National News from Thursday, May 22nd, 2025

Terror At 4AM: Maynooth Mother Pushed To Ground After Confronting Masked Males During Home Invasion

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She said it was instinct to confront the gang but warned locals against it.
Newbridge School Project Sparked Global Journey: Kildare Lawyer Tells Of West Bank Land Grabs

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Executive director of the Nobel Women’s Initiative, Maria Butler recently visited the Middle East with three Nobel Peace Prize laureates.
Hospital Board CEO Has "No Faith" In BAM: Kill-Based Firm Blamed For 15th Children's Hospital Delay

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The Public Accounts Committee has heard the hospital won’t be handed over until the end of this September, and then it will take another nine months to get it ready for patients.
Kneecap Condemns Terrorism Charge As ‘Political Policing’

Liam also known as Mo Chara is accused of flying a Hezbollah flag at a concert.
Driving Test Backlog In Kildare: New Centres And Examiners Promised

This plan by the Road Safety Authority includes accelerating the training of new examiners and expanding test times, including overtime for Saturdays and bank holidays.
UPDATE: Athy Midwifery Clinic To Reopen Next Week, Women Notified And Midwife Staff To Be Boosted

The hospital is currently contacting affected women directly to inform them of the resumption.
Man Who Shot And Killed Two Israeli Embassy Staff In Washington Shouted "Free Palestine" When Detained

A suspect has been arrested and named as 30-year-old Elias Rodriguez from Illinois.

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