I’ve been keeping track of COVID-19 cases in our area using the Government’s Data Hub. See https://covid19ireland-geohive.hub.arcgis.com/. I pay more attention to these local numbers more than the national figures at this point. I’m also finding that a daily walk and getting some fresh air is really helping my mental health. Try to get outside…
Category: Ballyteague
If you have just turned 18, or will be 18 on February 15th 2021, then you can register now to vote in future elections. To check if you are already registered go to http://www.checktheregister.ie/ To register, just print out the form at https://b-wy.se/voting-form and complete it. If you don’t have access to a printer then…
Bord na Móna Powergen today announced commencement of the pre-planning stage for a proposed wind farm development in the large peatland area close to Lullymore, Ballyteague, Allenwood, Killina, Ticknevin and Ballyhagan. My own home is less than 350 metres from the boundary of the development, so I will be using my local knowledge of the…
At the October meeting of full council, I sought the support of my fellow councillors to have a section added to the monthly Chief Executive’s report relating to Digital & Telecommunications Development. The provision of fast and reliable broadband to every home in the county is essential. Even more so now as more people are…
My submission in relation to the Draft Kildare Litter Management Plan 2020 – 2023 is now available to view below. My main points are around naming and shaming fly tippers, the availability of the council street sweeper trucks in the villages, community supports for graffiti removal and bins, dealing with unauthorised advertising signs and ways…
As a parent, I have 100% confidence in the Principals and Staff of our local schools, to deal with the ups and downs of life with COVID-19 as they reopen in the coming days. My thanks to all staff members and the people behind the scenes that have helped to prepare for a school term…
Bord na Móna are testing solar panels alongside the existing wind monitoring mast in Lullybeg at the moment. I am currently learning as much as possible about renewable energy projects in peatland areas as we await details of the company’s plans for the West Kildare bogs. I think all such projects need to be approached…
I really like this guide to the canals in Kildare, produced by Kildare Sports Partnership. They even explain how to pronounce the ‘Skew Bridge’ in Allenwood! You can view it online at http://www.kildare.ie/kildaresp/TowpathTrails/ and check out the KSP Facebook page for details of the September walking challenge they’ve organised.
Very exciting to see that work has started on the Barrow Blueway between the 20th and 21st locks on the Grand Canal in Ballyteague today. This trail starts at Lowtown and goes all the way to Athy. I am liaising regularly with the Waterways Ireland engineer who is overseeing the project and I wish him…
I’m glad to see full repairs done to the road and footpath at Ballintine, in time for the new school term. I reported the crumbling road surface and the flooded footpath in March last year. I appreciate the work of the Clane Maynooth MD roads section in recognising the importance of this link between Kilmeague…