Members of Balyna Foróige had a big stall at the Balyna Parish Spring Craft Fair yesterday. The group made some nice items which they then sold on the day. It is great to see young people getting involved in their community events. Well done to all of them and their Foróige leaders.
Tag: Local Issues
A community effort is ongoing to protect Carbury Castle from falling into ruin. Our initial efforts to secure funding have been unsuccessful, but it is important that we don’t give up. Learn more at https://carburycastle.ie
Well done to Catherine and the team in Ashgrove on their very successful coffee morning yesterday in memory of Esther. The total amount raised for The Asthma Society of Ireland was over €800 and Esther would have been very proud. Thanks to everyone who came down to support them and to everyone that helped by baking and…
The spring cleans continue with a great turnout in Johnstownbridge last weekend. Organised by JARA Tidy Townlands and supported by Kildare County Council who provided some trees which we planted near the Johnstown Bridge. Thanks to the members of Balyna Foróige who also helped.
We have been busy in Ticknevin recently. Minister Martin Heydon paid a visit to the school at the end of last year and I met with residents this week to go through work needed on roads and new and existing signage. We have already made some progress on these issues thanks to the good work…
Minister Martin Heydon was out in Carbury recently to see the work that has been done on the community cabin in Ashgrove, Derrinturn, and the old health centre in Carbury Village, which is being converted into a community building. Thanks to George from Ashgrove Residents Association, and Paul and Jo from Carbury Village Residents Association…
Thanks to our Brigid, Lorraine, and her minder, Ollie, for giving it 100% for the St. Brigid’s Walk this evening. The walk was organised by the members of Allen Area Historical & Heritage group and supported by Allen Community Hall. Thanks to the local landowners that allow us onto their property to retrace the old…
Six new driver feedback signs installed in Allenwood, Derrinturn and Coill Dubh marks my first project delivered in 2024. These signs are a good step towards making our villages safer by alerting drivers to reduce their speed on the approach roads. Thanks to our council roads team for all their work on this. Paid for…
Well done to George, Sylvia and all the team in Ashgrove, Derrinturn, on their great success in the Price in Your Place awards this year. Long time committee member, Patricia Gill, sadly passed away since and her good work volunteering for Ashgrove won’t be forgotten. I had the special honour of presenting the Youth Participation…
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.