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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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‘Very dangerous’ junction criticised by Mayor of #Kildare-#Newbridge Municipal District

#LocalPolitics #NewbridgeNews #KildareNews
‘Very dangerous’ junction criticised by Mayor of Kildare-Newbridge Municipal District
The councillor told Kildare County Council that he once experienced a road traffic accident at the location
www.leinsterleader.ie
November 28, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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UPDATED: ‘A serious threat to #taxidrivers and taxi services’: #Uber criticised by #Kildare rep over fixed pricing model

#BusinessNews #KildareNews #LocalPolitics #Ireland #Taxis #IrishNews
UPDATED: ‘A serious threat to taxi drivers and taxi services’: Uber criticised by Kildare rep over fixed pricing model
The changes have prompted outcry from taxi drivers throughout Ireland
www.leinsterleader.ie
November 28, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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What the festive season is all about: Local community groups to come together for #Christmas market in #Kildare

#KildareNews #Christmas2025 #Newbridge
What the festive season is all about: Local community groups to come together for Christmas market in Kildare
Traders who plan to attend this event just need to bring a table and their products
www.leinsterleader.ie
November 28, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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Garda appeal launched following #theft of jewellery from #SouthKildare home

#Crime #Kildare #Gardaí #KildareNews
Garda appeal launched following theft of jewellery from South Kildare home
Investigations are ongoing
www.leinsterleader.ie
November 28, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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How to stay jolly and also safe: #Kildare garda outlines safety tips ahead of #Christmas2025

#KildareNews #CrimePrevention #Gardaí #Christmas
How to stay jolly and also safe: Kildare garda outlines safety tips ahead of Christmas 2025
The advice was issued by a garda who is based in Newbridge
www.leinsterleader.ie
November 27, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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Call for #Kildare residents to make Newbridge a more #Autismfriendly town

#KildareNews #Newbridge #Autism #NewbridgeNews #AutismAwareness
Call for Kildare residents to make Newbridge a more Autism-friendly town
The appeal was made by a local councillor
www.leinsterleader.ie
November 27, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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Free Christmas #parking in this #Kildare region ‘needs to be advertised’ effectively, rep says

#LocalPolitics #FreeParking #KildareNews #Christmas2025
Free Christmas parking in this Kildare region ‘needs to be advertised’ effectively, rep says
The comments were made by a councillor aligned with Fianna Fáil
www.leinsterleader.ie
November 27, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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Diamond engagement ring among items stolen during #burglary in Kildare

#Crime #Naas #KildareNews #Gardaí
Diamond engagement ring among items stolen during burglary in Kildare
The crime occurred at a home in Naas
www.leinsterleader.ie
November 26, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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Mayor stresses need for #publicrealm works in these two #Kildare town centres

#LocalPolitics #KildareNews #NorthKildare
Mayor stresses need for public realm works in these two Kildare town centres
The request garnered support from other councillors
www.leinsterleader.ie
November 26, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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#IrishRail ‘needs to get the finger out’, local rep tells #Kildare County Council

#KildareNews #LocalPolitics #Transport
Irish Rail ‘needs to get the finger out’, local rep tells Kildare County Council
The comments were made by a Newbridge-based councillor
www.leinsterleader.ie
November 26, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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UPDATE: Toxic waste was not present at woods near Castletown House, #Kildare County Council says

#KildareNews #LocalPolitics #NorthKildare #Castletown
UPDATE: Toxic waste was not present at woods near Castletown House, Kildare County Council says
The latest announcement follows an investigation into the site
www.leinsterleader.ie
November 26, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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The #latestedition of the Leinster Leader #newspaper (Tuesday, November 25, 2025) is #outnow

#LocalJournalism #Kildare #IrishNews #SupportLocal #KildareNews #ShopLocal #IrishJournalism #PrintNews
November 25, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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Traffic lights in this #Kildare region are now ‘functioning normally’

#KildareNews #LocalPolitics #NorthKildare
Traffic lights in this Kildare region are now ‘functioning normally’
Kildare County Council was asked to ‘outline and potentially review the timings’ of a set of traffic lights at a recent meeting
www.leinsterleader.ie
November 25, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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‘Tragic’: Mayor in #Kildare speaks out following #Leixlip incidents

#KildareNews #NorthKildare #LeixlipNews #Gardaí
‘Tragic’: Mayor in Kildare speaks out following Leixlip incidents
On Monday morning, shortly after 6am, the Garda Water Unit recovered the body of a man from Leixlip Reservoir
www.leinsterleader.ie
November 25, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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Community #Biodiversity Hub sought for this #Kildare Municipal District

#LocalPolitics #KildareNews #Nature #Environment #NorthKildare
Community Biodiversity Hub sought for this Kildare Municipal District
The proposal received support from a number of local representatives
www.leinsterleader.ie
November 25, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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Slips, trips and falls audit due for this #Kildare estate

#LocalPolitics #HealthAndSafety #KildareNews
Slips, trips and falls audit due for this Kildare estate
The estate is located in the Kildare-Newbridge Municipal District
www.leinsterleader.ie
November 20, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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Concerns raised following reports of ‘tyre blowouts’ at new #cyclelanes in #Kildare

#SouthKildare #KildareNews #LocalPolitics
Concerns raised following reports of ‘tyre blowouts’ at new cycle lanes in Kildare
The incidents were discussed at the latest Athy Municipal District meeting
www.leinsterleader.ie
November 20, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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Stay safe out there folks!

#UisceÉireann offers advice to help #Kildare residents prepare for freezing conditions

#Winter #IrishWeather #KildareNews
Uisce Éireann offers advice to help Kildare residents prepare for freezing conditions
The announcement comes as temperatures in Ireland are set to drop tonight (November 20)
www.leinsterleader.ie
November 20, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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#Kildare development made up of 219 homes officially launched

#LocalPolitics #KildareNews #Naas #Housing #IrishPolitics #NaasNews
Kildare development made up of 219 homes officially launched
The Affordable Purchase Portal will open on November 26, 2025
www.leinsterleader.ie
November 20, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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#Kildare animal welfare group to make appearance at upcoming #Christmascraftfair

#KildareNews #Christmas2025 #Animals #ChristmasFair #AnimalWelfare
Kildare animal welfare group to make appearance at upcoming Christmas craft fair
The event will be held in Celbridge
www.leinsterleader.ie
November 19, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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#Kildare teenager who performed at #ElectricPicnic launches #debutsingle

#KildareNews #Music #Monasterevin #NewMusic
Kildare teenager who performed at Electric Picnic launches debut single
‘Me, You and Life’ can be found on all major streaming platforms
www.leinsterleader.ie
November 18, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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The #latestedition of the Leinster Leader #newspaper (Tuesday, November 18, 2025) is #outnow

#LocalJournalism #Kildare #IrishNews #SupportLocal #KildareNews #ShopLocal #IrishJournalism #PrintNews
November 18, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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#Kildare reps highlight issue of drug-related intimidation and violence

#LocalPolitics #KildareNews #Athy #Crime #IrishNews #SouthKildare #Ireland #Gardaí
Kildare reps highlight issue of drug-related intimidation and violence
The initiative is funded by the Department of Health and is supported by a number of different organisations
www.leinsterleader.ie
November 18, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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#EXPLAINER: How to access the Kildare #AgeFriendly Programme

#KildareNews #LocalPolitics #Athy #SouthKildare
EXPLAINER: How to access the Kildare Age Friendly Programme
The in-depth guide was published by Kildare County Council in response to a query from a councillor based in Athy
www.leinsterleader.ie
November 18, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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#Kildare County Council alerted to #safetyconcerns over this street

#KildareNews #LocalPolitics
Kildare County Council alerted to safety concerns over this street
The status of the street was highlighted by two councillors
www.leinsterleader.ie
November 18, 2025 at 11:33 AM