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'The heat was unbearable': Overcrowding on trains passing through Kildare highlighted

Overcrowding on trains passing through Kildare highlighted once again

Minister Martin Heydon seen preparing to cut the ribbon at Kilbelin with Kare CEO Margaret O'Neill, Chair of Kare's Board of Directors Matthew Behan, and some of the young adults supported in Kilbelin

Inclusion group opens new day service in Kildare

Councillor in Kildare reveals he is 'setting some boundaries' on social media

Kildare Cllr reveals he is 'setting some boundaries' on social media

An example of a toll: the M7 / M8 toll in County Laois

Government urged to scrap planned toll hikes in Kildare and beyond

Nine Kildare projects to receive funding under climate action scheme

Nine Kildare projects to receive funding under climate action scheme

Update on Kildare playground project announced by KCC

Update on Kildare playground project announced by KCC

The estate is located in close proximity to the M7 Motorway

Noise assessment proposed for this Kildare area

A section of Market Square in Kildare Town

Return of markets sought for Kildare Town

Call for data centre transparency law amid Kildare zoning concerns

Call for data centre transparency law amid Kildare zoning concerns

Timescale of Kildare Town housing project 'may have to be extended'

Timescale of Kildare Town housing project 'may have to be extended'

Halloween events in this Kildare MD to benefit from new LPT allocations

Halloween events in this Kildare MD to benefit from LPT allocations

Progress on Kildare playground project revealed

Progress on Kildare playground project revealed

Latest cold weather initiative for Kildare to commence later this week

Cold weather initiative for Kildare to commence later this week

The left photograph shows Newbridge Library and the right photograph shows the Riverbank Arts Centre

Kildare County Council reveals two projects 'are progressing well'

Outline of next steps for new community centre in Kildare sought

Outline of next steps for new community centre in Kildare sought

The estate is located in close proximity to the M7 Motorway

Noise monitoring suggested for Kildare estate

Call for lighting in this Kildare estate to be reinstated

Call for lighting in this Kildare estate to be reinstated
The region is located in Newbridge
Ciarán Mather

'Controlled electrical stimuli' for sheep in Kildare suggested

'Controlled electrical stimuli' for sheep in Kildare suggested

Skate park and greenway sought near Kildare-based GAA club and business park

Skate park and greenway sought near Kildare-based GAA club

Kildare County Council headquarters, Devoy Park, Naas, Co Kildare

Cllr Peter Melrose announces resignation from Kildare County Council

Removal of overhead power cables sought for this Kildare region

Removal of overhead power cables sought for this Kildare region

Call for facilities in one Kildare MD to 'keep pace with housing growth'

Call for facilities in Kildare MD to 'keep pace with housing growth'

Kildare County Council headquarters, Devoy Park, Naas, Co Kildare

Backweston Campus in Kildare to remain part of transport assessment

'Significant progress' made in relation to Taking In Charge process of this Kildare estate

'Significant progress made' in Taking In Charge of Kildare estate

The meeting took place at Áras Chill Dara, which is the official headquarters of Kildare County Council, in Naas

Kildare County Council releases update on amenity lands masterplan

Renewed call to remove derelict boats from this Kildare river

Renewed call to remove derelict boats from this Kildare river

The concerns were raised at a recent Kildare County Council meeting. Pictured above is Kildare County Council's official headquarters, Áras Chill Dara, which is located in Devoy Park, Naas

Concerns over 'scaremongering' relating to Kildare cycleway project

'Show a bit of respect': Speeding near roundabout in Kildare criticised

'Show a bit of respect': Speeding near Kildare roundabout criticised
The dilemma was raised at a recent Kildare County Council meeting
Ciarán Mather

Proposed parking tariff rate changes for this Kildare MD voted down

Proposed parking tariff rate changes for this Kildare MD voted down

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'Kildare needs its fair share' – senator's plea for government funding

Further outcry over overcrowding on trains in Kildare

Further outcry over overcrowding on trains in Kildare

'Kildare County Council should take over cemetery from HSE'

'Kildare County Council should take over cemetery from HSE'

New connections sought for public lights in this Kildare region

New connections sought for public lights in this Kildare region

Members of Aontú Chill Dara presenting cheque

Aontú Kildare presents homelessness charity with €500 cheque

Train overcrowding incident in Kildare prompts outcry

Train overcrowding incident in Kildare prompts outcry

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Kildare towns now 'childcare deserts' due to lack of places

Kildare Wildlife Rescue celebrates opening of new facilities

Kildare Wildlife Rescue celebrates opening of new facilities

Kildare County Council's headquarters, Áras Chill Dara, in the Devoy Park region of Naas

Boost for Labour Party's Kildare branch as it gains new councillor

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'Incredible work' by Kildare Wildlife Rescue praised in Seanad

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Kildare towns now 'childcare deserts' due to lack of places

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'Not tolerated down the country' - calls for gardai in Kildare North

Overcrowding on trains in Kildare called out

Overcrowding on trains in Kildare called out

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Budget 2027 'will help working families and workers across Kildare'

Animal rescue group in Kildare launches new facilities to assist oiled wildlife

Kildare organisation launches new facilities to assist oiled wildlife

Further outcry over nitrous oxide dilemma in Kildare

Further outcry over nitrous oxide dumping dilemma in Kildare

Kildare County Council's headquarters, Áras Chill Dara, in the Devoy Park region of Naas

'Gets things done': Kildare branch of Labour Party gains councillor

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Government must scrap fare hikes - Kildare families 'under pressure'

Kildare applicants sought for scheme that aims to help farmers 'in relevant supply chains'

Kildare applicants sought for scheme that aims to help farmers

Attendees at the Irish National Stud and Gardens

New Director appointed to Board of Irish National Stud in Kildare

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Council asked to assess all footpaths and kerbs in this Kildare area

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Government must scrap fare hikes - Kildare families 'under pressure'

(L-R) Brefne Sweeney, Department of Culture, Communications and Sport; TJ Malone, CEO of NBI; Cllr Tim Durkan, Cathaoirleach / Mayor of Kildare County Council; Sonya Kavanagh, Chief Executive of Kildare County Council; and Tom McCormack, Department of Culture, Communications and Sport at the National Broadband Plan milestone completion event in Kildare.

€53m National Broadband Plan rollout reaches finish line in Kildare

Kildare houses 2.4 per cent more expensive than Q3 2025

Kildare houses are 2.4 per cent more expensive compared to Q3 2025

Provision of new bus service proposed for one Kildare town

Provision of new bus service proposed for one Kildare town

Housing project proposed for South Kildare site

Housing project proposed for South Kildare site

Finalisation of safety measures due for bridge in Kildare

Finalisation of safety measures due for bridge in Kildare

Signage upgrades have commenced in one Kildare region

Signage upgrades have commenced in one Kildare region

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