Leinster Leader

The Leinster Leader is a newspaper that is based in Naas, County Kildare, Ireland. In 2005, Johnston Press purchased the Leinster Leader Group. This group not only publishes the Leinster Leader but also includes other newspapers like The Dundalk Democrat, Leinster Express from Portlaoise, Limerick Leader, Offaly Express, and the Tallaght Echo. As of 2014, the ownership of the paper has changed hands and is now under Iconic Newspapers, which took over Johnston Press' publications in the Republic of Ireland.

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ALERT: Irish parents warned as popular product gets recalled over risk of serious injury

2 days ago | leinsterleader.ie | Lili Lonergan

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has issued an alert following the recall of two popular children's products over fears of serious injury. The first recall is being carried out KBT NV for the TriX Plastic swing. The risk presented by this product is injuries. The product has accessible openings and holes, in which a child can become trapped and suffer injuries. READ NEXT: Irish holidaymakers warned as Spain set for major anti-tourism protestsThe brand is TriX.
PICTURES: Kildare's Curragh Racecourse hosts the Guineas Festival

1 week ago | leinsterleader.ie | Niamh O'Donoghue

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Irish school went into lockdown following reports of 'sinister and dangerous' male in the area

1 week ago | leinsterleader.ie | Hannah Cahill

A Laois school has confirmed that they have lifted a lockdown instated this morning. Scoil Mhuire Abbeyleix went into lockdown following reports of a male in the area, who has allegedly shared threats online. The school has confirmed that they posted a message to all parents labeled 'precaution' to the Aladdin App:"Dear Parent/Guardian, we are aware of rumours circulating in Abbeyleix this morning. Please be reassured that we are doing everything in our power to keep the children and staff safe.
Council will seek injunctions against those parking caravans on its land in Kildare

2 weeks ago | leinsterleader.ie | Paul O'Meara

Kildare County Council will take action to secure court injunctions against people who park on its lands without permission. According to KCC it investigates all such incidents.
Kildare students receive award for additional needs project

2 weeks ago | leinsterleader.ie | Daragh Nolan

Two teams from Kildare, who have taken part in the Young Social Innovator (YSI) programme in their secondary schools, were among 42 teams from across Ireland shortlisted for the 2025 Awards. One of the Kildare teams received an award at a special ceremony onMay 13 in the Aviva Stadium, which was attended by special guest, Minister Jerry Buttimer, and emceed by John Sharpson, presenter of RTÉ’s Home School Hub.
1692 overdue children's disability assessments in Kildare/West Wicklow

2 weeks ago | leinsterleader.ie | Ken Phelan

Kildare North Labour councillor, Angela Feeney has slammed the government for presiding over an “illegal and deeply damaging” backlog in assessments of need for children with disabilities, as new figures reveal that over 15,000 children are currently waiting longer than six months for an assessment. That number is expected to rise to 25,000 by the end of this year, with 1692 overdue assessments now logged in the Kildare/West Wicklow HSE Local Health Office.
Centre to assist those with intellectual disabilities and autism in Kildare proposed

3 weeks ago | leinsterleader.ie | Ciaran Mather

A centre aimed at assisting those with intellectual disabilities and those on the Autism Spectrum (AS) in County Kildare has been proposed. According to a planning permission application currently with Kildare County Council (KCC), the development is being proposed by James Jenkinson, on behalf of The Muriosa Foundation, which assists individuals with intellectual disabilities and those on the AS. If granted approval by KCC, the new centre would be located at 15 Emily Square in Athy.
Where to get tickets for Kildare's next Tailteann Cup clash

3 weeks ago | leinsterleader.ie | Daragh Nolan

Kildare will face Tipperary in Clonmel this Saturday with throw-in scheduled for 4pm in The Lilies' second Tailteann Cup Group 1 clash Kildare will face Tipperary in Clonmel this Saturday with throw-in scheduled for 4pm in The Lilies' second Tailteann Cup Group 1 clash. The away trip comes a week on from Kildare's opening round win over Leitrim where they finished 0-36 to 0-11 to the better. You can buy your tickets for Saturday by clicking the link here. Adult - €15 Student/OAP - €10...
WATCH: Fire at M7 toll bridge that Kildare motorists use

3 weeks ago | leinsterleader.ie | Hannah Cahill

A M7 toll bridge has sustained damage following a fire on Saturday. A vehicle travelling eastbound through the toll bridge near Portlaoise erupted in flames, with no injuries reported, a representative from Laois County Fire and Rescue has confirmed with the Leinster Express / Laois Live. A video taken by a person on scene is circulating on social media. The toll plaza has sustained damages due to the fire, with the extent of damages unknown as of yet.
Netflix releases highly-anticipated documentary on killing of Irish man Jason Corbett

3 weeks ago | leinsterleader.ie | Kayley Hardiman

Streaming platform Netflix has released its new tell-all documentary about the 2015 killing of Limerick man and father-of-two Jason Corbett today. 'A Deadly American Marriage' offers a chilling reexamination of the killing and the explosive trial that followed.