Athy News
Leinster Leader·23 Jul, 15:30RIP: Tributes paid to a 'true gentleman' from Kildare who passed this week
William (Billy) Devoy, Athy, Kildare passed on July 22 2026
Leinster Leader·21 Jul, 13:00Concern raised over thorny bushes growing onto Kildare footpaths
The dilemma was highlighted at the latest Athy Municipal District meeting
Kfm News·20 Jul, 11:11Athy MD Appoints New Cathaoirleach And Leas-Chathaoirleach
The appointments were made at their annual meeting
Kfm News·17 Jul, 14:11Athy's Adrian Kane Appointed SIPTU Deputy General Secretary
The outcome followed a postal ballot of SIPTU delegates, which recorded a turnout of 96 per cent
Kildare News
Leinster Leader·23 Jul, 19:00Almost 1,500 new homes are under construction in Kildare
2,744 new residential homes in past year
Leinster Leader·23 Jul, 18:40We hid in the bathroom, Irish premier told as he meets people in bomb-hit Kyiv
Micheál Martin said ‘people should not have to suffer like this’.
Leinster Leader·23 Jul, 17:30Decision to reduce Local Property Tax funds for this Kildare Municipal District criticised
The reduction was voted on at the last full Kildare County Council meeting back in June
Leinster Leader·23 Jul, 17:29Slievenamon wildfire could burn for days, chief fire officer says
A large wildfire in south Co Tipperary could take ‘days’ to be extinguished.
Leinster Leader·23 Jul, 17:00Kildare Library, County Archives and Cultural Centre Project on the way
The €18.18 million project will be located on the Athgarvan Road, Newbridge
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Leinster Leader·23 Jul, 16:37Tractors and tankers used by local farmers to help tackle wildfire
People have described how the community has tried to protect houses near the blaze.
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Leinster Leader·23 Jul, 16:16'This is racist' - Social media post causes uproar over 'fermenting hatred' in community
A social media post circulating online claiming Muslim prayer mats have been hung on railings of the Church of the Assumption in Tullamore has been labelled as “racist” and “untrue”.
Leinster Leader·23 Jul, 16:15Ukraine ‘priority’ for Ireland during EU presidency, Taoiseach says
Micheál Martin said it was important to visit Ukraine early in Ireland’s EU presidency
Leinster Leader·23 Jul, 16:00Concerns over falling water levels at well-known nature spot in Kildare
The situation was highlighted at a recent Kildare County Council meeting
Kfm News·23 Jul, 15:38Both Edenderry Gardaí Released From Hospital As Local Station Remains Closed
An Garda Síochána continues to provide welfare support to the members and their families.
Kfm News·23 Jul, 15:18Council Sign €18M Contract For New Library In Newbridge
It's being described as a "landmark" project, to be located on the Athgarvan Road.
Leinster Leader·23 Jul, 15:00Naas councillor graduates from course at Maynooth University
Topics included planning policy, environmental protection, the role of elected members, climate change, transport, housing and urban development
Leinster Leader·23 Jul, 14:00'Adequate numbers' of lifebuoys sought for this Kildare river
The request was made by a local representative
Leinster Leader·23 Jul, 13:55McEntee announces 10 million euro for Northern Irish peacebuilding projects
The money allocated by the Reconciliation Fund will focus on groups combating domestic, sexual and gender based violence.
Leinster Leader·23 Jul, 13:30Update on three-school campus for North Kildare
Deputy Joe Neville (FG) recently tabled a Parliamentary Question on the issue
Leinster Leader·23 Jul, 13:17Justice Minister says he will meet Law Society amid legal aid fee row
Jim O’Callaghan said the Law Society has not communicated with him since the introduction of new regulations.
Leinster Leader·23 Jul, 13:15'Stop use immediately' - Hundreds of electric blankets recalled amid serious fire fears
There are approximately 867 affected products in the Republic of Ireland.
Kfm News·23 Jul, 13:01Person Airlifted To Hospital Following Collision On The M9 In Carlow
The incident happened Southbound at Junction 6 this morning, between Leighlinbridge and Tinryland
Leinster Leader·23 Jul, 13:00Fixtures confirmed for Kildare Minor Football League Division 1-6 finals
The CCC has confirmed the details below of the Division 1 to 6 finals, which will take place on Wednesday, July 29
Leinster Leader·23 Jul, 12:52Irish premier says ‘no concrete evidence’ on alumina exports investigation
Micheál Martin said the probe was ‘almost complete’ and the results would be shared with the European Commission.
Leinster Leader·23 Jul, 12:30LATEST: Thousands of cases in Kildare delayed due to dispute over proposed legal aid changes
Minister for Justice said the withdrawal of legal services was "deeply regrettable"
Kfm News·23 Jul, 12:19Two Kildare Festivals Awarded Funding
The scheme is designed to assist local cultural events which may not be eligible under funding criteria for larger scale events
Leinster Leader·23 Jul, 11:30LATEST: Kildare padel centre backed by Shay Given gets green light
The 50-year-old is the second-most capped Republic of Ireland player
Leinster Leader·23 Jul, 11:08Firefighters tackling ‘significant’ Slievenamon fire for fourth day
Firefighters in Co Tipperary are fighting a large fire which has spread to an adjoining forest.
Leinster Leader·23 Jul, 11:00'Minor measures' in place to address road safety issues near Kildare school
It was previously heard that a child was nearly backed into by a car near the school
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Leinster Leader·23 Jul, 10:15Garda station to remain closed as two Gardaí hospitalised after processing vape products
The members of An Garda Síochána became unwell after processing seized vape products at Edenderry Garda Station
Leinster Leader·23 Jul, 10:00Kildare Death Notices for today: Thursday, July 23 2026
Death Notices for Kildare
Leinster Leader·23 Jul, 09:51Dublin Airport Authority settles defamation lawsuit with journalist
The DAA has apologised and settled a defamation lawsuit with a journalist over posts on X.
Leinster Leader·23 Jul, 09:26Two gardaí in hospital after processing seized vape products near Kildare border
Edenderry Garda Station is set to remained closed tomorrow after the incident
Kfm News·23 Jul, 09:25Section Of M9 Closed After Road Collision
Emergency services are understood to be dealing with a collision.
Kfm News·23 Jul, 08:18Two Edenderry Gardaí Hospitalised After Processing Seized Vape Products
The vapes were seized from a commercial premises during an ongoing investigation.
Leinster Leader·23 Jul, 08:00GALLERY: Future hurling stars in action at Moorefield GAA Hurling & Camogie Cúl Camp
The Moorefield GAA Hurling & Camogie Cúl Camp 2026 took place from Monday, July 13 to Friday, July 17
- Leinster Leader·22 Jul, 23:17
Two gardaí in hospital after processing seized vape products near Kildare border
Edenderry Garda Station is set to remained closed tomorrow after the incident.
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Leinster Leader·22 Jul, 19:15'We made good progress' - Licence fee income rises as RTÉ records €22.5m surplus
The figure marks a significant increase on the €5.5 million surplus reported in 2024
Leinster Leader·22 Jul, 18:14RTE encouraged to continue reforms as latest annual report published
Minister Jack Chambers welcomed transparency in the 2025 annual report, particularly around salaries.
Leinster Leader·22 Jul, 18:0022 year-old Kildare baker realises ‘dream’ and releases debut cookbook
The now online sensation spoke with the Leinster Leader back in 2022 when her plans to convert a vintage horse box into a mobile bakery went viral on TikTok
- Kfm News·22 Jul, 17:00
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Kfm News·22 Jul, 15:34Kildare Fire Service Urges People To Be Cautious As Status Orange High Fire Risk In Place Until Friday
It comes as Kildare Fire Service issued a status orange fire risk for the county, which is in place until Friday (July 24th) 12pm.
Kfm News·22 Jul, 14:2778 Public Lighting Faults Taking More Than 90 Days To Repair Across Kildare
It comes as lighting will become an important issue as the weather deteriorates in the winter months.
Kfm News·22 Jul, 12:16Strong Performance By Kildare As EPA Publishes Its Latest Environmental Enforcement Report
Kildare County Council was cited as an example of good practice when it came to water enforcement
Kfm News·22 Jul, 08:32Kildare One Of Three Counties With Average House Prices Above National Average
A total of 1,434 residential buildings were recorded as being under construction in Kildare in June 2026
Leinster Leader·21 Jul, 21:47Man and woman in court after 57 nests ‘blasted’ off Midlands house
The woman who works for an estate agent directed the man to clean the house
Leinster Leader·21 Jul, 20:41Midlands woman who went abroad for ‘butt lift’ is refused legal aid
Judge Andrew Cody said the woman had liposuction, a tummy tuck and a butt lift
Leinster Leader·21 Jul, 19:00COLUMN: The Leinster Leader heads to Croke Park for a busman's holiday
Tommy Callaghan recalls his visit to Croke Park to see The Kingdom tackle The Dubs with the latter suffering an all too familiar injustice
Leinster Leader·21 Jul, 18:45Kildare Gardaí catch speeding drivers after locals complain
Residents had raised concerns about the difficulties they face safely exiting their driveways
Leinster Leader·21 Jul, 18:30GALLERY: Cill Dara Ladies Captain's Prize in Kildare
Venue: Cill Dara GC
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Leinster Leader·21 Jul, 18:10'Bring on season 3!'-RTE confirm the return of iconic crime drama series
Popular Irish drama shows now in production coming to screens soon
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Leinster Leader·21 Jul, 18:01Kildare firefighters warn of wildfire risk due to dry spell
Highly flammable vegetation, including dead grasses, heather and gorse
Leinster Leader·21 Jul, 17:00Revamp sought for busy playground in Kildare
The presence of litter and human waste at the playground was criticised by a local councillor
- Kfm News·21 Jul, 17:00
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Leinster Leader·21 Jul, 16:59Electric Ireland to ‘review’ letter sent to pensioner over 16 euro in arrears
Electric Ireland has said it is seeking to review a case where it was accused of ‘threatening’ a pensioner over 16 euro in arrears.
Leinster Leader·21 Jul, 16:25Criminal legal aid system misused by some, minister says
There are examples of the criminal legal aid system being misused, James Lawless said.
Leinster Leader·21 Jul, 16:09WATCH: Truck load of hay bales overturns on M7 roundabout
A truck has lost its load of hay bales on a Laois motorway roundabout
Leinster Leader·21 Jul, 16:00Power washing planned for 'rundown' Main Street of this Kildare town
The cleaning measures will take place sometime next month
Leinster Leader·21 Jul, 15:21‘High expectations’ for Irish presidency amid turbulent geopolitical conditions
There are ‘high expectations’ for Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union, an EU Commissioner has said.
Leinster Leader·21 Jul, 15:10'A shock like no other'- Irish woman 'blown away' by amount raised after diagnosis
Annie Comerford said she doesn’t want to leave her husband and young boy and is determined to beat cancer
Leinster Leader·21 Jul, 14:54Update issued on 'strong, brave' Kildare two-year-old with inoperable tumours
An update on a two-year-old girl from Kildare battling a rare cancer has been issued
Kfm News·21 Jul, 14:35"Protect The Protectors": Vice President Of GRA Calls For Increased Garda Support Amid New E-Scooter Rules
It comes as Government have introduced new rules which come into effect in August
Leinster Leader·21 Jul, 14:00Ownership of road in one Kildare town to be investigated
It was suggested that that there could have been a historical mapping error which contributed to the ambiguity of the situation
Leinster Leader·21 Jul, 13:40Andy Burnham and Irish premier discuss legacy and Ukraine in first phone call
‘Great to speak to new UK PM Andy Burnham this morning,’ Micheal Martin said.
Leinster Leader·21 Jul, 13:30ESB investigating repeated power outages in this Kildare region
Residents of Donadea, Co Kildare have reported the outages
Leinster Leader·21 Jul, 12:53Irish lads take on poignant 60km walk as 60 men die by suicide every hour
Former Longford GAA star Mickey Quinn and well-known athlete are leading the charge for the When No One's Watching (WNOW) cause
Kfm News·21 Jul, 12:31Seven New Kildare Charities Registered Last Year
It brings the total number of charities in the county up to 373
Leinster Leader·21 Jul, 12:30New initiative for Kildare farmers and landowners launched
An online hub related to the initiative has also been launched
Leinster Leader·21 Jul, 12:00Fixtures confirmed for Kildare Senior Hurling League finals this weekend
After getting through their respective semi-finals, Naas and Maynooth will contest the 2026 Senior Hurling League Division 1 final
Leinster Leader·21 Jul, 11:40Woman injured in suspected stabbing before Mass at Waterford church
A man aged in his 30s has been arrested and a knife was seized by gardaí.
Kfm News·21 Jul, 11:10ESB Investigating The Cause Of Repeated Outages In Donadea
Many residents had voiced concerns about the outages
Leinster Leader·21 Jul, 11:00Renewed call for solar panels on Kildare County Council-owned buildings
The Council's Energy Office is currently preparing a tender for appointment of a solar photovoltaic contractor
Kfm News·21 Jul, 10:40Vice-President Of GRA Says Garda Resources "Stretched To It's Absolute Limits" Due To EU Presidency
It comes as there was no back-up for two Gardaí assaulted in Dublin city centre
Leinster Leader·21 Jul, 10:24‘No parent in Ireland’ should think an e-scooter is a toy, says Tánaiste
The Tánaiste said that pressure should be put on parents to stop buying e-scooters for children.
Leinster Leader·21 Jul, 10:10Have you seen Sean? Gardai 'concerned for well-being' of teen not seen in days
Gardai are asking for the public’s help in locating 15-year-old Sean Flood
Leinster Leader·21 Jul, 10:00Kildare Death Notices for today: Tuesday, July 21 2026
Death Notices for Kildare
Leinster Leader·21 Jul, 10:00ICCL ‘very concerned’ after gardaí post photo of men detained on ground
An Garda Síochána declined to explain specifically why it deleted a social media post showing four men detained while lying on the ground outside.
Leinster Leader·21 Jul, 09:00Extra parking spaces suggested for this Kildare housing estate
The idea was shared by a local councillor
Leinster Leader·21 Jul, 08:30New Head Chef announced for Michelin-starred Kildare restaurant
Carton House welcomes new Head Chef Killian Bowen to its Morrison Room restaurant
Kfm News·21 Jul, 08:28Gardaí Say Motorist In Maynooth Who Recorded 175km/h Speeds Was "Showing Off"
The Naas Roads Policing Unit detected the driver speeding on the M4
Leinster Leader·21 Jul, 08:00Laois dog wardens to go door to door in Portlaoise checking dog licences
Dog owners in Portlaoise can expect a knock on the door to check if they have licences for their furry friends.
Leinster Leader·21 Jul, 02:00In this week's Leinster Leader Sport
Mwassive win for u16 girls
- Kfm News·20 Jul, 17:00
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Kfm News·20 Jul, 12:25Kildare TD Suggests Swap Scheme As Solution For E-Scooter "Free-For-All"
A new CHI report has revealed a 50% annual increase in the number of children and young people being admitted to hospital with traumatic brain injuries because of e-scooter accidents.
Kfm News·20 Jul, 08:37Arrest Warrant Issued For Ex-Showjumper Who Refused To Leave Equestrian Once Owned By Criminal John Gilligan
A bench warrant has already been issued for the arrest and committal to Mountjoy Prison of Mr Buckley
- Kfm News·19 Jul, 17:00
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Kfm News·19 Jul, 11:32Water Supply Returning Following Overnight Repairs In Leixlip, Maynooth And Celbridge
Water supplies are being restored to homes and businesses in parts of North Kildare after overnight repair works on a burst pipe main.
Kfm News·17 Jul, 20:07Five Year Sentence for Kildare Man convicted of Assault
The assault led to the death of Kildare man Ryan Weir Gibbons, Kildare town. The convicted man, of Curragh Plains, Kildare, is a former underage Leinster Rugby player.
- Kfm News·17 Jul, 17:00
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Kfm News·17 Jul, 15:42"It's A Crisis": Criminal Legal Aid Dispute Rumbles On As Local Solicitors Meet Kildare TDs
The new scheme was introduced on July 1st, and affects cases where criminal defendants require free legal aid
Kfm News·17 Jul, 14:38Moderate Weather Advisory Issued For Kildare
People are asked to check the met.ie website and app for updates to forecasts.
Kfm News·17 Jul, 14:05Brendan Wyse Steps Down As Clane-Maynooth Councillor
He has said it has become "almost impossible to find the time necessary to meet the ever increasing demands" of the role.
Kfm News·17 Jul, 12:34Celbridge-Leixlip MD Appoint New Cathaoirleach And Leas-Chathaoirleach
The appointments were made at their annual meeting, which was held in the Council Chamber, Áras Chill Dara.
- Kfm News·17 Jul, 12:26
€1.17M Spent On Kildare Vacant Property Grants In Q2
It comes as national figures have been released in relation to the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant.
- Kfm News·16 Jul, 17:00
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Kfm News·16 Jul, 16:47Four Kildare Schools Help Create Hedgehog-Friendly Habitats
Schools in Moone, Rathangan, Kilcock and Celbridge recognised for supporting local biodiversity
Kfm News·16 Jul, 16:21Staff Turnover Continues To Challenge Kildare Childcare Sector
New figures show almost one in three Early Years and School Age Care staff in Kildare leave their jobs each year, raising concerns about the sector's long-term sustainability.
Kfm News·16 Jul, 15:28Derelict Housing At Curragh Camp Remains Unaddressed
Concerns remain over vacant and deteriorating housing at Curragh Camp, with a procurement process for improvement works not expected to begin until later this year.
Kfm News·16 Jul, 08:35Driving Test Centre For Leixlip & Celbridge Area Moves A Step Closer
A new driving test centre in Leixlip is moving closer, with the RSA confirming it is at an advanced stage of securing a location.