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  The works involve the installation of over two kilometres of new wastewater pipeline between the Castletown Wastewater Pumping Station and Crodaun, passing through Castletown Estate, Castletown Drive and the R405 Maynooth Road.

• Four New Bus Shelters Approved For Athgarvan And Maddenstown, Pending NTA Delivery

  In response to a question from Social Democrats Cllr Pat Balfe, the council confirmed works are also underway on Local Link routes 821 and 880, including upgrades at six bus stops.

• Two Men Arrested In Garda Operation Targeting Burglaries

  The investigation looked into more than 40 incidents, including thefts, deception and unauthorised takings of vehicles, in Dublin and across the country last year.

• Leak Shuts Junior Infants Class In 19-Year-Old "Temporary" School Building In Celbridge

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• Major DART+ Depot Confirmed For Maynooth-Kilcock Area But No Extra Stop Confirmed For Locals

  While the precise site has not been finalised, it has been confirmed the depot will be located between Maynooth and Kilcock, potentially just outside Kilcock.

• Viral Infections Drive Long Waits At Naas Hospital And Other Emergency Departments, Says HSE

  The health service says its seen a significant increase in the number of patients presenting for care, including many with viral infections.

• Kfm Recruiting Full-time News Journalist

  Location: Kfm Broadcast Centre, Naas. Application closing date Feb. 20th

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