Very happy to announce that I have been selected as candidate by Fine Gael for the Local Elections next June, alongside my fellow candidate, William Durkan. We are both looking forward to working together for West Kildare in the coming months. Thanks to Damien English TD for chairing the meeting.
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Over €1,000,000 in Sports Capital grant funding just announced for the Clane LEA. Well done to all successful groups that applied. Thanks to Minister Martin Heydon and Bernard Durkan TD for their support on these applications behind the scenes.
Faulty public lights can be reported directly using the map at https://b-wy.se/lights You can also call 0818 372 772 with the number on the pole of the faulty light, and its location. If you are having issues reporting a light then please give me a call and I can assist.
The largest St. Brigid’s Cross in Kildare is The Kildare Maze in Prosperous. The maze was designed using the shape of the cross that symbolises our county’s patron saint. I should know, because I created the original layout for the maze as a teenager. In 2024, when we celebrate the life of St. Brigid with the Brigid…
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…