National News from Thursday, February 5th, 2026

The Project is designed to provide additional wastewater treatment capacity for the region.

Parts of Newbridge and Clane remain at heightened risk of flooding, though the Council says no homes are currently affected, with sandbags ready to be deployed if needed.

Gardai said the scooters are illegal, do not comply with current legislation, and are capable of serious speed and causing serious injury.

The average household usage on highspeed fibre has risen by 61% in five years

The incident happened on the corner of Marlborough Street and North Earl Street

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Roughly one in three people will develop the infection in their lifetime, which can cause a painful rash.

Maynooth University says accommodation costs were “clearly set out before students accepted their offers” and that “no charges apply beyond the stated rent.”