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• Motorists Are Being Reminded Not To Drink And Drive This Stephen's Night

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  Latest figures show more than 7-thousand people have been arrested for drink or drug driving this year.

• 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.

• The Train Line Between Dublin's Connolly And Grand Canal Dock Will Close Today Until The 5th Of January

  Iarnród Éireann will undertake a full track renewal of the country's busiest section of rail line.

• ISPCC Reveals That For Many Children In Ireland, Christmas Was A Day Of Trauma And Despair

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  Figures show a 12% increase in connections made this year compared with Christmas 2023.

• 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.

• Man Arrested In Connection With Fatal Hit-And-Run Incident In Limerick

  21-year-old Maurguerita Sheridan died after a van struck a set of gates she was standing beside in Rathkeale.

• Man Dead After Car Enters Grand Canal In Kilmeague

  It happened yesterday evening.

• The Newbridge-Kildare Samaritans Branch Have Launched This Year's Longest Night Campaign

  The Longest Night is a heartfelt initiative, dedicated to raising awareness about the challenges faced by many during the holiday season.