Work in The Valley

In the past few weeks' extensive work has been done in the Valley, cutting and removing fallen and old alders and diseased trees.



The work has been done by a competent tree surgeon at a cost of over 2,000 euros. Drainage work to redirect water from springs along the pathway which was bringing wet sludge down onto the pathway has been completed.



Hedges at both entrances have been cut and trimmed and the sign at the Jockey Stile on New Abbey Rd, which had been vandalized and dumped at New Abbey cemetery, has been restored and put back in position.

The pond at the Bridge end has been drained and cleaned. During the summer, grass cutting will be done when necessary.

I want to thank the people who have carried out spraying and litter-picking as litter is stilI the major problem.

Last year 2,750 euros was received in voluntary contributions. This money has been spent and now there is a deficit of 250 euros. Money is urgently needed now to continue the work this year. If you would like to make a donation for the upkeep and development of The Valley please send it to Jim Collins or Bank of Ireland Kilcullen Account No 42357112 c/o The Valley. All donations will be acknowledged.

The construction of the new pedestrian bridge across the river this summer will add an attractive new dimension to the Liffey and encourage more people to visit The Valley. This bridge of which the people of Kilcullen can be justly proud will be the envy of surrounding towns and will once again be a sign of how Kilcullen people can undertake projects on their own for the benefit of the community without assistance from outside agencies.

Jim Collins.