Delighted to see that a number of locations in Kildare are set to receive funding under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme. This includes Thatch Cottage, Quinnsborough, Monasterevin, Co.Kildare - Thatching - €5,000 Arch, Athgarvan Road, St. Conleths Park, Newbridge, Co. Kildare - ...

Very exciting news that St. Conleth’s Park in Newbridge is set to undergo a €17.5m redevelopment of the grounds starting this month. It represents a major step forward for Kildare GAA and also for the town of Newbridge. Looking forward to seeing the progress over the next number of months! ...

Delighted to welcome students and teachers from St. Paul’s Secondary School in Monasterevin for a tour of Leinster House recently. Great to meet the students and have a good chat!

There are lots of fantastic events and activities planned around Kildare to celebrate St. Brigid’s Day this year! Some of the highlights include 31st January and 1st February - Herstory Illuminations across the county. 1st February – Nothing Compares – A concert with Hotpress ...

The Community Heritage Grant Scheme is now open. Aimed at projects that improve access & inclusion to heritage sites, and that apply good heritage practice to the management of places, collections or objects (incl buildings), applications for The Community Heritage Grant Scheme ...

Good to have the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition back at the RDS again. There was an incredible atmosphere & energy. Great to see such inspiring students representing South Kildare too. I was delighted to meet students from Newbridge College and St. Paul's Secondary School ...

I’m delighted to confirm that Portarlington, Athy, Robertstown & Monasterevin have received funding under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme this morning. This funding will be used to rejuvenate the centre of our towns by developing public plazas, town parks, community gardens and sports ...

Delighted to see that a variety of community groups across the constituency have been allocated funding under the Community Centre Investment Fund. Amongst these groups that have received funding include - Portarlington Union of Parishes - €29,859.00 Newbridge Family Resource Centre - ...

Great news today that funding has been awarded to Derryounce Lakes & Trails in Portarlington and to the Ballymore Eustace Golden Falls Walking Loop under the new strategy ‘Embracing Ireland’s Outdoors’ - a National Outdoor Recreation Strategy. Derryounce Lakes & Trails, ...

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 ...