Brothers In Arms
The Government has been leasing the site since 2020.
Cabinet has given approval for the State to purchase Dublin's Citywest Hotel and Convention Centre.
It's currently used for housing international protection applicants and those fleeing the war in Ukraine, and has the capacity to accommodate 2,300 people.
The Government has been leasing the site since 2020.
Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan says there are no immediate plans to increase capacity at the site:
EXCLUSIVE: HSE Doubles Down On Move To Sell Kilcullen Building - Restored By Locals - To Highest Bidder
Many in Kilcullen gave time, skills, and secured grant funding to restore the historic property, trusting that it would serve local needs for years to come.
Man Who Sexually Assaulted Eight-Year-Old Cousin At Kildare Address Fails To Have One-Year Jail Time Reduced On Appeal
In her victim impact statement, the woman stated that the while the offender actively participated in family events and was "celebrated", she had lived with shame and guilt
Lucan TD Wants Bigger Fines For Littering – But His "Butt Tosser" Campaign Name Deemed "Improper"
He said he Australia has a litter campaign called "Don' be a tosser" and that he suggested a campaign called "butt tosser" but was asked to use "Cigarette Butt Disposal" instead.
Most Supporters Of Suicidal Patients Left Emergency Departments Without Prevention Guidance
A study was carried out by the Turn the Tide on Suicide group and researchers from Trinity College.
Kilcullen Man Hoped For A Social Lifeline - Now the HSE May Sell The Building Locals Spent Years Restoring
For people like Ronan Murray, the decision isn’t about land or policy - it’s about connection and a vital social outlet.
Very Few Animal Cruelty Cases Officially Recorded In Kildare As Public Urged To Get PULSE Number
Newly released figures from the Department of Agriculture show that Kildare has had only one year of recorded prosecutions under the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013 between 2022 and mid-2025.
Kildare County Council Gets €100k For Dog Control - But Still Just Two Wardens For Entire County
The €100,000 provided in funding, announced by the Department of Agriculture, is part of a €2 million national scheme aimed at hiring 40 new wardens across the country.
84 Motorists Caught Driving In Bus Lanes In Kildare–Carlow Division Last Year
The majority, over 4,300, were in Dublin.
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