Community Alert progresses

There was a very good turnout of some 30 people at Brennans Pub on Wednesday night, to discuss the possibility of setting up a text-based Community Alert scheme, writes Brian Byrne.

"There were also plenty of apologies from people who couldn't come," says Cllr Ivan Keatley, "but they were also all in favour of the scheme."

A steering committee has been formed, and another meeting in a month's time will provide full information on the scheme.

It's envisaged that the scheme will operate within the Kilcullen policing area, and Garda Steve Kineavy attended the meeting on Wednesday to encourage everyone to get involved in the idea.