O’CEARUIL WELCOMES MAYNOOTH GAELCHOLAISTE ANNOUNCEMENT

Cllr Naoise O’Cearuil has welcomed the news that the Maynooth Gaelcholaiste will be opening in September.

According the Official Press Release “The school will be an Irish-medium, co-educational, multi-denominational, state-run, post-primary Community College under the patronage of KWETB. As requested by the Minister, KWETB welcomes the opportunity to engage with An Foras Pátrúnachta to establish a trustee partnership for this new school.”

Cllr O’Cearuil commented, ” I will be enquiring further regarding location, enrollment etc. This is something I have campaigned for for many years and is great news for those who wish to pursue their education through the medium of Irish.”

COLEMAN WELCOMES PLAYGROUND COMPLETION

Cllr Michael Coleman has welcomed the completion of works today on the Aghards Road Playground in Celbridge

Cllr Coleman commented, “I have worked with Deputy Frank O’Rourke and the Parks Department to have the improvement works done. I would also like to thank Simon and Fergal for their continued support for the playground.”

LAWLESS WELCOMES NEWS OF INTEL EXPANSION

James Lawless TD has welcomed the news that Intel has begun preparations for significant expansions to their Leixlip site.

James commented, “With two caps on, as a TD for the area and my party spokesperson on Science and Technology, I have regularly engaged with the microchip manufacturer. I am well aware of their commitment to our area and this will be another significant act of this assurance.”

“I look forward to continuing to work with Intel to support their efforts in increasing presence in Kildare and seeing the formal plans over 2019 which can only be a benefit for our community.”

LAWLESS AND KELLY HOST GREENWAY OPEN EVENING

A large crowd – several hundred – turned out in Sallins Community Centre to view and give their views on the proposals for the Grand Canal Greenway which was hosted by Cllr Carmel Kelly and James Lawless TD.

Cllr Kelly professed herself very pleased with the large numbers that attended and encouraged local people to have their say on the proposals by making a submission to Kildare Country Council by the 18th of January.

Pictured are James Lawless TD, Cllr Carmel Kelly and County Council candidate Brian Larkin

KELLY WELCOMES INVESTMENT IN SALLINS ROAD SAFETY MEASURES

Cllr Carmel Kelly has welcomed news that money has been allocated for much-needed road safety measures in Sallins.

Carmel commenced, “Among the works scheduled are the footpath in front of Marrons/Gala. Also two stretches of the road will be identified for placement of red friction surface with speed warnings in the New Year.”

“I’d like to thank my fellow Councillors on the Naas MDC for their support. These are steps in the right direction but we do need to continue to highlight our need for more road safety measures in the village.”