Draft County Development Plan

The draft County Development Plan for Kildare (2023 – 2029) is now available for public viewing and submissions at https://draftkildarecdp2023-2029.ie/ before 4PM on 24th May. I have been very busy working on this plan over the last few months, and for the first time ever, our plan will include objectives to link up the Grand…

Consultation on Bog Rehabilitation

Bord na Móna recently published rehabilitation plans for Timahoe South and Lodge Bog and are looking for feedback through a public consultation process. The plans are available to view at https://www.bnmpcas.ie/2022bogsrehabilitation/ The deadlines are: Timahoe South – 18th March Lodge Bog – 29th March You make your submission by sending an email to pcasinfo@bnm.ie

New Office Opened

Thanks to all who came to the opening of my new office last weekend. Thanks to Minister Martin Heydon for doing me the honour of officially opening it. I will be running regular clinics in the evenings and on weekends here. If you need my assistance then please call, text or WhatsApp me, and I…

Drehid Grants 2022

The deadline for the Drehid Community Grant scheme is Friday 11th March. If your residents association or community group is working on a project within 9 kilometres of the Drehid Landfill Facility then please check the guidelines at https://b-wy.se/drehid Applications are made online and, as usual, please ensure you have all the quotations you need….

Site Cleared for Allenwood Playground

Very exciting to see progress on the ground for Allenwood Community Playground. Site clearance has started with construction hoped to commence later this year depending on contractor and material availability. Also good news from our latest council meeting that the Multi Use Gaming Area and BMX Pump Track could be delivered in the first phase,…

Station Road Clean-Up

Well done to Tim Maher and all the residents on Station Road, Allenwood for holding a massive community clean-up on Saturday. Over 30 bags were gathered and I have arranged for the council to take them away. Thanks also to Allenwood Tidy Towns, Allenwood GFC and Martin Farrell for their support. Local businessman, Martin Farrell,…

Community Activities Fund

The Community Activities Fund is now open for applications from community groups and organisations in disadvantaged areas or working with disadvantaged groups. Grants are available for running costs, such as utility bills or rent costs, repairs and improvements to facilities, and the purchase of equipment, including lawnmowers. Applications for this fund must be made before…