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Man Due Before Court Following Seizure Of Firearms And Ammunition In Maynooth Yesterday

He is scheduled to appear before a sitting of Naas District Court at 3:30pm today
Parents And Guardians Urged To Complete Applications For School Transport, As Deadline Looms

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It comes as the deadline for applications is tomorrow, Friday May 8th
Two Firearms, 39 Rounds of Ammunition And A Scrambler Seized In Maynooth

It's as a result of a patrol yesterday on the Royal Canal Way in Maynooth
Criticism Arises Surrounding Use Of Maynooth Development Levies

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It comes as a detailed breakdown was requested for the developments levies collected within the area
Kfm Obituary Announcements

Kfm obituary notices are broadcast daily following the 8am, 10am, 1pm and 5pm news
Positive Update Issued By Council In Relation To Maynooth Fire Station's Future Use As A Community Centre

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It comes following a motion at a recent municipal district meeting
Almost 51,000 Young People In Kildare To Benefit From New Free Schoolbook Scheme

139 schools across Kildare are benefiting from the scheme this year

Claire Dowling Named First Female Captain Of St Andrews Golf Club

The famous course will host next year's Open Championship.
International Olympic Committee Withdraws Ban On Belarusian Athletes

The ban will remain in place for athletes with a Russian passport.
Munster Make Five Changes To Team Ahead Of Saturday's Clash With Connacht

Kick-off in Dexcom Stadium at 7:45pm.
Kildare Leinster U20 Champions: Post-match Audio

All Ireland semi final vs Tyrone, next Weds, 7.30pm in Breifne Park, Cavan. Audio: Niall Cronin, Dan Colbert, Ronan Kelly, Senan Gallagher, Ben Ryan
Scott Bemand Names Team For Saturday's Women's Six Nations Clash With Wales

Kick-off is at 6:30pm
Thursday Morning Sports Update

Keeping you up to date on GAA, soccer, golf and rugby.
Shane Lowry Confirms His Participation In This Year's Irish Open

Rory McIlroy is also confirmed for this year's event
Fresh Calls For FAI To Boycott Upcoming Games With Israel

Former Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr and 2019 Player of the Year Louise Quinn are among those who've given support to the 'Stop the Game' campaign

WHO Confirms Five Cases Of Hantavirus

There are a further three suspected cases, while three people have died.
Social Media Companies Deny Their Platforms Are Addictive

It comes as representatives appeared before the Oireachtas Committee on Children and Equality this morning
Ongoing Nuclear Energy Discussions As Fuel Crisis Continues

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It comes as Fianna Fáil TD James O'Connor has introduced a bill to reverse the ban on nuclear energy
Heritage Village - housing needs for older adults

Heritage Village, located in Killenard, Co. Laois, purpose-built community for those aged 55+
Parents And Guardians Urged To Complete Applications For School Transport, As Deadline Looms

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It comes as the deadline for applications is tomorrow, Friday May 8th
Rise In Homeowners Taking Out Green Loans

Experts said consumers were rushing to upgrade their homes and move to EV cars
Almost 300 Child Asylum Seekers Found To Be Adults Over Last Four Years.

The figure has been revealed in a Tusla report to the Dáil Public Accounts Committee.
Eight Confirmed Or Suspected Cases Of Hantavirus As Docking Uncertainty Continues

Three people have died following the virus outbreak on board a cruise ship

WHO Confirms Five Cases Of Hantavirus

There are a further three suspected cases, while three people have died.
Human-To-Human Transmission Suspected To Be Cause Of Hantavirus Outbreak On Cruise Ship

Two Irish nationals are among those onboard the MV Hondius, which is currently moored off the coast of Cape Verde
Fresh Doubts Over Ceasefire Between US And Iran Following Reported Strikes In UAE

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Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump says the US military has fired at seven small Iranian vessels in the shipping channel
Video Emerges From Sallins Man Onboard Intercepted Gaza Flotilla

He is one of six Irish citizens among over 175 activists taken from the Sumud Flotilla
Tensions Rise as US Warns Iran Ahead of Fresh Talks

Donald Trump has issued new warnings to Iran following reported ceasefire breaches.
Strait Of Hormuz Fully Open To Shipping During Ceasefire

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US President Donald Trump has acknowledged the move on social media, but says the US Navy blockade on Iran will continue
Sallins Man Aboard Flotilla To Gaza

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Colm Byrne from Sallins is onboard his second flotilla towards Gaza, after last years was intercepted.

John Joe Murphy

Carna, Suncroft
Deloras Anne (Lolie) Fogarty (née Conlon)

College Park, Newbridge
Brian Hynes

Trinity Crescent, Derrinturn
Brian Wynne

Knockaulin, Leixlip, and formerly of Mullingar
Jane (Sarah) Byrne (née Carolan)

Levitstown, Athy
Rita Passmore (née Brennan)

Newtown Great, Naas and formerly of Rathmines
James (Shay) Murray

Fassaugh, Monasterevin
Ann McCreery (née Taaffe)

Gormanstown, Kilcullen, and formerly of Clane
Catherine Farrell

Naas and formerly of Newbridge
Daragh Houlihan

Kildoon, Nurney
Michael (Mick) Nugent

Baronstown West, Milltown, Newbridge, and formerly of Ballyteague
Annette Heneghan (née Ryan)

Naas

Heritage Village - housing needs for older adults

Heritage Village, located in Killenard, Co. Laois, purpose-built community for those aged 55+
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.