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M50

Mother of man injured in M50 collision says there ‘has to be consequences for what’s happened’

Sarah Jane Fox said her son recalls ‘every bit of the crash’ with a vehicle that was travelling in the wrong direction on the M50.

Weather

Met Éireann issues 48-hour high temperature warning for 13 counties from tomorrow

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Passengers evacuated before Dublin Bus caught fire during rush hour on busy southside street

Barracksfield West

Applications to open for 25 'affordable' homes in Naas, starting at €243k for one-bed apartment

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