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• Jo Jo Dullard's Family Continue "To Suffer" As Gardai "Determined" To Provide Answers, Says Superintendent

  He said Gardai are determined to provide answers.

• Long-Awaited W6 Orbital Bus Route Set To Launch At The End Of The Week

  The service will merge the existing W61 and W62 routes, offering improved public transport links including Maynooth, Celbridge, Hazelhatch, Newcastle, Saggart and Tallaght

• “I’m Sick of This Hate Speech Crap, I’m Leaving,” Says Cllr Tom McDonnell As He Walks Out Of Foroige Meeting

  Tensions escalated when McDonnell responded to the topic of hate speech, posing a rhetorical question to the moderator: “Would you be insulted because if I said your hair is long?”

• Kildare Family Carer Jacqueline Conlan Recognised With Award

  Jacqueline is a mother of two and cares full-time for her youngest daughter, 12-year-old Molly who has many complex needs

• AliExpress Dupes Marketed As ‘Closing Down Sales’ By Fake Kildare Retailers On Social Media

  Some of the Facebook ads create a sense of urgency, telling shoppers that they are selling everything at a discounted rate because they are closing down.

• Former Naas & Kildare GAA Chairman John McMahon Passes Away

  Tributes were paid on social media over the weekend

• TD Réada Cronin Announces That Sinn Féin Will Cut VAT For The Hospitality Sector

  If they are elected on the 29th of November

• Athy Gears Up For Sparkling Christmas Kick-Off With Big Switch-On!

  As the festive magic takes shape on Athy’s streets, the community is counting down to the Christmas season's official start, while giving back to LauraLynn