Local News from Tuesday, August 11th, 2026

Kildare And West Wicklow SPCA Joins New Initiative Aiming To Find The Right Homes For Shelter Dogs

A new online platform supported by KWWSPCA is aiming to improve dog adoption in Ireland by matching prospective owners with shelter dogs suited to their lifestyle.
Public Consultation Opens On Proposed Riverbank Arts Centre Redevelopment

Plans for a major redevelopment of the Riverbank Arts Centre in Newbridge have entered public consultation, with the proposed project aiming to create a more accessible and expanded cultural facility.
Steady Decline In Number Of Dentists Offering Treatment To Medical Card Holders In Kildare/West Wicklow

1,354 private dentists offered dental treatment to medical card holders in 2020 - that figure has dropped to 866 as of June of this year
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High Temperature Warning Issued For Kildare As Temperatures Set To Soar

Kildare is included in a Status Yellow high temperature warning, with temperatures potentially reaching the high 20s this week.
Cyclist Dies Following Monasterevin Collision Involving Bicycle And Truck

A woman in her 80s has died following a collision involving a bicycle and a truck in Monasterevin on Monday morning.
25 Affordable Homes To Go On Sale At Barracksfield West In Naas

Applications for 25 new affordable homes at Barracksfield West in Naas will open later this month, with prices starting from over €243,000.

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