High Hopes
To combat road fatalities
Speed limits on many rural local roads in Kildare have now been reduced from 80 to 60km/h.
Kildare County Council explain that going slower significantly reduces the risk of death in a collision.
Following a speed limit review in 2023, it was established that protecting vulnerable road users must be a key focus when setting speed limits.
One of the recommendations was to reduce the default speed limit on many of the local rural roads around Ireland.
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Maynooth Mill Street Transformation Underway, With New Footbridge And Better Crossings Planned
Work begins this week on the eastern side of Mill Street, with phased construction set to continue over the next 12 months.
No Funding To Redesign Dangerous Bend in Nurney, Says Council
Instead, Cllr Brian Dooley is now going to push for measures to slow traffic down as it enters the area.
Large Nursing Home To Be Constructed Off Dunboyne Road, Just Outside Maynooth
The development includes a three-storey primary care centre, along with more than 160 car parking spaces and 160 bicycle spaces.
Construction Of Swimming Pool In Lucan Delayed Again
A note sent to councillors says the local authority will seek to "revise" the "arrangements" for parts of the project.
Feeling Glum? It Could Be Because The East Has Had No Sun For More Than A Week
It's not a record but considered unusual.
Construction Of Athy Housing Development For Older People To Begin Early Next Year
The design for the project has been finalised in collaboration with Clúid and the relevant internal departments.
Killer Of Newbridge Housemate Jailed For Six And A Half Years
Marcel Kusenda was also sexually assaulted by another man while seriously injured.
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