Register to Vote in Kildare

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…

New report on Broadband and Digital

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…

Hot Desks available in Allenwood

Local company, ACDAL, situated in the Michael Fitzpatrick Enterprise Park in Allenwood, have now made hot desks available for remote workers. You can find the contact details on their website at http://www.acdal.ie Remote working is the future for a lot of office workers. Instead of spending a fortune on diesel going into Dublin every day,…

Allenwood Gallery

I’m delighted with my new photo of Carbury Castle, by Michael Anderton Photography. Michael has a lovely gallery in Allenwood and I would highly recommend a visit if you have a space to fill with some nice local scenery. Support your local business owners.

Oak Lawns Lane Complete

The first of my LPT projects has been completed. A complete resurfacing of the back lane in Oak Lawns, Kilmeague. I am told that this lane hadn’t been done for nearly 40 years. It was one of the first issues raised with me last year when I was elected to represent the area, and I…

Drainage Works in Allenwood

The Area Engineer informs me that it is planned to undertake drainage works on Maher’s Well Road and Malone Way Road in Allenwood South next week. I raised the issue of flooding on Malone Way Road in the council chamber in March and I hope that these works will permanently resolve the flooding issue there….

Willow Lawns Light Repaired

My thanks to the council for prioritising the repair of the street light near Willow Lawns, Kilmeague. It should help to make the area safer for residents. Thanks also to the residents who got in touch with me about it. Please contact me via 087-2328867 if there are important public lights not working where you…

Lullybeg Wetlands

I marked World Wetlands Day with a guided tour of the amazing Lullybeg Wetlands by Michael Jacob yesterday. Situated just west of Lullymore, the old Bord na Móna railway tracks run right by the wetlands and this provides yet another good reason to reopen those tracks as walkways for the public.