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• Drunk Driver’s “Bravado” Results In Overturned Car

  The incident occurred in Prosperous, when a vehicle failed to stop for gardaí

• CARNALWAY BRIDGE KILCULLEN SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE‼️

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• Funding Suddenly Approved As Clane School Faces Fire Safety Closure

  In correspondence seen by Kfm News, the school said the Board of Management’s foremost priority is the safety of pupils and staff.

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

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

• BREAKING: Clane Primary School To Close After "Non-Compliant" Fire Alarm Deemed A Risk To Life

  An email seen by Kfm News stated that the "fire alarm system currently in place in the school is not compliant and poses a risk to life in the event of a fire. As a result, the school cannot remain open until this issue is resolved."

• Faulty Software Update Leaves Thousands Of New Passports At Risk Of Travel Problems

  Holders are being urged to check the date of issue on the data page of their passport.

• Kildare Council Proposes To Relax Rules After Serviced Sites Scheme Fails To Generate Interest

  A proposed change to the County Development Plan would widen the eligibility area to a 10-kilometre radius and cut the proof-of-residency requirement to 10 years.

• Maynooth's Paul Mescal Explains Why He Prefers London Over Dublin Following Backlash

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  He has since clarified the comment, saying London has more opportunity for aspiring artists, and living in Dublin was "frustrating".