It was mentioned that people have been dumping trailers full of tyres, estimated in at around 100, which were later set on fire.

The CCTV cameras were installed on a pilot scheme basis

Cllr Dooley emphasised the need to put “pressure” on TII to deliver upgrades to the area.

Boarded-up properties in Castledermot must remain that way until essential repair works are completed

A bus driver got lost due to the lack of a parking spot, it was claimed

The confirmation comes after months of uncertainty

Kildare County Council will decide on the planning application in December

“We pray there will not be a fatal incident" 

Stall holders will also be required to use a stand or table to sell their goods as part of the new byelaws

EFFORTS to tackle traffic congestion in Athy could see changes to the town’s one-way system and a redesign of a key junction, following two motions brought forward by cllr Brian Dooley at a recent meeting of Athy Municipal District.

IT HAS been confirmed that a revised development programme is being created for the 73-unit residential development at Ardrew in Athy.

The council has stated that there is currently no funding available

Local representatives are calling for the inclusion of rural South Kildare stops to expand the current service

WORK is now underway on the National Cycle Network (NCN) pilot project along the R448 in south Kildare between Moone and Timolin with Kildare County Council confirming that contractor Glas Civil Engineering is currently mobilising on site.

Cllr Leigh spoke in support of residents near the proposed Kilberry Windfarm site

"This is one of the weirdest decisions I have seen in a long time"

Areas zoned for bus parking was a topic of discussion at the most recent Athy MD meeting

If solar panels were something you were weighing, this might be a more budget-friendly option coming in the future.

“What I want to highlight is what is already there, to highlight that there is sufficient lands in Athy where we could house industry.” 

It's on the agenda 

The chargers remain without commercial ownership and are disconnected

Over 220 homes have been granted permission in the Athy area in recent years

Athy MD discussed the possibility of piloting Smart Crosswalks in the future

Claims of 'no proper consultation'

"This service ensures that a message lands directly to a mobile phone at the time when its needed"

The council has stated that the glazing panels were removed to allow for adjustments to the steel frame of the structure

A breakdown of Kildare's meals on wheels service was shared after a parliamentary question was posed by South Kildare TD Mark Wall

The council has proposed building a road and a green buffer area to separate the group houses and Ardew Meadows estate

“It would be very helpful for students in the area. The demand is there for this"

"I don’t see how we’re ever going to replace windows and doors if it’s six a year.” 

Illegal dumping around the recycling bins on Edmund Rice Square is a problem that is getting worse and worse

The tree, already massive in its growing state, could possibly grow up to 35 metres in height

A lot of it is down to driver behaviour. We still have a number of accidents happening there.” 

"Pick up after your bloody dog"

“This is really good news.” 

"It’s a unique opportunity we have for providing housing to older people in the centre"

“It would be great to see people getting forever homes in this area.” 

Athy MD feel that it is important to expand existing businesses and introduce new ones

Not too far away

“It’s pinching people who really need these districts so they can live where they’re from"

Completion timelines have now been outlined

There has also been a rat problem developing in the bush behind the bins as a result of the dumping

Areas in Athy have seen massive flooding incidents