https://www.kildarenow.com https://www.kildarenow.com/images/logos/20/logo_colored.jpg https://www.kildarenow.com ALERT! Major recall underway amid fears 'specific' chicken product contains salmonella https://www.kildarenow.com/news/national-news/2058146/alert-major-recall-underway-amid-fears-specific-chicken-product-contains-salmonella.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/national-news/2058146/alert-major-recall-underway-amid-fears-specific-chicken-product-contains-salmonella.html

Customers are advised not to eat the implicated batch
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has issued a major recall across Ireland over fears a popular chicken product contains salmonella. A specific batch of Pettitt's Cook at Home Basil & Pesto Chicken Fillets is being recalled due to the p

]]> Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:07:15 GMT FSAI,Health,Product Recall Lili Lonergan 'Stop use immediately' - SHEIN issues urgent recall in Ireland amid electric shock fears https://www.kildarenow.com/news/national-news/2058104/stop-use-immediately-shein-issues-urgent-recall-in-ireland-amid-electric-shock-fears.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/national-news/2058104/stop-use-immediately-shein-issues-urgent-recall-in-ireland-amid-electric-shock-fears.html

Customers are urged to contact SHEIN for a refund
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has alerted the public across Ireland to and urgent recall issued by online retail giant SHEIN amid serious electrocution fears. SHEIN is carrying out a recall of a 2-in-1 Professional

]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:07:08 GMT SHEIN,Product Recall,Health Lili Lonergan Late Late Show set for return this Friday night as guests revealed https://www.kildarenow.com/news/arts---entertainment/2058028/late-late-show-set-for-return-this-friday-night-as-guests-revealed.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/arts---entertainment/2058028/late-late-show-set-for-return-this-friday-night-as-guests-revealed.html

Patsy Kensit and the stars from The Young Offenders will join Patrick Kielty this week
Actress Patsy Kensit will join Patrick Kielty as she recalls travelling 242 miles around north-east England on the latest series of BBC’s Pilgrimage. She will reveal how she found herself through faith and

]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:07:07 GMT Late Late Show,Patrick Kielty Lili Lonergan Thousands of people across Ireland could be in line for social welfare boost worth hundreds https://www.kildarenow.com/news/national-news/2057903/thousands-of-people-across-ireland-could-be-in-line-for-social-welfare-boost-worth-hundreds.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/national-news/2057903/thousands-of-people-across-ireland-could-be-in-line-for-social-welfare-boost-worth-hundreds.html

The extra weekly earnings could go a long way
Thousands of people across Ireland could be benefiting from an extra social welfare boost that could see their weekly earning go a long way. Low pay schemes can help with social welfare supports for working people, health costs and tax and PRSI. R

]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:07:07 GMT Social Welfare,cost of living Lili Lonergan Gardaí 'now moving to an enforcement phase' for protestors blocking critical infrastructure https://www.kildarenow.com/news/national-news/2057814/gardai-now-moving-to-an-enforcement-phase-for-protestors-blocking-critical-infrastructure.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/national-news/2057814/gardai-now-moving-to-an-enforcement-phase-for-protestors-blocking-critical-infrastructure.html

Gardaí say the blockades are 'not tolerable and is against the law'
Fuel protests across Ireland have caused significant delays to traffic and the blocking of critical infrastructure is "not tolerable and is against the law", say Gardaí. Speaking today, Deputy Commissioner, Policing Operation

]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:07:07 GMT An Garda Siochána,Roads,Fuel crisis Lili Lonergan 'Tough conditions' for weekend ahead as eight counties hit with weather warnings https://www.kildarenow.com/news/weather/2057755/tough-conditions-for-weekend-ahead-as-three-counties-hit-with-weather-warnings.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/weather/2057755/tough-conditions-for-weekend-ahead-as-three-counties-hit-with-weather-warnings.html

Heavy rain and strong winds are expected on Friday
A wet and blustery weekend is on the way for Ireland as eight counties have been with weather warnings on Friday. Cork, Kerry and Waterford have been issued with a Status Yellow Rain warning that is due to come into place from 9am Friday morn

]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:07:07 GMT Met Éireann,Carlow Weather,Weather,Weather warnings Lili Lonergan Two men airlifted to hospital following horror crash as Gardaí urge witnesses to come forward https://www.kildarenow.com/news/national-news/2057709/two-men-airlifted-to-hospital-following-horror-crash-as-gardai-urge-witnesses-to-come-forward.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/national-news/2057709/two-men-airlifted-to-hospital-following-horror-crash-as-gardai-urge-witnesses-to-come-forward.html

The two men, aged in their 30s, are being treated for serious injuries
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a serious single-vehicle road traffic collision on the R392 at Derrylough, Co. Longford on Wednesday evening, April 8, 2026. At approximately 6.45pm, Gardaí and emergency servic

]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:07:06 GMT Longford,Roads,Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore Lili Lonergan 'We have a rule of law in this country' - Army deployed across Ireland amid fuel protests https://www.kildarenow.com/news/national-news/2057682/we-have-a-rule-of-law-in-this-country-army-deployed-across-ireland-amid-fuel-protests.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/national-news/2057682/we-have-a-rule-of-law-in-this-country-army-deployed-across-ireland-amid-fuel-protests.html

Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan said that large vehicles blocking critical infrastructure would be removed
The army is set to be deployed across Ireland to remove heavy vehicles blocking fuel depots as part of a protest over rising fuel prices. Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan said that larg

]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:07:07 GMT Fuel crisis,Government,Defence Forces Lili Lonergan WATCH: Passengers forced to disembark Irish Rail train after fire incident https://www.kildarenow.com/video/national-news/2057355/watch-passengers-forced-to-disembark-irish-rail-train-after-fire-incident.html https://www.kildarenow.com/video/national-news/2057355/watch-passengers-forced-to-disembark-irish-rail-train-after-fire-incident.html

Irish Rail have issued a statement on the incident, which occurred on the Dublin to Westport service
A reported fire on an Irish Rail train heading for Mayo forced passengers to disembark from the service on Wednesday. The incident, which occurred on the 12.45pm service travelling from Dublin

]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:07:17 GMT Irish Rail,Dublin,Westport Oisin Bradley 'Teachers are being kicked and spat at' - INTO calls for immediate assault scheme leave https://www.kildarenow.com/news/national-news/2057038/teachers-are-being-kicked-and-spat-at-into-calls-for-immediate-assault-scheme-leave.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/national-news/2057038/teachers-are-being-kicked-and-spat-at-into-calls-for-immediate-assault-scheme-leave.html

Teachers in special schools and special class settings, in particular, are experiencing injuries that can be severe and often life-changing
At its Annual Congress, the Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO) adopted a resolution calling for immediate and comprehensive reform of the assau

]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:07:07 GMT Schools,Mental health Lili Lonergan WATCH: Gardaí plead with fuel protestors as 'severe delays' continue across Ireland https://www.kildarenow.com/news/national-news/2057221/watch-gardai-plead-with-fuel-protestors-as-severe-delays-continue-across-ireland.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/national-news/2057221/watch-gardai-plead-with-fuel-protestors-as-severe-delays-continue-across-ireland.html

Gardaí have also received reports of the blocking of diversion routes put in place to facilitate travel around protests
Gardaí have pleaded with protestors to engage with Gardaí locally to facilitate public transport and other traffic as severe delays are taking place across the country amid

]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:07:07 GMT Fuel crisis,An Garda Siochána,Government Lili Lonergan Teenage girl having suicidal thoughts 'not unique' as Childline says calls soared over Easter https://www.kildarenow.com/news/national-news/2056975/teenage-girl-having-suicidal-thoughts-not-unique-as-childline-says-calls-soared-over-easter.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/national-news/2056975/teenage-girl-having-suicidal-thoughts-not-unique-as-childline-says-calls-soared-over-easter.html

Almost 1,000 contacts reached out to Childline volunteers over Easter weekend
The Easter break should be a time of joy for children, a time of fun with family, getting a break from school and over-indulging in chocolate eggs. But for many young people across Ireland who turn to Childline, Eas

]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:07:07 GMT Health,Mental health Lili Lonergan 'There will be penalties' - Taoiseach says fuel protests across Ireland are 'not acceptable' https://www.kildarenow.com/news/national-news/2057085/there-will-be-penalties-taoiseach-says-fuel-protests-across-ireland-are-not-acceptable.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/national-news/2057085/there-will-be-penalties-taoiseach-says-fuel-protests-across-ireland-are-not-acceptable.html

Micheál Martin has said the protests are not in national interest
Fuel protesters blocking cities and towns around Ireland are “wrong” and those breaking the law will be penalised, the Taoiseach has said. Micheál Martin, Simon Harris and Sean Canny spoke to the press outside Government Buildi

]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:07:07 GMT Government,Fuel crisis,Micheál Martin Lili Lonergan Fans rally round as The 2 Johnnies star shares heart-warming update on baby boy's health https://www.kildarenow.com/news/arts---entertainment/2056920/fans-rally-round-as-the-2-johnnies-star-shares-heart-warming-update-on-baby-boy-s-health.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/arts---entertainment/2056920/fans-rally-round-as-the-2-johnnies-star-shares-heart-warming-update-on-baby-boy-s-health.html

Johnny Smacks took to social media this week with a touching message
Johnny Smacks, one half of The 2 Johnnies, has shared a touching update on his young son's health, offering reassurance to fans following recent concerns. The Tipperary native, whose real name is Johnny McMahon, took to soci

]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:07:07 GMT The 2 Johnnies,Tipperary,Instagram Lili Lonergan Family still 'struggling' 21 years after daughters unsolved murder as fresh appeal launched https://www.kildarenow.com/news/national-news/2056842/family-still-struggling-21-years-after-daughters-unsolved-murder-as-fresh-appeal-launched.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/national-news/2056842/family-still-struggling-21-years-after-daughters-unsolved-murder-as-fresh-appeal-launched.html

The remains of 23-year-old Emer O’Loughlin were found in a mobile home in County Clare in 2005
Today, April 8, 2026, marks the 21st anniversary of the murder of Emer O’Loughlin at Ballybornagh, Tubber, Co. Clare. Gardaí are renewing their appeal for information and are asking the public acros

]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:07:08 GMT Clare,Tubber,An Garda Siochána Lili Lonergan ‘We lost everything’: Family thanks local community for support after heartbreaking tragedy https://www.kildarenow.com/news/national-news/2056549/we-lost-everything-family-thanks-local-community-for-support-after-heartbreaking-tragedy.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/national-news/2056549/we-lost-everything-family-thanks-local-community-for-support-after-heartbreaking-tragedy.html

A mother-of-two has thanked a Leitrim community for their support after a house fire last year claimed her husband’s life and destroyed their home
A woman living in South Leitrim has expressed her deep gratitude to the local community for rallying around her and her two children after their h

]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:07:14 GMT Aughavas,Leitrim,Carrigallen Stella Gordon Irish motorists warned of hefty fines if they don't disclose certain 'serious' information https://www.kildarenow.com/news/national-news/2056514/irish-motorists-warned-of-hefty-fines-if-they-don-t-disclose-certain-medical-conditions.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/national-news/2056514/irish-motorists-warned-of-hefty-fines-if-they-don-t-disclose-certain-medical-conditions.html

Failing to declare certain conditions could result in prosecution
Motorists across Ireland are being reminded of their legal obligation to inform authorities about certain medical conditions, or risk serious penalties, including fines, licence suspension or even prosecution. Under rules set o

]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:07:09 GMT Road Safety Authority,Roads Lili Lonergan Three killed on Irish roads over Easter weekend as nearly 200 drivers caught drink driving https://www.kildarenow.com/news/national-news/2056406/three-killed-on-irish-roads-over-easter-weekend-as-nearly-200-drivers-caught-drink-driving.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/national-news/2056406/three-killed-on-irish-roads-over-easter-weekend-as-nearly-200-drivers-caught-drink-driving.html

In excess of 4,000 drivers were detected for speeding over the weekend
An Garda Síochána conducted an extensive Roads Policing Operation across Ireland over the Easter weekend that was in place from 7am on Thursday, April 2, 2026, until 7am Tuesday morning, April 7, 2026, to ensure road safet

]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:07:07 GMT An Garda Siochána,Roads,Easter Lili Lonergan New fuel price app created by Irish designer promises to make lives easier on customers https://www.kildarenow.com/news/national-news/2056257/new-fuel-price-app-created-by-irish-designer-promises-to-make-lives-easier-on-customers.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/national-news/2056257/new-fuel-price-app-created-by-irish-designer-promises-to-make-lives-easier-on-customers.html

The news comes on a day when fuel protests are causing disruption to traffic across Ireland
As a nationwide fuel protest is taking place, causing traffic disruptions and delays, in Mayo and elsewhere, a creative mind has designed a tool, that might make the lives of drivers a bit easier. Loca

]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:07:08 GMT Mayo,Fuel crisis,Fuel Allowance David Rischke 'Don't pack away the big coats' - Experts warn of 'rollercoaster' of temperatures this week https://www.kildarenow.com/news/weather/2056090/don-t-pack-away-the-big-coats-experts-warn-of-rollercoaster-of-temperatures-this-week.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/weather/2056090/don-t-pack-away-the-big-coats-experts-warn-of-rollercoaster-of-temperatures-this-week.html

Temperatures are set to plunge later in the week
A "rollercoaster" of temperatures is expected this week as experts have warned people in Ireland to not "pack away their big coats" just yet. Storm Dave passed over the country over the Easter weekend bringing with it strong gusts and heavy rai

]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:07:08 GMT Weather,Carlow Weather,Met Éireann Lili Lonergan