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Monday 29 May 2023 Dublin: 9°C

# Naas

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# News Fix
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
An outbreak at Naas General Hospital, weekly testing at meat plants and the announcement of Joe Biden’s running mate.
# Kildare
Outbreak of Covid-19 confirmed on ward in Naas General Hospital
The hospital said the ward is now closed to new admissions.
# Kildare
Man arrested as part of investigations into seizure of drugs and cash in Naas
Tens of thousands of euros worth of drugs were seized earlier this month.
# Stephenstown
Man (50s) killed in Naas collision involving car and lorry
The driver of the car was pronounced dead at the scene.
# In the saddle
Aidan O'Brien back to winning ways as Irish racing makes its return
Naas staged the first Irish meeting since the Covid-19 shutdown today.
# slow down
Driver caught speeding at 173km/h on N7
Gardaí are urging people to slow down this weekend.
# found
Missing Kildare teenager located safe and well
Sarah Reilly was missing from Naas since May.
# Horse Racing
Brilliant Envoi Allen wins feature at Naas for Russell and Elliott
Seven wins out of seven now for the Gordon Elliott-trained horse.
# beef prices
Taoiseach 'sympathises' with farmers as blockade of major Aldi distribution centre continues
Members of the Irish Farmers’ Association are staging a protest outside an Aldi distribution centre.
# Learner Driver
Learner driver has car seized after speeding with expired permit and no L plate
The Garda Roads Policing Unit stopped the car for a speeding offence in Roscommon town.
# Naas
Motorist arrested after being caught driving 173km/h in 80km/h zone
The motorist was driving through an area of road works on the N7 when caught by gardaí.
# Racing
O'Brien mops up on Royal Ascot Trials Day, as Russell wins big in France
Russell added the Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris to his already incredible CV.
# Naas
80 new jobs on the way for Kildare following Irish tech company's expansion
The company provides automated solutions including artificial intelligence to public sector bodies.
# Kildare
Car flips after being caught traveling at 133km/h in Naas
No one was injured in the incident, Gardaí said.
# M7
Member of public helps gardaí arrest dangerous driver who had no licence or insurance
The driver, who crashed into a barrier, was arrested on suspicion of drink driving.
# Co Kildare
Gardaí investigate break-in at Danish store Jysk, hours after first opening
“Jysk has added additional security, live CCTV and 24 hour patrols to reduce the risk going forward,” a spokesperson said.
# Off And Running
Karawaan catches the eye with Irish Lincolnshire win as 2019 flat racing season gets under way
Ger Lyons’ horse posted an impressive victory in Naas last Sunday.
# david boland
Murder charge struck out because of a delay in serving book of evidence
David Boland was stabbed to death in November last year.
# retail and services
Lidl paused plans for a controversial Kildare store - but it hasn't thrown in the towel yet
The second store in Naas received 40 objections and was refused for contravening town centre plans.
# Close Call
Chosen Mate winner by a nose as Gordon Elliot claims victory in Naas
It was also a promising afternoon for Balrath trainer Gavin Cromwell who celebrated two winners on Sunday.
# Carjacking
Woman threatened with knife as car stolen in early morning robbery
A woman in her 40s was flagged down by a male pedestrian as she approached a roundabout on Bothar Philip near Kill shortly before 7am
# Witness appeal
Woman dies in single-vehicle crash in Naas
Gardaí are at the scene and local diversions are in place.
# Naas
Kildare/Wicklow Education and Training Board office raided by gardaí
The Comptroller and Auditor General published an audit into the board’s financial statements yesterday.
# Dominant
O'Brien's Band of Outlaws moves into Cheltenham contention with impressive Naas showing
It looks like it will be a successful March for the Irish trainer.
# Tips
Advantage Point, All For Joy and Fauguernon make most appeal in Naas maiden hurdle
There are only a handful of serious candidates in the second division.
# In the running
Espoir D'Allen moves into Cheltenham Champion Hurdle contention with impressive Naas showing
Barry Geraghty also hit a remarkable milestone.
# Monasterevin
Man dies after being knocked down by 4x4 in Kildare
The incident happened at around 6.50pm yesterday in Monasterevin.
# Espoir D'Allen
Champion Hurdle hopeful will aim to maintain unbeaten run this season at Naas on Sunday
The JP McManus-owned horse has been declared for the five-runner Limestone Lad Hurdle.
# McAuley Place
A place to grow old where you're 'never short of company'
McAuley Place is situated in Naas, Co Kildare and sees 53 apartments available to residents over 65 years of age.
# Flying Start
Battleoverdoyen lands opening Grade One race of 2019 to ensure success for Elliott and Kennedy
The spotlight was on the action at Naas this afternoon.
# Banned
Conor McGregor given six-month driving ban for speeding
McGregor was handed the ban today in Naas.
# Roadworks
Gardaí to deploy two speed vans after a number of serious incidents on M7 in Kildare
In recent months, 32 motorists have been prosecuted for dangerous driving between junctions 8 and 11 on the M7.
# Kildare
Teenage boy released without charge after woman is seriously injured in hit-and-run incident
The 51-year-old woman remains in hospital.
# Kildare
Man to appear in court over David Boland murder
The 34-year-old was stabbed in the early hours of Thursday morning.
# Naas
Teenager (16) arrested after woman (51) left in serious condition following hit-and-run
The collision happened on Canal Bridge, Osberstown, Naas at around 8.25pm yesterday evening.
# Renewed Appeal
Gardaí renew their appeal after fatal crash on Naas Road
A man in his 30s was knocked down and killed last month.
# Naas
Bus driver arrested on M7 after being found nine times over legal alcohol limit
The driver had a Blood Alcohol Concentration of more than 180mg.
# drink driving
Driver over alcohol limit arrested after colliding with lamp post, causing live electric wires to fall
Gardaí from Naas found the man to be three times over the legal alcohol limit.
# Co Kildare
Disqualified driver who caused collision was 'ten times over legal limit'
The man was subsequently fined and disqualified from driving for 6 years.
# Naas
'Get it off your mind': 20 years on, family of Deirdre Jacob plead for 'vital' information
Her family has called for the establishment of a dedicated garda missing person’s investigation unit.