National News from Monday, January 12th, 2026

Taken At The Hands Of "Pure Evil": Mother Speaks Out In Case Of Murdered Boy

He had extensive injuries - consistent with someone violently shaking him as well as forcefully striking his head against a hard surface.
Garda Sent Forward For Trial Over M50 Incident That Left Delivery Driver With Severed Leg

In September, the judge was told the accused was entering a not guilty plea.
"Brave" 11-Year-Old Naas Girl Enrolled In Clinical Trial In UK Following Rare Cancer Diagnosis

Jessica 'Jaye' Gibson, a pupil at Rathmore National School, first presented with headaches and swelling of the tongue in August 2025.
Man Admits Knife Attack On Garda And Arson Of McGregor Pub

Abdullah Khan, who has an address in Dublin which can't be reported by court order, pleaded guilty to eight offences before the Special Criminal Court today
Seven New Special Education Classes Sanctioned For Kildare

The allocation was confirmed today as part of the first national tranche of special classes for the 2026–2027 school year.
Man Arrested After Being Caught With Stolen Items In Kilcock

Those items have now been recovered and taken to Leixlip Garda Station.
Stamp Prices To Rise From Next Month

The price of a national stamp will rise by 20 cent to €1.85 , while a new €3.50 rate is being introduced for letters sent to Europe and Britain.

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