Funding constraints are the issue

The council are working with the local Tidy Towns groups

Subject to funding, it is expected that the project will go to tender before the end of the year

These bollards have proved contentious

There are question marks about whether the situation will be improved before the estate is taken in charge

The widest street in Athy currently has no pedestrian crossing

Works need to be done as a matter of urgency

Residents are in need of parking

A council official acknowledged the frustration the situation has caused for residents

The café helps reduce social isolation according to a local rep

A local rep's patience is wearing thin

The Labour councillor was praised for his sense of “community spirit” and his “social justice work”

Jake’s Law isn’t going to make any difference said a local rep

The outgoing Mayor spoke of his experience in the role

The council plans to install additional ‘No Swimming’ signs and is encouraging people not to swim at the location

A local developer is behind the plans

Fianna Fáil councillor Suzanne Doyle has been appointed as the new Mayor (Cathaoirleach) for the Kildare-Newbridge Municipal District.

The council are going to carry out a technical assessment 

Sharp critique to the proposal

It has not however commenced enforcement action

The council is set to make a decision on the development next month

The official recovery flag will fly at Áras Chill Dara and Newbridge Town Hall in September

The footpath would help residents in the area

Number of problems with the proposal according to the council

Great news for residents

This new extension will see the Montessori add two classrooms, as well as ancillary toilets and a kitchen.

The road closure will be closed on a periodic dates over July, August and September

Has been an eyesore in the area

Uisce Eireann are to be contacted

Kildare County Council said that it is actively looking to develop the site

Kildare County Council said that it is actively looking to develop the site

There is land that could be utilised for housing

Decision due next month

One rep claimed that “Liffey Lodge was bought for the youth of Newbridge” but this has been rejected

Good news!

Kildare County Council has said that it expects construction on the new Newbridge Library to commence before the end of September, with the local authority awaiting funding approval from the Department of Rural and Community Development.

Due to the lack of an exit ramp, the town experiences a higher volume of traffic coming from the south-east towards Newbridge.

"We take one step forward, and sometimes we’re taking two steps backwards”

The current layout was introduced as a temporary measure in 2021 pending the development of a permanent scheme.

The ambitious plan includes four staff apartments

It is hoped a solution can be reached

The council are looking at options

A growing area