Local News from Monday, June 16th, 2025
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Eir Blames Truck For Months-Long Telecom Breakdown That Left 88-Year-Old Woman Stranded After Fall
In a statement issued to Kfm, the company said that a heavy goods vehicle caused “significant damage” to infrastructure, bringing down poles and cables.
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ISPCA Rescues Lurcher Found In Kildangan, Described As One of Worst Cases Of Emaciation Ever Seen
ISPCA Welfare Inspector Jimmy McCormack described her as "skin and bone" and "very weak," but praised her gentle nature despite her ordeal.
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Hopes Of 1,000-Pupil Curragh School Opening In 2026 "Unlikely" As Contractor Selection Months Away
The Department of Education says a contractor won’t be appointed until near the end of this year, meaning construction is unlikely to begin before early 2026.
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CONFIRMED: Kildare v Fermanagh Tailteann Cup Semi Final Confirmed For 4pm On Sunday
The game will take place in Croke Park
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88-Year-Old Athgarvan Woman Stranded For 12 Hours After Fall At Home Due To Faulty Landline
The woman, who lives independently in Athgarvan, lost her landline service on April 17.
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No Murder Upgrade For Trevor Deely Case Following Garda Review - Unless New Evidence Emerges
The cases will remain under review, but no new resources are being allocated unless fresh evidence emerges.
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Clondalkin’s €355K Affordable Homes Put Spotlight On New Schemes On Council-Owned Land In Kildare
Focus is now shifting to upcoming sites under the control of Kildare County Council's Land Development Agency.
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Tech Waste Mounts, But Kildare’s Recycling Rates Remain Among Ireland’s Lowest
In 2024, the average person in Kildare recycled just 5.1kg of e-waste, compared to the national average of 9.5kg per capita.
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No New School Planned For North Kildare As Department Focuses On Extending Existing Buildings
Education Minister Helen McEntee said new schools are only approved in areas of "significant demographic growth", and only when existing schools can no longer meet demand.
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Naas Sets The Standard, Leixlip Impresses In IBAL’s Clean Towns League
Ennis, Killarney, Leixlip and Monaghan were also in the top 5 cleanest town and cities across the country.
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Kildare Drawn Against Fermanagh In The Semi Final Of Tailteann Cup
In the other semi final, Wicklow will play Limerick
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