Shops growth a welcome sign

The Hillcrest shops complex is filling out well now, and the next one is to be a cleaners, opening shortly according to the sign in the window.

The recent arrival of the Bridal Boutique has taken the lonely look off Dave Clancy's bright and cheerful flower shop, and there's speculation that another business is on the point of signing for the other side of that.

Elsewhere, the arrival of Emerald Bloodstock is another indication that Kilcullen is seen as a useful place to locate. And we'll soon see a brand new food place in the premises formerly Yankee Star. Not to mention the planned expansion of the supermarket.

Growth like this is good to see. Let's hope that all these local enterprises are supported by locals new and old. Otherwise we're nothing but a dormitory town.

Brian Byrne.