# kildare (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover kildare. Page: Feed: --- ## [Government deliberately increasing excise duty while Dáil on holiday - Sinn Féin](https://www.newstalk.com/news/excise-2291487) _2026-08-21 · James Wilson · Newstalk_ The Government has an deliberately timed the rise in petrol and diesel excis... ## [Consumers in Ireland pay second-highest excise duty on alcohol in Europe](https://www.thejournal.ie/consumers-in-ireland-pay-second-highest-excise-duty-on-alcohol-in-europe-7137661-Aug2026/) _2026-08-21 · TheJournal.ie_ DIGI has said that the government ‘needs to wake up to the reality that super high taxes on alcohol are killing our pub industry’. ## [Decline in top Leaving Cert marks as over 70,000 students receive their results](https://www.thejournal.ie/leaving-cert-results-2026-7137391-Aug2026/) _2026-08-21 · TheJournal.ie_ This marks the first year that students with special educational needs who have completed Level 1 and Level 2 Learning Programmes will also receive their results. ## [Do you remember your Leaving Cert results?](https://www.thejournal.ie/leaving-cert-results-poll-7137751-Aug2026/) _2026-08-21 · TheJournal.ie_ The number of people completing the Leaving Cert has increased by 15% since 2024. ## ['Give the people a chance to grieve': Bishop says wider conversation needed after M9 crash](https://www.thejournal.ie/m9-crash-funerals-carlow-7137724-Aug2026/) _2026-08-21 · TheJournal.ie_ Two funerals for teenagers killed in the M9 crash are to take place today. ## [Garda operation targeting burglary gang on M50 sparked major manhunt through west Dublin](https://www.thejournal.ie/four-members-of-organised-burglary-gang-arrested-after-containment-operation-7137644-Aug2026/) _2026-08-21 · TheJournal.ie_ It is understood that the vehicle the criminal group members were arrested in has been used in a number of burglaries and similar incidents nationwide. ## [Leaving Cert: Minister says grade inflation will continue until 2028](https://www.newstalk.com/news/leaving-cert-6-2291447) _2026-08-21 · James Wilson · Newstalk_ The Minister for Education has confirmed that post-marking adjustment (PMA), or automatic grade i... ## [Rory McIlroy finds form to share BMW Championship lead](https://www.thejournal.ie/rory-mcilroy-bmw-championship-8-2-7137695-Aug2026/) _2026-08-21 · TheJournal.ie_ The world number two had laboured to an eight-over finish at last week’s St Jude Championship. ## [The 9 at 9: Friday](https://www.thejournal.ie/9-at-9-21-08-26-7137652-Aug2026/) _2026-08-21 · TheJournal.ie_ Palestinian visa refusals, Leaving Cert results to come out this morning, and calls for the Dáil to be recalled ahead of unwinding of fuel excise cuts. ## [Pearse Doherty says there will be further fuel protests if excise duty cuts are not extended](https://www.thejournal.ie/sinn-fein-call-for-dail-recall-ahead-of-fuel-price-increases-7137651-Aug2026/) _2026-08-21 · TheJournal.ie_ ‘The Taoiseach should recall the Dáil for a day, pass the necessary financial resolution and stop these petrol and diesel price increases from going ahead.’ ## [AI QA That Opens Fix PRs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/xj5ZfY7yENYa) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Runs browser QA, files issues with repro evidence, and opens fix PRs. ## [Woman in her 80s in critical condition after being hit by car in Co Mayo](https://www.thejournal.ie/ballinrobe-woman-hit-by-car-7137659-Aug2026/) _2026-08-21 · TheJournal.ie_ The woman, a pedestrian, was hit at Glebe Street at around 4.20pm. ## [Poll: What did you make of The Shards?](https://www.thejournal.ie/what-did-you-think-of-the-shards-poll-7135313-Aug2026/) _2026-08-21 · TheJournal.ie_ Tell us in this week’s Best of the Box poll. ## [Injured footballer's three hour wait for ambulance was 'distressing' to witness](https://www.newstalk.com/news/ambulance-4-2291317) _2026-08-20 · James Wilson · Newstalk_ Watching a player wait three hours in pain for an ambulance to arrive was “distressing”, the Vice... ## ['Appearing almost weekly' - Wexford Cllr wants fewer vape shops](https://www.newstalk.com/news/vape-shops-2-2291292) _2026-08-20 · James Wilson · Newstalk_ An independent Councillor for Wexford has said local authorities need greater powers to control t... ## ['Drowning in complexity': One in four have lost access to a pension](https://www.newstalk.com/news/pensions-2-2291216) _2026-08-20 · James Wilson · Newstalk_ One in four people think they have lost access to a pension, new research by Royal London Ireland... ## [New spoken-word album from late writer and broadcaster Manchán Magan to be released in October](https://www.thejournal.ie/manchan-magan-spoken-word-album-release-october-7136458-Aug2026/) _2026-08-20 · TheJournal.ie_ Slí na Samhlaíochta grew out of a 2023 performance by Magan exploring Tír na nÓg and the Irish tradition of the Otherworld. ## [‘Barbie Signature’ Marilyn Monroe and Whitney Houston dolls released, selling for up to €120](https://www.thejournal.ie/barbie-signature-marilyn-monroe-and-whitney-houston-dolls-released-7136439-Aug2026/) _2026-08-20 · TheJournal.ie_ Barbie Signature is Mattel’s line of high-end, collectible fashion dolls made for adult fans and doll collectors. ## [When does making an area a better place to live tip into gentrification?](https://www.thejournal.ie/gentrification-versus-social-housing-the-housing-essay-7135858-Aug2026/) _2026-08-20 · TheJournal.ie_ Placemaking is a valid policy – but it’s not largely creating social homes in Ireland. ## [Delays at Dublin's overcrowded mortuary will add to 'grief and trauma'](https://www.newstalk.com/news/mortuary-2291165) _2026-08-20 · James Wilson · Newstalk_ Overcrowding at Dublin’s main mortuary risks significant delays to funerals that will only add to... ## [Mark Zuckerberg ‘looking forward’ to spending time in Ireland after buying castle in Waterford](https://www.thejournal.ie/mark-zuckerberg-buys-castle-in-waterford-7136325-Aug2026/) _2026-08-20 · TheJournal.ie_ Meta’s international headquarters in Dublin and Zuckerberg has had his eye on an Irish property for some time. ## [Open coordination for humans & AI (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/7ysWHUFajtVM) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Shared schemas and CLI tooling to validate, route, and audit human-agent workflows. ## [The 9 at 9: Thursday](https://www.thejournal.ie/9-at-9-378-7136334-Aug2026/) _2026-08-20 · TheJournal.ie_ Children’s hospital progress, Harry and Meghan go home and the origins of Fungie… ## [Here's why Harry and Meghan's return to Britain 'will end badly'](https://www.newstalk.com/news/harry-and-meghan-2-2291134) _2026-08-20 · James Wilson · Newstalk_ Harry and Meghan, Duke and Duchess of Sussex's return to Britain is likely to “end badly”, a Lond... ## [Skyclarys for Friedreich's ataxia: Ireland’s drug reimbursement process needs greater transparency](https://www.thejournal.ie/readme/skyclarys-ireland-7135266-Aug2026/) _2026-08-20 · TheJournal.ie_ As patients with Friedreich’s ataxia wait for a decision on Skyclarys, Ireland must rethink how we assess costly medicines. ## [Fungie was a mix of two different bottlenose dolphin populations native to Irish waters](https://www.thejournal.ie/fungie-mixed-dna-7136304-Aug2026/) _2026-08-20 · TheJournal.ie_ Fungie first appeared in Dingle in 1983 and resided there until he disappeared in 2020. ## [There's a lot of public interest in the new government savings and investment account](https://www.thejournal.ie/government-savings-and-investment-account-7136299-Aug2026/) _2026-08-20 · TheJournal.ie_ Research published today by the Banking and Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI) said 79% of adults are interested in opening a SIA. ## [Over €500k raised for sisters injured in M9 crash as prayer vigil organised in local parish](https://www.thejournal.ie/over-e500k-raised-for-sisters-injured-in-m9-crash-7136305-Aug2026/) _2026-08-20 · TheJournal.ie_ A prayer vigil will take place tomorrow evening in the Graiguecullen parish in Co Carlow. ## [Two men seriously injured after motorcycle crash in Co Kilkenny](https://www.thejournal.ie/two-men-seriously-injured-after-motorcycle-crash-in-co-kilkenny-7136273-Aug2026/) _2026-08-20 · TheJournal.ie_ The male driver and male passenger, both in their 30s, were taken to hospital for treatment of serious injuries. ## [Ireland's roads now a 'nightmare every day' for hauliers](https://www.newstalk.com/lunchtime-live/roads-2291002) _2026-08-19 · James Wilson · Newstalk_ The President of the Irish Road Haulage Association has said the nation’s roads are now a “nightm... ## [Rose of Tralee says alopecia 'made me into the person I am today'](https://www.newstalk.com/news/rose-of-tralee-3-2290975) _2026-08-19 · James Wilson · Newstalk_ The 2026 Rose of Tralee has said that alopecia “made me into the person I am today”. Westmeath R... ## [Paddy Power World Cup ad labelled as 'racist' against English people has fallen foul of ad rules](https://www.thejournal.ie/paddy-power-world-cup-england-ad-racist-7135595-Aug2026/) _2026-08-19 · TheJournal.ie_ In a response submitted to the ASA, the company argued that it had not breached the advertising code. ## [Fast, secure international transfers (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/bfHcLmMm4PMa) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Bank transfer, cash pickup, mobile wallet — low fees and real-time tracking ## ['Like a home away from home': Gazan paracyclists on their Dublin-Belfast charity spin](https://www.thejournal.ie/palestinian-paracyclists-charity-cycle-7133291-Aug2026/) _2026-08-19 · TheJournal.ie_ Ireland is a ‘key country’ for the Gaza Sunbirds as they begin their Paralympic bid. ## [‘I didn’t think I was a Rose': Caoilfhinn Ní Choiligh on the journey to the Rose of Tralee crown](https://www.thejournal.ie/rose-of-tralee-15-7135080-Aug2026/) _2026-08-19 · TheJournal.ie_ The Mullingar native, who has spoken openly about her experience with alopecia, beat 31 other Roses to take the crown for Westmeath. ## [Hundreds of thousands raised for family in Kildare crash](https://www.newstalk.com/news/kildare-crash-2-2290899) _2026-08-19 · James Wilson · Newstalk_ Hundreds of thousands of euro have been raised to support the family injured in Sunday’s crash on... ## [Quiz: How much do you know about Slow Horses?](https://www.thejournal.ie/slow-horses-quiz-7133179-Aug2026/) _2026-08-19 · TheJournal.ie_ Put your knowledge to the test in this week’s Best of the Box quiz. ## [Did you make a decision around baptising your child or not? We want to hear your thoughts](https://www.thejournal.ie/baptism-your-stories-7135404-Aug2026/) _2026-08-19 · TheJournal.ie_ The issue is often discussed, but decisions are made in family units. ## [People seeking last-minute Electric Picnic tickets warned to be wary of scams](https://www.thejournal.ie/electric-picnic-ticket-scams-7135447-Aug2026/) _2026-08-19 · TheJournal.ie_ Over 80,000 people will attend the sold-out festival in Stradbally this year. ## [Man (70s) dies in single-vehicle collision in Co Meath](https://www.thejournal.ie/man-70s-dies-in-single-vehicle-collision-in-co-meath-7135443-Aug2026/) _2026-08-19 · TheJournal.ie_ The collision happened shortly after 10.40am on Tuesday on the N51, Janeville, Slane. ## [Ann Travers ‘hopes’ President Connolly can broker meeting with woman convicted of sister’s killing](https://www.thejournal.ie/ann-travers-meeting-with-preident-catherine-connolly-mary-travers-7135402-Aug2026/) _2026-08-19 · TheJournal.ie_ Ann Travers yesterday received an email to say that President Catherine Connolly ‘would be glad to meet with you privately when that is convenient’. ## [Over €260k raised for sisters injured in M9 crash who have 'long and challenging road ahead'](https://www.thejournal.ie/fundraiser-for-m9-crash-7134987-Aug2026/) _2026-08-19 · TheJournal.ie_ The group were on their way to the airport when their car was hit by a BMW that was being driven the wrong direction on the motorway. ## [Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios provisionally suspended after testing positive for cocaine](https://www.thejournal.ie/nick-kyrgios-suspension-2-7135417-Aug2026/) _2026-08-19 · TheJournal.ie_ The controversial Australian player tested positive for a metabolite of cocaine at a tournament in June. ## [Parents told to warn children of dangers of 'pink cocaine'](https://www.newstalk.com/news/pink-cocaine-2290852) _2026-08-19 · James Wilson · Newstalk_ The HSE is urging parents to educate their children about the dangers of so-called ‘pink cocaine’... ## [Kildare crash: TikTok to be challenged by TDs on illegal content](https://www.newstalk.com/news/tiktok-2-2290832) _2026-08-19 · James Wilson · Newstalk_ TikTok is to be brought before the Oireachtas Media Committee, following Sunday's crash, a TD has... ## ['Unbelievably bad': Dozens fail to take home dog poo from Dublin Mountains](https://www.newstalk.com/news/dog-poo-3-2290705) _2026-08-18 · James Wilson · Newstalk_ DIY expert Alan Grant has condemned those who leave bags on dog poo in the Dublin Mountains. Mr... ## [TikTok ordered to give 'full account' about why joyriding videos go viral](https://www.newstalk.com/news/tiktok-2290690) _2026-08-18 · James Wilson · Newstalk_ TikTok has been asked for a “full account” about why so much content of dangerous driving can be... ## ['Utterly ridiculous': Should people be fined for arriving late at a gig?](https://www.newstalk.com/news/gig-2-2290669) _2026-08-18 · James Wilson · Newstalk_ Should people who arrive late for gigs be fined? Labyrinth Events in Britain has decided to fine... ## ['Get me famous’: TikTok accounts rack up thousands of views with stolen cars and garda pursuits](https://www.thejournal.ie/tiktok-stolen-car-videos-7133334-Aug2026/) _2026-08-17 · TheJournal.ie_ A network of TikTok accounts show posts that glorify joyriding and being chased by gardaí. ## [Taoiseach leads tributes after death of Fianna Fáil councillor Seamus Coyle](https://www.thejournal.ie/tributes-paid-to-fianna-fail-councillor-seamus-coyle-who-died-aged-56-7133784-Aug2026/) _2026-08-17 · TheJournal.ie_ Micheál Martin said he was “very sorry” to learn of the death of a “proud Monaghan man”. ## [Luigi Mangione state murder trial postponed after federal guilty plea](https://www.thejournal.ie/luigi-mangione-state-murder-trial-postponed-after-federal-guilty-plea-7133785-Aug2026/) _2026-08-17 · TheJournal.ie_ His trial on charges of murdering UnitedHealthCare chief executive Brian Thompson was due to get underway next month. ## [Gaeltacht musical puts life in Ireland's nursing homes in the spotlight](https://www.thejournal.ie/gaettacht-musical-puts-spotlight-on-life-in-irelands-nursing-homes-7133130-Aug2026/) _2026-08-17 · TheJournal.ie_ A Gaeltacht musical originating asks hard-hitting questions about how we treat our elderly, many of them living out of sight in nursing homes. ## [Ceoldráma Gaeltachta ag cur an spot sholas ar shaol ár seanóirí i dtithe altranais na tíre](https://www.thejournal.ie/saol-ar-seanoiri-i-ditthe-altranais-sa-spotsholas-7130953-Aug2026/) _2026-08-17 · TheJournal.ie_ Cuireann ceoldráma atá á thabhairt ar chamchuairt ag cumann léirithe ó Ghaeltacht Chorcaí ceisteanna crua faoin slí a chaithimíd le seanóirí le greann, le ceol agus le mothúcháin.