Local News from Tuesday, May 13th, 2025
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TD Ruth Coppinger Says She Received Death Threats After Refusing Gript Interview
Ruth Coppinger and other members of People Before Profit declined to take questions from the website Gript at Leinster House last week.
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It's Costing Local Parents Nearly €170k To Raise A Child From Cradle To College
The 'Cradle to College Cost Index' by Laya Life, found the cost of raising a child until the age of 21 is almost €170,000 - a 60 per cent rise since 2015.
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Public Bus Route Between Newbridge And Maynooth University Under Broader NTA Review
It comes after a lack of direct public transport options for students commuting between the two locations was highlighted.
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Kildare Council To Get €4.9M For Home Upgrades To Tackle Backlog For Older And Disabled Residents
It's hoped the funding will tackle high demand, with significant backlogs in areas such as window and door replacements.
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Alleged "Witch Hunt" Claim By OPW Minister Deepens Rift In Castletown House Preservation Row
That's according to Suzanne Clifford of the Save Castletown Gate Protectors who met OPW Minister Kevin Boxer Moran at the Barnhall Rugby Club in Leixlip yesterday.
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Kildare North TD To Outline Plans For State-Funded Salary Boosts To Draw Top Academics To Ireland
The Government would fund up to 50% of the salaries offered by Irish universities to these recruits.
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Rathangan Parents Share Baby Archie’s Story To Highlight Organ Donation
Archie was diagnosed with Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome at just five weeks old after weeks of illness and hospital visits.
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Kildare Among Six Counties With No Road Deaths So Far This Year
To date, 60 people have died in traffic incidents across the country, down from 68 at this point in 2024.
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