National News from Thursday, May 8th, 2025
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BREAKING: White Smoke Emerges From The Sistine Chapel, Meaning A New Pope Has Been Elected
Crowds are cheering and there is an eruption of applause in St Peter's Square.
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Senator Urges "Common Sense" From Officials In Camogie Skort Dispute Ahead Of Leinster Semi-final
It’s after officials threatened to call off a Leinster semi-final on Sunday, in response to players wearing shorts, instead of the traditional skort.
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Meath Ex-Soldier Keith Byrne Convicted Of Murdering Girlfriend With Hair Straightener Cord
A private prosecutor hired by Kirsty Ward's family is arguing for a 30-year sentence in prison.
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Newbridge Man Acquitted Of Assaulting Kildare Councillor Chris Pender
Mr Michael Keane, also known as Michael Turner, has consistently denied the charges.
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"Challenging Time": OPW Minister To Meet Local Groups On Monday Over Castletown House Access Issues
Locals groups said they are "ready and waiting" to meet with the Minister.
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Naas Hospital To Get Prefab Endoscopy Suite While Families Still Face 24-Year-Old "Temporary" Morgue
For many patients, staff, and visitors, ambitions for the hospital "ring hollow", according to Aontú candidate for Kildare North, Una O'Connor.
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No Pope Yet As Black Smoke Rises From Sistine Chapel
The Conclave will continue this afternoon.
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OPW Minister Vows To Meet Local Groups In Matter Of "Days" As Damage At Donaghcumper Draws Outrage
Four vehicles were overturned, a teleporter was driven into a river, and the wires on four CCTV units were cut on the grounds.
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Update: Woman Missing From Baltinglass Found "Safe"
Gardai have thanked the public for their assistance.
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Gardaí Target Crime Gang In Kildare With Suspected Links To Prostitution And Money Laundering
Three men were arrested.
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