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North Midlands U16 Girls squad | FREELANCE There was a 12-strong Kildare contingent as North Midlands came up just short late on to be beaten by South East The opening game of this seasons BearingPoint Sarah Robinson Cup was played in SETU Carlow before a large enthusiastic crowd. This competition, which is part of Leinster Rugby’s Player Pathway is the first step for future Leinster U18s (7s and 15s). While this was the first outing for both teams, the work done over the summer was obvious.

Lou McDonald speaking at Sinn Féin's annual think-in, in Malahide, Co Dublin. Picture date: Wednesday September 9, 2026. It follows Taoiseach Micheál Martin signalling his personal support for an outright ban on vapes on Tuesday. Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald said adults should be allowed to make their own decision when it comes to vaping, after Taoiseach Micheál Martin signalled his personal support for an outright ban on vapes.

Gardaí in Kildare 'making significant progress' in assault probe | FILE PHOTOGRAPH / PIXABAY The incident occurred in Clane Gardaí based in County Kildare are ‘making significant progress’ in an assault investigation. That’s according to Garda Brian Carroll, who made the comments during a recent guest appearance on KFM. Last month, he told KFM of an assault incident which occurred in the Alexandra Walk region of Clane.

Mary Lou McDonald speaking at the Sinn Féin think-in, in Malahide, Co Dublin, on Wednesday Sinn Féin’s Pearse Doherty said the proposal would benefit more people than an increase to the point at which workers enter the higher rate of tax. Sinn Féin will propose a 1.5 billion euro personal income tax package in its alternative budget, aimed at abolishing USC for the first 40,000 euro of income.

Sandie Purcell and Laura Sheehan at the launch in Fletcher's pub in Naas | Supplied Takes place in Naas and Kill on October 1 to 4 The countdown begins for the fifth annual Féile Liam O’Flynn, as the 2026 festival officially launched on Thursday 3rd September at 8pm in Fletchers Pub, Naas. This year’s launch was an unforgettable evening of music, conversation and celebration in honour of one of Ireland’s most iconic cultural figures, Liam O’Flynn.

Supervalu issued the recall on Tuesday | File Photo Recall notices will be displayed at point of sale The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has alerted the public across Ireland to a food recall that was issued by Supervalu. The supermarket giant is recalling its popular own-brand Taco Mayonnaise due to spoilage caused by fermentation. Supervalu Taco Mayonnaise is being recalled | FSAI Pack size is 420g and best-before date is 18/04/2027. Recall notices will be displayed at point of sale.

Taoiseach Micheál had told reporters at the Fianna Fáil think-in earlier this week that the issue ‘still falls for discussion’. The Tánaiste has pushed back on measures around stamp duty in the Budget that have received support from the Taoiseach. Taoiseach Micheál Martin said he has a “favourable disposition” towards scrapping stamp duty for first-time buyers.

Sinn Fein annual away day Speaking at the Sinn Féin think-in in Malahide, Mary Lou McDonald said she has personally accepted they party was not speaking ‘loudly enough’. Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has accepted her party was not speaking “loudly enough” in challenging the Government over its handling of asylum and immigration.

Procurement of offshore counter-drone technology is being pursued, the Irish premier said, after a large drone was reported off Ireland’s east coast. Procurement of offshore counter-drone technology is “being pursued”, the Irish premier said, after a large drone was reported off Ireland’s east coast days ahead of a visit by US president Donald Trump. Mr Trump is to visit Ireland on Saturday and Sunday where he will meet political leaders and also attend the Irish Open golf tournament.

Kildare Death Notices for Wednesday, September 9, 2026 | FILE PHOTOGRAPH / PIXABAY RIP The death has occurred of Nuala Franklin (née Kavanagh) Nuala Franklin née Kavanagh | PHOTOGRAPH CREDIT: RIP.IE Kilglass, Broadford, Kildare and Solihull, England. Nuala passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at her home in Solihull. Predeceased by her husband Brian, son Tony, parents Patrick and Roseanna and brothers Brendan, Paddy, Tony and Larry.