<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">  <channel>    <title>Kildare Now National</title>    <link>https://www.kildarenow.com/national/rss</link>    <description>Visit now for the latest news direct from Kildare Now National and updated throughout the day</description>    <language>en-gb</language>    <copyright>Copyright 2026, Iconic Media Group Ltd</copyright>    <pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2026 11:01:13 GMT</pubDate>    <dc:date>2026-11-14T11:01:13Z</dc:date>    <dc:language>en-gb</dc:language>    <dc:rights>Iconic Media Group Ltd or its affiliated companies. 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]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[John Besley, Izzie Addison and Nick Lester and  Press Association]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-11-14T09:34:21+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[National]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Possible disruption expected for UK travellers after flights grounded across US]]></title>          <link>https://www.kildarenow.com/national/possible-disruption-expected-for-uk-travellers-after-flights-grounded-across-us-9351090</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>The US Federal Aviation Administration halted all flights across America for several hours on Friday.</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2026 07:16:06 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9351090</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.kildarenow.com/jpim-static/image/2026/11/14/07/cs-afced427-2505-41a3-805a-5a72f96d8f4e.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">                        <media:text><![CDATA[A traveler sleeps under a photo of the Lincoln Memorial - 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]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Cate McCurry, Cillian Sherlock, Mícheál Ó Scannáil and David Young and  Press Association]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-11-13T21:03:34+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[National]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[AI should be for benefit rather than ‘ruination’ of mankind – Irish premier]]></title>          <link>https://www.kildarenow.com/national/ai-should-be-for-benefit-rather-than-ruination-of-mankind-irish-premier-9350981</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>EU leaders discussed the future of AI during an informal meeting of EU leaders in Dublin.</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2026 20:34:35 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9350981</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.kildarenow.com/jpim-static/image/2026/11/13/20/cs-0bd8ccec-6127-456f-a93d-feae9c204d72.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">                        <media:text><![CDATA[Taoiseach Micheál Martin during a press conference at the end of a meeting of the EU Council at the Convention Centre Dublin - ]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Cate McCurry and  Press Association]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-11-13T20:34:35+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[National]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[WATCH: The brand-new Late Late Toy Show trailer has just landed! ]]></title>          <link>https://www.kildarenow.com/national/watch-the-brand-new-late-late-toy-show-trailer-has-just-landed-9350624</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>This year’s 60-second trailer will get its first TV spot tonight during the Six One News on <a href="/topic/rte">RTÉ</a> One. </p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2026 20:15:42 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9350624</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.kildarenow.com/jpim-static/image/2026/11/13/17/43/unnamed-(19).png?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;trim=0%2C167%2C0%2C21" type="image/png" medium="image">            <media:credit>RTÉ</media:credit>            <media:text><![CDATA[The Late Late Toy Show official trailer has arrived! -  (RTÉ)]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[By The Newsroom]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-11-13T20:15:42+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[National]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[‘Crude but viable device’ made safe in Dublin]]></title>          <link>https://www.kildarenow.com/national/crude-but-viable-device-made-safe-in-dublin-9350967</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>The device was found at an office building in Merrion Square on Friday afternoon.</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2026 19:57:13 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9350967</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.kildarenow.com/jpim-static/image/2026/11/13/20/cs-50b89e4b-5d01-4558-a8d7-782dac53ea74.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">                        <media:text><![CDATA[Garda crime scene tape and road closed sign - ]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rebecca Black and  Press Association]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-11-13T19:57:13+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[National]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[People in emergency accommodation exceeds 18,000]]></title>          <link>https://www.kildarenow.com/national/people-in-emergency-accommodation-exceeds-18000-9350965</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>A breakdown of the figures revealed most of those involved were younger males and most had Irish citizenship.</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2026 19:50:20 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9350965</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.kildarenow.com/jpim-static/image/2026/11/13/19/cs-43b9f441-8d0c-45f1-bb40-3b8ac130f3b6.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">                        <media:text><![CDATA[A view of a bunk bed. - ]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rebecca Black and  Press Association]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-11-13T19:50:20+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[National]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Europe selects negotiating team for Ukraine talks]]></title>          <link>https://www.kildarenow.com/national/europe-selects-negotiating-team-for-ukraine-talks-9350920</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>Ukrainian President Volodmyr Zelensky was in Dublin earlier this week to attend a major EU summit focused on support for Ukraine.</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2026 19:11:01 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9350920</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.kildarenow.com/jpim-static/image/2026/11/13/19/cs-78d7c5ca-3eb7-46dd-aefe-c0720b17ff62.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">                        <media:text><![CDATA[European Political Community summit - ]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Cillian Sherlock and Mícheál Ó Scannáil and  Press Association]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-11-13T19:11:01+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[National]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Body in Lough Erne identified as Co Limerick woman]]></title>          <link>https://www.kildarenow.com/national/body-in-lough-erne-identified-as-co-limerick-woman-9350901</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>Carrie Mullane had been reported missing in Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh in October.</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2026 18:56:13 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9350901</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.kildarenow.com/jpim-static/image/2026/11/13/19/cs-e6cd2596-a5b3-4e77-88d2-58048a9c72b9.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">                        <media:text><![CDATA[Carrie Mullane missing - ]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rebecca Black and  Press Association]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-11-13T18:56:13+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[National]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[European voice in Ukraine peace talks must include UK, Taoiseach says]]></title>          <link>https://www.kildarenow.com/national/european-voice-in-ukraine-peace-talks-must-include-uk-taoiseach-says-9349026</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>Micheál Martin acknowledged that pressure was increasing on European nations to agree how they would be represented in peace negotiations.</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2026 18:22:43 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9349026</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.kildarenow.com/jpim-static/image/2026/11/13/18/cs-6cad6268-9040-48fa-8457-a63a5c2d581a.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">                        <media:text><![CDATA[EU Council - ]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[David Young, Cate McCurry, Cillian Sherlock, Mícheál Ó Scannáil and  Press Association]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-11-13T18:22:43+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[National]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[‘Brought home’ - Heartbreaking farewell for six-year-old Elliot English]]></title>          <link>https://www.kildarenow.com/national/brought-home-heartbreaking-farewell-for-six-year-old-elliot-english-9350303</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>Elliot English’s parents, Kim and Phillip English, and their sons, Callum and Jayden, also died following the fire at their house in October</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2026 18:15:07 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9349817</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.kildarenow.com/jpim-static/image/2026/11/13/15/06/NATIONAL-NEWS-BANNER-TEMPLATE-2026-11-13T154554-725.png?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;trim=0%2C0%2C0%2C0" type="image/png" medium="image">            <media:credit>PA</media:credit>            <media:text><![CDATA[The coffin of Elliot English arrives at the Sacred Heart Church -  (PA)]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Claudia Savage and  Press Association]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-11-13T18:15:07+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[National]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[‘Stop use immediately’ - Popular children’s bike recalled amid serious safety fears]]></title>          <link>https://www.kildarenow.com/national/stop-use-immediately-popular-childrens-bike-recalled-amid-serious-safety-fears-9350141</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>The CCPC has warned customers to stop using the product immediately</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2026 16:15:51 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9350141</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.kildarenow.com/jpim-static/image/2026/11/13/15/52/NATIONAL-NEWS-BANNER-TEMPLATE-2026-11-13T150156-903.png?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;trim=0%2C0%2C0%2C0" type="image/png" medium="image">            <media:credit>Stock</media:credit>            <media:text><![CDATA[Consumers can return the product to the Babyland store for a full refund -  (Stock)]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[By The Newsroom]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-11-13T16:15:51+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[National]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Former officer claims ‘Garda-MI5 source’ linked to Omagh bomb plot]]></title>          <link>https://www.kildarenow.com/national/former-officer-claims-garda-mi5-source-linked-to-omagh-bomb-plot-9350127</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>A legal representative for some bereaved families has reiterated calls for the Irish Government to conduct its own public inquiry.</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2026 16:10:12 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9350127</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.kildarenow.com/jpim-static/image/2026/11/13/16/cs-1c9337fe-a6ae-4e33-8bcc-44f7931fa571.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">                        <media:text><![CDATA[Omagh Bomb Blast Scene - ]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Claudia Savage and  Press Association]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-11-13T16:10:12+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[National]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Boy, 6, killed in Waterford fire, ‘brought home’ to family, mourners told]]></title>          <link>https://www.kildarenow.com/national/boy-6-killed-in-waterford-fire-brought-home-to-family-mourners-told-9349817</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>Elliot English’s parents, Kim and Phillip English, and their sons, Callum and Jayden, also died after the fire at the house on the Birchwood Estate.</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2026 15:42:11 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9349817</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.kildarenow.com/jpim-static/image/2026/11/13/15/cs-0c5362f0-cc99-46a8-af95-795a40547b66.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">                        <media:text><![CDATA[The coffin of Elliot English arrives at the Sacred Heart Church - ]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Claudia Savage and  Press Association]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-11-13T15:42:11+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[National]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Gardaí looking to speak to couple over discovery of body in Dublin]]></title>          <link>https://www.kildarenow.com/national/gardai-looking-to-speak-to-couple-over-discovery-of-body-in-dublin-9350089</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>Investigators are treating the death as suspicious.</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2026 14:45:06 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9350089</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.kildarenow.com/jpim-static/image/2026/11/13/14/cs-1cf35bd3-8902-48d1-a578-3d29f596db10.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">                        <media:text><![CDATA[Gardai sign stock photo - ]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mícheál Ó Scannáil and  Press Association]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-11-13T14:45:06+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[National]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Security for Zelensky-US meeting ‘very challenging’ – Irish police chief]]></title>          <link>https://www.kildarenow.com/national/security-for-zelensky-us-meeting-very-challenging-irish-police-chief-9349945</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>The meeting between Volodymyr Zelensky, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner at Baldonnel Aerodrome came at ‘very short notice’.</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2026 14:18:08 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9349945</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.kildarenow.com/jpim-static/image/2026/11/13/14/cs-1f690151-5710-43f3-bda1-6f727f5aa838.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">                        <media:text><![CDATA[US envoys Steve Witkoff (right) and Jared Kushner (left) with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky - ]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Cate McCurry and  Press Association]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-11-13T14:18:08+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[National]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Gardaí treating death of man found in Phoenix Park as suspicious]]></title>          <link>https://www.kildarenow.com/national/gardai-treating-death-of-man-found-in-phoenix-park-as-suspicious-9349823</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>Gardaí said the results of a post-mortem examination will determine the course of the investigation.</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2026 13:46:37 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9349823</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.kildarenow.com/jpim-static/image/2026/11/13/13/cs-4823c384-4627-4016-850a-86f312670a50.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">                        <media:text><![CDATA[The Garda badge logo on Dublins Pearse Street Station - ]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mícheál Ó Scannáil and  Press Association]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-11-13T13:46:37+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[National]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[‘The heating bills are going to hurt’ - Temperatures set to plunge across Ireland]]></title>          <link>https://www.kildarenow.com/national/the-heating-bills-are-going-to-hurt-temperatures-set-to-plunge-across-ireland-9349360</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>Cooler air moving in over the next few days will bring wintry showers and frost</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2026 12:15:57 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9349360</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.kildarenow.com/jpim-static/image/2026/11/13/11/58/NATIONAL-NEWS-BANNER-TEMPLATE-2026-11-13T114058-613.png?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;trim=0%2C0%2C0%2C0" type="image/png" medium="image">            <media:credit>Stock</media:credit>            <media:text><![CDATA[Thursday night saw temperatures dip as low as -5.5 degrees -  (Stock)]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[By The Newsroom]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-11-13T12:15:57+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[National]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Micheál Martin says speculation over leaderships plans are ‘rubbish’]]></title>          <link>https://www.kildarenow.com/national/micheal-martin-says-speculation-over-leaderships-plans-are-rubbish-9349397</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>Question marks have been hanging over the Cork TD’s leadership plans for some years.</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2026 11:50:25 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9349397</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.kildarenow.com/jpim-static/image/2026/11/13/11/cs-d28d67a2-5d7e-40a7-9c27-84824fef1bd5.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">                        <media:text><![CDATA[Taoiseach Micheal Martin - ]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Cate McCurry and  Press Association]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-11-13T11:50:25+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[National]]></category>        </item>  </channel></rss>