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.
Category: Johnstownbridge
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…
The County Kildare Heritage Office is now accepting applications for Heritage Grants. Projects must benefit the community and can be related to monuments, archaeological objects, heritage objects, architectural heritage, flora, fauna, wildlife habitats, geology, heritage gardens, parks, and inland waterways. Some ideas to think about for your area are the creation of a wildflower meadow, carrying out…
We are very sorry to be losing our area engineer, Shane Aylward, as he moves on to a new role. Shane has done amazing work in our area in the last few years, with a particularly good focus on local roads that were long needing repairs. We presented a bog oak sculpture called ‘Án Préachán’…
I recently made a submission to the National Transport Authority calling for the addition of new bus stops at Carbury Sweep, Kilshanroe and Johnstownbridge. Bus routes already service these areas and we only need these new stops to make the routes more viable. My Fine Gael colleague, Cllr. Brendan Weld, has also called for these…
Delighted to meet Santa and the Santa Truck crew this evening before they head off to spread some Christmas cheer to more local communities. You can check out their schedule at https://www.facebook.com/SantaTruckIreland Please support the team with their excellent fund raising effort for LauraLynn by donating at https://idonate.ie/santatruck Thanks to Debbie, Tony, Noel and all the team for all…
I finally got around to getting reading glasses after having difficulty reading my notes at our last council meeting. I highly recommend Given Opticians in Clane, which is owned by local woman Natasha Given. Natasha provides a very friendly service and expert advice. Support your local business owners!
I met with Ministers Simon Coveney and Martin Heydon recently to discuss the new Climate Action Plan 2021. I raised the need for the Government to finalise the Draft Revised Wind Energy Development Guidelines. These guidelines will provide rural communities with the technical guidance they need in order to allow them to participate fully in…
This week is Kildare Climate and Energy Week and there are some good events taking place in-person and online over the next few days. There are a couple of talks featuring peatlands which I am interested in myself, but there is something for everyone. Check out the full list of events and register at https://kildare.ie/…/Clima…/KildareClimateandEnergyWeek/