Great initiative by Into Kildare. Absolutely amazing to see our most prominent landmark on the Hill of Allen lighting up across the surrounding countryside! My thanks to all involved for bringing this symbol of hope to the people of Kildare. Well done to Allenwood man Enda Grace of Dundara Television & Media who produced the…
Category: Prosperous
Absolutely fantastic work by the pupils and staff of St. Farnan’s Post Primary School to produce this excellent video of their recent dance. I especially love the scene in the new Prosperous Town Park. The first performance in the park ever. Watch the video on their website: https://www.stfarnans.ie/news/st-farnans-jerusalema-dance/?fbclid=IwAR3uo9AR5q5qOYa0pqEJAxE_F7i3RQgyVIO4RQG3JTSbBx7EyMNIGHckCDk
Allenwood and Derrinturn were identified as ‘Priority One’ in terms of needing Open Space, as part of the last Kildare County Open Space Strategy in 2011. Despite this, a decade has passed and both villages still lack adequate open space and neither have a playground. I raised the issue in my submission for the next…
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…
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…
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…
Following a meeting with the Gardaí at Downings Cross, our district engineer arranged to trial these raised markings which have just been installed on the approach roads. The plan is to complement this work with additional road signage in the coming weeks. The bends on the R409 can make it difficult to check for oncoming…
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.