There are 38 cases of measles in Ireland this year with the latest outbreak spurring calls for people to be vigilant.

A new warning is now being issued by the HSE in North Cork and Tipperary following another case being identified.

There have now been 38 confirmed cases of measles since the outbreak first began.

The latest case concerns an adult and was someone who was out before they knew they had the disease, leading to fears that someone else could have become infected.

They had visited a number of places over the course of a number of days including  the Livinghealth clinic in Mitchelstown also and had been in Clonmel in Tipperary as well.

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Kildare County Council has published a proposal to change the County Development Plan and Athy's Development Plan.

Both documents act as blueprints for growth for a six year period.

The variations to the respective plans are "to provide clarity in relation to the specific intentions of Kildare County Council in relation to a Distributor Road for Athy" and to ensure the documents are consist with one another on this matter.

The proposals seek to realign the route of the Southern Distributor Road to accord with the preferred route selected and rename the route ‘Athy Distributor Road’ in the Athy Town Development Plan, remove the Northern Distributor Road Study Corridor from the Athy Plan, remove sections of the New Town Street that cross the River Barrow from the Athy Plan and revise the policy in relation to a pedestrian/cyclist bridge over the River Barrow in the Athy Plan to one of carrying out a feasibility study in relation to this proposal.

The reasons for the proposed variation are to provide clarity in relation to the specific intentions of Kildare County Council in relation to a Distributor Road for Athy and to provide clarity in relation to the specific intentions of Kildare County Council in relation to a Distributor Road for Athy and to ensure consistency with the Kildare County Council Development Plan 2011 – 2017 for which notice of a proposed variation has been given pursuant to section 13 of the Planning and Development Acts 2000 to 2015.

A copy of the Proposed Variation No. 1 to the Athy Town Development Plan 2012 – 2018, together with the Strategic Environmental Assessment Determination and the Appropriate Assessment Screening Report may be inspected from 17 August  to 5 p.m. on 14 September at the following locations:

• Kildare County Council Offices, Aras Chill Dara, Naas, Co. Kildare (during office hours).
• Athy Municipal District Office, Rathstewart, Athy (during opening hours).
• Athy Town Branch Library, Emily Square, Athy, Co. Kildare (during opening hours).

The variation can also be viewed or downloaded on the Council websitewww.kildarecountycouncil.ie.

Written submissions or observations with respect to Proposed Variation No. 1 may be made to Kildare County Council on or before 5 p.m. on 14 September 2016

• In writing to Veronica Cooke, Administrative Officer, Planning Department, Kildare County Council, Aras Chill Dara, Naas, Co. Kildare, Or
• By email tolapsubmissions@kildarecoco.ie

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The death has occurred of Hugh GRIBBEN
Kilmacud, Dublin / Kildare

GRIBBEN Hugh, (Kilmacud, Dublin and formerly Kildare) - (14th August 2016) after a long illness. Predeceased by his brothers Des and Brian. Beloved husband of Margaret and loving father of David, Jeanette, Paul and Eleanor. Much loved grandad of Nicky, Ross, Daniel, Sean, Adam, Katie, Robbie, Andrew, Fiona and Sam. Greatly missed by his sisters, Eileen and Pauline, his extended family and friends.

May He Rest In Peace

Reposing at his home tomorrow, Tuesday, from 4pm to 7pm. Funeral on Wednesday arriving at The Church of the Ascension of the Lord, Balally for 10 oc Requiem Mass. Funeral thereafter at Mount Jerome Crematorium. Family flowers only please and donations, if desired, to The Alzheimer Society of Ireland. All enquiries to Massey Bros., Blackrock, Ph: 01 2804454.

The death has occurred of John CANNON
Coill Dubh, Kildare

John Cannon Coill Dubh, Naas, Co. Kildare (ex Bord na Mona) August 16th peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff of The Holy Family Ward, St. Vincent's Hospital, Athy. Deeply regretted by his many friends.

"May John Rest in Peace"

Funeral Mass on Thursday at 11am in The Church of the Holy Trinity, Allen. Burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery.

"Ar dheis Dé go railhead a h-anam dìlis"

The death has occurred of Edward (Teddy) DEEGAN
Rosetown, Athgarvan, Newbridge, Kildare

DEEGAN Edward (Teddy), Rosetown, Athgarvan, Newbridge, Co. Kildare - 15th August 2016. Predeceased by his son Terry. Sadly missed by his loving wife Lil, brothers Michael and John, sister Kathleen, sisters-in-law Lily and Dyna, grandchildren, nieces and nephews, extended family, relatives, friends and nieghbours.

May Edward Rest in Peace.

The death has occurred of Noel MCEVOY
Kilrainey, Broadford, Kildare

And Lourdesville Nursing Home, Kildare Town. Deeply regretted by his brother John, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives and friends.

May Noel Rest in Peace

Reposing at Larkin's Funeral Home, Edenderry with Rosary at 9pm on Tuesday evening. Removal on Wednesday at 7.00pm arriving to St. Mary's Church, Broadford at 7.30pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday at 12 noon, followed by burial in Broadford Cemetery.

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The sister of a Co Kildare man is desperately appealing for information on the whereabouts of her brother missing since Saturday afternoon.

35- year-old Maurice (Moggie) Murray, missing since Saturday at about 3pm, was last seen at the Ballymore area.

He was wearing a black tracksuit.

His sister said: "He has never done anything like this before."

There are currently friends and family searching in Drumcondra, where they believe he was spotted yesterday.

Joannee Murray with brother Maurice.

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The death has occurred of John CANNON
Coill Dubh, Kildare

John Cannon Coill Dubh, Naas, Co. Kildare (ex Bord na Mona) August 16th peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff of The Holy Family Ward, St. Vincent's Hospital, Athy. Deeply regretted by his many friends.

"May John Rest in Peace"

Funeral Mass on Thursday at 11am in The Church of the Holy Trinity, Allen. Burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery.

"Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dìlis"

The death has occurred of Hugh GRIBBEN
Kilmacud, Dublin / Kildare

GRIBBEN Hugh, (Kilmacud, Dublin and formerly Kildare) - (14th August 2016) after a long illness. Predeceased by his brothers Des and Brian. Beloved husband of Margaret and loving father of David, Jeanette, Paul and Eleanor. Much loved grandad of Nicky, Ross, Daniel, Sean, Adam, Katie, Robbie, Andrew, Fiona and Sam. Greatly missed by his sisters, Eileen and Pauline, his extended family and friends.

May He Rest In Peace

Reposing at his home tomorrow, Tuesday, from 4pm to 7pm. Funeral on Wednesday arriving at The Church of the Ascension of the Lord, Balally for 10 oc Requiem Mass. Funeral thereafter at Mount Jerome Crematorium. Family flowers only please and donations, if desired, to The Alzheimer Society of Ireland. All enquiries to Massey Bros., Blackrock, Ph: 01 2804454.

The death has occurred of John CANNON
Coill Dubh, Kildare

John Cannon Coill Dubh, Naas, Co. Kildare (ex Bord na Mona) August 16th peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff of The Holy Family Ward, St. Vincent's Hospital, Athy. Deeply regretted by his many friends.

"May John Rest in Peace"

Funeral Mass on Thursday at 11am in The Church of the Holy Trinity, Allen. Burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery.

"Ar dheis Dé go railhead a h-anam dìlis"

The death has occurred of Edward (Teddy) DEEGAN
Rosetown, Athgarvan, Newbridge, Kildare

DEEGAN Edward (Teddy), Rosetown, Athgarvan, Newbridge, Co. Kildare - 15th August 2016. Predeceased by his son Terry. Sadly missed by his loving wife Lil, brothers Michael and John, sister Kathleen, sisters-in-law Lily and Dyna, grandchildren, nieces and nephews, extended family, relatives, friends and nieghbours.

May Edward Rest in Peace.

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Today there will be a few bright spells in Co Kildare but it will be generally misty and cloudy.

Rain will become persistent along with fog.

It will be a close day.

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Six people received  eight A1s on in their Leaving Certificate results this year.

There was no one who received nine A1s in this year’s round of results, compared to one person last year.

In total, six students received eight A1s in this year’s results.

The number of A1s has dropped by 375 on last year’s results.

6,279 people in total received A1s in this year’s round of results, compared to 6,654 last year.

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Gardaí in Newbridge wish to re-unite the owner of the iPad mini pictured below with their property. The iPad was found on Eyre Street, Newbridge this week.

There is an image of a person set as the wallpaper on the device so that will be the identifying standard. Any information please call Newbridge Garda Station on 045-431212.

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It has been an eventful few days in the life of the country's biggest GAA fan Jennifer Malone, and yesterday she was rewarded once again for her unwavering support to our national sport.

17-year-old Jennifer was the darling of the nation over the weekend when she was pictured by Dylan McIlwaine of the Kilkenny People consoling Waterford hurler Pauric Mahony following the Déise's All-Ireland semi-final loss to Kilkenny on Saturday evening. The corner-forward had just seen a last minute free that would have leveled the game drop agonisingly short, and he was fraught with disappointment shortly after the full-time whistle.

Jennifer, who is diagnosed as having down syndrome, was the first to console the Waterford freetaker, and it attracted huge attention and good will from GAA fans around the country.

The Dublin GAA Supporters Club were so touched by her kind act that they announced that they will be sending Jennifer a Kildare GAA jersey with 'Jennifer, Kidare #1 Supporter' on the back.

"What Jennifer has done touched the hearts of GAA supporters around the nation", said All Dublin GAA Fans member Richie Larkin.

"I got a lump in my throat and tears in my eyes when I first saw the photo. My late brother also had Down Syndrome, and we tragically lost him 10 years ago.

"This little girl has shown us all what true passion and sportsmanship is. Rivalries aside, we're one big family in the GAA."

The members of the defeated Waterford team were just as smitten with the young Clane woman, and they have offered up a very kind gesture of their own. The Déise players have sent up a hurley and a framed picture of Donna consoling Mahony following the full-time whistle, while she was also given the jersey that Mahony was wearing in the defeat to the Cats.

Jennifer with her gifts from the Waterford hurling team.

"Well not only are the great dublin fans rewarding Jennifer with a special signed Jersey. We met Karen from club Deise the Waterford supporter's club in Naas this evening and she presented Jennifer with a signed hurl. A beautiful framed photo signed by Pauric Mahony and the Jersey he wore on Saturday which Jennifer insisted on wearing as soon as we got in the car. Just wow", said Jennifer's mother Donna on her facebook page following the touching gesture.

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Gardaí are appealing for information following a bomb alert in Co Kildare.

The Army Bomb Disposal team were called to Kilmacredock, Leixlip, earlier this week.

The Army Bomb Disposal Team arrived at 9.30pm and made the device safe at the scene. The scene was declared safe at 12.05am. The device was then removed to a secure military location for further examination where it was confirmed as viable.

Material of an evidential nature will be handed over to An Garda Síochána to assist them with their investigations.

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A house in Co Kildare was broken into while the owner was away for a few days.

Earlier this week, property from a house in Monasterevin was broken into.

The house is understood to have been broken into between August 11 and 13.

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Gardaí in Co Kildare are  still searching for a man who went on a rampage in Naas Hospital over the weekend smashing glass and causing people to flee in panic.

The drunken man, from Co Kildare, was told to wait in the hospital waiting room. He returned at about 10.15pm on Saturday night, armed with two hammers, and smashed glass.

Gardaí in Naas have 'ascertained the identification' of the man but are still searching for him.

A Co Kildare woman, who was one of about 20 people waiting at A&E said: "We were waiting since five and it happened at about 10. There was a young child present about seven years of age who was hiding and another young girl who was injured after being playing football and they locked themselves in the bathrooms. Myself and another woman were hiding in behind the vending machines and others were just running anywhere they could get to. There was about 20 of us there in total. He didn't say anything that I could hear, there was just a lot of glass shattering all over the place. It sounded like gun shots to be honest. It lasted about two minutes but it was the longest two minutes ever"

A description of a tall man with blonde or fair hair with a 'scruffy' appearance has been given.

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GALLERY: More than 2,000 students in Co Kildare today received their Leaving Cert results. Our photographer Aishling Conway was out and about to capture this memorable event. See lots more photos in tomorrow's edition of the Kildare Post

PHOTOS BY AISHLING CONWAY

Twins Aaron and Samuel Martin from Naas CBS

Former principal of the CBS Noel Merrick with principal Ben Travers

Leaving Cert Students from Naas CBS, George Parashkevov, Eimhin Browne and Michael Dargan with Principal Ben Travers and former long term principal Noel Merrick

Grace Kerr from St.Mary's College, Naas

Lucy Field,Gavin Burke and Keelin Buckley from Newbridge College

Declan Gardener and Caomhan Doolan from Newbridge College

Alec Duncan with the principal of Patrician Boys School Newbridge,  Pat O'Leary

Louis Ambrose, Liam Gaffney and David Marnell from Patrician Boys School, Newbridge

Aisling O'Sullivan with Damian Mooney, Tony Martin, John Dore and Simba Champwana from Leinster Senior School, Newbridge

Principal Bernard Hennessy with Cillian Browne, Emily McTigue and Sam Cooke from the Leinster Senior School, Newbridge

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It's an unusual Wednesday night for Kildare GAA as two major Senior Championship games are down for decision this evening following a frantic weekend of action.

Leixlip and Confey are due to meet in Kilcock this evening at 7.30pm after the two sides finished level on Sunday afternoon in their round 2 clash. A last minute Ciaran Lyons free earned Confey a draw after they looked out of sorts for large swathes of that encounter, and the winner of tonight's replay will progress into the county quarter-finals alongside Sarsfields and Moorefield and the winners of tonight's other game between Celbridge and Naas.

The north Kildare side and the County Town team played out an enthralling draw in Newbridge on Saturday evening that finished 2-13 to 0-19, with David Hughes landing a free in the dying minutes to level matters for Celbridge and ensure they didn't have to face the prospect of playing a round 3 game to keep their championship hopes alive.

Throw-in for that game in Hawkfield is at 8pm tonight.

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Naas Hospital is one of 22 hospitals nationwide where paramedics are struggling to get patients into emergency departments in the targeted amount of time.

Out of the 26 hospitals nationwide that were examined by the HSE in May, only four of them were meeting the standard patient handover time that the health service set out. There is a 20 minute window in which it is expected that paramedics arrive at the emergency department, hand over their patient, get their trolley back and then take to the road once again to respond to further call-outs. The HSE has set a target for each hospital to have patients handed over in a 20 minute window at least 50% of the time.

Naas Hospital meets that criteria 36.6% of the time, while 67.5% of patients are handed over and dealt with in the space of 30 minutes. Out of 681 call-outs, a total of 17 patients took more than an hour to be properly handed over to the ED at Naas Hospital, which held up the ambulance service from getting back on the road.

ED overcrowding is the reason behind such delays, though Naas Hospital compares quite favourably when it comes to patient handover.

The Emergency Department in Galway Hospital is the worst performing in the country, with just 8% of patients being handed over in the 20 minute window. Conversely, Tallaght Hospital is the best performing hospital nationwide when it comes to patient handovers, with 58% of ambulance services getting their business done in the 20 minute period.

Fianna Fáil TD Bill Kelleher believes that it is neither the ambulance services fault or the hospitals fault when it comes to transferring patients, and he states that many hospitals are experiencing ongoing difficulties in emergency departments due to a lack of resources.

“Of course missing turnaround targets has a knock on effect for the ambulance service as it makes it harder to respond to new call outs in the target time if paramedics are delayed at hospitals.

“Unsurprisingly, many of the hospitals with low turnaround rates also experience overcrowding in their Emergency Departments. The delays in transferring patients are clearly not the fault of the ambulance service. Rather there are symptomatic of the ongoing difficulties in our acute hospitals,” concluded Deputy Kelleher.

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Whitewater Shopping Centre will host their inaugral Whitewater Farmers’ Market this Friday August 19 from 11am. Located on The Avenue, beside the living-wall garden and opening every Friday from 11am-3pm, weather permitting, the Whitewater Farmers Market will feature locally grown gourmet foods and artisan products. Live music will also be a regular feature at the Whitewater Farmer’s Market, adding to the lively atmosphere.

The market will offer Newbridge foodies, unique gastronomic and shopping experiences with the finest locally produced foods and epicurean delights to be explored. Stall holders will include local artisan brands and award-winning producers; Flavour Safari, Gibneys Garden Preserves, The Food Junkie, The Birds and the Teas, Jarilicious Desserts in Jars, Caroline Liston Bakes & Cakes, Eat Like Apes, Anna’s Dairy and Mueller & O’Connell Bakery, to name but a few.

With regular Farmers’ Markets popping up around the country on a weekly basis, the demand for organic and artisan foods, continues to gather momentum as part of the “localisation” food movement. Meeting this need, Whitewater Shopping Centre will offer customers a more diverse shopping experience whilst supporting local Kildare farmers and artisan producers.

Commenting on the Whitewater Farmer’s Market, Centre Manager Ingrid Ryan noted:-  “At Whitewater we always look to enhance our customers offering. We also believe in supporting the local Kildare farmers and artisan producers. We looking forward to The Whitewater Farmers Market becoming a fun, sociable, community-oriented weekly event".

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It is going to be a very damp evening around Kildare as the eastern side of the country is set to be hit with the worst of the rainfall for the remainder of the day.

The rain will be heavy at times, with few dry spells peaking through during the evening, and it will become dark quite early on as a result. The showers will continue overnight, but as the night continues the rain will become a bit lighter and showers will be more intermittent. Overnight temperatures will fall to around 12-15 degrees, while winds will be light.

It's good news in regards to the weather tomorrow as things are set to brighten up a bit and showers will be scarce. It will be dull to begin with in the morning time but it will gradually become brighter and temperatures will reach around 18-21 degrees.

There is a chance of rain falling once again in the evening however.

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