National News from Friday, October 10th, 2025

The new sites will deliver 192 new fast recharging points at 90 locations along the national primary and secondary road network, including Conlan's of Athy.

The operation uncovered a location where horses were being kept in breach of local bye-laws.

A total of 111 million euro was invested in renewable energy infrastructure.

On 25 April, a greyhound suffered a compound fracture of the right humerus and was put down by the track vet, while another was euthanised following a fractured hock on 29 August.

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The average home will be 2 per cent worse off next year.

Ireland currently has no approved equine slaughter premises, and since May this year, applicants for approval must undergo a new “Fit and Proper Person” assessment before any licence can be granted.

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The campaign introduces a Relationship Health Check to help people assess their relationship health.

Independent councillor Pádraig McEvoy has joined journalist and author Frank McDonald, Labour councillor Darragh Moriarty, Green Party councillors David Healy and Dan Boyle in seeking a judicial review of the new regulations.

The new facility represents a €7.5 million investment by Kildare County Council and is the only institution of its kind anywhere in the world.