Text Alert Scheme goes live tonight

Scheme to improve securityThe official launch of the Kilcullen Garda District Community Text Alert Scheme will take place tonight, Friday 12 July, writes Sabina Reddy.

It will be held in Walls of Kilgowan at 9pm. The area covered will be Gormanstown, Kilgowan, Calverstown, Ballyshannon, Old Kilcullen, Sunnyhill and all other areas under the remit of Kilcullen Garda Station.

Our first Text will be sent tonight and will mark an important link between the community and our local Gardai, who will attend on the occasion.

So please come along for the, drinks, banter, finger food and to meet the neighbours and help make our community a safer place to live.