Síle Seoige with sisters Eve and Faye Quinn from Newbridge Co. Kildare. Sunday 21 April, TG4

Réalta Agus Gaolta, the search for Ireland's most talented family. Judges Irial Ó'Ceallaigh(L) Jim Lockhart(C) and Sinéad Ní Uallacháin(R). Sunday 21 April, TG4

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Co Kildare is set to be as hot as parts of Spain this Easter bank holiday weekend with the hottest day of the year so far predicted to be this Saturday with top temperatures of 23C!

Misty conditions will clear to give a generally dry day for Co Kildare with spells of hazy sunshine breaking through. Mild with top temperatures of 14 to 18 Celsius, in moderate southeast breezes, best values way from coastal counties.

Dry tonight with clear spells, with a few mist or shallow fog patches. Minimum temperatures 6 to 10 degrees Celsius, in just light southeast breezes.

The forecast reads: "Very mild or even warm, especially in the western half of the country. Top temperatures of 14 to 20 Celsius, in moderate southeast breezes."

Leinster and Munster will get the best of the weather over the weekend with mild temperatures and further sunshine.

Top temperatures will be 23 degrees Celsius, with some cloudier conditions outside of those areas with a risk of drizzle overnight in the west and north of the country.

However, the weather the forecast for Sunday is still uncertain. It is expected that there will be spells of hazy sunshine along with moderate southerly breezes around Ireland according to Met Eireann.

"However, the day-time temperatures profile is likely to slip back, with the possibility of some rain and drizzle across parts of the west and northwest," says the national forecaster.

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Today Revenue officers at the Dublin Mail Centre seized 5kg of herbal cannabis with an estimated street value of €100,000.

The illegal drugs were discovered with the assistance of Revenue detector dog Bailey, concealed in seven parcels labelled as ‘diaries’, ‘kitchen tools’, ‘USB fan’, ‘toys’ and ‘car air fresheners’.

The drugs, which originated in Canada and the USA, were destined for addresses in Dublin and Waterford.

Investigations are ongoing with a view to prosecution.

These seizures are part of Revenue's ongoing operations targeting drug importations.

If businesses or members of the public have any information regarding drug smuggling, they can contact Revenue in confidence on Confidential Phone Number 1800 295 29.

Revenue seized €100,000 worth of herbal cannabis in Dublin Mail Centre today

Canine Hero: Sniffer dog Bailey helps seize herbal cannabis worth 100,000 euros

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During the early hours of the morning this week a house in Maynooth was broken into while the owner was away.

At MeadowBrook Avenue, Maynooth, the home was broken into at 3.20am.

Considerable damage was caused to the doors in the house upstairs as the doors were locked and were then forced open.

The house was ransacked.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Leixlip Garda Station on 01 6667800.

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With temperatures due to increase over the next number of days and the pollen count predicted to be high, pharmacists have warned hay fever sufferers to take preventative steps to deal with their condition.

This time of the year is particularly difficult for the one in five  of the Irish population who suffer from hay fever. However, the condition can often be effectively managed, and the Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU) is advising sufferers to consult with their local pharmacist about the best treatment methods for them.

Hay fever, also known as seasonal allergic rhinitis, is caused by pollen and spores creating an allergic reaction affecting the nose and sinuses. While it can occur at any time of year, sufferers are particularly impacted from the early summer until autumn. This is due to the increased pollen levels in the air released by trees, plants and grass. Although hay fever is a relatively common condition, the symptoms can be extremely unpleasant and include itchy eyes, runny nose, sneezing, coughing and headaches. 87% of hay fever sufferers also report difficulty sleeping. Additionally, there are potentially more serious impacts – asthma sufferers have an 80% chance of also suffering from hay fever, which brings an increased risk of asthma attacks.

Ann-Marie Horan, Executive Committee member of the Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU), issued the following advice to hay fever sufferers.

She said: “Hay fever can make life miserable, especially for people with severe symptoms. On a daily basis during the summer, I see in my pharmacy the negative impact hay fever can have on people’s overall wellbeing. It makes life very uncomfortable, sometimes for prolonged periods. That in turn can impact on sleep, productivity and overall levels of happiness. Thankfully, there is a range of treatments available which can dramatically reduce symptoms: these include antihistamines, decongestants, corticosteroid nasal sprays and anti-allergy eye-drops. Occasionally, for more severe cases, prescription medications may be required, so we refer people to their GP or allergy specialist."

She said: “The key to treating hay fever is finding the treatment that works for you – there is no one-size-fits-all cure because everyone experiences it differently. Pharmacists are highly trained health professionals and experts in medicines and can play a significant role in the management of allergies, including hay fever. Anyone suffering from hay fever should consult with their pharmacist first who will work with them to choose the best treatment options for them.”

Ms Horan said that sufferers should monitor the pollen forecast and take particular care when the count is high. She provided the following tips to reduce hay fever symptoms:

• Keep doors and windows closed at home (including at night) and when driving;
• Apply a little Vaseline® inside the nose to trap pollen and stop it being inhaled;
• Wear sunglasses, preferably wraparound glasses which prevent pollen entering the eyes;
• Don’t mow the grass and avoid working in the garden;
• Don’t dry clothes outside if possible; and
• Wash your hair, hands and face when you come back indoors and change your clothes to get rid of any pollen.

Pharmacists also warn that as hay fever is a significant trigger for asthma, asthma patients should ensure they carry their inhaler at all times and use it as prescribed.

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A driver in Kildare has been arrested after testing positive for Cocaine use following a checkpoint carried out last night.

Naas Roads Policing Unit conducted checkpoints in Sallins and North Kildare last night (Wednesday, April 17), while 5 other vehicles were also seized for lacking insurance.

The motorist who tested positive for cocaine use has been detained and will next appear in court.

Meanwhile, the owners of the five vehicles removed will also appear in court in the coming days.

One Kildare motorist tested positive for cocaine use

5 other cars were also seized for lacking insurance

Naas Roads Policing Unit Perform checkpoints at Sallins & North Kildare

5 vehicles seized for no insurance and 1 arrested for Driving for Cocaine. Court appearances to follow in all cases. pic.twitter.com/FOrXx0NFJN

— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) April 18, 2019

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Cassie Hat

Courtney Hat

Dana Hat

Honora Hat

Jennifer Hat

Yolanda Hat

Bag for Jennifer Hat

Neckpiece for Jennifer Hat

Neckpiece for Yolanda Hat

Earrings for the Jennifer hat

Earrings for the Yolanda Hat

Black Bumblebee bag

Blue Geranium Headband

Larkspur sungalasses

Navy Busylizzie Headband

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Co Kildare parents who are confused whether or not they can legally take photographs of their children at communions and sports days 'because of GDPR' now been issued new guidelines from Ireland's data privacy authority.

It is understood that this week the Data Protection Commission (DPC) was forced to publish new guidelines in response to the confusion expressed amongst parents, teachers and organisations over the matter of taking photographs.

The new guidance comes after reports of schools banning photos at events including communions, award ceremonies, schools plays and sports days because of GDPR.

However, the Data Protection Commission now says that taking photographs of loved ones falls under the 'household exemption' where photographs are taken for personal use.

“This provides that the GDPR does not apply when a person processes personal data – for example, a photograph of someone in the course of a purely personal or household activity," says the guidelines issued by the Data Protection Commission.

The Data Protection Commission has also said that outright school bands on photographs may not be enforceable under data protection law. "While it is at the discretion of schools to create their own policies on these matters for closed school events, it may be rather difficult to enforce an outright ban in the name of data protection on taking photos at, for example, the school's production of 'Grease' which members of the public can also attend,"said the guidelines.

The DPC's full GDPR guidelines can be found here.

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Co Kildare commuters are being invited to share their ideas on improving service for commuters in Sallins and Naas with a public meeting taking place in Lawlor's Hotel, Naas, at 8pm tonight.

The public meeting is organised by Kildare North Fianna Fail TD James Lawless and Naas Municipal District Fianna Fail candidate Terry Dignan.

Tonight's meeting will invite discussion on the lack of parking spaces at Sallins train station, lack of carriages for daily commuters to Dublin city, and much more.

The meeting is set to take place in Lawlor's Hotel in Naas at 8pm and all are welcome to attend.

For more information about the meeting visit www.eventbrite.ie

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With Easter fast approaching, the charity wants to stress that chocolate can be highly toxic to dogs and could be a recipe for disaster if they get their paws on it.

Dogs Trust Veterinary Surgeon, Desré Daly said: "While chocolate is a sweet treat that humans can enjoy, it is something dogs should never have. It is the theobromine, a substance found in chocolate, that can be toxic to dogs.

When a dog eats chocolate, the theobromine metabolizes more slowly than it does in humans. Theobromine interferes with the normal functioning of the central nervous system, heart and kidneys. Without appropriate and timely treatment, this could lead to death.”

The charity is urging owners not to feed dogs any chocolate intended for humans and if your egg, or any chocolate is missing and you suspect that your dog is the culprit, contact your vet straight away. Given dogs’ keen sense of smell, it is best to keep chocolate out of sight and out of reach from your dog.

If your dog displays any of the following symptoms; vomiting, diarrhoea, a sore tummy, excessive thirst, excitability, racing heart rate, drooling, tremors, or in severe cases, seizures, please seek immediate veterinary advice.

It is helpful if you can tell your vet how much chocolate, and the type of chocolate, you think your dog may have ingested. If you have any packaging, take it with you to the vets.

Unfortunately, there is no antidote for theobromine poisoning, therefore, the sooner veterinary treatment is implemented, the greater the dog’s chances of recovery.

If you want to treat your dog this Easter, Dogs Trust recommends you stick to doggy-friendly treats that are kinder to your canine and always have your local vet’s emergency number saved in your phone, just in case.

For more information and advice visit www.dogstrust.ie

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Tonight will be dry in Co Kildare.

There will be clear spells.

As the night progresses, it will turn misty.

There is a risk of some fog patches.

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Kildare woman, Kathleen Cash, has been recognised for her contribution to the early years sector at the Early Childhood Ireland National Annual Awards 2019.

Ms Cash, the owner of Tir na nÓg Early Years Centre, Athy, Co Kildare, was awarded Educator of the Year 2019 for creating welcoming environments and quality experiences, not only for children and families in Tir na nÓg, but for her team.

The National Annual Awards, held on Friday, 12 April in Dublin, brought together owners, managers, educators and staff to celebrate the value of early years practice and its role in supporting young children on their early years journey.

Speaking at the ceremony, Teresa Heeney, CEO of Early Childhood Ireland, said: “This is a very exciting time for our sector. We have, for the first time ever, a strategy for early years called First 5 and it has a whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach. We know that our sector is filled with tremendously passionate people like Kathleen who will be key in leading out on the implementation of this very important strategy. As always, their hard work, dedication and enthusiasm are at the heart of the delivery of quality in our sector.

“The Early Childhood Ireland National Annual Awards celebrate this by acknowledging their work. I would like to give my warmest congratulations to Kathleen and all our winners. The scope of their achievement cannot be underestimated and the impact of their work with babies, children and families inspires. It is my great pleasure to congratulate and thank them all for their wonderful work.”

Broadcaster, Keelin Shanley was the MC for the evening and presented the Educator of the Year Award to Ms Cash and to her fellow award winners, including:

• ‘Our Preschool Castle’, Rainbows Preschool, Co. Cork who were awarded the Learning Stories Award 2019.
• ‘Paw Poo Patrol’, The ABC Club, Co. Meath who were awarded the Inspired Practice of the Year Award 2019
• Beverton Preschool and Roots & Wings, Co. Dublin who were awarded Partnership with Families Innovation Award 2019
• Playmates Preschool, Co. Meath who were awarded the LINC Award for Leadership in Inclusion 2019.

The Educator of the Year Award 2019 was proudly sponsored by Wesco Ireland. The National Annual Awards took place during Early Childhood Ireland’s Conference & AGM Weekend under the theme ‘Providing Leadership to the First Five’, and sponsored by Allianz and Kidd Insurances.

Kathleen Cash (centre) from Tír na nÓg Preschool in Athy, Co. Kildare, pictured with (left) Pat McGann (WESCO), and (right) National Awards Night MC Keelin Shanley. Pic: Fennell Photography.

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The death has occurred of Sheila Burroughs (née Reid)
Maryville, Kildare Town, Kildare

Peacefully, at Naas General Hospital. Beloved wife of Michael and loving mother to her son Lee and her daughter Tanya. Sadly missed by her family, her granddaughter Rayne and Tanya's partner Bernard, her brothers and sisters in Scotland, nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Reposing at Mc Wey's Funeral Home, Abbey View, Kildare Town, on Thursday, 18th April, from 3 o'clock with rosary there at 8 o'clock. Removal on Friday to Newlands Cross Crematorium for Service at 2 o'clock. House private, please. Donations, if desired, to Irish Guide Dogs for The Blind.

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This spacious 4-bedroom detached home just outside Naas will appeal to families looking for extra space as it rests on a 1/2 acre site with a garage and large shed on the market for an asking price of €430,000.

MM Ward are delighted to bring to the market "Thomastown", Naas, Co Kildare, an attractive and deceptively spacious dormer bungalow nestling on circa ½ acre with both a detached garage and an exceptionally large shed with substantial courtyard.

Rarely does such a property come to the market that offer so much more than the main family residence and the detached shed and garage will appeal to those looking to keep either their work or hobby close to home.

The well proportioned accommodation is beautifully presented and in superb condition throughout. Inside the property comprises of 4 good sized bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (including family bathroom and en suite), an entrance hall, modern kitchen/dining room, a utility room, guest wc, and a sitting room.

Outside the property benefits from c.0.5 acres of mature gardens with a variety of shrubbery and plant life, a detached garage, and a large shed with plenty of potential with a courtyard.

The detached garage has electricity

"Thomastown" is a large home which will appeal to anyone who enjoys countryside living offering privacy  and peace in a quiet cul-de-sac location. The village of Caragh is a five minutes drive away and the towns of Naas and Newbridge are a 10 minute drive away offering a host of amenities on its doorstep such as schools, créches & shops, bar, restaurants & sports facilities.

Early viewing is highly recommended and for more information contact MM Ward Estate Agents Naas on 045-856640 and check out 15 images at www.daft.ie

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GPBuddy.ie is calling on Kildare-based General Practitioners and Healthcare Workers to enter this year’s National GP Awards.  Winners will be announced by Mary Kennedy at a glittering gala awards ceremony in Dublin’s Shelbourne Hotel on Friday 13^th September 2019.

Now in its fourth year, the National GP Awards are held annually by GPBuddy.ie, the online networking and educational tool for general practitioners, in association with Affidea Ireland, the national diagnostic imaging provider.

Commenting, Dr Shane McKeogh from GPBuddy.ie said: “The GPBuddy.ie National GP Awards have grown into a national date of great importance on the calendar of healthcare professionals country-wide.  At a time when the sustainability of our GP practices and in particular of rural practices is threatened by the lack of financing and resources, this event offers the opportunity for our healthcare heroes to be recognised for the outstanding work that they are doing, deep within the heart of local communities, the length and breadth of Ireland.”

Mary Kennedy said: “I am absolutely thrilled to support the GPBuddy.ie Awards this year.  From Donegal to Dingle, from Achill to Dublin, GPs throughout the country and the teams of dedicated people who work in GP Practices, in hospitals and in the healthcare sector in Ireland give so much to us every day.   I am honoured to be involved in giving something back to them and recognising their achievements this year at the GPBuddy.ie National GP Awards.”

Barry Downes, CEO at Title Sponsor, Affidea Ireland added: “General Practice is the foundation of our health care system. The commitment and dedication required to provide medical services in this country should never be under estimated The GPBuddy.ie Awards allow us all to stop and think about the work that we all do in delivering health service in Ireland and in particular the difficult and demanding work that GPs do with diminishing resources in communities throughout the country.”

GPs, practice managers and staff of GP practices alongside healthcare professionals and organisations from all over the country are now invited to send in their nominations across 11 categories in order to be considered for an Award at this year’s ceremony in September.

Categories on offer include GP of the Year, Rural Practice of the Year, Safety and Innovation in Practice and the Patients’ Choice Award in which the general public can nominate their own GP.

The Categories for the GPBuddy.ie National GP Awards 2019 are:

• GP of the Year
• Establishing GP of the Year
• GP Trainee of the Year
• GP Trainer of the Year
• Rural Practice of the Year
• Patients’ Choice Award
• Practice Nurse of the Year
• Practice Administrator of the Year
• Best GP/ Hospital Collaboration
• Safety and Innovation in Practice Award

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This Easter, the ISPCA is asking consumers to think about where their eggs come from. The ISPCA is working with Eurogroup for Animals and Compassion in World Farming to highlight animal welfare issues for laying hens and other animals that are intensively farmed in cages through an “End the Cage Age” exhibition in Dublin’s CHQ building, 1 Custom House Quay, North Dock, Dublin from 18^th - 23^rd April 2019.

Over 300 million farmed animals in Europe at any one time – including more than two million in Ireland— spend all, or a significant part of their lives in cages—from egg-laying hens in so-called ‘enriched’ cages, to mink being farmed for their fur in small barren cages. These animals are confined, restricted and prevented from carrying out their natural behaviours.

So far the End the Cage Age campaign, European Citizen Initiative  has the support of over 700,000 EU citizens, including close to 7,000 in Ireland. However, there is still more work to be done before the one-year deadline. That is why the ISPCA has brought this exhibition to Dublin, which will provide information to members of the public about the living conditions of intensively farmed animal, in particular laying hens, in Ireland and across Europe.

In Ireland over three million egg laying hens are farmed per year, and over half of them, nearly 1.9 million (54%) are caged. In these conditions, each bird has a space only slightly larger than an A4 sheet of paper. So-called “enriched” cages fail to meet a range of hens’ behavioural needs. In often overcrowded conditions they continue to have a lack of space to exercise, fly, flap their wings, or dust-bathe. In the cages hens are unable to perch up high to rest or to go outside to scratch in the ground and breathe fresh air.

Many Irish consumers are not aware that all shell eggs must be labelled to show where the hens have been kept, for example in barns, cages, free range or organic farms under current EU legislation.  Egg producers and retailers are required to label their egg packaging which is displayed on the inside of all egg cartons.  How a hen has lived and laid her eggs must be stamped. The number 1 means that the egg is free range, two means originating from a barn, three for caged hens and 0 (zero) for organic.

The ISPCA is calling on Irish consumers to consider the welfare of the animals and are asking the public to make informed, cruelty free choices.

ISPCA CEO Dr Andrew Kelly said: “The End the Cage Age initiative is the single biggest and most collaborative animal welfare campaign to be launched in this generation. Over 140 animal welfare organisations across Europe are participating, and we are incredibly close to one million EU Citizens supporting a cage-free future for farm animals.”

Dr Kelly added: “The ISPCA opposes any system of husbandry which denies animals the freedom to exhibit natural behaviours. Animals should have a good quality of life and a life worth living. They should be afforded a life free from the cruelty of cages, and that is why the ISPCA is supporting the End the Cage Age ECI initiative with this exhibition.”

The exhibition is part of the ISPCA’s continued support for an “End the Cage Age” European Citizen’s Initiative (ECI) which was launched in September 2018. The initiative aims to end the use of cages for farmed animals across Europe.

The ISPCA is also calling for the Irish government to introduce a legislative ban or phase out of the use of cages for laying hens by 2025. In the government’s new animal welfare strategy, launched by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine in October 2018, all farmed animals should have a good quality of life and a life worth living. This goes beyond the Five Freedoms concept with which we are more familiar.

Over 1.9 million laying hens in Ireland live their entire life in cages, do not have the ability to express normal behaviours and have a limited quality of life and whether they have a life worth living is questionable. Keeping laying hens in cages for their entire life is incompatible with the government’s own animal welfare strategy.

Many retailers have already gone cage free for both shell eggs and eggs used in other products, including Tesco, McDonalds, Aldi and Lidl.

Recently, Iceland in Ireland committed to exclusively selling cage free fresh shell eggs by 2025     following a meeting with ISPCA. The ISPCA hopes that all retailers throughout Ireland and the EU will commit to exclusively selling only free range, barn or organic eggs by 2025. The ISPCA will be campaigning on this issue in conjunction with Eurogroup for Animals, the EU’s largest animal welfare advocacy organisation, of which the ISPCA is a member.

End the Cage Age exhibition will be in Dublin from April 18^th through to the 23^rd and we would encourage everyone to visit and sign the End the Cage Age ECI online petition at https://ciwf-int.endthecageage.eu/en-IE/live/eci#filleciform

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37% of Irish construction companies recently hired Irish workers returning from living and working abroad, according to recent survey findings. The survey, which was conducted by the Construction Industry Federation, also shows that family was the main reason for the returning diaspora.

The housing crisis has seen a huge need for more homes to be built and fast; but with a huge skills shortage in the industry, construction cannot go ahead at the rate that is needed. A recent TU Dublin (DIT) survey conducted in partnership with the CIF, found that 86% of construction companies are experiencing issues due to inadequate supply of qualified tradespeople. Since 2016, the CIF has highlighted a potential shortage of over 100,000 construction workers up to 2020. Some in the construction industry are arguing that more should be done to encourage the return of diaspora to Ireland and to remove the barriers that they can sometimes face.

Dermot Carey CIF Director of Safety and Training said:“We should be building bridges not walls for the construction diaspora to return; the industry needs their skills and expertise to deliver housing and infrastructure. We are currently facing a housing crisis of large proportions, but in order to build more homes at the speed that is needed, we first must fill the skills gap and have more qualified construction workers on hand to build these homes. Construction companies are trying to reach out to Irish diaspora and are trying their best to entice people back from abroad.

The construction industry has undergone a massive adjustment over the last number of years and emerged a much more sustainable and stable place in which to work. We would like to see that any Irish person currently living abroad with construction skills who wishes to return home, is facilitated to do so and that this process is as easy and efficient as possible for them and their families.”

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There will be long spells of hazy sunshine today.

Temperatures will be a little higher again, with afternoon values ranging 15 to 19 C., generally, but locally 20 or 21 C., inland.

The weather will still be warm into the Easter weekend.

There are the some possibilities of showers over the weekend.

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The death has occurred of Sheila Burroughs (née Reid)
Maryville, Kildare Town, Kildare

Peacefully, at Naas General Hospital. Beloved wife of Michael and loving mother to her son Lee and her daughter Tanya. Sadly missed by her family, her granddaughter Rayne and Tanya's partner Bernard, her brothers and sisters in Scotland, nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Reposing at Mc Wey's Funeral Home, Abbey View, Kildare Town, on Thursday, 18th April, from 3 o'clock with rosary there at 8 o'clock. Removal on Friday to Newlands Cross Crematorium for Service at 2 o'clock. House private, please. Donations, if desired, to Irish Guide Dogs for The Blind.

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Gardaí were alerted to an incident that occurred this morning  at around 4.30am on Main Street, Kells, Co. Meath and immediately went to the scene.

Two ATM's were pulled from the main wall of two Banks on Main Street, Kells and driven away on the back of a dark coloured crewcab jeep. The jeep left in the direction of the Maudlin Road, towards Carnalstown.

Gardaí are appealing for any information in relation to this incident and any persons who can assist with this investigation to contact Kells Garda Station on 046 - 9280820, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.

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