Local News from Friday, September 5th, 2025
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Local Families Will Only Get €5 Daily Grant Once Missing School Bus Routes Are Restored
The Department insists no routes have been "cancelled" and says efforts are underway to restore services.
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Estate Of €11 million Left By Straffan Tech Founder Killed In Helicopter Crash
Mr Crosby, originally from Straffan and living in Glenageary in Wicklow, was fulfilling a lifelong dream of flying when tragedy struck on July 30th.
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€150k Needed For Clane Playground Upgrade, But No Budget Yet
With no budget in place, the €150,000 project will now have to be considered for 2026.
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Ireland Has Been Suggested As A Location For Peace Talks Between Russia And Ukraine
This comes as Ukraine report 164 drones and missiles were fired by Russia overnight
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Petition To Turn Old Fire Station In Maynooth Into Community Hub Gathers Momentum
Councillor Angela Feeney says funding must be found, and a feasibility study will determine whether the fire station can be repurposed or if a new building will be required.
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Locals Expecting Energy Reliefs In Budget May Be Left Disappointed
The Government has confirmed Budget 2026 will not include any once-off payments.
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Arts Minister Says Hoteliers "Robbing People Up To Their Eyeballs"
VAT on hospitality is due to fall to 9%, but beds will be kept at 13.5%.
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Four New Dog Waste Disposal Stations To Be Installed Along The Athy Southern Distributor Road
The move comes after complaints that there were no bins for dog waste on the route.
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Lucan Primary School Asks Pupils To Bring Toilet Paper Amid Ongoing Strike Action
The school in Lucan emailed parents saying there was no toilet paper, hand towels or hand sanitiser in classrooms.
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