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<p>Brendan Fogarty, 'Bruce Springsteen', Antoinette Switzer and Aine Carvill enjoying the first annual 'Féile Springsteen' in Rathangan on Saturday, August 22. Photo: Aisling Hyland</p>

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First annual 'Féile Springsteen' draws visitors from across Ireland and overseas

Around 15 people travelled from Spain for the event, while other visitors also came from London, Wexford, Cork and Northern Ireland.

<p>A man charged with stealing car keys from a hotel leisure centre, activating the remote to locate the car in the car park and then stealing it was granted bail despite garda objections – although to achieve this, he will require finding an independent surety of €2,000.</p>

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Man accused of stealing car from hotel leisure centre granted bail despite garda objections

<p>Maryjane Juhasz (right) with her daughter Marykate (left).</p>

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Girl diagnosed as non-verbal autistic living in Dublin hospital since February

Crash on M9 in Co Kildare

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TikTok pressed over joyriding videos as hauliers warn of dangerous motorway driving

Judges gavel in courtroom legal trial and law background

court and crime

Man whose new job requires Garda vetting escapes drug conviction

Crash on M9 in Co Kildare

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Investigation continues as five teens killed in Kildare crash named locally

Crash on M9 in Co Kildare

Garda Commissioner condemns reckless behaviour for 'social media likes' in wake of horror crash

Two women are in critical condition in hopsital while another woman and a child suffered serious injuries in the M9 crash

Sun, 16 Aug, 2026

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Jail for Laois man after 2014 crash that killed his uncle

The car he was driving was found to be "in dangerously defective condition".

Wed, 12 Aug, 2026

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Mother of unaccompanied learner driver caught travelling at 174km/h applies to court to have car returned

The car must be put up for sale immediately and, if it were not sold within 18 weeks from July 23, it would be destroyed the judge said.

Tue, 11 Aug, 2026

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'This is not legit': Kildare man refuses to sign bail bond to get released

He is due to re-appear in Naas District Court on August 13.

Tue, 11 Aug, 2026

Closeup a wooden thermometer against green foliage showing high temperature

High-temperature warning issued for Leinster and Tipperary as mercury hits 29C

Leinster and Tipperary face several days of high temperatures, with warm nights, humidity and possible water safety concerns

Tue, 11 Aug, 2026

'The BMW that Shook the Barley': Gardaí arrest motorist travelling at 172km/h on M7 motorway

'The BMW that Shook the Barley': Gardaí arrest motorist travelling at 172km/h on M7 motorway

The motorist was arrested at the scene on August bank holiday Monday and has been charged to appear before Portlaoise District Court.

Thu, 06 Aug, 2026

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Suspended sentence for tractor driver travelling too slowly on motorway

When stopped by gardaí, the driver failed to produce insurance or a driving licence.

Tue, 04 Aug, 2026

Driver who attempted 'seven point turn' at checkpoint arrested by gardaí

Driver who attempted 'seven point turn' at checkpoint arrested by gardaí

The car was seized and the motorist was charged to appear at Portlaoise District Court.

Wed, 29 Jul, 2026

Dead snakes and a bearded dragon dumped in Leinster river

Dead snakes and a bearded dragon dumped in Leinster river

The animals were found decomposing by members of the public on Saturday.

Fri, 24 Jul, 2026

Liposuction

Judge revokes woman’s legal aid after learning she paid for 'butt lift' and other cosmetic surgery

The woman was recovering from the surgery and could not appear in court

Thu, 23 Jul, 2026

Irish Police, Garda, motorcycle on a street in Dublin

'He deserved that': Motorist stops to rebuke speeding driver

“Public roads are not a race track," a garda spokesperson said

Thu, 23 Jul, 2026

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Man charged following knife incident at car park in Louth

He was disarmed by gardaí using what they described as a “less-lethal force option”.

Tue, 21 Jul, 2026

Cousins avoid conviction after 'large-scale' pub altercation

Cousins avoid conviction after 'large-scale' pub altercation

The solicitor, who knows both defendants personally, described CCTV footage from the incident as "at best, shockingly grim".

Mon, 20 Jul, 2026

Judges gavel in courtroom legal trial and law background

Father jailed for headbutting under-12 football coach during Carlow match

Judge says violence at children's sporting events undermines community values after unprovoked assault on volunteer football coach

Mon, 20 Jul, 2026

Efforts to address derelict housing at Curragh Camp moving at a snail’s pace, says TD

Efforts to address derelict housing at Curragh Camp moving at a snail’s pace, says TD

Labour TD Mark Wall has said that Government "must respect our Defence Forces and that begins with revitalising and addressing the dereliction across the Curragh Camp".

Thu, 16 Jul, 2026

ROAD POLICING

Covert garda truck catches 47 drivers using phones in Laois

A covert HGV cab helped gardaí identify distracted motorists, resulting in dozens of fixed charge notices within hours

Thu, 16 Jul, 2026

WRC hears case of worker laid off after ten years without entitled pay

WRC hears case of worker laid off after ten years without entitled pay

The hearing took place on May 25, 2026.

Tue, 14 Jul, 2026

Gardaí seize car after 17-year-old learner driver caught at 174km/h

Gardaí seize car after 17-year-old learner driver caught at 174km/h

Registered owner must apply to the District Court to recover the seized vehicle after the high-speed motorway incident

Tue, 14 Jul, 2026