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@kildarecoco
.ie
Sun on the square.. ☀️
Well done to our Public Realm Team on the Kildare Town Market Square Project.
Good to see it being welcomed positively and the Square looking great in September’s sunshine!
What do you think…email marketsquare
@kildarecoco
.ie
Together with
@KildareLibrary
, we were delighted to open the new Naas Library and Cultural Centre, in the former Town Hall, Main Street, Naas for the first time today.
For further information on our exciting new Library and Cultural Centre visit
Wheelchair Swing - Clane Playground 😊ℹ️👇
The swing has a lock so keys/straps for securing wheelchair to the swing are available from the Country Market & Discount Store across the street. There will also be a set of straps in a lockable beside swing installed soon.
#Kildare
KCC are now working with Rotary International & Prison Services to repair old bikes & send them to Gambia so schoolkids that have a journey of 5km+ can get to school more easily.We are looking for repairable bikes to be brought to Silliot Hill where we have a designated container
Need help in
#Kildare
. Are you an at-risk member of the public or living alone?
Kildare Covid-19 Community response forum is open from 9am-5pm 7 days a week.
A dedicated community support helpline has been established to assist vulnerable members of the public. Phone 045 980 202.
More works at Poplar Square this week with the installation of temporary bollards and the re-arranging of planters and seating in Poplar Square and in front of Lalor’s hotel.
📜👩🎓Funded MSc scholarship with
@MaynoothUni
: Investigating Sustainable Management Practices for Open Public Spaces
Working with
@Kildarecoco
Parks Department in Sustainable Management Practices for Open Public Spaces.
For full details on the MSc ➡
Kildare County Council is delighted to be supporting the delivery of many events across the county on 1st February to commemorate the life and legacy of St Brigid, and mark Imbolc, the ancient festival of Spring
For full details ▶️
@ArtsInCoKildare
🔊
@KildareCoCo
were today awarded two Green Flag Awards for Liffey Linear Park in Newbridge and Zero Waste Community Garden in Rathcoffey at the 2021 Green Flag Awards 😀
For more information ➡️
Market Square, Newbridge is taking shape with the recent addition of an urban play space 🌈, wheelchair accessible picnic tables ♿, and Corten steel planters with pollinator friendly planting 🎍
More to come in the weeks ahead from our Public Realm team!
To commemorate the life and legacy of St. Brigid, the patroness saint of Ireland, and to celebrate Imbolc, the ancient festival of Spring, we will be illuminating Áras Chill Dara
Lá Fhéile Bríde
@intokildare
#Lightupkildare
Roads around Naas are in a treacherous condition in particular the ring road from the Newbridge Road to the Monread Roundabout, the Kilcullen road into Naas & the Naas to Newbridge dual carriageway. Drive with extreme caution, some road widths are reduced & some down to one lane.
🔊 Naas Named Ireland’s Cleanest Town
Kildare County Council is delighted to welcome the announcement today that Naas has been named as the cleanest town in Ireland for 2021 by Irish Business Against Litter
@NaasTidyTowns
For more information ▶️
Curragh Conservation Management Plan
Kildare County Council in collaboration with
@IRLDeptDefence
have commenced a public consultation to develop Conservation Management & Interpretation/branding plans for the
#CurraghPlains
➡️
Fantastic news in Maynooth today as the town topped the rankings as the cleanest town in Ireland in the Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL) 2023 survey.
Huge congratulations to
@MaynoothTT
@MaynoothUni
and all involved.
Further info -
Congratulations to Naas on being named as the cleanest town in Ireland for 2021 by
@IrishLitter
Every site examined in Naas was “virtually free of litter”
@NaasTidyTowns
This landmark building is being transformed from a Town Hall into a modern library & cultural space
The new library will be a space to connect, learn, explore & to enjoy
The construction phase of the project is now underway.
@kildarelibrary
#YourCouncil
#Kildare
#Naas
Today Sept 26th, Make Way for everyone around Kildare. Consider how people with disabilities move around with cars, bikes, bins, & bushes blocking the way.Take Pictures of obstacles you encounter around the County & post your pics to social media
#Makewayday
#makewaykildare
Congratulations to Carmel Hester
@kildarelibrary
, the 2022 recipient of the Annual Children’s Book Ireland Award for her outstanding contribution to children’s books & recognition of Carmel’s passion for fostering a love of reading in children from an early age
@KidsBooksIrel
KCC are now working with Rotary International & Prison Services to repair old bikes & send them to Gambia so schoolkids that have a journey of 5km+ can get to school more easily.We are looking for repairable bikes to be brought to Silliot Hill where we have a designated container
We’re pleased to confirm the installation of the first public parklet on Main Street, Naas, designed for use by all, incl seating
Additions will follow including planting and levelling at footpath to facilitate wheelchair and buggy access.
More info -
#KildareEnergy
#SustainableKildare
Work in progress on the roof of Áras Chill Dara where the Council are installing Solar PV panels to generate green electricity for use within the building.
Rise and Shine from Kildare County Council. Today is
#YourCouncilDay
#dol
ásachomhairle and we will be highlighting the many services Kildare County Council provides. Join in by sharing & Retweeting
M7 bridge demolition works were expedited through Friday night and all day Saturday without any issues or delays encountered. Motorway now to be reopened by 6am Sunday morning and well in advance of the original scheduled timeframe
Open Space Management - News 🌿🌻🐞
The Parks Section is looking at ways to change its work practices to be more environmentally sensitive, promote biodiversity
21 sites have been chosen to pilot this new approach
#BiodiversityKildare
#BiodiversityIreland
Deemed to be elected in Newbridge LEA are Noel Heavey, Fiona McLoughlin Healy, Peggy O'Dwyer, Tracey O'Dwyer, Rob Power and Chris Pender pictured with DRO Peter Minnock
#LE19
#Kildare
🌷Great biodiversity on the road median between Naas and Newbridge.
It is amazing what reduced grass cutting will produce. Well done Roads Dept
@KildareCoCo
.
Lots of happy bees about.
@BiodiversityIreland
#Kildare
Well done 🙏 to all on the exciting new training grounds for MU Barnhall Rfc in partnership with Kildare County council and Lough Na Mona Park.
@mubarnhallrfc
#YourCouncil
#Kildare
🔊Kildare Disability Week starts tomorrow!
💜Light Kildare Purple - Landmark buildings in Kildare will be lit purple
The
@AccessKildare
Flag will be flown across the county
Are you ready to don the colour purple?
#IDPwD
#PurplelightsKildare
We were delighted to welcome Bruce Springsteen to Kildare yesterday to explore his roots, thanks to our wonderful
@kildarelibrary
Geneology team, along with visiting a few local sites
Read more about the visit here –
You’re welcome back any time, ‘Boss’!
Construction of the Grand Canal Greenway, Kildare by John Cradock Ltd on behalf of Kildare Co Co.
Grand Canal towpath from Sallins to Naas Golf Club is closed to pedestrian and cycle traffic from 5th of Dec 2022 to 11th of Sept 2023.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
“Covid 19 restrictions and lockdown have shown us all how important our outdoor spaces are”
Kildare Businesses reopen for outdoor dining with the help of
@LEO_Kildare
grant scheme
@KildareCoCo
continues to develop outdoor public spaces like Poplar Square, Naas
#Kildare
🔊Good news!
The Ancient Royal Sites of Ireland, which includes Dún Ailinne (Knockaulin) in Kilcullen, have been included on the new World Heritage Tentative List for Ireland.
➡️ For further information, visit
#royalsitesofireland
#TentativeList
👏Congratulations to the Kildare Civil Defence Volunteers that received the specially commissioned Covid19 medal to honour them for their work during the COVID-19 pandemic at a ceremony in Croke Park on Tuesday the 29th of November.👏
Kildare County Council has lit up Newbridge Town Hall in green for the duration of Organ Donor Awareness Week 2021 (27th March - 3rd April) to support an Irish Kidney Association led Intiative.
For more information visit
#Kildare
#Organdonation
Citizens of county Kildare are now able to receive alerts about severe weather, road works, road closures, water service disruptions, flooding and community events throughout the county via MapAlerter system -
This is a free service!
'Even the dogs on the street see advantage of Sustainable Transport'. Ditching the car for an alternative mode of transport; 'Hamish' the dog traveled on a train from Sallins, Co. Kildare to the 'Big Smoke' yesterday,
@IrishRail
Curragh Conservation Management Plan
Kildare County Council in collaboration with
@IRLDeptDefence
have commenced a public consultation to develop Conservation Management & Interpretation/branding plans for the
#CurraghPlains
➡️
Wakey Wakey from Kildare County Council. Today is
#OurCouncilDay
and we will be highlighting the many services Kildare County Council provides. Join in & RT.
#ÁrLáSaChomhairle
Photo Credit: Stephen Maher "The Horse in the Gorse"
Launch of the County Kildare Access Strategy 2020- 2022
International Day of Persons with Disabilities Thursday, 03 December 2020: “Not All Disabilities Are Visible”
Kildare County Council takes the lead in joining together local organisations to assist citizens during
#Covid19
A Dedicated community support helpline to be available from Monday in
#kildare
on 045 980 202. More Info to follow...
This is one of six loading shovels currently working on the Barberstown to Straffan Road to clear snow accumulations. It is expected to have this road fully open and two carriageways cleared by 5pm this evening.
The new Sallins Bypass will open to traffic at 11.00am on Friday 9, April. The bypass, which commences at Naas Distributor Road at Millenium Park, includes the new Junction 9a Osberstown Interchange, a new Sallins Roundabout & terminates at the Clane Road. 1/3
We are delighted to announce that De Burgh Woodland Gardens will open to the public on Saturday 13th July.
Initially, access to the gardens will be on weekends, from 10am – 5.30pm on Saturdays and Sundays.
For further information visit
🌟𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲🌟
A New guide shows how to look after wildlife in your garden: A new booklet to help everyone to help wildlife in their gardens, no matter how big or small, has been launched- Gardening for Biodiversity
The countdown is on for our Brigid 1500 Kildare Festival taking place from 27th January - 6th February
Celebrating St Brigid, a woman, a life, a legacy and the enduring impact of her life as we reach the 1500th anniversary of her passing
Visit
Kildare County Council is flying the Irish Flag at half mast as a mark of respect for the Late John Hume, whose funeral takes place today.
An online Book of Condolences remains open for those who wish to express their condolences at
🔊 For International Day of Persons with Disabilities, tomorrow Friday 3rd December, landmark buildings in Kildare including Áras Chill Dara will be lit in purple
💜 We are asking the people of Kildare to show support by wearing purple
#IDPwD
#PurplelightsKildare
@AccessKildare
An Open Day will take place at The Wonderful Barn, Leixlip, on Sunday, 13 Nov from 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Members of the public are encouraged to come along and have their say on how they would like to see it used in the future.
For further information:
Kildare County Council and
@tuathhousing
welcomed An Taoiseach
@MichealMartinTD
to Castelfen in Sallins today for the opening of a new housing development
Kildare County Council is proud to be supporting International Day against Homophobia ,Biphoboa, Intersexism and Transphobia
#IDAHOBiT
.
A celebration of sexual and gender diversities
#Kildare
🔊The Naas Municipal District Committee today appointed Councillor Evie Sammon as Mayor and Councillor Colm Kenny as Deputy Mayor of the Municipal District Committee, at their annual meeting, which was held in the Council Chamber, Aras Chill Dara.
Kildare Covid 19 Community Call Helpline has now received in excess of 460 calls to assist those vulnerable in our community since its launch. We are here to help, Call between 8am – 8pm , 7 days a week.
#CommunityCall
#Kildare
#Inthistogether
🔊Today marks the 40th Anniversary of the official opening of the M7 Naas Bypass, Ireland’s first motorway, which was opened on the 4th of October 1983
For more information on the M7 Naas Bypass visit
Is history your thing?
Kildare County Council’s County Archives service has made a selection of interment registers for 15 graveyards in County Kildare available to view online.
For further information and to view these records visit:
While a large number of regional roads around the county are now passable, motorists are reminded to continue to drive with extreme caution as the road width is reduced in places, in many cases down to ONE LANE. There is also the possibility of pedestrians walking on roads.
Over SEVEN tonnes❗ of litter was gathered during the month of February as part of
#GreenKilometreScheme
This is phenomenal amount of litter given that it is all gathered up by the people of Kildare by hand
Well done all!👏
#Kildare
#YourCouncil
Kildare Co Co are delighted to announce that the Naas Farmer’s Market will recommence trade from Potato Market at the corner of Church Lane and Market Square (Main Street) from November 26th and each Saturday thereafter from 10am – 3pm.
For further info :
𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗕𝘆𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀
| 9 April 2021 |
The new Sallins Bypass will open to traffic at 11.00am, today, Friday 9th April.
Full Press Release can be viewed at➡️:
#Kildare
#YourCouncil
#SallinsBypass
Today is World Verbal Dyspraxia Day, a rare neurological speech sound disorder
To show support, we will be lighting Áras Chill Dara blue tonight
@FindingCharlie
Need help in
#Kildare
. Are you an at-risk member of the public or living alone?
Kildare Covid-19 Community response forum is open from 9am-5pm 7 days a week.
Phone 045 980 202 or Freephone 1800 300 174 or email covidsupport
@kildarecoco
.ie
Kildare County Council today appointed Cllr Naoise O Cearuil and Cllr Carmel Kelly as Cathaoirleach and Leas Cathaoirleach respectively, at the Annual meeting of the County Council in Newbridge Town Hall.
🔊 Kildare Disability Week begins today!
We will be launching several new initiatives this week in conjunction with
@AccessKildare
to mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3rd
💜 Get involved by donning the colour purple!
#IDPwD
#PurplelightsKildare
🔈Kildare-Newbridge Municipal District Committee today appointed Councillor Robert Power as Mayor and Councillor Chris Pender as Deputy Mayor of the Municipal District Committee, at their annual meeting.
Today, we were delighted to host the Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan, for the official opening of Phase 1 of the Grand Canal Greenway in Sallins, Co Kildare.
For further info, visit
@EamonRyan
@Dept_ECC
@TIITraffic
Prosperous Town Park & Playground is now open 🎉
This fantastic community-friendly facility is now open with activities to be explored and enjoyed by children of all ages. This was developed by KCC, Prosperous Tidy Towns & the local community. Well done to everyone involved👏
Candidates deemed to be elected in Naas LEA are Vincent P. Martin, Evie Sammon, Fintan Brett, Seamie Moore, Carmel Kelly, Anne Breen and Bill Clear.
#LE19
#Kildare
Is history your thing?
Kildare County Council’s County Archives service has made nearly 18,000 pages of some of its historic Naas and Athy ‘Poor Law Union’ records available online
For further information and to view these records visit:
Wishing our 38 entrants to the Tidy Towns Competition the very best of luck, now that adjudicators are coming to a close ! Don't forget that Tidy Towns groups across the county are always looking for support to ensure that their valuable hard work can continue.
Library doors are a gateway to anywhere!
@KildareCoCo
launched the Part 8 Public Consultation for the Proposed Kildare County Library, Archives & Cultural Centre, Newbridge
Submissions must be made no later than 5 pm on 21 June
For further info, visit
We were delighted to host a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the official opening of the new Naas state of the art Library & Cultural Centre.
➡️ For further information, please visit
🔊 Kildare County Council and the Monasterevin Development Association announce new Sports, Recreational & Water Hub facilities in Monasterevin
For more information ▶️
@waterwaysirelan
The Naas to Sallins Greenway route is a beautiful place to walk, run or cycle. With five locks along the route, it's a peaceful place to stop, relax and watch the fish, wildlife and plantation beneath the clear, still waters of the Grand Canal.
#greenway
#biodiversity
#Kildare
In support of businesses & the community, KCC is pleased to advise that 2 Hours Free Parking will be available at the following Off-Street Car Parks on Saturday March 10th:
Naas - Hedermans, Boyles and Fairgreen Car Parks
Maynooth - Straffan Road Car Park
Newbridge - GAA Car Park
Kildare County Council hereby gives notice of proposed refurbishment and extension of the existing Newbridge (County) Library, which is a protected structure, to create the new Kildare County Library, Archives and Cultural Centre.
For full information:
Work in Progress Kildare County Council Energy Manager Barry Griffith and ORS Engineer Claire Cable inspecting the Solar PV installation at Aras Chill Dara which consists of 270 panels creating over 60,000kwh's of electricity per year.
#KildareEnergy
#SustainableKildare
An online book of condolence has been opened for the late Ashling Murphy, for anyone who wishes to express their sympathies to Ashling’s family
The book is available on the Kildare County Council website –
A huge congratulations to the
@CivilDefenceKE
team who were placed 3rd in the World Rescue Challenge for the Complex Trauma Challenge held recently in Lanzarote.
Team: Sandrine Gorsky, Volunteer, Shannon Reid, Asst. Civil Defence Officer & Aaron Cullen, Volunteer
The first batch of bicycle shelters and repair units are being installed as part of our
#CycleCafe
scheme. Our first site is at Costcutters Behan's service station, Castledermot. Our thanks to Athy Steel Products for installation.
#BikeWeek
New playground at Eadestown
The new playground at Eadestown will open to the public next Monday 3rd of June 2019. This fantastic new facility is located just off the Blessington Road, in the Eadestown GAA complex.
Kildare County Council is preparing a ‘Kildare Allotment Strategy,’ from which one potential allotment location may be identified in each of the 5 Municipal Districts
To complete online survey ➡️
Closing date for submissions is 5 pm, July 4th, 2023
Citizens of county Kildare are now able to receive alerts about severe weather, road works, road closures, water service disruptions, flooding and community events throughout the county via MapAlerter system -
This is a free service!