Local News from Monday, August 17th, 2026

Nationwide Reaction Following Kildare M9 Collision That Resulted In Five Deaths And Four Being Hospitalised

The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning after a BMW driven by five teenagers was driven the wrong way on the M9
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Kildare Wildlife Rescue Reacts To Death Of Three Cygnets In Corkagh Park

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The baby swans died after ending up tied in fishing lines that were left there by anglers.
Residents On Kildare Road Struggling To Exit Driveways Safely Due To Speeding

Naas Roads Policing Unit recently carried out a speed checkpoint on the R417 at Kilberry
Speeding Driver In Athgarvan Found With Approximately €1,600 Of Cannabis And Cocaine In Car

A search of the vehicle subsequently located approximately €1,300 worth of suspected cannabis and €300 worth of suspected cocaine
Three Women And Young Boy Remain In Hospital Following Yesterday's Road Collision On M9

The collision also claimed the lives of five teenage boys.

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