with Hannah Kelly
Many students have to commute to college rather than pay Dublin rents
A UCD student from Kildare says he's spending up to six hours a day commuting in and out of college.
A new survey shows two thirds of students at the University are paying more than €750 a month in rent.
That's almost twice the national student average, meaning many are choosing to live at home if they can.
Student Alex Connell has a long commute every day from his home in Carbury;
"Brave" 11-Year-Old Naas Girl Enrolled In Clinical Trial In UK Following Rare Cancer Diagnosis
Jessica 'Jaye' Gibson, a pupil at Rathmore National School, first presented with headaches and swelling of the tongue in August 2025.
Five Regenerative Tourism Projects In Kildare Awarded Over €1.8m In Funding
The five successful projects will deliver innovative visitor experiences, low-carbon accommodation and support local communities
Man Admits Knife Attack On Garda And Arson Of McGregor Pub
Abdullah Khan, who has an address in Dublin which can't be reported by court order, pleaded guilty to eight offences before the Special Criminal Court today
Seven New Special Education Classes Sanctioned For Kildare
The allocation was confirmed today as part of the first national tranche of special classes for the 2026–2027 school year.
Man Arrested After Being Caught With Stolen Items In Kilcock
Those items have now been recovered and taken to Leixlip Garda Station.
Stamp Prices To Rise From Next Month
The price of a national stamp will rise by 20 cent to €1.85 , while a new €3.50 rate is being introduced for letters sent to Europe and Britain.
Drunk Driver’s “Bravado” Results In Overturned Car
The incident occurred in Prosperous, when a vehicle failed to stop for gardaí
An Overnight Incident Has Caused Significant Damage To Carnalway Bridge In Kilcullen
Motorists are being advised to approach the bridge slowly and with caution.
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