Local News from Wednesday, August 27th, 2025
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Most Water Supplies Restored In Kildare South, Some Customers Still Facing Low Pressure
While most customers are back on supply, those at the end of the network may continue to experience low pressure or intermittent disruption for a number of hours.
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School Secretaries And Caretakers Set To Strike As Talks Stall
Discussions are paused for now, and the union has been asked to remain available for further talks this evening.
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Man Armed With "Blunt" Object Robs Athy Shop
He has since been arrested and faces court proceedings.
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BAM Under Fire As Contractors Halve At Children’s Hospital Site
MacNeill won't confirm if there will be further delays, but says the work isn't being done in a "logical and sequential way":
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Masked Daytime Intruders With Crowbar Confronted In Broadford
It’s believed they may have left the area in a silver Honda Accord.
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Fatal Crash Involving Crane And Two Vans Near Edenderry Sparks Garda Witness Appeal
The crash happened shortly after 6 o’clock on the R401 at Drumcooly, near Edenderry. It involved a crane and two vans.
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"More Pressure" For Locals As Regulator Approves Hike In Network Charges, Adding €29 To Annual Bills
Darragh Cassidy from Bonkers.ie says it's more pressure for customers.
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Two Crashes In Two Days Spark Fresh Calls For Action At Dagweld’s Cross
Local residents say they’re tired of waiting, and warn it’s only a matter of time before there’s another serious incident at the junction.
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Thousands Of Kildare Students To Receive CAO Offers From 2pm Today
Students will get an email or text with the offer, and will have until the 2nd of September at 3pm to reply.
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Emergency Services Respond To Serious Collision Involving Crane And Two Vehicles Near Edenderry
The road remains closed and diversions are in place.
Kfm Kildare Weather
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