Can Kilcullen have similar playground surface to Maynooth's?

Maynooth playground has recently been reopened by Kildare County Council after refurbishment, writes Brian Byrne, and this prompts thoughts on a long-standing issue with the Kilcullen one.

The Maynooth facility (above) features nice new all-weather safe surfaces. To which the sand used in Kilcullen (below) compares most unfavourably.

In 2015, Kildare County Council replaced the original wood chippings in Kilcullen with sand, which raised a considerable degree of negative comment.

Apart from concerns about sand concealing dirt, it gets into children's clothing and shoes and they need more cleaning at home.

The sand also blows out around the road alongside the facility.

The Kilcullen playground is maintained by Kilcullen Community Action on behalf of Kildare County Council.

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