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• Gardaí Renew Appeal After Motorcyclist In Her 60s Killed In Kilcock Collision

  A motorcyclist in her 60s died on Monday, September 8th, at around 11.30 a.m. on the R148 - the old Enfield road - just off the N4 Kilcock roundabout heading toward Enfield.

• Gardai Probe Car Fire That Damaged Three Vehicles In Clane Estate

  Anyone who was in The Beeches during the early hours of Saturday morning, or who may have seen suspicious activity, is asked to contact Clane Garda Station on 045-868262.

• Backlogs And Budget Pressure Force Temporary Shutdown Of Kildare’s Housing Adaptation Grants

  An email from the council's Housing Grants Section, seen by Kfm, details how, due to exceptional demand, the council will temporarily stop accepting new applications for Housing Adaptation Grants for Disabled People (HAGs), Mobility Aids Grants (MAGs), and Housing Aid for Older People Grants (HOPs).

• Military Culture Under Scrutiny After Curragh Suicide Inquest

  Dr Loretta Nolan also noted a particular concern within the Defence Forces, suggesting that soldiers may hesitate to report health problems out of fear it could jeopardise a contract renewal or prevent them from being selected for overseas deployment.

• Draft Plan Dangles Big Promises For Newbridge, Including New Homes, A Pool, And Second Liffey Bridge

  And, in a bid to boost military heritage tourism, the plan includes repurposing some vacant buildings for overnight accommodation.

• Meeting Scheduled With Hauliers Tomorrow To Discuss Athy Town Centre HGV Restrictions

  Once the HGV restriction is in place, upgrade works in the town centre will progress.

• Bail Refused: Disqualified Driver With Three Warrants Caught Using Phone While Driving

  He was brought before Naas District Court, where Gardaí objected to bail.

• Resident Awakes To Intruder Standing In Apartment During “Frightening” Leixlip Break-In

  The apartment’s owner had fallen asleep on his living room couch and awoke to find a man standing in the room.

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Sports News

• Liverpool Begin European Bid Against Atletico As Chelsea Face Bayern Munich

  Both games kick off at 8pm.

• Jose Mourinho Eyes Benfica Hotseat After Bruno Lage Axed

  Mourinho's out of work after being dismissed by Turkish side Fenerbahce last month.

• Arsenal And Tottenham Begin Their Champions League League Phases Tonight

  PSV face Union SG, Benfica play Qarabag, Juventus go up against Dortmund and Real Madrid play Marseille

• Mark Allen And Aaron Hill In Action At Snooker's English Open Today

  Meanwhile, Ronnie O'Sullivan has withdrawn from next week's British Open due to 'medical reasons'

• Former Ireland International Lynne Cantwell Is Set To Be Inducted Into World Rugby's Hall Of Fame

  Cantwell - who is Ireland's most capped player - won a Grand Slam and a Six Nations title during her playing career in green

• France's Axelle Berthomieu Given 12-Match Ban For Biting Aoife Wafer

  French captain Manae Feleu has also been suspended for three games

• Sarah Healy Represents Irish Interest In Today's Women's 1,500 Metre World Championship

  The Dubliner is due on track shortly after 2pm, with Kenya's Faith Kipyegon the heavy favourite to win gold

• Success For Andrew Coscoran But Disappointment For Sarah Lavin At The World Athletics Championships

  Meanwhile, Cork's Nicola Tuthill is in action as she competes in the final of the hammer

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National News

• Gardaí Arrest Man, Recover Vehicle After Cyclist Killed In Meath Last Week

  The arrested man is being held at a Garda station in the eastern region.

• Military Culture Under Scrutiny After Curragh Suicide Inquest

  Dr Loretta Nolan also noted a particular concern within the Defence Forces, suggesting that soldiers may hesitate to report health problems out of fear it could jeopardise a contract renewal or prevent them from being selected for overseas deployment.

• Search In Donabate Uncovers Child’s Remains Amid Ongoing Investigation

  Detectives suspect the remains belong to missing child Daniel Aruebose, who would be seven years old.

• European Commission Pushes First Major Measures Against Israel Since Gaza War

  Sanctions against extremist settlers are also due to be announced, as tensions in the West Bank escalate.

• Locals Could Pay Extra As Oireachtas Pushes For Content Levy On TV Streaming Services

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  That's despite the Media Minister shelving the plans earlier this year, saying people already pay enough for content.

• Higher Education Minister To Write To DCU After 7 Per Cent Accommodation Hike In Rent Pressure Zone

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  It comes ahead of an Oireachtas Committee on Higher Education today where students will discuss the rising cost of living.

• Distracted Driver Holding Cigarette And Phone Fined €160 On N7

  Already carrying nine points on his licence, he now faces a six-month driving disqualification under penalty point rules.

• An Garda Síochána Launches Fresh Recruitment Drive

  Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly has encouraged anyone between the ages of 18 and 49 to consider applying.

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Obituaries

• Brendan Connolly

  Lughill, Monasterevin

• Eddie O Brien

  Mucklon, Enfield

• Bernadette Brennan (nee Murphy)

  Lipstown, Narraghmore, and formerly Redgap, Rathcoole and Coltstown, Castledermot.

• James (Jim) Francis Power

  Green Lane, Lowtown, Kilmeague and formerly of West Yorkshire, UK

• Anthony (Tony) McDonald

  St. Patrick’s Park, Kill, and formerly of Artisan Cottage's, Newbridge Road, Naas

• Martin (Marty) Whelan Snr.

  Newtown Road, Maynooth, and formerly of Lucan, Co. Dublin

• Doris Flanagan

  Firmount, Clane, and formerly of St Anne's, Elphin Street, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon

• Bridget (Bridgee) Moran

  Dysart, Johnstownbridge, and formerly of Enfield, Co.Meath

• Frank O'Neill

  Riverforest, Confey, Leixlip, and formerly of Newport, Co. Tipperary.

• Patrick (Pat) Clarke

  Green Road, Kildare Town, and formerly of Ballyfermot, Dublin

• Kenneth Martin (Skee) Meehan

  Moorefield Drive, and formerly Roseberry Terrace, Newbridge.

• Eileen O' Brien (née O' Reilly)

  Kilbelin, Newbridge

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Lifestyle

• A new collection of furniture gets the seal of approval from Ireland’s most famous architect

  When two Irish interiors stalwarts come together to talk furniture design, one of them architect, Home of the Year judge, and presenter of My Bungalow Bliss and The Great House Restoration, and the other a leading Irish retailer, interiors enthusiasts are sitting up and taking notice.

• Feel Good With More Fibre

  Fibre has plenty of health perks. As well as helping to sustain energy and reduce appetite, fibre is your bowel’s best-friend, it nourishes your ‘good’ gut bacteria, it helps heart health, and it can even reduce cancer risk.

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