Delighted to see that almost €4.3 million is to be allocated to the Athy Food, Drink and Skills Innovation Hub for development at the site of the former Athy Model School. This will be an excellent addition to Athy and will be a major jobs boost for the county of Kildare and other ...

Delighted to attend the launch of the 22nd Shackleton Autumn School in Athy last night. Lots of great events and lectures planned for the rest of the weekend. Best of luck to Athy Heritage Centre and Museum and all involved Check out their website for full information ...

The second public consultation process for the Curragh Plains has been launched and are looking to hear from as many people as possible to help shape the approach. The consultation on the draft policies and proposals is open from: 12th October until 16th November 2022 Full details and ...

Delighted to see so many of our Community Centres across the constituency benefitting from the new Community Centre Investment Fund today. Local volunteers and community centres play a massive role in bringing our communities together, so it’s great to see them getting some financial support ...

A very uplifting experience this week to celebrate the launch of the 21st course of the Kildare ‘Heads Up’ programme. Great atmosphere in the Community Development Centre in Kildare Town, particularly so as it’s World Mental Health Day. These 12-week courses are completely free and ...

Kildare County Council is developing a Local Transport Plan for the town of Newbridge! KCC are inviting feedback from members of the public on walking, cycling, road safety, traffic congestion, parking and traffic management and public transport. The survey is now open - ...

I am delighted to see that Athy has been allocated €100,000 in funding under the Streetscape Enhancement Initiative. Looking forward to seeing the positive impact this investment will have making Athy an even more colourful and vibrant town! Under the Streetscape Enhancement Initiative, ...

Great to see that applications are now open for new cost rental homes at Belin Woods in Newbridge, Co. Kildare. These first-letting, new homes are expected to be delivered on a phased basis between October and December 2022 at a monthly rent of €1,130 for a 2-bedroom house and €1,300 for a ...

I am glad to see that AIB has reversed their decision to remove cash services in 70 of their branches. This is great news for the AIB customers in Athy. Cash services are vital for local businesses and vulnerable people in our communities and would have been a big loss to them. Well done to ...

Delighted to welcome Minister Jack Chambers to Moorefield GAA Club this week. It was great to walk the grounds and hear their exciting plans for the future development of the club. I will continue to advocate for and support plans for increased funding for all sports clubs across the ...

Thanks to Newbridge Community Development for organising a very successful and constructive meeting in Ryston Sports & Social Club this week to resist mooted changes to an approved footpath connecting the Linear Park with the new Belin Woods housing estate in Newbridge. Vital that the ...

There was a great atmosphere in The Keadeen Hotel for the Kildare Pandemic Volunteer Awards this week. Congratulations to all recipients and to all who togged out at the time for their community, county & country. When everything hung in the balance you made your presence felt … ...