Rathangan Locals Relying On Christmas Lights As Main Public Light Source Following Pre-Christmas Blackout

Friday, 9 January 2026 15:41

By Hannah Kelly

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Kfm News understands that the blackout follows a pre-Christmas crash in which a car struck an electricity pole

Rathangan has been left in darkness - with residents relying on Christmas lights as their only source of street lighting.

Kfm News understands that the blackout follows a pre-Christmas crash in which a car struck an electricity pole.

It is also understood that ESB crews replaced the pole, however street lights remain unfixed.

A local says Christmas lights are being used as a stop-gap while public lighting remains out of action.

Social Democrats Cllr on the Kildare-Newbridge MD, Chris Pender, confirmed that he and Cllr Pat Balfe have raised the issue with Kildare County Council, and are currently awaiting a response from the public lighting sector.

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