Local News from Friday, August 21st, 2026

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Kilcock Library Set To Close Later This Month For Refurbishment Works

The library will reopen in early October
Reactions From Maynooth Students As Leaving Certificate Results Released

This cohort of students were in sixth class or first year during COVID and would’ve started secondary school during restrictions.
"Government Making Our Lives Hugely Difficult": Pressure Mounts On HSE To Approve Friedreich's Ataxia Drug

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The progressive neuro muscular disease causes nerve damage, muscle weakness and mobility loss.
Kildare's Oldest Cricket Club Seeking New Grounds

Halverstown Cricket Club has been in existence for 140 years: now fielding two adult teams; 5 youth teams boys and girls.
Over 600 Extra Yearly Places Announced For Third Level Healthcare Courses

The news will allow extra spaces every year across nursing, midwifery, medicine, pharmacy, dentistry and veterinary medicine.
"We're Doing It The Diplomatic Way": Castledermot Farmer Calls For Dáil Recall As Fuel Cuts Set To Be Phased Out

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The subsidies were introduced in April.
State Accused Of Having Responsibility For M9 Crash In Moone

Tusla has confirmed one of the teenagers who died when a car drove the wrong way down the motorway was in its care.
Over 70,000 Students To Receive Leaving Certificate Results Today

Results are available at 10am

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