Canal Towpath Trails Guide

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.

Congratulations Minister Heydon!

A proud day for my good colleague, Martin Heydon TD, named as Minister for State at the Dept. of Agriculture. It is well deserved as I can testify to his hard work and great interest in all matters impacting all areas of our county. It’s been a long time since Kildare had a government minister and I…

Timahoe Playground Reopened

We are delighted to see the playgrounds open again. Over 3 months since we’ve been to one and not a queue in sight! Please bear in mind that hand sanitisation and social distancing needs to continue. Well done Timahoe Community Council (Kildare) on keeping the Community Park in such good condition over the last few months.

Thanks, Teachers

Our local schools have done a great job since day one of the COVID-19 restrictions. Teachers have been using technology to great effect and it’s amazing to see how young children have adapted to learning remotely. My thanks to teachers and staff for their quick response to ensure that the impact on our children’s education…

Support for Variation One

I voted today to support a variation of the County Development Plan that sets the projected population growth in our villages and rural areas to lower, but more realistic, levels. We don’t have the infrastructure we need in our villages, yet we see more and more houses being built. Developers are promising land for schools,…

Garda Action Plan for Fly-tipping

Today I had a conference call with the Garda Superintendent that looks after our Municipal District. Kildare Gardaí are already committed to working with Kildare County Council and community volunteers to combat fly-tipping. In addition to this, they have now agreed to put together an action plan to address specific areas as necessary.

Kildare Archaeological Society Archives Online

Kildare County Library Service have made the archives of the Kildare Archaeological Society available for free online. In the archives, I found a very interesting article that suggests that one of the ancient kings of Ireland, King Laoghaire, could have died at the old village of Shanavoola near Lullymore, having chased the locals along the banks…

Walking at Mount Lucas Windfarm

If you’re looking for somewhere to go for a walk or a cycle, where there’s plenty of space between you and others, then the Mount Lucas Wind Farm is worth a visit. It’s open to the public and only a 30 minute drive from Allenwood and 20 minutes from Carbury. I visited recently in order…