National News from Tuesday, August 25th, 2026

Local School Principal Offers Advice To Families Preparing For Back-To-School

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He says that people should embrace the emotions when it comes to their kids beginning school
Further Strikes Planned By Oberstown Detention Campus Workers As Staffing Dispute Continues

Fórsa members have been staging a 12-hour strike since 9am today (25 August).
Man Granted Bail After Being Charged In Connection With Monaghan Bomb Seizure Last Month

The device was discovered following the search of an intercepted car.
28 Children In Kildare Were Killed Or Seriously Injured On Irish Roads Between 2021-2025

The Road Safety Authority is reminding people there will be a huge increase in ‘school-going traffic’ in the coming days
HSE Approves Skyclarys Reimbursement For People With Friedreich's Ataxia

Today was the day announced for a decision to be made.
Further Measures To Combat Fuel Poverty May Be Considered In Upcoming Budget

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The Government's delayed the phased restoration of excise duty on petrol and diesel, which was due to come into effect next month

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