BRANNOXTOWN CNS GETS CLIMATE ACTION GRANT

Brannoxtown CNS will get government investment for climate action and roof works, as one of nine Kildare projects approved under the 2027 Climate Action Summer Works Scheme. 

Nationally, €80 million is being disbursed in the second tranche of approvals under the multi-annual scheme arising from applications submitted in 2025.

The approvals were announced by Minister for Education and Youth Hildegarde Naughton. The scheme supports schools in addressing building condition needs while delivering climate action measures that improve energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions and lower operational costs.

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BRANNOCKSTOWN COMMUNITY GET-TOGETHER

The Brannockstown Community Group would like to invite residents from the Brannockstown, Mile Mill, Grangemore, Kennycourt, Carnalway and surrounding areas to a free community get-together in Kalbarri on Saturday 21 November.

The event will run from 7pm-9pm with music by Pat Kelly. 

A chance to catch up with neighbours and friends with some good food and music. All welcome.

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Cleaning up Brannockstown

A holiday weekend litter picking and planting in Brannockstown yesterday brought out helpers in the largely unexpected sunshine.

The Brannockstown Committee arranged the event and has thanked all who came out to help.

Pictures courtesy Cllr Tracey O'Dwyer.

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Brannockstown cleans up

We did a litter pick up in Brannockstown this morning, writes Dermot Fitzgerald. 

Sadly we filled eight large black refuse sacks with litter. 

Thanks to our volunteers Tommy, Richie, Jim, Jo and TY student Thomas for assisting with the clean up.

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Local presences at NY Patrick's Day Parade

The St Patrick’s Day Parade in New York will have local involvement this year as, in her capacity as Deputy Chief Executive of Kildare County Council, Brannockstown native Annette Aspell has been invited by the Kildare Association of New York to participate in a number of events including the St Patrick’s Day Parade on 5th Avenue and Mass in St Patrick’s Cathedral. She will be accompanied by the Cathaoirleach of Kildare County Council Councillor Kevin Duffy, 

The Kildare Association of New York is a benevolent organisation set up to encourage socialisation and support for American immigrants originating from County Kildare. The association became one of the first such to officially file, on September 3 1896 and is still going strong today. Their official banner is a portrait depicting St Brigid next to the round tower of Kildare.  

Another local involvement is that the Recording Secretary of the Kildare Association is Kilcullen native Sandra Kunzle nee Sandra Shortt.

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Brannockstown Christmas tree

Photo by Tim Mossholder via Pexels.

The Brannockstown Christmas Tree lights will be turned on on Sunday 3 December, writes Karen Keane of the Brannocksown Community Committee.

The switch-on will be at 4.30pm at the entrance to Harristown Estate, and will be followed by light refreshments in Brannockstown National School.

We hope you will all join us.

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Brannockstown Committee AGM

The Brannockstown Community Committee AGM will take place tomorrow evening, Wednesday 15 November, at 8pm in the primary school in Brannockstown.

All are welcome to join for a discussion of plans for the village for the coming year.

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Brannockstown Community AGM tonight (MEETING POSTPONED)

UPDATE: POSTPO0NED. The Brannockstown Community Committee AGM will take place this evening, Wednesday 18 October, at 7.30pm in the primary school in Brannockstown.

All are welcome to join for a discussion of plans for the village for the coming year.

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Easter at Brannockstown Baptist Church

You are welcome to join us for our services in the church this Easter

Good Friday at 7.30pm.

Easter Sunday at 11am.

All welcome.

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Anois, an Aimsir

 

The weather forecast in Irish from Brannoxtown CNS today was presented by Harry and Sarah.

Dia daoibh ar maidin. Is mise Harry agus is mise Sarah le Réamhaisnéis na hAimsire ó BCNS - Pobalscoil Náisiúnta Baile na mBreatnach. Inniu, an triú lá is fiche de mí Márta, dhá mhíle is a fiche trí.

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In Brannockstown? The Committee wants you!

In advance of getting down to spring replanting and tidying up, the Brannockstown Community Committee is looking to updating its list of local residents who might want to help.

The committee is encouraging all village residents, old and new, to get involved in their work programme for 2023.

Anyone who wants to participate can contact committee chairperson Lance O'Brien on 087 2376647 of secretary Alice Farrell on 087 2946259.

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Bus service mooted between Brannockstown and Kilcullen

Feedback on the potential use of a bus service from Brannockstown to Kilcullen on Fridays is being requested by Cllr Tracey O'Dwyer, writes Brian Byrne.

The councillor has been working on the possibility of such a service being established to facilitate people who want to go in to Kilcullen to shop on Fridays.

"I believe all our rural towns and villages should have access to public transport and this pilot could be the start for our community," she says. "Initially the proposed pilot route would only operate on a Friday morning but if the service is well used and a greater need is demonstrated it would help make a case for a more frequent service."

Public feedback on pick-up points, service times and frequency would help. Message Tracey on her Facebook page.

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Presentation to the Blayney family by Brannockstown

A collage of photographs taken in and around Brannockstown was presented today to the departing Blayney family, writes Brian Byrne.

Richard and Stephanie Blayney moved into the village in 2016 when Richard was appointed as Pastor to the Baptist community in the area.

They left today for a new ministry in Bangor, Co Down.

The collage was presented to the family as a memento of their time in the area, by Lance O’Brien on behalf of the Brannockstown Community.

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Branockstown planning sustainable watering system

A solar-powered sustainable watering system for the flower beds in Brannockstown is being considered by the local Community Group, writes Brian Byrne.

The Group has made an application to Kildare Leader for funding for the initiative, which would use untreated ground water accessed from the source for the original village pump. A solar-powered pump would be used to circulate the water to the beds during the spring and summer.

This was one of the plans discussed at tonight's Village Update Meeting, held in the refurbished Old School building. There was a very good turnout to the meeting, which also provided the opportunity for villagers to see the renewed historic building.

The Principal of Brannoxtown CNS has told the Group the old building is available to them for meetings as and when they need it.

Lance O'Brien was elected Chair of the Group for the coming year, with Richard Kelly Vice-Chair, Trevor Schwer as Treasurer, and Alice Farrell as Secretary.

A Clean Up night was arranged for Tuesday 5 July, with volunteers meeting at 6.30pm in the Baptist car park. All welcome.

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Brannockstown Village Update meeting Monday evening

The Brannockstown Community Group are holding a Village Update Meeting tomorrow night, Monday 27 June, starting at 8pm in the Brannockstown Old School building.

The purpose of this village meeting is to: Give everyone a chance to see the fantastic refurbishment of the old school building.

Share some detail about upcoming projects planned for the village, such as the sustainable watering project and the natural planting plan, to name just a few.

Obtain your input on ideas for community events, such as a Halloween event for the children and a Christmas event for all in the village.

Agree an event calendar for the village that offers something for all age groups.

Provide an update on Brannockstown’s participation in the Tidy Towns, including funding, and committee members.

Select a new Community Committee to continue the excellent work of recent years and ensure that all external funding sources are maintained.

We really hope you can come along to this informal gathering; it has been far too long since we were all able to meet up face-to-face. However, if you can’t make it but have some ideas, please feel free to email lanceobrien12@gmail.com ahead of the meeting. 

All ideas welcome for consideration at the meeting.

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