencers" Under Fire For Breaching Advertising Code
Wild, B-Perfect Cosmetics, Dylan Oaks and Califia Farms were found to be in breach of the ASA code.
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Punchestown Man Aubrey McCarthy Leads Tight Race For Third Seanad Seat
Michael McDowell has been elected on the NUI panel, with Ronan Mullen and Alice Mary Higgins set to take the two remaining seats.
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Footage: Washington DC Plane Crash, Children Believed To Be Among Dead As Jet Collides With Helicopter
About 300 first responders are currently searching the freezing Potomac River, where the aircraft crashed.
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Bedframe and Freezer Stash: Former Soldier Jailed for Multi-Million-Euro Money Laundering Operation
An analysis of his mobile phone revealed extensive communications with known drug dealers, which suggested he was responsible for laundering over €6m.
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108 Days Later: Gardai Respond To Local Fury Over Delayed Appeal For River Barrow Rape Suspect
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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Minister Heydon Defends Storm Response As Scottish Citizens Get Food Allowances And Accommodation
Some locals have been without power since last week.
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New Garda Recruitment Campaign Set To Launch Next Week
The Justice Minister announced the drive this afternoon, saying he’s ‘very aware’ of the problems in the force.
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Gardaí Release Evo-Fit Of Suspected Rapist Linked To River Barrow Walkway Attack
Kfm has sought clarity from Gardai as to why details have only been made public now.
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As Panda Recycling Increases Fees In Dublin, Bin Price Hikes Are Now Expected Nationwide
The general waste per-lift price is going up from €11.75 to €13.50.
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Roberstown DJ Camrin Watsin, David Guetta And 50 Cent Are Set To Play Longitude
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.
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Nine Men Found In Shipping Container At Rosslare Europort
They were discovered at around 10.30am this morning.
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The Government Is Being Urged To Stop Treating Gender Balance As An Optional Extra
Of the 15 senior ministers named on Thursday, just three are women.
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Uisce Éireann Crews Are Continuing To Restore Supply To Customers Across County Kildare
Many water treatment plants are now back in operation through the restoration of power supply in the area.
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International Response Crews May Be Called Upon To Help With The Aftermath Of Storm Éowyn
Homes and Business across Kildare are still without power today.
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200 Palestinian Prisoners Freed As Part Of Gaza Ceasefire Deal
But Israel blocks border over missing civilian
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Former Employee Arrested After IT Attack At National Portrait Gallery
Museum forced to close exhibits after former employee allegedly disables IT systems
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Rally Supporting Palestine In Dublin At Lunchtime Today
People are calling for punishments against Israel
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Dublin Says Goodbye To The Legendary 46a Bus
The renowned route will be replaced with a new E2 service under BusConnects
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"Unprecedented" Damage: Some Households Across Country Could Be Without Power For Up To A Week
Jim Hernan of the ESB says the damage to the network is unprecedented:
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Former Soldier Cathal Crotty Re-Sentenced To Two Years For Attacking Natasha O'Brien
He broke her nose and she suffered severe concussion, extensive bruising; and continues to battle PTSD and depression as a result of the attack.
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Storm Alert: From Car Insurance, School Closures To Health Services: Here's What You Need To Know
All non-urgent hospital appointments will be cancelled tomorrow due to Storm Éowyn.
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Micheal Martin Elected As Taoiseach
Speaking in the Dail following his election, he paid tribute to his family - who were in the visitors gallery.
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Pension Payments Due Tomorrow Will Not Be Paid Early, While Post Will Not Be Delivered Due To Storm
Some people due payments tomorrow had been contacting Kfm to confirm if they can collect them today instead.
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Locals Advised Not To "Panic" Buy As Schools, Transport, And Retail Face Major Disruptions Ahead Of Storm
The RSA said people shouldn't drive during the red warning - and they should still be extremely careful, even when it passes.
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Citywest Hotel Tops Government Payments For Asylum Seeker Accommodation With Over €50m In 2024
It received over €53 million between January and September 2024.
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Dail Suspended For A Second Time Amid Shouting Match Between Ceann Comahirle And Opposition TDs
Arguments broke out over plans to adjourn business for two weeks after today, and in relation to giving opposition speaking time to some Government TDs.
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Planning Disputes And State Contracts: Inside Coldec Group's Kildare Portfolio For Emergency Housing
The properties form part of a massive multi-million euro portfolio benefitting from lucrative state contracts for emergency housing services.
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Status Orange Wind Warning Issued For Entire Country As Storm Éowyn Tracks Towards Ireland
Met Éireann says Friday morning will see severe, damaging and destructive winds with gusts of up to 130 kilometres
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Meath Child Abuse Investigation: Investigations Ongoing As Three Men Released Without Charge
One man was arrested in connection with alleged sexual abuse, another for neglect and cruelty, and the third for allegedly withholding information.
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Stargazers' Delight: Saturn, Venus, Jupiter, and Mars To Illuminate Sky From This Evening
Neptune and Uranus will also be visible, though only to people with telescopes.
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Pause On Blessington Refugee Move Is "Temporary"
The pause has been introduced to facilitate further exploration and consideration of alternative accommodation options for the residents, who rely on State-provided housing.
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Two Arrests Made Following Fatal Stabbing Of Willie Moorehouse In Bray
The 36-year-old father-of-six died following a suspected assault on Sunday evening.
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Donald Trump Issues Pardons For Hundreds Of People Involved In 2021 Riots
He returned to the White House last night and immediately began signing executive orders.
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Community Cafes Need Financial Backing To Continue Vital Work, Says MEP
Ireland South MEP Cynthia Ni Mhurchu is asking the Government to provide financial assistance to these grassroot organisations.
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"Small Services Are Not Being Greedy": Call For More Creches To Be Able To Increase Their Fees
Elaine Dunne said parents often don’t understand the financial realities facing providers.
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Concerns Are Being Raised Over The Use Of "Snus" Nicotine Pouches In Schools
Principals are raising concerns with the difficulty in identifying students who are using the product.
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Man Dies After Being Found With Stab Wounds In Bray Playground
He was discovered just off the Boghall Road in Bray at about 6pm yesterday evening.
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It's Being Said Irish Farmers Are In Need Of Urgent EU Funding To Fight Against Animal Disease
Three cases of avian influenza was detected in Northern Ireland yesterday.
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A Man In His 40's Has Died In A House Fire In Lucan This Morning
The man's body remains at the scene which has been sealed off for a forensic examination.
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Leaving Cert Students Should Be Examined On Their Use Of AI
That's according to academic expert Professor Damian Murchan.
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Gardaí Are Appealing For Witnesses To Two Fatal Crashes That Happened Last Night
The two separate crashes took place in Wexford and Cavan
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Dublin Aiport Is Celebrating 85 Years In Service Today
The first plane departed from the Old Terminal Building to head for Liverpool, all those years ago.
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Schools In Sweden Are Returning To Textbooks
Due to growing concern around students concentration levels
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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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