Kfm News
Local News
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Damning Audit Reveals €1.6m Moone-Timolin Cycleway As Safety Time Bomb
The audit, seen by Kfm News, uncovered a range of serious design flaws that could endanger the safety of motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians.
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Kfm Obituary Notices
Kfm's obituary announcements are broadcast daily following the 8am, 10am, 1pm and 5pm news bulletins
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Five Kildare Special Schools Included In New Scheme Bringing Therapists Directly Into Schools
The rollout will begin in special schools, with mainstream schools to follow from the 2026–27 school year.
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Give Gardai Scramblers To Enforce Law On Illegal Bikes, Says Kildare Garda Member
It comes as Justin Kelly says “nothing is off the table” when it comes to tackling scrambler bikes, with Gardaí examining legislation, enforcement and public behaviour.
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ALONE Seeks Volunteers As Older People Face Rising Loneliness In Kildare
The organisation says many older people in the county are experiencing loneliness and isolation, with volunteers providing companionship, practical support and regular contact.
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Labour Urges EuroGiant To Give Workers Clarity As Job Fears Grow
Stores are continuing to trade for the moment, but there are concerns for 640 jobs in 20 counties, including Kildare.
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Panda Raises Bin Costs In Parts Of The Capital, Leaving Door Open To Wider Hikes Across Leinster
The cost of a general waste bin lift is also going up, from €13.50 to €14.75, an increase of just over 9 per cent.
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Major Drainage Project Serving Kildare Moves To Early Procurement
The Project is designed to provide additional wastewater treatment capacity for the region.
Sports News
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2026 Kildare Football Panel Announced
Next League game home to Derry on Feb 14th at 6.30
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Waterlogged Pitch Forces Postponement Of Shamrock Rovers-Dundalk Opener
The two sides were due to begin their campaign at Tallaght Stadium, but the pitch is waterlogged and failed an inspection inside the last hour.
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2026 Kildare Hurling Panel Announced
Kildare hurling team vs Antrim on Sunday will be announced Saturday morning. Commentary Sunday 2pm, in association with Hanlon Concrete, Robertstown
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Friday Morning Sports Update
Keeping you up to date on GAA, rugby, soccer, golf and racing.
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Five Kildare Men To Start For Ireland's Six Nations Clash With France
They kick off their Six Nations campaign against defending champions - France.
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Thursday Morning Sports Update
Keeping you up to date on rugby, soccer, golf and racing.
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Everton Have Sacked Manager Brian Sorensen
He leaves with the team fourth-from-bottom of the table.
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FAI Submits Preliminary Bid For Dublin's Aviva Stadium To Host 2029 UEFA Women’s Champions League Final
An initial expression of interest to host the event was submitted to UEFA last October.
National News
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Damning Audit Reveals €1.6m Moone-Timolin Cycleway As Safety Time Bomb
The audit, seen by Kfm News, uncovered a range of serious design flaws that could endanger the safety of motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians.
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Five Kildare Special Schools Included In New Scheme Bringing Therapists Directly Into Schools
The rollout will begin in special schools, with mainstream schools to follow from the 2026–27 school year.
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Give Gardai Scramblers To Enforce Law On Illegal Bikes, Says Kildare Garda Member
It comes as Justin Kelly says “nothing is off the table” when it comes to tackling scrambler bikes, with Gardaí examining legislation, enforcement and public behaviour.
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Labour Urges EuroGiant To Give Workers Clarity As Job Fears Grow
Stores are continuing to trade for the moment, but there are concerns for 640 jobs in 20 counties, including Kildare.
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Panda Raises Bin Costs In Parts Of The Capital, Leaving Door Open To Wider Hikes Across Leinster
The cost of a general waste bin lift is also going up, from €13.50 to €14.75, an increase of just over 9 per cent.
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Major Drainage Project Serving Kildare Moves To Early Procurement
The Project is designed to provide additional wastewater treatment capacity for the region.
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Flood Risk Rises In Kildare As Multiple Areas And Routes Close
Parts of Newbridge and Clane remain at heightened risk of flooding, though the Council says no homes are currently affected, with sandbags ready to be deployed if needed.
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Parents Contacted After Gardaí Seize Illegal E-Scooters From Minors In Naas
Gardai said the scooters are illegal, do not comply with current legislation, and are capable of serious speed and causing serious injury.
Obituaries
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Philomena (Phil) O’Neill (née Kennedy)
Johnstownbridge
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Denis Flood
Loughlion Green, Kildare Town, and formerly of Fontstown, Athy
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Aileen Daly (nee Yallop)
Cloncurry, Enfield
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Vivian Carroll
Kildangan, and formerly of Rathangan
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Patrick (Pat) Brennan
Belview, Athy
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Edward (Ned) Whelan
Bolton Hill, Moone.
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Marjorie Deegan
Newbridge and formerly of Ranelagh, Dublin
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Mick (Moo) Mooney
Coill Dubh
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Liz Hegarty (née Byrne)
Timolin, Moone
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Ann Josephine Nugent (née Nevin)
Barrogstown, Maynooth
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Mary Kinsella (née Hogan)
Maddenstown, The Curragh
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Mary Whyte (née Murphy)
Roseberry Terrace, Mill Lane, Newbridge
Lifestyle
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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.
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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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