Kildare Council's Transport Department confirmed that a bus route linking Kildare Train Station to Newbridge Train Station is in the works

"This is exactly the kind of local participation that should guide how our town grows.” 

Currently, there is no funding available for the proposed works.

Local councillors are calling out for the development of public amenities in the redevelopment of Newbridge Machinery Yard

There is a strong level of interest locally in the project

With the growth of Newbridge Town, cllr Tracey O'Dwyer is calling for improved motorway access to the town

The popular swimming spot was deemed unsuitable to be identified as a designated bathing location by the council

"If you think it’s okay to dump any animal, that’s totally inhumane”

"We always seem to be fire-fighting"

Clandillon Consulting Engineers were appointed earlier this year to carry out the survey work and make recommendations.

Works are being considered

"I am of the opinion that the model simply does not serve anyone well."

"The speed of the lorries coming down that hill…"

The first Local Enterprise Office Kildare roadshow hosted by the recently-formed Kilcullen Business Group was deemed very successful by the representatives of some 25 local businesses who attended.

 A long-awaited road widening at Athgarvan will be undertaken in the coming months, councillors at the July meeting of the Kildare-Newbridge Municipal District heard.

A SUM of €20,600 of residual LPT funding earmarked for festival grants in the Kildare-Newbridge Municipal District has been carried forward to next year, following agreement by councillors at their July meeting.