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  Bernard Morrin, 62, from Thomastown in Naas, benefitted from cash withdrawals and transfers of over €700,000 for personal and family expenses, including tuition fees, foreign travel, and holidays.

• Kildare Sees The Highest Number Of Applications To Keep XL Bully Dogs

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• Nikita Hand Asks Court To Stop '"Imminent" Publication Of CCTV Footage

  In November, a jury found against Straffan resident Conor McGregor in relation to her allegation that he “brutally” attacked and raped her in the penthouse suites of a Dublin hotel.

• "Shocking": Over 2,500 Extra Deaths Linked To A&E Overcrowding In 2024

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  The figure comes from the application of the findings of a 2022 publication in the British Medical Journal about A&E waiting times and patient mortality.

• Ukrainian Residents Protest Over Pending Evictions From Accommodation Near Castledermot

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  Fire safety concerns were raised in mid-December, however the 170 residents secured an extension on their stay until January 31st.

• Private School Fees In Ireland Soar: Clongowes Wood In Clane Now Among The Most Expensive

  It costs €24,310 for seven-day boarding at Clongowes Wood College in Clane, an increase of €1,160 compared to the 2023/2024 academic year.

• Saggart Builder Says New Register Will Crack Down On 'Cow Boy Builders" And Reassure Locals

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  20,000 workers in the sector are expected to register.