Local News from Friday, January 3rd, 2025

The Number Of People Homeless In Kildare Has Increased As Numbers Pass 15,000 For First Time In Ireland

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Some 146 adults have been registered homeless in Kildare - up from 135 in October.
Watch: Locals Warned To Lock Their Cars As Gang Attempt To Break Into Cars In Broadford Overnight

Footage shows the gang leaving in a car waiting nearby.
Naas Hospital Imposes Visitor Restrictions And Urges Anyone Attending The Hospital To Wear A Mask

In the past two weeks, the hospital and it’s Local Injury Unit have seen some 1,589 attendances with over 355 admissions in that period.
Yellow Snow-Ice Warning For Kildare As Carlow And Wicklow Placed Under Status Orange Warning

These warnings come into effect from 5pm on Saturday
Two Kildare Farms Awarded Grants For Sustainable Projects

Feighcullen Farms Ltd in Rathangan is to receive €120,000 while Derrybeg Farm CSA in Celbridge has been awarded €20,000.
Ex-Employees Testify Against Maynooth Businessman Paul Wright In Alleged $10M Fraud Case In Florida

Wright claims he has no business ties to Florida, but former employees have testified that he solicited investments from Florida residents and made false statements under oath to dismiss the case.
Reminder: Here's Where Your Real Christmas Trees Can Be Recycled From Today

There are 7 sites across the county where this service is provided.

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