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Naoise O’Cearuil – Latest update on Maynooth Education Campus

At today’s meeting of the Kildare Wicklow Education and Training Board, Councillor Naoise O’Cearuil pressed for further updates regarding the progression of the retendering of the project following Sammon’s Liquidation.

The timescale is as follows :

25th June: Pre qualify contractors for retendering…
23rd July: Survey of contractors
8th November: Contract Award
End of March ’19: Contractor On Site
Completion: June 2020

Naoise commented, “This has pushed the completion date for the project to an entire year. The biggest concern now is that the current building is full to capacity and needs refurbishing, students and staff deserve better. The ETB have committed to renovations in the school and provide further temporary class rooms.”

“I will push to have the process of retendering expedited as much as possible and liaise with the ETB to ensure that the necessary provisions are made for the next two academic terms.

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Cllr Naoise O’Cearuil welcomes Funding for Maynooth Footbridge

A new footbridge on Mill Street Maynooth has gotten the go ahead after years of campaigning by Cllr. Naoise Ó Cearúil.

The matter was raised by the Maynooth based councillor once again at the March meeting of the Maynooth Municipal District.

Cllr. Ó Cearúil has long highlighted how the current bridge does not cater for the huge number of pedestrians crossing it every day. Commenting on the matter, he said “We have a situation where young children and all other pedestrians have had to walk on the road as there is not enough space on the footpath. I have seen first hand where women with buggies have had to walk on the road and it is not good enough and I’m afraid of any accidents happening. I’ve been looking for this footbridge for some time and I’m delighted for our town that it has gotten the go ahead”.

Kildare County Council confirmed to the councillor that they had confirmation of funding the National Transport Authority of €410,000 to proceed with Phase 5 of the Maynooth North-South Corridor. They also confirmed that a detailed design of the phase will commence in summer 2018.

Darren Smyth, General Manager of Manor Mills Shopping Centre commented that, “We have seen from the centre’s point of view that this is really needed. Not only for our shoppers but for the safety of all pedestrians in the town. Its been great to work with Naoise again on another project”.

Ó Cearúil concluded by saying, “I only received confirmation on the day of the meeting that the funding had been secured and I will continue to press for improvements for the betterment of our town”.

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Cllr Naoise O’Cearuil makes announcement on Patricks Day Parade

Cllr Naoise O’Cearuil has announced that due to the disruption caused by the adverse weather, the Maynooth St Patrick’s Day Parade are still taking applications.

Naoise said, “I’m entering the final hurdle in organising this year’s parade. This is my fourth year organising it and it continues to be a challenge I enjoy.”

“Due to the weather over the past week, we are accepting late applications. Please spread the word and ensure that we have another great year at our largest annual community event.”

“If anybody is aware of anybody that would be available as stewards on the day, please PM me. We really need as many bodies as possible.”

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Orbital Route Bus Service to start on Monday – O’Rourke

Frank O’Rourke TD has said that the new Orbital Route bus service which he has campaigned for,from Naas to Blanchardstown via  will commence next Monday. 

“The preferred bidder for the Orbital Route from Naas to Blanchardstown, Route 139, has been decided and will come into effect on Monday 12th next. It will service Naas to Blanchardstown via Clane, Rathcoffey, Maynooth and Leixlip.”

“It is going to service Blanchardstown IT and Naas Hospital, with nine services each way, seven days a week, with first departures at 07.15 and last departures at 22.35 and will be run for the NTA (National Transport Authority) by JJ Kavanagh & Sons.” Continue reading “Orbital Route Bus Service to start on Monday – O’Rourke”