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• Nearly 8 In 10 People Cite Money As The Cause Of Stress During The Christmas Period

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  At the beginning of December, Kildare people were in the top 3 counties, expected to spend the most during the festive season, according to a survey by Paypal.

• 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

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  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

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  Karen Gorey, the daughter of a local with dementia who attends the centre, said the move happened "without consultation".