Gritting for Kilteel and Eadestown

While winter is coming to an end (we hope!), I have raised at Kildare County Council that roads around Kilteel and Eadestown be included for regular gritting during frosty weather. This part of Kildare is the highest point in the county therefore is most at risk of icy roads and should Continue Reading →

Kilteel / Eadestown / Rathmore eFibre Rollout

I have been trying to make progress on broadband for the Kilteel / Eadestown / Rathmore area for some time. Unfortunately the latest news from Eircom is not so good here: These areas are served by four exchanges – Brittas (Kilteel area), Kill (Kilteel/Rathmore), Rathmore (Rathmore and Eadestown) and Rathcoole Continue Reading →

Eadestown Windfarm Application Withdrawn

Earlier this week I welcomed the withdrawal of the planning application to build wind turbines at Eadestown (between Naas and Blessington). This proposal came on the table out of nowhere in June and it has now vanished again without trace. It caused considerable concern and alarm amongst the local community Continue Reading →