It’s that time of year when the hedgerow from Killina NS to Hamilton Bridge needs a trim, and the council roads team have kindly obliged again. The road width becomes quite narrow if the hedges are allowed to grow, so this work is greatly appreciated. It makes the journey to and from school safer for…
Category: Carbury
Another of my projects was completed recently at Killina National School with the installation of driver feedback signs on both approach roads to the school. This was one of the potential improvements we identified when I discussed road safety at the school last year with Principal Tyrrell, Mr. McLoughlinh from the Board of Management, and…
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…
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.
At a recent council meeting I proposed that 40% of the commercial rates from landfill sites, like the one at Drehid, would be allocated towards road safety and improvement projects. The council deemed it to be an unworkable solution and so the fight to improve safety at Killina National School, the Skew Bridge, Allenwood Cross…
I was in Trinity Crescent today, to see my second discretionary project for 2020 being completed. The back lane in the middle of the estate serves over 30 houses and should be good for years to come now. Thanks to the District Engineer and his team for overseeing the project and to local road contractors…
A proud day for my good colleague, Martin Heydon TD, named as Minister for State at the Dept. of Agriculture. It is well deserved as I can testify to his hard work and great interest in all matters impacting all areas of our county. It’s been a long time since Kildare had a government minister and I…
I’m delighted with my new photo of Carbury Castle, by Michael Anderton Photography. Michael has a lovely gallery in Allenwood and I would highly recommend a visit if you have a space to fill with some nice local scenery. Support your local business owners.
We are delighted to see the playgrounds open again. Over 3 months since we’ve been to one and not a queue in sight! Please bear in mind that hand sanitisation and social distancing needs to continue. Well done Timahoe Community Council (Kildare) on keeping the Community Park in such good condition over the last few months.