National News from Wednesday, April 15th, 2026

Just One Special Class Allocated To Kildare Out Of 40 Announced Nationwide

Concerns regarding special classes in the county remain, due to Kildare's growing population
Ryan Murphy Pleads Guilty To Manslaughter Of Ryan Weir Gibbons

Ryan Weir Gibbons died in hospital a few days after being found unresponsive at Magee Terrace, Kildare Town on 26 October 2025
McGregor Settles Whiskey Dispute With Lobov

Out-of-court agreement reached over Proper Twelve profits claim
Research Highlights Substance-Related Deaths And Premature Mortality Among Homeless Community

The Health Research Board has described their findings as "stark"
School Bus Fees To Double For Primary School Children From September

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Prices are due to rise from €50 to €100, and from €75 to €100 for secondary school pupils.
Former Castledermot Resident Linda Costello Has Died Following Assault In Carlow

She was found with serious injuries at her residence on Bridge Street in Graiguecullen last month
Missing Person Appeal: 15-Year-Old Maria Bonilla Is Missing From Kildare Town

She was last seen in Newbridge on Tuesday
Multi-Million Euro Lawsuit Against Straffan's Conor McGregor To Get Underway This Morning

Artem Lobov claims he's owned millions from the sale of McGregor’s whiskey brand.

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