National News from Friday, May 23rd, 2025

That's according to Social Democrats Cllr Chris Pender, who has criticised possible plans by the Land Development Agency (LDA) to develop the former Machinery Yard site in Newbridge for housing purposes only.

Now living in Galway, Sophie Ní Choimín has been actively involved in protests and fundraising for Palestine but says these efforts are no longer enough due to the Israeli blockade imposed in March, which has blocked aid supplies.

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Speaking about the frightening ordeal, she described the moment she confronted the criminals as "terrifying" and now acknowledges the potential danger of the situation.

Last year, a judge warned that lives would be lost over an ongoing feud between two rival groups in the area.

Supporters of Palestine held protests during Sander's last visit, criticising him for not declaring what is happening in Gaza as Genocide.

The route will run five return trips Monday to Saturday and three on Sundays.

The Maynooth commuter line will now connect to Aircoach routes 700 and 700X from Drumcondra.