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Ciarán Mather
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Multimedia Journalist with the Leinster Leader / Kildare Live. Also happens to be a discount Richard Chambers. Opinions are my own and reposts are not endorsements.
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Ciarán Mather @only1ciaranmather.bsky.social · Mar 24
BIG UPDATE!

It feels great to be back working as a journalist for the Leinster Leader / ICONIC MEDIA GROUP 🥳🎉

Here's to serving the local population of County Kildare and catching up with old workmates 🙏❤️

#Journalism #IrishJournalism #Kildare #IrishNews #LocalJournalism #KildareNews
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The latest edition of the Leinster Leader, which is dated Tuesday, January 27, 2026, is OUT NOW

#Kildare #LocalJournalism #Newspapers #KildareNews
January 27, 2026 at 10:20 PM
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#Kildare County Council ‘underestimates the importance’ of one #GAA Club

#KildareNews #LocalPolitics
Kildare County Council ‘underestimates the importance’ of one GAA Club
The comments were made by a councillor representing the Kildare-Newbridge Municipal District
www.leinsterleader.ie
January 27, 2026 at 4:54 PM
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‘They have shown what a #publicconsultation should look like’: #Kildare County Council's Parks Department praised for project help

#KildareNews #LocalPolitics
‘They have shown what a public consultation should look like’: Kildare County Council's Parks Department praised for project help
Two councillors expressed their gratitude towards the Department at a recent KCC meeting
www.leinsterleader.ie
January 27, 2026 at 4:52 PM
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Trigger warning for the following story - Resources will be posted in the comments down below

RIP Kelvin

‘What I wouldn’t give to say good night to Kel’: Mother of #Kildare man who died by suicide releases appeal for #petition signatures

#KildareNews #SuicidePrevention
‘What I wouldn’t give to say good night to Kel’: Mother of Kildare man who died by suicide releases appeal for petition signatures
The petition is named after her son, the late Kelvin Brennan, who died by suicide back in May of 2025
www.leinsterleader.ie
January 27, 2026 at 4:47 PM
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LATEST: ‘Urgent need’ to fund construction of a second bridge for this #Kildare town

#LocalPolitics #KildareNews
LATEST: ‘Urgent need’ to fund construction of a second bridge for this Kildare town
The proposed second bridge for Newbridge has been raised by local reps numerous times over the years
www.leinsterleader.ie
January 26, 2026 at 7:32 PM
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#Kildare woman among participants at bootcamp for activists

#LocalCommunity #Activism #KildareNews #Clane
Kildare woman among participants at bootcamp for activists
Terri Coonan said that she wants to ‘encourage peace, friendship, and community support’ for all people living in her local community
www.leinsterleader.ie
January 26, 2026 at 3:52 PM
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Concerns that #Kildare bridge poses a hazard to drivers

#KildareNews #Safety #LocalPolitics #Roads
Concerns that Kildare bridge poses a hazard to drivers
Kildare County Council has said that a review of the structure is due soon
www.leinsterleader.ie
January 26, 2026 at 2:41 PM
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New pipeline for #Kildare ‘will strengthen local services and enable #sustainabledevelopment’

#KildareNews #UisceÉireann
New pipeline for Kildare ‘will strengthen local services and enable sustainable development’
The project is being delivered as part of Uisce Éireann’s national Growth and Development Programme
www.leinsterleader.ie
January 26, 2026 at 2:40 PM
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Wet winter led to delay in path project, #Kildare County Council says

#LocalPolitics #KildareNews
Wet winter led to delay in path project, Kildare County Council says
A local representative pointed out to KCC that the project had previously ‘been approved and funded’
www.leinsterleader.ie
January 23, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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Investment details for #Kildare-based cemetery revealed

#KildareNews #LocalPolitics
Investment details for Kildare-based cemetery revealed
The land is at capacity, according to Kildare County Council
www.leinsterleader.ie
January 23, 2026 at 3:03 PM
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Total #roadclosure by #UisceÉireann in #Kildare subject to query

#LocalPolitics #KildareNews
Total road closure by Uisce Éireann in Kildare subject to query
The road is located in North Kildare
www.leinsterleader.ie
January 23, 2026 at 1:50 PM
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#Kildare County Council asked to explore location options for youth #mentalhealthclinic in #Newbridge

#YouthMentalHealth #MentalHealth #KildareNews #LocalPolitics #NewbridgeNews
Kildare County Council asked to explore location options for youth mental health clinic in Newbridge
The request was made by two councillors representing the Kildare-Newbridge Municipal District
www.leinsterleader.ie
January 23, 2026 at 1:49 PM
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Former fuel station in #Kildare ‘is a derelict site’

#KildareNews #LocalPolitics
Former fuel station in Kildare ‘is a derelict site’
The current state of the facility was highlighted at a recent Kildare County Council meeting
www.leinsterleader.ie
January 22, 2026 at 6:54 PM
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Construction of new #tennis courts sought for this #Kildare town

#PlanningPermission #Construction #KildareNews #Sports
Construction of new tennis courts sought for this Kildare town
A planning permission application is currently with Kildare County Council
www.leinsterleader.ie
January 22, 2026 at 6:52 PM
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Criticism over lack of toilet facilities at popular park in #Kildare

#KildareNews #NorthKildare #Dublin #LocalPolitics #DublinNews
Criticism over lack of toilet facilities at popular park in Kildare
The often-busy spot is located within the boundary of County Dublin
www.leinsterleader.ie
January 22, 2026 at 6:51 PM
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WARNING: #Kildare residents alerted over scammers on #WhatsApp impersonating gardaí

#ScamAlert #Crime #KildareNews #Gardaí
WARNING: Kildare residents alerted over scammers on WhatsApp impersonating gardaí
An Garda Síochána also advised members of the public to avoid answering calls from suspicious or unknown numbers
www.leinsterleader.ie
January 21, 2026 at 4:45 PM
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Sewage overflow is ‘running onto path’ in this #Kildare region

#LocalPolitics #KildareNews
Sewage overflow is ‘running onto path’ in this Kildare region
The issue was highlighted at a recent Kildare County Council meeting
www.leinsterleader.ie
January 20, 2026 at 8:25 PM
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Traffic surveys for one #Kildare Municipal District due to recommence soon

#KildareNews #LocalPolitics
Traffic surveys for one Kildare Municipal District due to recommence soon
The announcement was welcomed by a local representative
www.leinsterleader.ie
January 20, 2026 at 8:23 PM
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Concerns raised over collisions and strikes on #Kildare bridge

#KildareNews #LocalPolitics
Concerns raised over collisions and strikes on Kildare bridge
A councillor described the bridge as being ‘historically and culturally significant’ to the county
www.leinsterleader.ie
January 20, 2026 at 8:22 PM
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Ready your clubs! National school in #Kildare to host #golfclassic fundraiser

#KildareNews #Golf #Sports
Ready your clubs! National school in Kildare to host golf classic fundraiser
There will be plenty of raffle prizes on the day, according to the organisers
www.leinsterleader.ie
January 20, 2026 at 8:20 PM
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#Kildare residents asked to give feedback to Dublin Coach on Green Bus route

#PublicTransport #KildareNews #Dublin #Laois #Buses
Kildare residents asked to give feedback to Dublin Coach on Green Bus route
The company also assured the public that it is currently ‘addressing fleet issues’
www.leinsterleader.ie
January 20, 2026 at 8:20 PM
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The latest edition of the Leinster Leader, which is dated Tuesday, January 20, 2026, is OUT NOW

#Kildare #LocalJournalism #Newspapers #KildareNews
January 20, 2026 at 4:50 PM
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#HotSchoolMealsProgramme ‘must be fixed’ to support #Kildare schools

#Education #KildareNews
Hot School Meals Programme ‘must be fixed’ to support Kildare schools
A TD representing Kildare South claimed that said the current programme ‘risks deepening inequality unless urgent changes are made’
www.leinsterleader.ie
January 15, 2026 at 6:48 PM
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Juvenile suspect arrested in #Kildare following alleged theft of cash from elderly man

#KildareNews #Crime #Gardaí
Juvenile suspect arrested in Kildare following alleged theft of cash from elderly man
The crime took place on the afternoon of January 9 last
www.leinsterleader.ie
January 15, 2026 at 6:47 PM
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Kildare Credit Union issues urgent #warning to members over #scam text

#Kildare #ScamText #KildareNews
Kildare Credit Union issues urgent warning to members over scam text
The credit union has over 15,500 members
www.leinsterleader.ie
January 14, 2026 at 3:11 PM