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177 people have lost their lives on our roads so far this year.
There have been, on average, over 100 crashes on our roads every day over the past two weeks.
Gardaí say 1,600 collisions have occurred since they began their Christmas Road Safety message at the beginning of the month.
177 people have lost their lives on our roads so far this year, which is a rise of 30 deaths compared with 2022.
Speaking at a briefing in Kilcock, Inspector Ronan McDonald says drivers need to slow down:
20 Local GOAL Mile Events To Take Place Over The Festive Period
They will take place on Christmas Day, Stephen's Day, December 29th and New Years Day
Jack And Grace Were The Most Popular Baby Names In Kildare Last Christmas
There were 75 babies born on Christmas Day, of which 38 were boys and 37 were girls.
Locals Urged To Check In On Elderly Relatives And Neighbours Over The Festive Period
According to Alone, 57 per cent of older people say they are feeling lonely.
"Dark Day" For Kilmeague: Jason Hallahan Remembered After Car Enters Grand Canal At Grangeclare West
Jason is deeply regretted by his daughter Evelyn, partner Sharon, mother Patricia, father Seamus, and extended family.
Judge Strikes Down 32 Speeding Cases Near Monasterevin, Says Road Is "Rich Pickings" For GoSafe
The 700m stretch of road saw as many prosecutions as the entire counties of Kilkenny, Louth, and Mayo.
Here's Where Your Real Christmas Trees Can Be Recycled In The New Year
The service will be available free of charge from January 3rd 2025
Update: HSE Seeks Reprieve For Allenwood Centre As Families Voice Devastation
Karen Gorey, the daughter of a local with dementia who attends the centre, said the move happened "without consultation".
Man Dead After Car Enters Grand Canal In Kilmeague
It happened yesterday evening.
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