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‘Overlooked villages are just looking for road works’ — Kildare councillor

A number of rural, 'overlooked villages' are just looking for road works. That’s according to Fine Gael councillor Tracey O'Dwyer. She made the comments at the latest Kildare-Newbridge Municipal District (MD) meeting, which was held on Wednesday, ...

23 Jan 2024 at 13:33

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No plan, no starting date, and not enough money, this is a bridge too far - councillor

An integral part of the local road network in the hills above Glenfin has been cut off to farmers and locals because of a damaged bridge. Now locals are demanding action and have even called on the Green Party leader Eamon Ryan to visit the area ...

08 Sept 2022 at 14:33

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KILDARE: Minister Humphreys announces €4.5 million package for rural towns and villages

The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has today (Wednesday, February 7) announced a €4.5 million package to support rural towns and villages. As part of a suite of measures, a new Town Team Support Fund will be ...

07 Feb 2024 at 13:33

England’s rural areas at risk of becoming ‘pharmacy deserts’

Rural areas in England are at risk of becoming “pharmacy deserts”, leaders from the sector have warned. The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) said closures in rural towns and villages will mean people having to travel further for medication ...

03 Sept 2024 at 00:01

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'Lives are being lost' - Northern Ireland farmers fight for survival of rural hospitals

Farmers For Action’s (FFA) Steering Committee attended the Northern Health Trust event last week alongside SOS Causeway and SOS Rural Hospital Group to make their presence known concerning the lack of resources in rural hospitals. The event ...

07 Feb 2025 at 14:33

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IN PICTURES: Mayor hosts reception for RAPID to celebrate 30th anniversary

The Mayor Councillor Patricia Logue pictured with Philip O’Kane, CEO and Jim McColgan, Chairman welcomed staff and the directors of RAPID to the Guildhall for a presentation marking the 30th anniversary of the organisation. (Photos: Martin ...

17 Apr 2024 at 14:33

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KILDARE: Minister Humphreys announces €4.5 million package for rural towns and villages

07 Feb 2024 at 13:33

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‘Overlooked villages are just looking for road works’ — Kildare councillor

23 Jan 2024 at 13:33

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Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant expanded to remote rural areas of Donegal

Vacant or derelict properties, so often an eyesore or an impediment in any town or village is being tackled head-on with the news today that an expanded Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant has been launched. The expanded grant now ...

15 Nov 2022 at 16:33

Scotland

Yousaf: Wrong to define now what level of protest would rule out HPMAs

Humza Yousaf has said it would be “wrong” to define what a fishing community is and what consent would be required from those communities as it relates to controversial marine plans. The Scottish Government has proposed creating ...

04 May 2023 at 14:58

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Committee seeks views on issues facing rural healthcare

MSPs are seeking views on issues people in rural areas face accessing healthcare. The Health, Social Care and Sport Committee has launched an inquiry and hopes to hear from those who live in rural areas as well as staff working ...

16 Jun 2023 at 00:01

Scotland

Suicide rate increased in Scotland last year, figures show

Probable deaths by suicide increased in 2023, with those from the poorest communities 2.5 times more likely to take their own life, official data shows. Figures published by the National Records of Scotland (NRS) show there ...

13 Aug 2024 at 10:46

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