Local News from Friday, August 7th, 2026

Whitestown Landfill Clean-Up Costs Reach Almost €18m As High Court Approves Latest Remediation Plan

Wicklow County Council estimates the remaining remediation programme could cost between €32 million and €38 million between 2026 and 2031.
Kildare County Council To Review Public Toilets For Stoma-Friendly Upgrades

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Features considered are additional shelving, hooks, mirrors and waste disposal facilities, which can make it easier for people with a stoma to use public toilets safely and comfortably.
Planned Water Outage In Maynooth To Take Place On Monday

Uisce Éireann says disruption of supply or loss of pressure may occur for those in Maynooth and surrounding areas
Free Heart And Hearing Checks Coming To Athy Next Week

People in Kildare will be able to avail of free heart and hearing health checks when two mobile health units visit Athy next week.
Clane Law Student Charged In Connection With Intercepted Bomb Appears In Monaghan Court

Isobella Perrie Sullivan, from Abbeylands Park, was charged in connection with the discovery of a bomb in a car in Monaghan last month
Mary's Meals Volunteers Begin Week-Long Fundraising Walk Through Kildare

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The charity provides school meals to children living in some of the world's poorest communities and now feeds more than three million children across 16 countries.

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