Local News from Tuesday, May 6th, 2025

UPDATE: Section Of The M7 Southbound Reopens Following Earlier Incident

Traffic was at a standstill
Gardai Appeal For Information On Woman Missing From Baltinglass

43-year-old Manjola Japraku was last seen on Market Square in Baltinglass on Monday, April 28th, at around 3pm.
Concerns Raised Over Uncontrolled Junction Where Fagan’s Lane Meets Main Street In Maynooth

Pedestrians frequently attempt to cross the busy intersection without designated crossings or signals, while drivers report having to “take a chance” to navigate the junction safely.
Government To Consider Law Allowing Gardaí To Order Mask Removal At Protests

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It would allow gardai to remove masks if they “reasonably suspect” its use is intimidatory or intended to make it easier to commit a crime and avoid detection.
19 Arrested, 29 Vehicles Seized In Kildare, Including Motorcyclist Caught At 120km Speeds In 60km Zone

In one incident, a learner motorbike driver with no insurance or tax was arrested for driving at speeds of 120km/h in a 60km/h area in Donadea.
Communities In Kildare "At Risk" Amid Armed Support Unit Shortage

Garda John Joe O’Connell, who represents the Kildare division on the GRA’s central executive committee, described the delays as “absolutely ridiculous” and warned they are putting public and Garda safety “at risk.”

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