Tuesday, November 05, 2024

Kilcullen Settlement Plan, public consultation event


A reminder that a public information event will take place THIS AFTERNOON & EVENING, Tuesday 5 November 2024, at Kilcullen Town Hall, in reference to the Kilcullen Settlement Plan, writes Brian Byrne. The event, which will run from 4pm–7pm, will offer anybody in the community an opportunity to discuss the plan and the reasons behind what is termed Proposed Variation No 1 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029.
This variation will provide a Settlement Plan for Kilcullen to replace the Kilcullen Local Area Plan 2014–2020 (LAP), to include a written statement and mapped objectives to provide a coherent planning policy framework for Kilcullen to guide the future planning and sustainable development of the town.
The proposed variation may be viewed between 22 October 2024 and Wednesday 20 November 2024, online here or at the Planning Office, Kildare County Council, Áras Chill Dara, Naas, during opening times of 9.30am-4pm, Monday to Friday; or Kilcullen Branch Community Library, New Abbey Road, Kilcullen, during normal library opening hours.
Submissions may be made via online OR hard copy up to 4pm on 20 November 2024.
EDITOR NOTE: For anyone who is interested in Kilcullen's future development, this meeting is well worth attending.



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Kilcullen Gospel Choir anniversary concert


A reminder that there are still some tickets available for the 10th anniversary concert by Kilcullen Gospel Choir, on Sunday 10 November.
The tickets at €20 can be booked on Eventbrite and the concert begins at 8pm sharp.
A concert on the previous Friday night booked out quickly.

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First Responders group for Calverstown


A First Responder group is being established in Calverstown and they have set up an iDonate page to raise funds for necessary equipment, writes Brian Byrne.
The gear needed includes a defibrillator and accessories, training equipment, and uniform clothing including hi-viz jackets.
The group coordinator is Corey Delahunt, who is leading the appeal for support from the Calverstown and area community.

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Bus timetable Dunlavin-Kilcullen-Newbridge



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Monday, November 04, 2024

Mary Walker retires from Fallons


Just a week after completing her 20th marathon, Mary Walker has retired from Fallons, writes Brian Byrne. A constant smiling face in the restaurant for the last 18 years, she was part of the premises even before Brian Fallon bought it.
"I worked first in the Curragh Golf Club, then here in Kilcullen with Paul Mullen for 12 years," she told the Diary last night as the busy Sunday trade wound down. "Then I worked in Lemongrass with Paul and Brian Fallon for 10 years, and finally back here for 18. It's time to hang up the aprons and have my time for myself."
Mary is pictured above with customers and staff colleagues last night, and with some of her Fallons colleagues below.
We wish her well on behalf of all the customers with whom she has shared her infectious smile and unfailing good humour down the decades. 

 

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Shamrocks U14s reach County final


In a very entertaining and exciting game of hurling, South Kildare Shamrocks eventually got to grips with Broadford, writes Martin Sheridan. Final score Shamrocks 3-10, Broadford 3-5
Shamrocks started very strongly and after 10 minutes were ahead 1-4 to no score. By half time the Broadford lads were only a point behind. 
Early in the second half the Broadford team got in front and the Shamrocks lads had to show a lot of character and ability to eventually see off the opposition in the last ten minutes. 
Great attitude from every one of the Shamrock players on the day. 
The extra support we received from all that were about for the Solothon was great to see. 
County Final on the 17th of November v Clane. 
Thanks everyone and especially the Shamrock U14 hurling team.

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Sunday, November 03, 2024

Solothon completes 928km

Betty Lambe completes the symbolic final lap of the Solothon.

At the close of today's Kilcullen GAA Solothon fundraiser, 928km of solos were completed by a total of 404 participants, writes Brian Byrne. All team age groups took part, as did many club supporters and former club members, some of whom did their contributions in different parts of the world.
A final lap of honour was carried out by Betty and Michael Lambe to conclude the day, Betty demonstrating she is proficient at soloing with a hurl.
At the time of writing, €52,600 has been registered on the club's website, and climbing, to help fund the completion of the car parks at the clubhouse. It's understood that a number of sponsorship cards are yet to be tallied, so it looks likely that the target of €60,000 will be achieved.
A huge credit to all concerned. More of the Diary's photographs are below. All the photos of the day are available here.



















































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