National News from Monday, August 17th, 2026

Nationwide Reaction Following Kildare M9 Collision That Resulted In Five Deaths And Four Being Hospitalised

The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning after a BMW driven by five teenagers was driven the wrong way on the M9
Two Teenagers To Stand Trial For Murder Charges That Allegedly Took Place In Blanchardstown Earlier This Year

The boys, aged 16 and 17, were originally charged with causing serious harm to Mr. Coughlan.
ETBI Says Almost 300 Primary Schools Should Consider Change To Multi-Denominational Patronage

The board analysed the Department of Education's Primary School Survey.
"I Ask Myself How I Get Out Of Bed": Father Of Sons Who Have Suffered With Friedreich's Ataxia Calls On Government To Fund Medication

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Craig Coady's 13-year-old son Rory passed away last September from the disease, while his 16-year-old son Paudie currently has Friedreich's Ataxia.
Further Fuel Protests "Inevitable" If Government Winds Down Fuel Supports

Protests over rising fuel prices brought the country to a standstill earlier this year.
76% Increase In Affordable Housing Supports During Q1

It comes as over 24,000 affordable housing supports have been delivered since 2021
Three Women And Young Boy Remain In Hospital Following Yesterday's Road Collision On M9

The collision also claimed the lives of five teenage boys.

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