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  The proposed development includes a high ropes course, zipline, and treetop nets suitable for ages five and over, along with a visitor reception cabin and spectator facilities.

• Fury After Sallins Sunshine Club Misses Out On Funding As Other Counties Get Millions

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  Kildare’s overall allocation is one of the lowest in the country, with just two projects funded, while many other counties secured over €1 million each under the national scheme.

• Christmas Appeal To Adopt Dogs As Euthanasia Figures Rise

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  The number of dogs being 'put to sleep' has grown by 10 per cent according to the Irish Dog Control Statistics.

• Speed Enforcement To Increase In Kildare With 21 New Camera Zones To Be Rolled Out In January

  Of the new zones in Kildare, six have been added following community requests, where residents and local Gardaí raised concerns about speeding on particular roads.

• Over 400 Motorists Caught Speeding So Far Today, Including A Driver In Kilcock

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  Among those is a motorist who was detected travelling at 109 kilometres per hour in an 80km zone on the R148 in Kilcock

• Transport Minister In Discussions With Irish Rail About Extending Late-Night Trains Beyond Christmas

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  Outside of Christmas, the last train for most lines runs at 11.30pm.

• Bus Shelters Treated As Luxury Rather Than Standard, With 500 Kildare Bus Stops In Need Of Upgrades

  Data provided by the National Transport Authority shows €500,000 was allocated to Kildare County Council in 2025 under the Bus Stop Enhancement Programme.

• Recruitment Announcements Don’t Add Up As Garda Numbers Stagnant In Kildare South, Says Local TD

  Overall Garda strength across the district is down two since 2020, falling from 147 to 145, despite repeated recruitment announcements.