120 and 821 Bus Timetables

I have had a number of people looking for the latest timetables for the 120 bus from Edenderry (updated 19th February 2023) and the 821 Local Link service between Naas and Newbridge (updated November 2022). For your convenience, I have placed the latest timetables for both services for easy download to your phone on my…

821 Bus Prices

A reminder that the 821 bus service is now serving Naas and Newbridge and the villages of Allen, Kilmeague, Robertstown, Allenwood, Coill Dubh, Prosperous and Caragh. The adult fare is just €1.10 if you use a Leap Card for any trip (€1.50 if paying cash) and the service is running very regularly. Under 5’s travel…

ACDAL €300,000 Grant

Well done to Cara and all the team in ACDAL Allenwood on their successful application for €300,000 for more upgrades to their enterprise centre. They provide remote working hubs and office space, as well as conference and meeting rooms, and support local community groups such as Na Fianna Ladies GFC, Allenwood Tidy Towns, Na Fianna…

School Places Survey

I have been contacted by some parents of 6th class students that are hoping to go to Scoil Mhuire, Clane, or St. Farnan’s, Prosperous, next year, and are on a waiting list for a place. This week, I have contacted both schools and the KWETB, which is the organisation responsible for the schools. My thanks…

821 Timetable Finalised

Following a short trial period, the timetable for the new 821 Newbridge to Sallins bus service has been finalised. The route serves Allen, Kilmeague, Robertstown, Allenwood, Coill Dubh and Prosperous and is a very welcome addition to the public transport services in our area. You can always find the latest timetable for printing or download…

Register to Vote Online

Very good news today as people are now able to register to vote online at https://checktheregister.ie You just need your PPSN, Date of Birth and Eircode to register. The same online service can also be used to update your address or other details if you are already on the register. 16 and 17 year olds…

New Local Bus Service Trial

A trial timetable for a new NTA funded 7 day Local Link bus route serving Allen, Kilmeague, Robertstown, Allenwood, Coill Dubh and Prosperous to Sallins, Naas and Newbridge has been issued to Minister Martin Heydon. This trial timetable runs until the end of October, but hopefully the route is a success and the service will…

Population Growth in Rural Areas

Preliminary Census 2022 results were published yesterday and show that the areas of Derrinturn, Allenwood, Robertstown and Coill Dubh, had the most growth in the Clane Local Electoral Area. This is very interesting as the settlement hierarchy in our county development plan, which defines the vision for how the county should grow and develop, aims…

Kilmeague Heath Centre Renovation

Minister Martin Heydon has informed me today that €50,000 of Health Capital Funding has been allocated to renovate the old Kilmeague Health Centre. The centre will be converted into a day care centre which can be used by the Allen area St. Vincent de Paul who also provide the local meals on wheels service. Well done to…