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Local News
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Not Needed For Health Reasons: HSE Reponds To Possible Sale Of Teach na nDaoine Building In Kilcullen
The HSE said it conducted an internal review after the leaseholder handed back possession, and concluded that the property was “not required at present for health service delivery” in the area.
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Lung Cancer Risk As Nine Out Of Ten Kildare Homes Remain Untested For Radon Gas
Parts of Kildare are officially classified as high-radon areas, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.
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Illegal Parking In Disabled Spaces: 566 Fines Issued In Kildare-Carlow Garda Division Since January 2024
New figures show that between January 2024 and June 2025, a total of 566 fixed charge notices were issued in the Kildare/Carlow Garda Division for parking in disabled bays without a valid permit.
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Only National Road Out Of Dublin "Never Upgraded": TD Presses For N81 Upgrade In Dáil
Raising the issue during a Dáil debate, Wicklow Fine Gael TD Edward Timmins cited multiple studies identifying the N81 as “one of the most dangerous roads in the country.”
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Kildare North TD Aidan Farrelly Welcomes Party’s Backing Of Catherine Connolly For Áras Bid
Kildare North Social Democrats TD Aidan Farrelly has welcomed the move, saying Ms Connolly has been a strong voice for peace, human rights, and progressive causes.
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Ex-Principal Of Leinster Senior College Loses Dismissal Case Over Grinds Venture And Shredded Diaries
An internal investigation had been launched after the school learned he was running what it considered a rival grinds business.
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Blocked By Red Tape: Senator Says Councils Need Clarity On Accepting Donated Land And Buildings
Speaking in the Seanad, Senator Fiona O Loughlin said red tape is often blocking generous donations that could benefit local communities, especially in areas where facilities for arts, recreation or education are badly needed.
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Crash In Dunlavin Leaves Woman Hospitalised With Serious Injuries
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage from the area between 5.30 and 6.30pm to contact Naas Garda Station or the Garda Confidential Line.
Sports News
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Kildare Team Named To Play Limerick In The Tailteann Cup Final
The game throws-in in Croke Park on Saturday at 2.30.
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Naas' Jamie Osborne Called Up To The Lions Squad
It's after Blair Kinghorn sustained an injury in the game against the Brumbies
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McConville Commits To Another Two Years As Wicklow Football Manager
He has been in charge since 2022
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Eadestown's Tadhg Beirne To Captain The Lions On Saturday Morning
The play Australian and New Zealand Invitational side in Adelaide
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Results From Wednesday Evening's UPMC Hurling Championship Games
A number of games were played
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Fourth Win In A Row For The Lions In Australia
Andy Farrell's side beat the Brumbies 36-24
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Wednesday's UPMC Intermediate & Junior Hurling Championship Fixtures
7 games throw-in at 7.45
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Red Bull Sack Formula 1 Team Principal Christian Horner
Team bosses have thanked him for his 'exceptional work'
National News
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Illegal Parking In Disabled Spaces: 566 Fines Issued In Kildare-Carlow Garda Division Since January 2024
New figures show that between January 2024 and June 2025, a total of 566 fixed charge notices were issued in the Kildare/Carlow Garda Division for parking in disabled bays without a valid permit.
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Only National Road Out Of Dublin "Never Upgraded": TD Presses For N81 Upgrade In Dáil
Raising the issue during a Dáil debate, Wicklow Fine Gael TD Edward Timmins cited multiple studies identifying the N81 as “one of the most dangerous roads in the country.”
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Kildare North TD Aidan Farrelly Welcomes Party’s Backing Of Catherine Connolly For Áras Bid
Kildare North Social Democrats TD Aidan Farrelly has welcomed the move, saying Ms Connolly has been a strong voice for peace, human rights, and progressive causes.
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Ex-Principal Of Leinster Senior College Loses Dismissal Case Over Grinds Venture And Shredded Diaries
An internal investigation had been launched after the school learned he was running what it considered a rival grinds business.
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Blocked By Red Tape: Senator Says Councils Need Clarity On Accepting Donated Land And Buildings
Speaking in the Seanad, Senator Fiona O Loughlin said red tape is often blocking generous donations that could benefit local communities, especially in areas where facilities for arts, recreation or education are badly needed.
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Multiple Arrests Made After Spate Of Violent Incidents In Arklow
A number of premises were searched in the Wexford/Wicklow division this morning in connection with these incidents and a quantity of suspected crack cocaine was seized.
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Crash In Dunlavin Leaves Woman Hospitalised With Serious Injuries
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage from the area between 5.30 and 6.30pm to contact Naas Garda Station or the Garda Confidential Line.
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Migrant Effigies Burned In Tyrone — Just One Of Many Bonfires Planned This Week
The pyre in Moygashel is one of around 300 to be lit ahead of the loyalist 12th of July celebrations tomorrow.
Obituaries
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Patrick O'Rourke
Church View, Dunlavin
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Elizabeth 'Liz' Young nee Hall
Kiltegan and formerly of Barnagrow, Cootehill, Co Cavan.
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John Barry
Highfield Estate, Newbridge
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Eamonn O'Carroll
Wellesley Manor, Great Connell, Newbridge.
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Patrick Murphy
Newbridge and late of Churchview, Caragh.
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Mary Hanifin née Connell
Turnings Cross, Straffan and late of Rathangan
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Susan O' Callaghan née Duane
Barrettstown Lawns, Newbridge.
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Laurence 'Larry' Creighton
Main Street, Kill.
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Marjorie Halford (née Nolan)
Moorefield Park, Newbridge
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Veronica Case (Osborne)
Tober, Dunlavin.
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Jack Fleming
Fontstown, Athy
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Mary Murphy née Frawley
'Bramblebrook', Crossmorris, Kildare Town and formerly of Killiney, Co. Dublin and Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath.
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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