Local News from Tuesday, October 6th, 2026

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Clane resident Barbra Hackett, who is living with stage four cancer and has been part of the choir for three years, said her diagnosis has given her a new perspective and appreciation for life.

Gardaí say the vehicle was detected by the Naas Roads Policing Unit at Ballyvoneen, where the speed limit is 120km/h, but the recorded speed was 51km/h above the limit.

Respect Vapers says its estimates suggest 2,447 adults in the county could resume smoking if a proposed flavour ban is introduced.

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The issue has been raised repeatedly in Kildare, with representatives calling for a clearer national approach to the collection and safe disposal of discarded canisters.

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Kildare Village and the Newbridge Silverware Experience are among 65 Irish tourism businesses taking part in Tourism Ireland's annual Flavours of Ireland workshop.

The K Club will host the 2027 event from June 30th to July 4th, with tickets for the five-day tournament now on sale after they previously hosted the Irish Open in 2016, 2023, and 2025.

The development, estimated to be worth around €54 million, will include a mixture of houses and apartments on lands west of the racecourse in the Kingsfurze area.

Services to and from Heuston and Newbridge/Hazelhatch are impacted, with delays of up to 55 minutes expected