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Big Kildare Interview: Kilcullen resident and carer frustrated over lack of accessibility

Imagine being unable to do most of the things you love, all because the area you live in cannot cater to your basic needs? This is the reality for one Kilcullen resident: 64-year-old Mary Maguire. Mary, who is a mother and grandmother, suffers from ...

11 Apr 2023 at 18:35

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Parents are crying over the phone while discussing school access — Kildare councillor

Parents have become so stressed worrying about securing school places for their children that they have broken down crying over the phone. The claim was made by Independent councillor Pádraig McEvoy at the latest Clane-Maynooth Municipal District ...

06 Jun 2023 at 19:35

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More time for traffic lights in Newbridge, County Kildare, suggested

Kildare County Council (KCC) must keep vulnerable road users (those with cognitive or physical impairments) in mind. That’s according to Social Democrats councillor Chris Pender, who made the comments at the latest Kildare-Newbridge Municipal ...

25 Apr 2023 at 11:05

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New garda initiative blocks access to child abuse websites

An Garda Síochána in partnership with BT Ireland, Eir Ireland, Sky Ireland, Tesco Mobile, Three Ireland and Vodafone Ireland have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will block access to websites containing child sexual abuse ...

10 Feb 2020 at 20:43

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Wheelchair-friendly swing appeal heard at Kildare County Council meeting

A wheelchair friendly swing is being sought for a playground located in Rathangan. The request was made by Fianna Fáil councillor Anne Connolly at the latest Kildare-Newbridge Municipal District meeting, which was held on Wednesday, ...

30 Apr 2024 at 13:05

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Kildare's playground surfaces needs to be changed for wheelchair users

A call has been made for playground surfaces across Kildare to be changed - to make the facilities more accessible for all. Labour councillor Angela Feeney will ask Kildare County Council to review the policy for installing bark ...

21 Apr 2023 at 16:00

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NOTICE: Road resurfacing works announced at school in Naas, County Kildare

Road resurfacing works are due to commence at a school located in Naas, according to Kildare County Council. The council explained: "Road resurfacing works will be commencing at Lacken View as part of the Safe Routes to School ...

16 Aug 2024 at 14:10

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Bank warning on new remote access scam as attempts to steal money rise

A warning has been issued to bank customers about a new scam in which fraudsters are attempting to gain remote access to computers and bank accounts. Bank of Ireland is urging customers to be on their guard due to a new wave ...

14 Sept 2023 at 10:00

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Kildare County Council won’t rule out signs banning HGVs from busy Newbridge junction

Kildare County Council (KCC) has said that it will not rule out putting signs banning Heavy-Goods Vehicles (HGVs) from Buckley’s Cross towards roundabout near Newbridge. The comment was made by KCC engineer Donal Hodgins at ...

22 Dec 2023 at 15:05

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Tipperary mum furious as Irish Ferries charters non-wheelchair accessible boat for popular route

A local mother is calling on Irish Ferries to look after their disabled customers after the company chartered a non-wheelchair accessible boat for a popular route. Olivia Hassett has stated she is “very upset” following ...

27 Feb 2024 at 18:09

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Needs of vulnerable road users in Newbridge must be considered, local rep tells council

The needs of vulnerable road users in the town of Newbridge must be considered by Kildare County Council (KCC). That's according to Social Democrats Cllr Chris Pender, who made the comments at the latest ...

29 Apr 2024 at 13:05

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ROUND UP: Briefs from the latest Clane-Maynooth MD meeting for April 2024

MILL STREET ACTIVE TRAVEL SCHEME START DATE Kildare County Council (KCC) has provided a start date for the Mill Street Active Travel Scheme. The council gave the date in response to a motion by Fianna ...

11 Apr 2024 at 12:05

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