Busy day for CPC work

There was traffic light management from the Garda Station to the Conroy Park entrance throughout the day as the contractor's entrance for the building work at CPC was opened, writes Brian Byrne. The early stages of the project will include the delivery and erection of temporary classroom accommodation.

The concurrent background buzz of a wood-chipper machine signified work going on to deal with trees which must be removed on health and safety grounds because of tree ill health, and also to facilitate the construction of the new school and outbuildings.

A site hoarding will soon be fully installed, and the site boundary will be monitored 24/7 for everyone's safety. The school reminds everyone, especially children, that construction sites are not safe places to enter at any time.

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Another great Picnic on the Green

In spite of a few drizzly attempts at rain — that wet stuff we're not used to anymore — yesterday's Picnic on the Green at Old Kilcullen went off in great style.

For the younger folk, Sinead's face painting created walking works of art, and Reuben Evans entertained with magic and the kind of secret chat that only little ones understand. Martin Murphy and colleagues tried unsuccessfully to be Packie Bonnars against the determined onslaught of boys and girls on the penalty shootouts. There were burgers and strawberries (separately), and music as usual from John Kelly and Terry McNally. The oldkilcullenheritage.ie website about the ancient monastic site was officially launched by Kildare Heritage Officer Dara Wyer.

The picnic was inaugurated in 2019 and, apart from the pandemic year of 2020, has been a much-anticipated fixture on the Kilcullen calendar of annual events.

Some of the pictures are shown here. All photos can be seen at this link. 

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Cnoc ha Greine Family Day details

Cnoc na Greine is hosting a Family Day on Sunday, 23 August, from 1:30pm to 4pm at the Middle Green Area. 

The event promises fun for everyone, featuring Reuben the Entertainer Show, Pamper Me Beautiful with face painting, arm painting, and glitter face art, as well as fun food options like pizza slices, hotdogs, and lemonade. 

Kelly’s Ice Cream, popcorn, and candy floss will also be available. Budding footballers can enjoy the football goals, and music will be provided by DJ Maurice. 

All residents are welcome.

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24th Mac & Norman Rally well supported

There was a good spectator support for the 24th Mac and Norman Rally that went through Kilcullen in the early afternoon, writes Brian Byrne. Though we don't have figures yet, it did seem that the event had at least as many participants as before. 

Afterwards the rain held off back at Mac Sully's yard where the usual charity auction was held and the drivers enjoyed refreshments and music.

A selection of the vehicles is shown. All the Diary's pictures from the day can be accessed here.

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