Generous response to floral appeal

A number of generous donations have been given to Kilcullen Community Action following their appeal for help in meeting the shortfall in the cost of the flower displays during the summer.

But a substantial extra funding is still required, and KCA is asking local businesses and individuals to return the donation envelopes which have been distributed.

Up to 200 boxes were placed in almost every available Main Street upper floor window, and an automatic irrigation system was installed to keep them watered properly.

Local businessman Brian Fallon came up with the idea and gave a substantial donation towards the cost of the project.

The KCA meeting heard that the total cost of flower displays in the town for the summer came to around 15,000 euros.

This included the window boxes as well as planting 40 street tubs and the 10 planters on the bridge. This last was sponsored for the last two years by local businessman Sammy Cole.

Brian Byrne.

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