Aisling Bolton-Dowling

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East/South East Digital Journalist at Irish Independent

Digital Journalist at Mediahuis (Ireland)

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Articles

Waterford lotto player scoops €4m as players urged to check their tickets

2 days ago | independent.ie | Aisling Bolton-Dowling

The National Lottery revealed today that the seaside town of Tramore in Co Waterford is the location to have sold the winning lotto jackpot ticket in Saturday night’s draw, April 19. The lotto player purchased their all-important Quick Pick ticket, that’s now worth an astounding €4,038,682, on Wednesday, April 9. The winning numbers for Saturday night’s lotto draw were: 6, 18, 25, 26, 36, 43 and the Bonus was 44.
Part of M9 closed near Carlow following crash

2 days ago | independent.ie | Aisling Bolton-Dowling

Part of M9 closed near Carlow following crashThe crash happened at Junction 5 southbound Junctions 5 and 6 on the M9 are currently closed while emergency services attend the crashEmergency services are currently at the scene of a crash on the M9 in Co Carlow. The crash occurred at Junction 5 southbound near Carlow. The M9 is currently closed to traffic between Junction 5 and Junction 6 southbound. Local diversions are currently in place while emergency services attend the scene.
Part of M9 remains closed near Carlow following crash

2 days ago | independent.ie | Aisling Bolton-Dowling

The collision occurred on the M9 southbound between Junction 6 and Junction 5 at approximately 11.15am this morning, Tuesday, April 22. One person subsequently suffered injuries that are being described as “non-life threatening”. The M9 between Junction 6 and Junction 5 southbound was completely closed for a time with local diversions put in place. However, a single lane has since been opened to allow traffic to pass by.
Man robbed at knifepoint in Waterford as Gardaí launch investigation

2 days ago | independent.ie | Aisling Bolton-Dowling

The robbery occurred in the early hours of Monday morning, April 21, at approximately 3am in Waterford City. The victim handed over the contents of his wallet after a male suspect held a knife to his throat while demanding money. Gardaí have confirmed that a sum of cash was taken from the victim, but no injuries were reported as a result of the robbery. No arrests have been made at this time, however, Gardaí say their investigations are still ongoing.
Visitor restrictions at Naas General Hospital as result of outbreak of norovirus

2 days ago | independent.ie | Aisling Bolton-Dowling

Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that leads to vomiting and diarrhoea. Visiting is now limited to one person per patient during the designated visiting times of between 2pm to 4pm and 6.30pm to 8.30pm for 30 minutes. There is no visiting on Moate and Liffey wards except for compassionate purposes. Any visiting outside of these times is for critical or compassionate purposes only and must be arranged in advance with the nurse in charge.
Carlow to come alive with song and dance as over 6,000 people to attend 2025 International Pan Celtic Festival

2 days ago | independent.ie | Aisling Bolton-Dowling

Over 6,000 people are expected to descend on Carlow town for a week-long, international celebration of Celtic heritage. The town will come alive with song, dance and cultural celebration as the festival promotes and celebrates the culture and languages of the six Celtic nations of Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Brittany, Cornwall and the Isle of Man.
Gardaí in Offaly appeal for witnesses following hit and run

2 days ago | independent.ie | Aisling Bolton-Dowling

The BMW car involved in the crash has since been seized by Gardaí during a follow-up Garda operationOffaly Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a hit and run in the county over the bank holiday weekend. Gardaí attended the scene of a single-vehicle road traffic collision involving a BMW car, that occurred at Pollagh, Co Offaly on Sunday April 20 at approximately 12.40pm. The driver of the car failed to remain at the scene. No injuries were reported at the time.
Residents handed keys to new homes as ribbon cut at Kildare housing development

6 days ago | independent.ie | Aisling Bolton-Dowling

The 18 new residential units are located at Blackrath Ridge, Athgarvan, Co Kildare and were built under the Rebuilding Ireland Action Plan. The development consists of three, one-bedroom houses; two, two-bedroom houses and thirteen, three-bedroom houses, all of which have an ‘A’ BER rating and finished to a high standard. Additionally, three of the units are universally designed, accessible and age friendly, single-storey houses.
An Taisce withdraw appeal against €17m service station in Kildare after they were accused of ‘stepping outside of their remit’

6 days ago | independent.ie | Aisling Bolton-Dowling

Planning permission had initially been granted by Kildare County Council for the Applegreen service station to be built at the former Cemex site near the Naas Ball on the N7 in Co Kildare. However, An Taisce appealed this decision, leading to criticism that it were “stepping outside of its remit”. An Taisce is an independent charity that works to preserve and protect Ireland’s natural and built heritage.
Watch as controversial councillor presents Conor McGregor with holy water

6 days ago | sundayworld.com | Aisling Bolton-Dowling

UNUSUAL GIFTS | Cllr Tom McDonnell has faced his fair share of controversy after he claimed Irish people were in danger of dying out and that Irish women needed to ‘breed’ moreKildare councillor gifts Conor McGregor holy waterToday at 08:39A controversial Kildare County Councillor has raised eyebrows after he filmed himself presenting Conor McGregor with unusual gifts.