Local News from Monday, November 17th, 2025

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It's launched its annual festive appeal, 'The Wonder of Christmas’, to highlight that many families don't know how they'll afford to celebrate this year - with 105 thousand children are living in consistent poverty.

A study has been carried out in Naas, while a Maynooth study is underway.

The move comes during a legal challenge brought by councillors, including Clane-Maynooth Cllr Padraig McEvoy, Darragh Moriarty, David Healy, Dan Boyle, along with journalist Frank McDonald.

Naas Mayor Cllr Seamie Moore has agreed to facilitate a meeting between residents and senior officials.

Marking the first World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day, the HSE report says a DIY home test has been designed for women who are too embarrassed or busy to make the trip to their GP.

Judge Andrew Cody was told the man had made a €10,000 contribution, and instead imposed a €300 fine and a six-month ban - allowing the motorist to avoid the full mandatory penalty.

Deputy Wall said the problem has arisen where a person who returns to a house is "not working and is getting a social welfare payment."