Playground still on track

The various stakeholders in the Kilcullen Public Playground project have now exchanged letters clarifying their positions.

This follows a recent public meeting and follow-up meetings between representatives of Kildare County Council, the parish, Scoil Bhride and the Kilcullen Community Centre.

"The key to the whole process is the pledge from Kildare County Council that €200,000 is available in their budget to build the playground in 2009," a spokesperson for the Playground Committee says. "All stakeholders are optimistic that we will soon be able to finalise this worthwhile project, and KIlcullen will then finally have the safe, secure and enjoyable public space to play which is so important for a child's social development and well-being."

Brian Byrne.