Give It Up
Over a 16-year period
There is a call on the government to cut excise duty on alcohol to help pubs deal with rising costs.
There has been a sharp decline in the number of pubs in the country over the past 16 years, with a fall of 21 per cent.
A report from the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland shows a fall in numbers in every county, with Co. Kildare seeing a 13.6% decline.
Michael O'Donovan from the Vintners Federation of Ireland says publicans need help to "survive the winter":
Fire-Damaged M9 Lights At Castledermot Roundabout Await ESB Switch-On, Which Could Take Weeks
The lights have been out since August due to fire damage at a junction overseen by motorway contractor Egis Lagan.
Kildare TD Hits Out At Former MEP Mick Wallace For Sharing AI Clip Showing Connolly In Balaclava With Gun
Ó Cearúil, who has repeatedly highlighted the dangers of artificial intelligence misuse, said the clip risks overshadowing what should be a reflective and unifying period ahead of Connolly’s inauguration on 11 November.
€6m Legal Bill Adds To Rising Costs At National Children’s Hospital
The hospital is already set to be the most expensive health infrastructure project in the history of the State, which is being managed by Kill-based contractor BAM.
Horse Believed To Have Been Driven At Gardaí During Citywest Riots Found Collapsed And Injured
Gardaí in Tallaght called the Moyvalley-based rescue organisation earlier today after the animal was discovered on the ground, unable to stand and suspected of suffering from colic.
Kildare County Council Announces Climate Week 2025
The week will feature ten events across the county.
Man (20s) Seriously Injured During Alleged Assault In Kildare Town Was Found Unresponsive At 3.15 This Morning
He remains in a serious condition.
Tóibín: “ Extreme” Views Highlighted In Secret WhatsApp Groups Will Not Be Tolerated, As He Points To Diversity In Aontú
Ógra Aontú leader John Bryan, 21, who served as the party’s representative in the Clane LEA in Derrinturn, was expelled following an internal investigation into two alleged secret WhatsApp groups among senior youth figures.
Gardaí Investigate Alleged Attack In Kildare Town
There is limited information available at this time.
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