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.
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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,…
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…
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’…
Just back from a walk around Ticknevin and the old Lullymore Briquette Factory. I am delighted to see that work has started on the new walk and cycle way along the edge of the site. Myself and Cllr. Daragh Fitzpatrick met out here last year, with a representative from Bord na Móna, to seek assurances…
Happy New Year everyone! If you’re looking for a good 2022 calendar then please check your local shops for the excellent calendar that Daniel J O’Neill Photography has available for sale at the moment. €2 from each calendar sold goes to Pieta House and each month has a lovely photo of local interest. Contact Daniel via his…
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…