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Newest item 16 Sept 2026, 17:17

Updated 16 Sept 2026, 17:17

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From 15 Sept to 16 Sept · Under Investigation - Kildare · Glenmore

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Under Investigation - Kildare · Glenmore

**Update 11:28am 16/9/2026** Works are now complete and supply should have returned to all affected areas. We are investigating reports of supply disruptions affecting Glenmore, Glashina, Barretstown, Russborough and surrounding areas in Co. Kildare. Crews are working to restore supply as soon as possible. Please take note of the following reference number and enter it into the search bar should you wish to return for an update: KLD00120706 . WF01details

Mains Rehabilitation Works - Kildare · Maynooth

As part of the National Leakage Reduction Programme, mains rehabilitation works may cause supply disruptions to Rockfield Estate, Parklands Estate, Castlebridge, Celbridge Road, Maynooth and surrounding areas in Co. Kildare. Works are scheduled to take place from 9am until midday on 17 September. We recommend that you allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for your supply to fully return. Please take note of the following reference number and enter it into the search bar should you wish to return for an update: KLD00120616. LA01details

New Connection Works – Kildare · Naas

New connection works may cause supply disruptions to Monread Road, Osberstown, Naas and surrounding areas in Co. Kildare. Works are scheduled to take place from 10am until 6pm on 17 September. We recommend that you allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for your supply to fully return. Please take note of the following reference number and enter it into the search bar should you wish to return for an update: KLD00120622. LA01details

Leak Detection Works – Kildare · Athy

Leak detection works may cause supply disruptions to Carlow Road, Coneyboro, Ballyroe, Grangemellon and surrounding areas in Co. Kildare. Works are scheduled to take place from 11pm on 17 September until 5am on 18 September. We recommend that you allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for your supply to fully return. Please take note of the following reference number and enter it into the search bar should you wish to return for an update: KLD00120668. LA01details

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McDonald: Hostility towards whistleblowers in An Garda Síochána ‘as bad as ever’

Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald clashed over Garda Protected Disclosures as Dáil Éireann resumed.

Kildare NowJust now

McDonald: Hostility towards whistleblowers in An Garda Síochána ‘as bad as ever’

Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald clashed over Garda Protected Disclosures as Dáil Éireann resumed.

Leinster LeaderJust now

Interim traffic lights sought for this Kildare bridge

A representative for Kildare County Council said that everyone who crosses the bridge feels a sense of ‘cautiousness’

Kildare Nowago 1 hour

Interim traffic lights sought for this Kildare bridge

A representative for Kildare County Council said that everyone who crosses the bridge feels a sense of ‘cautiousness’

Leinster Leaderago 1 hour

Dublin Zoo issues urgent warning as scammers target Irish families with fake giveaways

The scams advertise supposed giveaways, including free zoo tickets and ‘back-to-school’ packs

Leinster Leaderago 1 hour

Taoiseach rejects calls for windfall tax on energy companies profits

Micheál Martin said there is “no evidence” it would reduce prices, but added it would be kept under review.

Leinster Leaderago 1 hour

Taoiseach rejects calls for windfall tax on energy companies profits

Micheál Martin said there is “no evidence” it would reduce prices, but added it would be kept under review.

Kildare Nowago 1 hour

Dublin Zoo issues urgent warning as scammers target Irish families with fake giveaways

The scams advertise supposed giveaways, including free zoo tickets and ‘back-to-school’ packs

Kildare Nowago 1 hour

ABM team member at Primary Care Centre in Kildare wins award

Kenneth Aldridge from Athy has been awarded the Excellence and Growth Award by ABM

Kildare Nowago 2 hours

ABM team member at Primary Care Centre in Kildare wins award

Kenneth Aldridge from Athy has been awarded the Excellence and Growth Award by ABM

Leinster Leaderago 2 hours

RIP: Kildare man remembered as a 'lovely man' and a 'true gentleman'

Christopher (Christy) Higgins, Blackhill, Kill, Co Kildare passed on September 12 2026

Kildare Nowago 3 hours

RIP: Kildare man remembered as a 'lovely man' and a 'true gentleman'

Christopher (Christy) Higgins, Blackhill, Kill, Co Kildare passed on September 12 2026

Leinster Leaderago 3 hours

Opposition TDs call on ROI footballers to follow Ed Sheeran acts and speak out

They have been encouraged to speak up ahead of the upcoming Nations League fixture with Israel, after Ed Sheeran’s supporting acts left his tour.

Leinster Leaderago 3 hours

Opposition TDs call on ROI footballers to follow Ed Sheeran acts and speak out

They have been encouraged to speak up ahead of the upcoming Nations League fixture with Israel, after Ed Sheeran’s supporting acts left his tour.

Kildare Nowago 3 hours

Public information meeting to be held for new Kildare Lidl store plans

Lidl Ireland invites Monasterevin, Kildare community to public information evening on proposed new store plans

Leinster Leaderago 4 hours

Public information meeting to be held for new Kildare Lidl store plans

Lidl Ireland invites Monasterevin, Kildare community to public information evening on proposed new store plans

Kildare Nowago 4 hours

Tunnelling and station construction works for Dublin metro to begin in 2028

The cost of building the MetroLink has more than doubled in the last four years, with the estimated price now between 14.44 billion euro to 17.49bn.

Leinster Leaderago 4 hours

Tunnelling and station construction works for Dublin metro to begin in 2028

The cost of building the MetroLink has more than doubled in the last four years, with the estimated price now between 14.44 billion euro to 17.49bn.

Kildare Nowago 4 hours

O’Neill cannot be separated from First Minister’s responsibilities, says Swinney

The SNP leader commented after the DUP said Michelle O’neill had been ‘cosplaying’ as first minister.

Leinster Leaderago 4 hours

O’Neill cannot be separated from First Minister’s responsibilities, says Swinney

The SNP leader commented after the DUP said Michelle O’neill had been ‘cosplaying’ as first minister.

Kildare Nowago 4 hours

Major update for Irish households as hosepipe ban lifted two weeks early

Uisce Éireann has urged people to continue using water carefully despite the lifting of the restrictions

Kildare Nowago 4 hours

Major update for Irish households as hosepipe ban lifted two weeks early

Uisce Éireann has urged people to continue using water carefully despite the lifting of the restrictions

Leinster Leaderago 4 hours

€13.7m nursing home extension to go ahead in Co Kildare

The proposed works are for Willowbrook Nursing Home, Borahard House, Morristown Upper, Newbridge, Co Kildare

Kildare Nowago 5 hours

€13.7m nursing home extension to go ahead in Co Kildare

The proposed works are for Willowbrook Nursing Home, Borahard House, Morristown Upper, Newbridge, Co Kildare

Leinster Leaderago 5 hours

Match details for the Kildare IFC quarter-finals this weekend

All 16 IFC clubs are in action once again as the championship splits following the introduction of the new ’B’ championship

Leinster Leaderago 5 hours

Match details for the Kildare IFC quarter-finals this weekend

All 16 IFC clubs are in action once again as the championship splits following the introduction of the new ’B’ championship

Kildare Nowago 5 hours

Kildare mum calls for law change after alleged attack on son (15)

Gardaí are investigating the alleged incident

Leinster Leaderago 5 hours

Kildare mum calls for law change after alleged attack on son (15)

Gardaí are investigating the alleged incident

Kildare Nowago 5 hours

‘People are going to get hurt’ amid legal aid dispute, judge predicts

A judge has predicted it is ‘now inevitable that people are going to get hurt’ due to delays in court amid the dispute over criminal legal aid.

Kildare Nowago 5 hours

Daily Mirror publisher Reach cutting 220 jobs in editorial overhaul

The national and regional publisher is also shutting its KentLive, AberdeenLive and GalwayBeo titles.

Leinster Leaderago 5 hours

Daily Mirror publisher Reach cutting 220 jobs in editorial overhaul

The national and regional publisher is also shutting its KentLive, AberdeenLive and GalwayBeo titles.

Kildare Nowago 5 hours

‘We stand behind every word he said’: More Ed Sheeran supports back Macklemore

The US rapper spoke out in support of the people of Gaza and the West Bank.

Leinster Leaderago 5 hours

‘We stand behind every word he said’: More Ed Sheeran supports back Macklemore

The US rapper spoke out in support of the people of Gaza and the West Bank.

Kildare Nowago 5 hours

‘People are going to get hurt’ amid legal aid dispute, judge predicts

A judge has predicted it is ‘now inevitable that people are going to get hurt’ due to delays in court amid the dispute over criminal legal aid.

Leinster Leaderago 6 hours

Kildare student recognised at the Global Undergraduate Awards

RCSI student Aibhe Kelly named a Regional Winner at the 2026 Global Undergraduate Awards for her medical research into sepsis

Kildare Nowago 6 hours

Kildare student recognised at the Global Undergraduate Awards

RCSI student Aibhe Kelly named a Regional Winner at the 2026 Global Undergraduate Awards for her medical research into sepsis

Leinster Leaderago 6 hours

Motorists urged to drive with care near busy schools area in Naas

Cllr Bill Clear of Independent Ireland said he will personally visit the area this week

Leinster Leaderago 6 hours

Motorists urged to drive with care near busy schools area in Naas

Cllr Bill Clear of Independent Ireland said he will personally visit the area this week

Kildare Nowago 6 hours

PICTURES: Thousands descend on National Ploughing Championships as Day Two gets underway

Can you spot anyone you know in our gallery?

Leinster Leaderago 7 hours

PICTURES: Thousands descend on National Ploughing Championships as Day Two gets underway

Can you spot anyone you know in our gallery?

Kildare Nowago 7 hours

Man in his 30s killed and woman injured after two-vehicle horror collision

The female in her 30s is being treated for non-life threatening injuries

Kildare Nowago 7 hours

Man in his 30s killed and woman injured after two-vehicle horror collision

The female in her 30s is being treated for non-life threatening injuries

Leinster Leaderago 7 hours

Shock at fatal two-car collision on motorway on Kildare border

A female in her 30s was taken to hospital

Kildare Nowago 7 hours

Shock at fatal two-car collision on motorway on Kildare border

A female in her 30s was taken to hospital

Leinster Leaderago 7 hours

Kildare Death Notices for today: Wednesday, September 16 2026

Death Notices for Kildare

Kildare Nowago 8 hours

Kildare Death Notices for today: Wednesday, September 16 2026

Death Notices for Kildare

Leinster Leaderago 8 hours

All of Ed Sheeran’s Loop tour supporting acts quit after Macklemore dropped

Aaron Rowe, Finneas, Lukas Graham and Sheeran’s tour band Beoga all posted on social media that they had withdrawn from the tour.

Kildare Nowago 9 hours

All of Ed Sheeran’s Loop tour supporting acts quit after Macklemore dropped

Aaron Rowe, Finneas, Lukas Graham and Sheeran’s tour band Beoga all posted on social media that they had withdrawn from the tour.

Leinster Leaderago 9 hours

‘Extremely concerned’ – Bar of Ireland calls for immediate end to pay dispute

The representative body has called for the fee structure dispute to be resolved by the new legal year on October 5.

Leinster Leaderago 18 hours

‘Extremely concerned’ – Bar of Ireland calls for immediate end to pay dispute

The representative body has called for the fee structure dispute to be resolved by the new legal year on October 5.

Kildare Nowago 18 hours

Irish President speaks of ‘strong ties’ with Scotland as visit gets under way

Catherine Connolly is making a four-day official visit to Scotland, starting with talks with First Minister John Swinney on Wednesday.

Leinster Leaderago 18 hours

Irish President speaks of ‘strong ties’ with Scotland as visit gets under way

Catherine Connolly is making a four-day official visit to Scotland, starting with talks with First Minister John Swinney on Wednesday.

Kildare Nowago 18 hours

Artists touring with Ed Sheeran quit over rapper’s removal amid Palestine row

US rapper Macklemore was removed from Sheeran Loop Tour and vocalising support for Gaza.

Kildare Nowago 19 hours

Artists touring with Ed Sheeran quit over rapper’s removal amid Palestine row

US rapper Macklemore was removed from Sheeran Loop Tour and vocalising support for Gaza.

Leinster Leaderago 19 hours

Naas residents come together to block local data centre projects

Residents say they are frustrated

Kildare Nowago 21 hour

Naas residents come together to block local data centre projects

Residents say they are frustrated

Leinster Leaderago 21 hour

Horror Kildare crash: Six gardaí to be trained in pursuit by end of year

It will take years for ‘substantial’ numbers of gardaí to receive pursuit training, a representative organisation has said.

Kildare Nowago 21 hour

Upcoming first aid class is aimed at parents in Kildare

The class will take place on September 25, 2026

Leinster Leaderago 22 hours

Upcoming first aid class is aimed at parents in Kildare

The class will take place on September 25, 2026

Kildare Nowago 22 hours

Kildare woman with ‘brain fog’ stole from Aldi

The woman appeared before a sitting of Portlaoise District Court

Leinster Leaderago 23 hours

Kildare woman with ‘brain fog’ stole from Aldi

The woman appeared before a sitting of Portlaoise District Court

Kildare Nowago 23 hours

'Seriously concerned': Kildare solar farm plans called into question

The comments were made by a Kildare-based TD

Kildare Nowyesterday

'Seriously concerned': Kildare solar farm plans called into question

The comments were made by a Kildare-based TD

Leinster Leaderyesterday

Michael O’Leary comments ‘had impact on victims’, minister says

Comments by Ryanair chief Michael O’Leary ‘had an impact on victims’ of rape, an Irish Cabinet minister has said.

Leinster Leaderyesterday

Michael O’Leary comments ‘had impact on victims’, minister says

Comments by Ryanair chief Michael O’Leary ‘had an impact on victims’ of rape, an Irish Cabinet minister has said.

Kildare Nowyesterday

Six gardaí to be trained in pursuit by end of year

It will take years for ‘substantial’ numbers of gardaí to receive pursuit training, a representative organisation has said.

Leinster Leaderyesterday

Six gardaí to be trained in pursuit by end of year

It will take years for ‘substantial’ numbers of gardaí to receive pursuit training, a representative organisation has said.

Kildare Nowyesterday

Kildare hotel secures planning permission for 53 extra rooms on its grounds

The application was made by the Keadeen Hotel, Newbridge, Co Kildare

Kildare Nowyesterday

Kildare hotel secures planning permission for 53 extra rooms on its grounds

The application was made by the Keadeen Hotel, Newbridge, Co Kildare

Leinster Leaderyesterday

'Repeated collisions' and 'property damage' by large vehicles highlighted in this Kildare region

It was heard that large vehicles are ‘unable to safely negotiate the turn’ on the street

Leinster Leaderyesterday

'Repeated collisions' and 'property damage' by large vehicles highlighted in this Kildare region

It was heard that large vehicles are ‘unable to safely negotiate the turn’ on the street

Kildare Nowyesterday

‘People are entitled to protest’: Taoiseach on criticism from President’s sister

Dr Margaret Connolly criticised the Taoiseach and US President while protesting against the visit of Donald Trump.

Leinster Leaderyesterday

‘People are entitled to protest’: Taoiseach on criticism from President’s sister

Dr Margaret Connolly criticised the Taoiseach and US President while protesting against the visit of Donald Trump.

Kildare Nowyesterday

Warning to Irish motorists as major licence changes set to come into effect

Irish drivers could be forced to retake theory test and 12 lessons under new rules

Kildare Nowyesterday

Warning to Irish motorists as major licence changes set to come into effect

Irish drivers could be forced to retake theory test and 12 lessons under new rules

Leinster Leaderyesterday

Taoiseach signals cut to tax on home heating oil in Budget

Micheál Martin said the Government is ‘conscious’ of the global impacts on fuel and on energy prices.

Kildare Nowyesterday

Taoiseach signals cut to tax on home heating oil in Budget

Micheál Martin said the Government is ‘conscious’ of the global impacts on fuel and on energy prices.

Leinster Leaderyesterday

30km/h speed-limit signage called for this Kildare estate

Cllr Declan Ryan (FG) will put forward his motion at an upcoming municipal district meeting

Kildare Nowyesterday

30km/h speed-limit signage called for this Kildare estate

Cllr Declan Ryan (FG) will put forward his motion at an upcoming municipal district meeting

Leinster Leaderyesterday

M4 Bus Priority Scheme opens in this Kildare region

The scheme will operate Between Celbridge and Leixlip, Co Kildare

Kildare Nowyesterday

M4 Bus Priority Scheme opens in this Kildare region

The scheme will operate Between Celbridge and Leixlip, Co Kildare

Leinster Leaderyesterday

SF link-up with SNP and Plaid may set back cause of Irish unity, says Taoiseach

Micheal Martin said he viewed Northern Ireland and the issue of unification as ‘exceptional’ and not linked to Scottish and Welsh independence.

Kildare Nowyesterday

SF link-up with SNP and Plaid may set back cause of Irish unity, says Taoiseach

Micheal Martin said he viewed Northern Ireland and the issue of unification as ‘exceptional’ and not linked to Scottish and Welsh independence.

Leinster Leaderyesterday

Kildare animal charity releases urgent appeal for its cats

The organisation is based in Athgarvan

Kildare Nowyesterday

Kildare animal charity releases urgent appeal for its cats

The organisation is based in Athgarvan

Leinster Leaderyesterday

GALLERY: Captain's Prize at Cill Dara Golf Club, Kildare

Captain's Prize at Cill Dara Golf Club

Kildare Nowyesterday

GALLERY: Captain's Prize at Cill Dara Golf Club, Kildare

Captain's Prize at Cill Dara Golf Club

Leinster Leaderyesterday

Garda Comissioner says focus remains on extradition of transnational criminals

The Garda Commissioner said ‘there’s certainly other people that we’re looking at’.

Leinster Leaderyesterday

Garda Comissioner says focus remains on extradition of transnational criminals

The Garda Commissioner said ‘there’s certainly other people that we’re looking at’.

Kildare Nowyesterday

'Nicest woman you’d meet' - Funeral announced for much-loved Irish mother killed in Australia

Annmarie O’Reilly who was killed in Australia last month will be laid to rest in Kilkenny

Kildare Nowyesterday

'Nicest woman you’d meet' - Funeral announced for much-loved Irish mother killed in Australia

Annmarie O’Reilly who was killed in Australia last month will be laid to rest in Kilkenny

Leinster Leaderyesterday

Garda Commissioner says resources are ‘being thrown’ at policing burglary gangs

Speaking at the National Ploughing Championships in Screggan, Co Offaly, he said specialised units are in place to deal with the issue.

Kildare Nowyesterday

Garda Commissioner says resources are ‘being thrown’ at policing burglary gangs

Speaking at the National Ploughing Championships in Screggan, Co Offaly, he said specialised units are in place to deal with the issue.

Leinster Leaderyesterday

Kildare Death Notices for today: Tuesday, September 15 2026

Death Notices for Kildare

Kildare Nowyesterday

Kildare Death Notices for today: Tuesday, September 15 2026

Death Notices for Kildare

Leinster Leaderyesterday

Fixtures for the final round of the Kildare SFC group stages

There are matches from Friday, September 18 through to Sunday in this pivotal round of championship games

Kildare Nowyesterday

Fixtures for the final round of the Kildare SFC group stages

There are matches from Friday, September 18 through to Sunday in this pivotal round of championship games

Leinster Leaderyesterday

Community first responder group to hold Open Night in Kildare

The event will take place in Monasterevin

Kildare Nowyesterday

Community first responder group to hold Open Night in Kildare

The event will take place in Monasterevin

Leinster Leaderyesterday

Social Democrats say Eoin Hayes not in hiding from constituency press conference

Social Democrats TD Eoin Hayes is not in hiding, the party said.

Kildare Nowyesterday

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