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• Not Needed For Health Reasons: HSE Reponds To Possible Sale Of Teach na nDaoine Building In Kilcullen

  The HSE said it conducted an internal review after the leaseholder handed back possession, and concluded that the property was “not required at present for health service delivery” in the area.

• Lung Cancer Risk As Nine Out Of Ten Kildare Homes Remain Untested For Radon Gas

  Parts of Kildare are officially classified as high-radon areas, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.

• Illegal Parking In Disabled Spaces: 566 Fines Issued In Kildare-Carlow Garda Division Since January 2024

  New figures show that between January 2024 and June 2025, a total of 566 fixed charge notices were issued in the Kildare/Carlow Garda Division for parking in disabled bays without a valid permit.

• Only National Road Out Of Dublin "Never Upgraded": TD Presses For N81 Upgrade In Dáil

  Raising the issue during a Dáil debate, Wicklow Fine Gael TD Edward Timmins cited multiple studies identifying the N81 as “one of the most dangerous roads in the country.”

• Kildare North TD Aidan Farrelly Welcomes Party’s Backing Of Catherine Connolly For Áras Bid

  Kildare North Social Democrats TD Aidan Farrelly has welcomed the move, saying Ms Connolly has been a strong voice for peace, human rights, and progressive causes.

• Ex-Principal Of Leinster Senior College Loses Dismissal Case Over Grinds Venture And Shredded Diaries

  An internal investigation had been launched after the school learned he was running what it considered a rival grinds business.

• Blocked By Red Tape: Senator Says Councils Need Clarity On Accepting Donated Land And Buildings

  Speaking in the Seanad, Senator Fiona O Loughlin said red tape is often blocking generous donations that could benefit local communities, especially in areas where facilities for arts, recreation or education are badly needed.

• Crash In Dunlavin Leaves Woman Hospitalised With Serious Injuries

  Gardaí are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage from the area between 5.30 and 6.30pm to contact Naas Garda Station or the Garda Confidential Line.