National News
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Breaking: Nikita Hand Has Won Her Case Against Straffan Resident Conor McGregor
The jury found that his friend James Lawrence did not assault her.
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Barrister Faces Possible Jail Sentence For Reoccupying Home She Was Evicted From In Naas
A new judge will handle the case next week.
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Jury Begins Deliberations In Conor McGregor Civil Case
The MMA fighter, and his friend, James Lawrence, are being sued for damages by 35-year-old hair colourist Nikita Hand, who claims they raped her in a Dublin hotel.
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Animal Charity Appeals For Help In Locating A Distinctive Spotted Pony Missing From Ticknevin
The pony, a 3-year-old 14.2 gelding with a distinctive spotted coat, was last seen early Tuesday morning.
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Storm Bert Expected To Dominate The Weekend
Localised flooding, travel disruption and fallen trees may occur as a result of the storm, and further weather warnings will be issued
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Kildare Among Worst Hit Areas As 1,366 Children Await Critical Assessment Of Needs For Over Six Months
Internal HSE documents show 1,366 children across Kildare and West Wicklow are waiting.
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14 People Identified After Dublin Riot Images Published
A number of people Gardaí want to question about the riots have left the country, with a European arrest warrant issued for one of them.
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Met Eireann Issues 4 Weather Alerts, With Kildare And Surrounding Counties On Yellow Alert For Ice And Snow
People are being reminded of the possibility of difficult travelling conditions, and disruption and delays to public transport.
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Paul Mescal’s King Charles Meeting Sparks Debate: Loyalist Claims Irish Should Be "Thanking" British Empire
The Maynooth actor says meeting the English monarch wasn't on his "list of priorities," as the two were introduced at the premier of Gladiator 2.
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Watch: Gardai Release New Footage Of Searches At Dig Site As Part Of JoJo Dullard Investigation
The video shows heavy machinery, including diggers, in operation at a site along the Wicklow-Kildare border, believed to be the location where JoJo's remains may be buried.
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Heated Exchanges And Bitter Clashes On Last Night's First Leaders' TV Debate
Sinn Féin launches its document called ‘A Choice for Change’ this morning with housing, childcare and the cost of living set to feature prominently.
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Secondary School Teachers To Protest Today Over Leaving Cert Changes
Eamon Ryan, a teacher from Scoil Dara in Kilcock, said teachers are worried.
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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.
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“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?”
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Fine Gael Plans On Cutting Heating Bills By €420 A Year For Pensioners
CEO of ALONE Sean Moynihan reports
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RSA Is Calling For Road Safety To Be Prioritised By The Upcoming Government
As figures show that 149 people have died from road accidents this year
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This Year Marks The Highest Number Of Women Running In The Election
Study shows a 53 per cent increase since 2020
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There Are Calls For An Introduction Of VAT-Free Zones In Towns Across The Country
Councillor Michael Sheehan explains how the zones would increase population numbers
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Peadar Tóibín Says He's Looking Forward To Being Joined By Party Colleagues In The Dáil
As Aontú is seeking to take 10 seats in the upcoming election
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Both Parents Could Spend A Full year With Their Newborns
under Plans of Sinn Fein
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Existing Accommodations For Students With Dyslexia Are Insufficient According To Dyslexia Ireland
With an estimated 100,000 students in Ireland are living with Dyslexia
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War Of Words Between Fine Gael And Fianna Fáil On Day Eight Of The Election Campaign
It's day eight of the election campaign, with housing, health and free public transport being featured
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Search Operation For Jo Jo Dullard To Continue Over The Weekend
A man was arrested earlier this week, in connection with the investigation into Jo Jo's disappearance and murder - but has since been released without charge
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Gardaí Searching Land In North Dublin In Connection To Disappearance And Murder Of Couple In 2015
William Maughan and Anastasija Varslavane were reported missing in 2015, and the case was upgraded to murder in 2016
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Appeal For Information On The One-Year Anniversary Of Man's Murder In Tallaght
Tadgh Delaney was found lying unconscious in the front garden of a house on Dromcarra Avenue in Tallaght on the evening of November 15th last year
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Day 7 Of Campaigning: Sinn Féin's Immigration Policy, Fianna Fáil On Tackling Waiting Times, Labour On Football Investment
It's day seven of the election campaign, and political parties have been launching their manifestos
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Man Charged With The Murder Of His Father In Laois Named
30-year-old Henry McGowan, of 114 Clinton Street, Brooklyn, New York, appeared before Portlaoise District Court this morning
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Brother Of Domestic Violence Victim Continues To Call For Domestic Violence Register
Last year, Jason Poole stood outside Leinster House as legislation to establish this register, dubbed 'Jenny's Law', was introduced to the Seanad
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Man Due In Court This Morning In Connection With The Death Of US Tourist In Laois
The man in his 60's was found dead at the Leisure area of Ballyfin Demesne on Tuesday night
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Teachers To Protest On Tuesday Over Senior Cycle Concerns
Organisers have stressed that the protest is designed to minimise disruptions, with demonstrations taking place during lunch breaks to avoid impacting students’ learning time.
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Colleague Of Nikita Hand 'Surprised' By Rape Accusation Against MMA Fighter McGregor
“No one was in bad form or anything," she said.
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Jo Jo Dullard Case: Investigators Looking For Human Remains, Shoes And Jewellery At Dig Site
Conor Lally, Security and Crime Editor with the Irish Times, says they're looking for human remains, but also any signs of Jo Jo.
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FF Commits To Establishing 'Jennie's Law', Despite Delay From Last Year's Expected Introduction
The initiative is known as "Jennie's Law" and aims to create a system allowing the Gardaí to inform individuals, upon request, if their partner has a history of violent behaviour.
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Man arrested After Fatal Assault At Luxury Laois Hotel
It happened at Ballyfin Demesne at around 8 o’clock last night.
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Breaking: Suspect In Jo Jo Dullard Case Released Without Charge As Land Searches Continue
The investigation is ongoing and further updates will follow.
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Parties Reveal Key Policies - Aontú On Immigration, PBP On Disability Rights, Greens On Childcare
Today is the last chance to register to vote before the General Election.
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Man Charged In Connection To Hit-And-Run Incident Appears In Athy District Court
40-year-old Marin Silaghi appeared in court this morning with two offences
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Bruising And PTSD: Medical Evidence In Conor McGregor Alleged Rape Case
A paramedic, who brought Ms. Hand to hospital the day after the alleged rape, told the jury she had never seen the same intensity of bruising on a patient before.
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Families Are Meeting In The Capital Ahead Of World Day Of Remembrance For Road Traffic Victims
149 people have lost their lives on roads across the country this year, including 8 in Kildare.
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CAB Puts Saggart Mansion Seized From Daniel Kinahan On Market For €550K
CAB took possession of the property in November 2022, marking the first asset seized from Kinahan due to its link to drug trafficking, a claim he did not dispute.
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Man Due In Court This Morning In Connection With Death Of Kildare Teenager Kedagh Moore
Sixteen-year-old Kedagh Moore died in an alleged hit and run near Robertstown in the early hours of last Sunday morning.
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Murder Suspect, One of Last To See Jo Jo Dullard, Awaits Charge Or Release Today
He is one of the last people to have encountered Jo Jo before she vanished.
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Update: Gardaí Search Land Near Wicklow-Kildare Border Following Arrest In Jo Jo Dullard Case
A forensic archaeologist is also present to assist in the examination.
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Election Round Up: Housing Promises And Heated Remarks As Election Campaigns Take Shape
Just days into this election season and there has already been controversy.
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Breakthrough In Jo Jo Dullard Case: Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Murder, Property And Land Searched
This marks the first arrest in the investigation, which was reclassified from a missing persons case to a murder inquiry four years ago.
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Ryanair Boss Says His Teachers Comment Was "Perfectly Correct"
The comment has received backlash from politicians and teachers unions, who are calling on the businessman to take it back.
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M9 Southbound Closed Due To A Collision
It happened between the Kilcullen Service Area and J3 (N78) Athy (4 kilometres south of the Kilcullen area).
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The Taoiseach Says He Wants To See The EU-US Summit To Discuss The Impact Of Jobs And The Economies Following US Presidential Election
President elect Donald Trump says he wants to impose tariffs on non-US goods being imported to the country.
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A Leading Health Expert Wants Stroke Survivors To Know Recovery At Home Is Possible
Stroke is the third leading cause of death in Ireland.
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A Man Has Been Arrested After Coffee Was Allegedly Thrown At Labour MEP Aodhán Ó Ríordáin While Out Canvassing
Gardaí were alerted to an incident in the Clontarf area of Dublin last Friday morning.
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A March Is Taking Place In Dublin City Centre Today
The protestors are taking to their streets to support Palestine
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The Number Of Children On Waiting Lists For Disability Assesments Is Skyrocketing
According to latest reports published by the HSE
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Fine Gael Has Committed To A Permanent Cut In The VAT Rate For Hospitality Businesses
They also plans to introduce a PRSI rebate for small businesses with less than 50 staff
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A Hundred Years Of Irish Olympians Will Be Honoured Tonight
Athletes from across all categories in Ireland will be recognised
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Almost 690 Drivers Caught Speeding On National Slow Down Day
Examples include a driver travelling at 126km/h in a 100km/h zone on the N7 Castlewarden South Kill.
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UEFA Condemns Violence Against Israelis In Amsterdam Following Maccabi Tel Aviv's Europa League Loss
Fighting broke out before and after Maccabi Tel Aviv's 5-nil defeat to Ajax in the Europa League.
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Taoiseach Simon Harris Does Not Expect An Outright Fine Gael Majority Winning The General Election
18 Fine Gael TDs have revealed they won't be running for election again.
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Despite Insurance Companies Recording Big Profits, Locals Are Paying More For Car Insurance
New figures from the Central Statistics Office show the cost of insuring your car has risen by 11 percent in the past year.
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Short-Shorts And Mullets: Hundreds Turn Up For Paul Mescal Lookalike Competition
The prize...€20.
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Government Introduces €80K Caravan Loan For Traveller Families
The scheme allows local authorities to offer loans with increased limits, rising from €40,000 to a maximum of €80,000 in certain cases.
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Pregnant Women Not Reporting Domestic Violence Over Fears Their Children Will Be Taken Away
In Kildare, 2,164 cases of domestic abuse were reported last year, with 620 cases reported in the first quarter of this year.
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O'Flynn's Gourmet Sausages Pulled From Shelves Due To Salmonella Concerns
People infected with salmonella usually develop symptoms between 12 and 36 hours after infection.
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Garda Inspectorate Recommends "Integrity Tests" Or Sting Operations To Root Out Corruption In Politics
It's one of 68 recommendations made by the Garda Síochána Inspectorate.
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"This Will Truly Be The Golden Age Of America," Says Trump As He Declares "Magnificent Victory"
Flanked by his family, he addressed his supporters at the West Palm Beach Convention Centre in Florida to chants of ''USA''.
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Straffan Resident Conor McGregor Accused Of Alleged Rape After Woman Refused To Perform Sex Act
In his defence, Conor McGregor says, “they were just having fun, a bit of rough sex,” and that it was all consensual.
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Ireland's Highest Earners Live In Dublin And Kildare
The lowest incomes were recorded in Donegal, Monaghan and Kerry.
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Finance Bill Expected To Pass All Stages In The Dáil Today, Paving Way For Election
This morning Cabinet meets with a lighter agenda than usual, with no party bringing forward major legislation that could rock the boat before the vote.
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Gardaí Issue Threat Warnings To Two Primary School Children In Dublin
The children, who are under 12, are believed to be among the youngest people ever to be given a Garda Information Message.
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Artificial Intelligence Is A Rising Battle That Colleges Are Facing
The ChatGPT platform is used by students to generate an essay within seconds
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Ryanair Sets To Slash Hundreds Of Flights From UK Airports
The British Government announced plans to increase tax on air travel according to CEO Michael O'Leary
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More Weather Warnings In Place For Spain Following The Tragic Flash Floods
Alerts are across the Balearic Islands, Barcelona and Valencia
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It's Being Claimed That Dublin Is In The Grips Of A Crack Cocaine Crisis
Sinn Fein councillor, Daithi Doolan says it's affecting individuals and families
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"One Of The Greatest Planning Scandals To Hit The Country," Wicklow County Council Orders Demolition Of Unauthorised Refugee "Town" In Manor Kilbride
Historical trees and the Old Belfy that dated back to 1840 demolished to build the development.
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Labour Party Backs Calls From Protestors To Reinstate Eviction Ban
The eviction ban expired at midnight on Friday.
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Kildare’s Ulster Bank Customers Will Have Accounts Frozen From Friday
5 branches in Co. Kildare
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