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Our cash office will be closed on Monday 15th December 2025 to facilitate essential upgrades to the payment system.
The office is expected to re-open on Tuesday 16th December from 9.30am until 1.00pm.
For more information, visit: tinyurl.com/5bdz25tk
The office is expected to re-open on Tuesday 16th December from 9.30am until 1.00pm.
For more information, visit: tinyurl.com/5bdz25tk
December 10, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Our cash office will be closed on Monday 15th December 2025 to facilitate essential upgrades to the payment system.
The office is expected to re-open on Tuesday 16th December from 9.30am until 1.00pm.
For more information, visit: tinyurl.com/5bdz25tk
The office is expected to re-open on Tuesday 16th December from 9.30am until 1.00pm.
For more information, visit: tinyurl.com/5bdz25tk
Beidh ár n-oifig airgid dúnta Dé Luain 15 Nollaig 2025 chun uasghráduithe riachtanacha ar an gcóras íocaíochta a éascú.
Táthar ag súil go n-osclófar an oifig arís Dé Máirt an 16 Nollaig ó 9.30am go dtí 1.00pm.
Tuilleadh eolais @ tinyurl.com/5bdz25tk
Táthar ag súil go n-osclófar an oifig arís Dé Máirt an 16 Nollaig ó 9.30am go dtí 1.00pm.
Tuilleadh eolais @ tinyurl.com/5bdz25tk
December 10, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Beidh ár n-oifig airgid dúnta Dé Luain 15 Nollaig 2025 chun uasghráduithe riachtanacha ar an gcóras íocaíochta a éascú.
Táthar ag súil go n-osclófar an oifig arís Dé Máirt an 16 Nollaig ó 9.30am go dtí 1.00pm.
Tuilleadh eolais @ tinyurl.com/5bdz25tk
Táthar ag súil go n-osclófar an oifig arís Dé Máirt an 16 Nollaig ó 9.30am go dtí 1.00pm.
Tuilleadh eolais @ tinyurl.com/5bdz25tk
Kildare Art Serivce and Merits Naas are proud to launch VECTOR Digital Arts Residency 2026.
This unique opportunity invites a digital artist to innovate, experiment and and push the boundaries of art and technology.
More here: kildarecoco.ie/News/Kildare...
#YourCouncil #Kildare
This unique opportunity invites a digital artist to innovate, experiment and and push the boundaries of art and technology.
More here: kildarecoco.ie/News/Kildare...
#YourCouncil #Kildare
December 9, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Kildare Art Serivce and Merits Naas are proud to launch VECTOR Digital Arts Residency 2026.
This unique opportunity invites a digital artist to innovate, experiment and and push the boundaries of art and technology.
More here: kildarecoco.ie/News/Kildare...
#YourCouncil #Kildare
This unique opportunity invites a digital artist to innovate, experiment and and push the boundaries of art and technology.
More here: kildarecoco.ie/News/Kildare...
#YourCouncil #Kildare
An Orange wind warning is in effect for County Kildare from 11am to 7pm today. A yellow wind warning will then remain in place until 9pm.
Stay updated via Met Éireann (www.met.ie) and Kildare County Council's channels.
kildarecoco.ie/News/Stateme...
#YourCouncil #Kildare
Stay updated via Met Éireann (www.met.ie) and Kildare County Council's channels.
kildarecoco.ie/News/Stateme...
#YourCouncil #Kildare
December 9, 2025 at 1:55 PM
An Orange wind warning is in effect for County Kildare from 11am to 7pm today. A yellow wind warning will then remain in place until 9pm.
Stay updated via Met Éireann (www.met.ie) and Kildare County Council's channels.
kildarecoco.ie/News/Stateme...
#YourCouncil #Kildare
Stay updated via Met Éireann (www.met.ie) and Kildare County Council's channels.
kildarecoco.ie/News/Stateme...
#YourCouncil #Kildare
We were delighted to officially open Leixlip Playground and the newly constructed car park today 🎉
The playground is designed as a benchmark for inclusive play, offering a diverse and stimulating environment for children of all ages and abilities.
More: kildarecoco.ie/News/Officia...
The playground is designed as a benchmark for inclusive play, offering a diverse and stimulating environment for children of all ages and abilities.
More: kildarecoco.ie/News/Officia...
December 4, 2025 at 5:21 PM
We were delighted to officially open Leixlip Playground and the newly constructed car park today 🎉
The playground is designed as a benchmark for inclusive play, offering a diverse and stimulating environment for children of all ages and abilities.
More: kildarecoco.ie/News/Officia...
The playground is designed as a benchmark for inclusive play, offering a diverse and stimulating environment for children of all ages and abilities.
More: kildarecoco.ie/News/Officia...
Kildare County Council's Local Enterprise Office is delighted to announce that its innovative K-Hub Strategy has been awarded the winner in the ‘Promoting Economic Development’ category at the Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government Awards 2025🎉
Read more: kildarecoco.ie/News/Kildare...
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December 3, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Kildare County Council's Local Enterprise Office is delighted to announce that its innovative K-Hub Strategy has been awarded the winner in the ‘Promoting Economic Development’ category at the Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government Awards 2025🎉
Read more: kildarecoco.ie/News/Kildare...
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#LibraryIrelandWeek
MInfulness Workshop with Piotr Ciepiel
Thur 4th Dec 7pm
Libraries Light the Way, join international mindfulness specialist Piotr Ciepiel for a grounding and inspiring session that helps you reconnect with your inner clarity.
Book here👇
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MInfulness Workshop with Piotr Ciepiel
Thur 4th Dec 7pm
Libraries Light the Way, join international mindfulness specialist Piotr Ciepiel for a grounding and inspiring session that helps you reconnect with your inner clarity.
Book here👇
kildare.spydus.ie/cgi-bin/spyd...
December 1, 2025 at 12:21 PM
#LibraryIrelandWeek
MInfulness Workshop with Piotr Ciepiel
Thur 4th Dec 7pm
Libraries Light the Way, join international mindfulness specialist Piotr Ciepiel for a grounding and inspiring session that helps you reconnect with your inner clarity.
Book here👇
kildare.spydus.ie/cgi-bin/spyd...
MInfulness Workshop with Piotr Ciepiel
Thur 4th Dec 7pm
Libraries Light the Way, join international mindfulness specialist Piotr Ciepiel for a grounding and inspiring session that helps you reconnect with your inner clarity.
Book here👇
kildare.spydus.ie/cgi-bin/spyd...
Kildare County Council was delighted to participate in a landmark event hosted by The Arts Council/An Chomhairle Ealaíon celebrating “Art in Every Place”. The event commemorated 40 years of partnership between the Arts Council and local government🙌
More here:
kildarecoco.ie/News/Art,in,...
More here:
kildarecoco.ie/News/Art,in,...
December 1, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Kildare County Council was delighted to participate in a landmark event hosted by The Arts Council/An Chomhairle Ealaíon celebrating “Art in Every Place”. The event commemorated 40 years of partnership between the Arts Council and local government🙌
More here:
kildarecoco.ie/News/Art,in,...
More here:
kildarecoco.ie/News/Art,in,...
The Shackleton Experience is open!
Thanks to a €7.5m investment Athy’s historic town hall is now a world-class museum.
Discover the legacy of Ernest Shackleton—plan your visit today! Visit the Shackleton Experience in Athy - shackletonexperience.ie
Video: youtu.be/Ku_wkWqd2eQ?...
Thanks to a €7.5m investment Athy’s historic town hall is now a world-class museum.
Discover the legacy of Ernest Shackleton—plan your visit today! Visit the Shackleton Experience in Athy - shackletonexperience.ie
Video: youtu.be/Ku_wkWqd2eQ?...
Visit the Shackleton Experience in Athy, Kildare
Step into the story of Sir Ernest Shackleton at the Shackleton Experience in Athy, with exhibits celebrating Ireland’s great explorer.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:12 PM
The Shackleton Experience is open!
Thanks to a €7.5m investment Athy’s historic town hall is now a world-class museum.
Discover the legacy of Ernest Shackleton—plan your visit today! Visit the Shackleton Experience in Athy - shackletonexperience.ie
Video: youtu.be/Ku_wkWqd2eQ?...
Thanks to a €7.5m investment Athy’s historic town hall is now a world-class museum.
Discover the legacy of Ernest Shackleton—plan your visit today! Visit the Shackleton Experience in Athy - shackletonexperience.ie
Video: youtu.be/Ku_wkWqd2eQ?...
🚜 Reminder that under the GAP Regulations, a minimum of 31 days storage for soiled water is required between 1st December and 31st December 2025.
🚫 The application of soiled water on land during this period is strictly prohibited.
🔗More information @ tinyurl.com/y9vpadkt
🚫 The application of soiled water on land during this period is strictly prohibited.
🔗More information @ tinyurl.com/y9vpadkt
November 10, 2025 at 12:20 PM
🚜 Reminder that under the GAP Regulations, a minimum of 31 days storage for soiled water is required between 1st December and 31st December 2025.
🚫 The application of soiled water on land during this period is strictly prohibited.
🔗More information @ tinyurl.com/y9vpadkt
🚫 The application of soiled water on land during this period is strictly prohibited.
🔗More information @ tinyurl.com/y9vpadkt
We are preparing to launch a Competitive Dialogue procurement process for the delivery of new housing schemes across County Kildare.
Developers and landowners are encouraged to engage with us ahead of the tender publication.
kildarecoco.ie/News/Kildare...
Developers and landowners are encouraged to engage with us ahead of the tender publication.
kildarecoco.ie/News/Kildare...
November 7, 2025 at 1:30 PM
We are preparing to launch a Competitive Dialogue procurement process for the delivery of new housing schemes across County Kildare.
Developers and landowners are encouraged to engage with us ahead of the tender publication.
kildarecoco.ie/News/Kildare...
Developers and landowners are encouraged to engage with us ahead of the tender publication.
kildarecoco.ie/News/Kildare...
A Wonderful Evening of Connection and Collaboration on Tuesday at a Twinning Networking Event which brought together twinning committees to share ideas, build relationships, and explore future initiatives.
Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the success of the evening.
Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the success of the evening.
November 5, 2025 at 12:55 PM
A Wonderful Evening of Connection and Collaboration on Tuesday at a Twinning Networking Event which brought together twinning committees to share ideas, build relationships, and explore future initiatives.
Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the success of the evening.
Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the success of the evening.
🎉We won in the Public Sector Digital Transformation Awards🎉
We were awarded in the 'Outstanding Contribution to Planet Earth' category for our 'Grass to Gas' project which was delivered in collaboration with Maynooth University.
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/mr3zve2e
We were awarded in the 'Outstanding Contribution to Planet Earth' category for our 'Grass to Gas' project which was delivered in collaboration with Maynooth University.
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/mr3zve2e
October 24, 2025 at 4:02 PM
🎉We won in the Public Sector Digital Transformation Awards🎉
We were awarded in the 'Outstanding Contribution to Planet Earth' category for our 'Grass to Gas' project which was delivered in collaboration with Maynooth University.
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/mr3zve2e
We were awarded in the 'Outstanding Contribution to Planet Earth' category for our 'Grass to Gas' project which was delivered in collaboration with Maynooth University.
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/mr3zve2e
📢 We are delighted to announce that Picture This will headline the Brigid - Spirit of Kildare Festival 2026!
🎸The band will play in Dreamland Ballroom, Athy, on 30th January 2026.
🎫Tickets at €25 go on sale at the Ballroom on 6th November from 12pm to 8pm.
❓More information @ tinyurl.com/bdcmftv2
🎸The band will play in Dreamland Ballroom, Athy, on 30th January 2026.
🎫Tickets at €25 go on sale at the Ballroom on 6th November from 12pm to 8pm.
❓More information @ tinyurl.com/bdcmftv2
October 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM
📢 We are delighted to announce that Picture This will headline the Brigid - Spirit of Kildare Festival 2026!
🎸The band will play in Dreamland Ballroom, Athy, on 30th January 2026.
🎫Tickets at €25 go on sale at the Ballroom on 6th November from 12pm to 8pm.
❓More information @ tinyurl.com/bdcmftv2
🎸The band will play in Dreamland Ballroom, Athy, on 30th January 2026.
🎫Tickets at €25 go on sale at the Ballroom on 6th November from 12pm to 8pm.
❓More information @ tinyurl.com/bdcmftv2
An exciting day today with the Shackleton Experience officially opening 🎉
Dedicated to the life of Kildare-born polar explorer Ernest Shackleton, the Shackleton Experience has over 200 artefacts - including the cabin in which he died!
Read more here:
kildarecoco.ie/News/Shackle...
Dedicated to the life of Kildare-born polar explorer Ernest Shackleton, the Shackleton Experience has over 200 artefacts - including the cabin in which he died!
Read more here:
kildarecoco.ie/News/Shackle...
October 10, 2025 at 10:14 AM
An exciting day today with the Shackleton Experience officially opening 🎉
Dedicated to the life of Kildare-born polar explorer Ernest Shackleton, the Shackleton Experience has over 200 artefacts - including the cabin in which he died!
Read more here:
kildarecoco.ie/News/Shackle...
Dedicated to the life of Kildare-born polar explorer Ernest Shackleton, the Shackleton Experience has over 200 artefacts - including the cabin in which he died!
Read more here:
kildarecoco.ie/News/Shackle...
Want to know more about the Community Climate Action Programme Grant? Phase two is launching on 28th October 🎉
Join us at one of our drop in clinics and speak to our Community Climate Action Officer 👨💼
Join us at one of our drop in clinics and speak to our Community Climate Action Officer 👨💼
October 9, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Want to know more about the Community Climate Action Programme Grant? Phase two is launching on 28th October 🎉
Join us at one of our drop in clinics and speak to our Community Climate Action Officer 👨💼
Join us at one of our drop in clinics and speak to our Community Climate Action Officer 👨💼
📢Farmers!
🚜Reminder that spreading farmyard manure on agricultural land is strictly prohibited between 1st November 2025 and 12th January 2026.
💦This is part of the GAP Regulations, designed to protect water quality and to prevent pollution.
More information @ kildarecoco.ie/AllServices/...
🚜Reminder that spreading farmyard manure on agricultural land is strictly prohibited between 1st November 2025 and 12th January 2026.
💦This is part of the GAP Regulations, designed to protect water quality and to prevent pollution.
More information @ kildarecoco.ie/AllServices/...
October 6, 2025 at 1:46 PM
📢Farmers!
🚜Reminder that spreading farmyard manure on agricultural land is strictly prohibited between 1st November 2025 and 12th January 2026.
💦This is part of the GAP Regulations, designed to protect water quality and to prevent pollution.
More information @ kildarecoco.ie/AllServices/...
🚜Reminder that spreading farmyard manure on agricultural land is strictly prohibited between 1st November 2025 and 12th January 2026.
💦This is part of the GAP Regulations, designed to protect water quality and to prevent pollution.
More information @ kildarecoco.ie/AllServices/...
We would like to advise the public of updated opening hours for our Cash Office, effective from 1st November 2025.
The Cash Office will now be open Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 1.00pm.
For full details, please visit: tinyurl.com/4xcvdj3a
The Cash Office will now be open Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 1.00pm.
For full details, please visit: tinyurl.com/4xcvdj3a
October 3, 2025 at 4:15 PM
We would like to advise the public of updated opening hours for our Cash Office, effective from 1st November 2025.
The Cash Office will now be open Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 1.00pm.
For full details, please visit: tinyurl.com/4xcvdj3a
The Cash Office will now be open Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 1.00pm.
For full details, please visit: tinyurl.com/4xcvdj3a
🎉We're delighted to announce that the Kildare Biodiversity Conference is back! 🌹
🦇From Bats, Bees and Balsam to Cuckoos, Curlews, and the Curragh , there is something for everyone!🐝
🗺️Keadeen Hotel, Newbridge
📅 18th & 19th October 2025
Details @ tinyurl.com/4r4uaskm
🦇From Bats, Bees and Balsam to Cuckoos, Curlews, and the Curragh , there is something for everyone!🐝
🗺️Keadeen Hotel, Newbridge
📅 18th & 19th October 2025
Details @ tinyurl.com/4r4uaskm
September 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM
🎉We're delighted to announce that the Kildare Biodiversity Conference is back! 🌹
🦇From Bats, Bees and Balsam to Cuckoos, Curlews, and the Curragh , there is something for everyone!🐝
🗺️Keadeen Hotel, Newbridge
📅 18th & 19th October 2025
Details @ tinyurl.com/4r4uaskm
🦇From Bats, Bees and Balsam to Cuckoos, Curlews, and the Curragh , there is something for everyone!🐝
🗺️Keadeen Hotel, Newbridge
📅 18th & 19th October 2025
Details @ tinyurl.com/4r4uaskm
Kildare County Council announced today at a Special Meeting on Monday, 22 September, that it will not endorse a candidate for the forthcoming Presidential election.
September 22, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Kildare County Council announced today at a Special Meeting on Monday, 22 September, that it will not endorse a candidate for the forthcoming Presidential election.
⚠️Kerdiffstown Park will be closed from Monday 22nd to Friday 26th September (inclusive) for seasonal wildflower meadow harvesting. 🌺
⚽Evening access to sports pitches will be maintained 🏃♂️
We apologise for the short notice.
📞Contact our Parks Section at 045-980553 for more information.
⚽Evening access to sports pitches will be maintained 🏃♂️
We apologise for the short notice.
📞Contact our Parks Section at 045-980553 for more information.
September 19, 2025 at 3:24 PM
⚠️Kerdiffstown Park will be closed from Monday 22nd to Friday 26th September (inclusive) for seasonal wildflower meadow harvesting. 🌺
⚽Evening access to sports pitches will be maintained 🏃♂️
We apologise for the short notice.
📞Contact our Parks Section at 045-980553 for more information.
⚽Evening access to sports pitches will be maintained 🏃♂️
We apologise for the short notice.
📞Contact our Parks Section at 045-980553 for more information.
Come explore the Kildare Municipal Art Collection in an informal, welcoming setting in a series of free artist talks. 🎨
Free to attend but booking advised: www.tickettailor.com/events/naasl...
See some highlight here:
kildarecoco.ie/News/Kildare...
🖌️Image credit: Martin Gale, Watch Him Go, 1976
Free to attend but booking advised: www.tickettailor.com/events/naasl...
See some highlight here:
kildarecoco.ie/News/Kildare...
🖌️Image credit: Martin Gale, Watch Him Go, 1976
September 18, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Come explore the Kildare Municipal Art Collection in an informal, welcoming setting in a series of free artist talks. 🎨
Free to attend but booking advised: www.tickettailor.com/events/naasl...
See some highlight here:
kildarecoco.ie/News/Kildare...
🖌️Image credit: Martin Gale, Watch Him Go, 1976
Free to attend but booking advised: www.tickettailor.com/events/naasl...
See some highlight here:
kildarecoco.ie/News/Kildare...
🖌️Image credit: Martin Gale, Watch Him Go, 1976
The online consultation is now open for the Draft Newbridge Settlement Plan ✍️
Submissions Close Thursday, 16 October at 4pm.
🗣️Public information event on Tuesday 23 September at Cedral St. Conleth’s Park, Newbridge W12 X067, 4pm – 7pm.
More info here: kildarecoco.ie/News/Kildare...
Submissions Close Thursday, 16 October at 4pm.
🗣️Public information event on Tuesday 23 September at Cedral St. Conleth’s Park, Newbridge W12 X067, 4pm – 7pm.
More info here: kildarecoco.ie/News/Kildare...
September 17, 2025 at 2:20 PM
The online consultation is now open for the Draft Newbridge Settlement Plan ✍️
Submissions Close Thursday, 16 October at 4pm.
🗣️Public information event on Tuesday 23 September at Cedral St. Conleth’s Park, Newbridge W12 X067, 4pm – 7pm.
More info here: kildarecoco.ie/News/Kildare...
Submissions Close Thursday, 16 October at 4pm.
🗣️Public information event on Tuesday 23 September at Cedral St. Conleth’s Park, Newbridge W12 X067, 4pm – 7pm.
More info here: kildarecoco.ie/News/Kildare...
⚠️Due to essential maintenance, our online payments and planning enquiries services will be offline for a period today. ⚠️
❗Online payments will be unavailable from 13:00 – 14:00
❗Online planning enquiries will be unavailable from 16:30 -20:00.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
❗Online payments will be unavailable from 13:00 – 14:00
❗Online planning enquiries will be unavailable from 16:30 -20:00.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
September 16, 2025 at 10:00 AM
⚠️Due to essential maintenance, our online payments and planning enquiries services will be offline for a period today. ⚠️
❗Online payments will be unavailable from 13:00 – 14:00
❗Online planning enquiries will be unavailable from 16:30 -20:00.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
❗Online payments will be unavailable from 13:00 – 14:00
❗Online planning enquiries will be unavailable from 16:30 -20:00.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
We want to hear from you 🫵
Kildare County Council is considering the use of CCTV cameras in Edmund Rice Square, Athy to address ongoing issues of illegal dumping at the Bring Centre.
💭Share your thoughts here:
consult.kildarecoco.ie/en/content/c...
📅The Deadline is 26 September at 5pm
Kildare County Council is considering the use of CCTV cameras in Edmund Rice Square, Athy to address ongoing issues of illegal dumping at the Bring Centre.
💭Share your thoughts here:
consult.kildarecoco.ie/en/content/c...
📅The Deadline is 26 September at 5pm
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September 15, 2025 at 12:19 PM
We want to hear from you 🫵
Kildare County Council is considering the use of CCTV cameras in Edmund Rice Square, Athy to address ongoing issues of illegal dumping at the Bring Centre.
💭Share your thoughts here:
consult.kildarecoco.ie/en/content/c...
📅The Deadline is 26 September at 5pm
Kildare County Council is considering the use of CCTV cameras in Edmund Rice Square, Athy to address ongoing issues of illegal dumping at the Bring Centre.
💭Share your thoughts here:
consult.kildarecoco.ie/en/content/c...
📅The Deadline is 26 September at 5pm