Local News from Wednesday, June 11th, 2025

Naas Apartment Plan Rejected With Visual Impact And Property Values Cited As Concerns

The council cited issues including inappropriate scale, over-development, and conflict with local planning policies as reasons for refusal.
BREAKING: Questions Mount Over Future Use Of Former Nursing Home In Kilcock

The query is under review by the council, with a decision expected in the next week.
Zoned But Owned: Sallins Lands Proposed For Schools In Private Hands As Developer Eyes Housing Profits

"Housing, housing, housing, and still no schools", says Local Cllr
BREAKING: A 19-Year Old Cyclist Dies Following Crash Between Bicycle And Van In Lucan

The incident occurred this morning
Call For Public Inquiry Into Sallins Mail Train Robbery Convictions To Be Raised In Dáil Tonight

The case, involving the theft of £200,000 from a Cork to Dublin bound mail train , has long been shrouded in controversy over alleged forced confessions.
Gardaí Made "Controlled Delivery" Of Guns To Carlow Gunman Intercepted In Straffan

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Labour's Alan Kelly said he asked Garda Commissioner Drew Harris at the Oireachtas Justice Committee about the investigation leading up to that arrest.
Gallop Closed, Dogs Chasing Horses, Trainers Furious – Tensions Mount Over Curragh Encampment

Kfm understands that bailiffs, with Garda support, are now working to identify vehicle owners and continue enforcement this week.

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