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Launch of the County Kildare Hedgerow Appraisal Survey

By Ryan Harmon 13 September 2023

Kildare County Council has formally launched a hedgerow appraisal survey on the condition of hedgerows in County Kildare. The survey launch coincided with celebrations and events marking Hedgerow Week 2023. Findings from the survey, which is titled ‘County Kildare Hedgerow Appraisal Survey 2022’, were presented to the public, at an event in Newbridge Library. As […]

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Explore Living Heritage This Heritage Week in Kildare

By Ryan Harmon 10 August 2023

Heritage Week 2023 which takes place in Kildare and nationwide from Saturday 12th to Sunday 20th August, will showcase the joy, diversity and accessibility that can be found within the county’s rich heritage. As a nation of storytellers, all of our heritage is linked to stories of people, places, moments and things. Events taking place in Kildare […]

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New Murals Unveiled for Creative Places Athy Programme

By Ryan Harmon 1 August 2023

Following months of discussions, Creative Places Athy in collaboration with artists, businesses, the elected members of the Athy MD, and feedback from communities across Athy, has created two murals in the town, in response to a brief to represent the local waterways and heritage. The design concept supports Athy’s commitment to climate change, the importance […]

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Kildare County Council Launches First Digital Strategy for the County

By Ryan Harmon 14 July 2023

Kildare County Council has published the first Digital Strategy for County Kildare, aimed at creating an inclusive, progressive, innovative and connected digital society and economy for the benefit of Kildare’s citizens and businesses. ‘Kildare Konnected’ identifies five strategic pillars which aim to maximise the opportunities of digital transformation and

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Kildare County Council Hosts Official Launch of Mid-East Regional Innovation Thinkspace

By Ryan Harmon 30 June 2023

Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Simon Coveney TD was guest of honour for the official opening of the Mid-East Regional Innovation Thinkspace (MERITS), hosted by Kildare County Council. MERITS is an innovation thinkspace hub created to support digital and technology innovation in the Mid-East region (Kildare, Meath & Wicklow). The state-of-the-art 1200sqm

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Kildare County Council Publishes 2022 Annual Report

By Ryan Harmon 23 June 2023

Kildare County Council has published its Annual Report for 2022, giving an overview of the Council’s programme of work delivered in 2022. Many significant and important projects and milestones were advanced by Kildare County Council throughout 2022. The 2022 Annual Report reflects on the activities and achievements of Kildare County Council as well as highlighting […]

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‘How Ireland Saved Motor Sport’ – Collaboration Between Kildare, Carlow and Laois County Councils

By Ryan Harmon 12 June 2023

Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcom Noonan TD will officially launch ‘How Ireland Saved Motor Sport’, two heritage videos telling the story of Gordon Bennett. The launch will take place in the VISUAL Centre for Contemporary Art, Carlow on Friday 16th June at 7:30pm. The videos tell the story in two parts and were […]

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Kildare County Council Awards Contract for Major Rehabilitation Works on M7 Bridges

By Ryan Harmon 24 May 2023

Kildare County Council has confirmed that the civils works contract for major bridge rehabilitation works on the M7 has been awarded to GLAS Civil Engineering Ltd. The successful contractor has been appointed following an extensive tender process. The Major bridge rehabilitation works, which are being funded by Transport Infrastructure Ireland, are being undertaken at the

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Kildare County Council Launches Affordable Housing Scheme in Kildare Town

By Ryan Harmon 10 May 2023

Kildare County Council has launched its first affordable housing purchase scheme for private buyers at Grey Abbey, Kildare Town. The development of 21 new homes, in partnership with Glenveagh Properties, aims to provide first-time buyers and other eligible homebuyers with the opportunity to buy a newly built home in a private development. Construction commenced on […]

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‘Finding Form’ An Exhibition of Selected Works From Kildare’s Municipal Art Collection at Riverbank Arts Centre

By Ryan Harmon 24 April 2023

Selected works from Kildare’s Municipal Art Collection come to the McKenna Gallery at Riverbank Arts Centre in an exhibition curated by Paula Barrett. The exhibition will be officially opened by Cathaoirleach of the County of Kildare, Cllr. Fintan Brett on Friday 21st April at 6:30pm. The public are encouraged to come along and explore artwork from […]

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New Fully Accessible ‘Changing Places’ Facility Opens in Newbridge

By Ryan Harmon 21 March 2023

Kildare County Council has opened a second fully accessible ‘Changing Places’ facility for people with complex disabilities.  Located in Newbridge Sports Centre, Station Road, Newbridge, the facility includes many features and additional equipment making it more accessible than the standard accessible toilets we are all familiar with. Newbridge is the location of the

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Kildare County Council Launches Financial Supports for Retailers for 2023

By Ryan Harmon 6 March 2023

Kildare County Council has launched a range of financial supports for retailers to avail of in 2023. The scheme includes the annual Shop Front Improvement Scheme to financially assist business owners to improve the appearance of their shop fronts or commercial properties. The scheme, which supported over 60 businesses in Kildare last year, aims to […]

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Kildare County Council Announces ‘Brigid 1500’ Programme

By Ryan Harmon 18 January 2023

Kildare County Council is delighted to announce through its ‘Brigid 1500’ programme a full calendar of events and initiatives for 2023, which aim to celebrate and commemorate St. Brigid, the woman, the life and the legacy. Featuring light shows, concerts, literary events, walks and more, the impressive calendar for 2023 has something for all tastes […]

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Kildare County Council Adopts New Development Plan to Guide Future Development of Kildare

By Ryan Harmon 15 December 2022

The Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029 was adopted by Kildare County Council and will come into effect on 28th January 2023. The County Development Plan is the key strategy document which supports the proper planning and sustainable development of land-use across County Kildare over the plan period and beyond. The Strategic Vision of the Plan is […]

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Launch of Mid East Energy Unit

By Ryan Harmon 13 December 2022

The three local authorities of Wicklow, Meath, and Kildare County Councils have come together to address their combined climate mitigation ambitions through the formation of the Mid East Energy Unit. The establishment of the Mid East Energy Unit will provide a platform for the three local authorities to work collaboratively to bring about measurable climate […]

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Kildare County Council Launches ‘Shop Local, Support Local’ Christmas Campaign

By Ryan Harmon 2 December 2022

Kildare County Council’s Economic & Enterprise Office have launched a shop local marketing campaign designed to create greater public awareness of the importance of shopping with local businesses over the Christmas period. The ‘Shop Local, Support Local’ campaign will include radio and newspaper advertising and active social media promotion of local businesses around

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‘Brigid 1500’ Launches with Plans to Celebrate the Life and Legacy of St. Brigid

By Ryan Harmon 23 November 2022

‘Brigid 1500’ is a programme of national and international events and initiatives to celebrate and commemorate St. Brigid, the woman, the life and the legacy launched at St. Brigid’s Cathedral. According to leading Brigidine experts, 2024 marks the 1500th anniversary of the death of St. Brigid and thus, St. Brigid’s Day, 1st February 2024 will be a key […]

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New Report Shows Improved Performance By Kildare County Council

By Ryan Harmon 7 November 2022

Kildare County Council improved its performance across a range of indicators during 2021, despite Covid-19 and other challenges, and while providing additional innovations and services. The ‘NOAC Local Authority Performance Indicator Report 2021′ shows Kildare County Council made advances last year, in the areas of housing and environment amongst others.

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Kildare County Council Supports Road Safety Week

By Ryan Harmon 5 October 2022

Kildare County Council is supporting Road Safety Week from 3rd – 9th October, promoting road safety awareness and encouraging positive road user behaviour. A recent spike in fatal road traffic collisions on Ireland’s roads has seen an increase in road traffic collisions in County Kildare which have resulted in serious or fatal injuries to road users. […]

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Kildare County Council Announce Return of Kildare Readers Festival 2022

By Ryan Harmon 14 September 2022

Kildare Library & Arts Services is delighted to confirm that Kildare Readers Festival returns to venues across the county from Monday, 3rd October to Sunday, 9th October 2022. Kildare Readers Festival in partnership with the Irish Writers’ Centre connects readers with authors and artists through exciting, innovative, and accessible events and workshops. The Council