Stagg 'amazed' an inaction on flooding scene

LEIXLIP, 27 September: by Bill Trapman. Kildare North TD Emmet Stagg has expressed amazement that no action has been taken to remove the causes of the severe flooding that has occurred regularly in Mill Lane, Leixlip. Full Story.

Cllr says Sallins Road development is 'illegal'

NAAS, 25 September: by Brian Byrne. A Naas councillor has called for a Cessation Order to be served on a Sallins Road development 'until all relevant legislation has been complied with'.

Cllr Pat McCarthy says the Baba Exports development, which is partly on the site of the former Naas UDC Car Park (above), constitutes 'an illegal development' under the Planning Acts.

His move follows revelations in July by KNN that key procedures in relation to modification of planning conditions had apparently not been followed by town officials. Full Story.

Paper recycling in Leixlip

LEIXLIP: by Brian Byrne. Newspaper and magazine recycling bins have been put in place at Newtown House in Leixlip and can be accessed during normal office hours. Extended opening times to 8pm are available on Mondays and Thursdays. Full Story.

They don't blow their horns any more

NY Stock Exchange open for business again.

MANHATTAN: by Carl Byrne. Ever since the WTC was hit, there's a strange thing. They don't blow their horns here any more.

That was one thing about New York. They always blew their horns, all the time.

Now everyone's got flags. American flags everywhere. I've got two, an Irish one and an American one, hanging out my window. Full Story and More Pix (wait for them to load).

New County Arts Centre opens in Newbridge

Official opening under autumnal blue skies.

NEWBRIDGE: by Grace Halford. The new County Arts Centre in Newbridge formally opened its doors to the public on Tuesday with Finance Minister Charlie McCreevy performing the official opening.

Riverbank incorporates the library headquarters, Newbridge public library as well as the new County Arts Centre. Among its range of services and projects in the heritage area, is a public genealogical service, an extensive local history collection and a growing archive. The new £3 million building was designed by Kildare County Council‘s Architectural Service and the construction was carried out by Murphy Builders Newbridge Ltd. Full Story and More Pix.

Takeaways could face higher rates in Naas

NAAS: by Brian Byrne. Businesses in Naas which produce material that ends up as litter could be levied higher rates than others, if an idea mooted by Cllr Seamie Moore is taken up by Naas UDC.

Last night, during a discussion on a motion by Cllr Eibhlean Bracken that the owners of businesses such as take-aways whose wrappers and packaging are found dumped as litter anywhere in town be fined, Cllr Moore suggested that the council look at its system of assessing rates and said that there 'should be some system of being able to levy more on those businesses which generate more waste'. Full Story.

Appeal to sign Condolences Book

NAAS: by Brian Byrne. Naas UDC chairman Willie Callaghan last night appealed to the people of Naas to sign the Book of Condolences located in the main office at the Town Hall.

His comments came during the first meeting of Naas UDC since the occurrence of what he termed the 'horriffic tragedy' in Manhattan. "America was always there for us," he said, proposing that the council send a letter to the US ambassador expressing the feelings of the members. Full Story.

EPA to issue pollution licence to Intel

LEIXLIP: by Bill Trapman. The EPA has decided to grant Intel an IPCL licence for its factory in Leixlip, on foot of an application made last December. The public or any other interested party may lodge objections by October 3, at a cost of £100. Full Story.

They sang 'Give Peace a Chance' ...

Desperately asking for news of loved ones ...

MANHATTAN: by Carl Byrne. Everywhere there are posters and signs, people desperately asking for news of loved ones, friends, co-workers.

There are assembly points for volunteers, with buses for labourers, steelworkers, other kinds of people. Some of us went down there, ready to help, we'd bought masks and gloves. We were put on a bus and given instructions and extra safety gear. Then, while we were on our way, the bus was turned back. Another building was ready to go down.

Not having much luck in helping out - the other night they wouldn't take our blood because they had enough. I went to a candlelight vigil. There's something about lighting a candle. Holding it up. Reaching for answers? Lighting the way for the lost?

They were singing 'We Shall Overcome'. They sang 'Give Peace a Chance'. On the face of it, contradictions.

I can't get used to the towers being gone. When I used to drive in from New Jersey, they framed the city. Now it's a picture without a frame. More pictures.



Email from New York

Brian,
 
I just wanted to thank you all in Kilcullen and Ireland for your outpouring of concern and love for all of us here in New York City and across the United States. It is wonderful to know of your support. Please keep us in your prayers.
 
Tom Lenahan
NYC


Naas 'should have its own Medical centre'

NEWBRIDGE: by Brian Byrne. The new County Library Headquarters and the Riverbank Arts Centre in Newbridge will be officially opened on Tuesday by the minister for finance, Charlie McCreevy TD. The minister for Arts, Culture, Gaeltacht & the Islands, Sile Devalera TD, will also attend.

The opening ceremony takes place at 4pm.



Scholarship success for students from CBS Naas

NAAS: by Bill Trapman. Two Leaving Cert students from CBS Naas have won scholarships to third level on the results of their exams.

Alan Dunne, of Esmondale, Naas, was awarded a scholarship from the Bank of Ireland Millennium Scholarship Trust. Cormac McCarthy, of the Paddocks Naas was granted a scholarship from the Royal College of Surgeons. Full Story.

Why no consultation on St Patrick's sale?

NAAS: OPINION by Donal Corcoran. It would seem that once a political process has started, that  it is unstoppable. It seems that certain politicians are hell bent on selling off St Patrick's Community College for land speculation with little or no consultation with the Partners in Education - the teachers, the parents, the students. I would challenge these same politicians to publicly explain their actions to the education partners. Answers should be given to the following questions: Full Opinion.


Ireland closes down in sympathy with bereaved

KILDARE GENERAL: by Brian Byrne. It's like a Good Friday in Ireland today, except that we're not recalling the death of Christ with the expectation of a joyful resurrerction in two days' time. Instead we're all mourning those of our own and those of America's who have died in the catastrophe of September 11. Full Story.

As a contribution to the National Day of Mourning, there will be a special prayer service in St David's Church on Friday 14th from 10.45 to 11.15 to pray for all those who have been bereaved and injured in
the U.S.

There will also be special prayers for the US at the Harvest Festival Service in St John's Church, Kill, this Friday evening at 8pm.

Disbelief and empty streets in the city that never sleeps

The first night after the day of terror in Manhattan.

MANHATTAN: by Carl Byrne. The people were just walking around numbly today, not believing what was going on. A friend and I went down to give blood, but were told to come back tomorrow as they had as much as they could take. It's hard not to feel that there simply weren't enough living victims there to need the blood. More pictures.

Arts Centre to be opened on Tuesday

The Health Board clinic in Naas - could be turned into a dedicated Medical Centre, Cllr Charlie Byrne says.

NAAS: by Trish Whelan. Naas town should have its own dedicated Medical Centre where people can get immediate advice and basic medical attention without the need to clog up the hospital casualty system, says Naas councillor Charlie Byrne. Full Story.

Dancing with continental verve at festival

The folk dance Ensemble Rotala, Riga, Latvia outside the historic St Brigid's Cathedral.

KILDARE, 4 September: by Grace Halford. It was another successful year for the Kildare International Folk Arts Festival Dúchas Chill Dara 2001 despite the disappointing number of people attending the events, organiser Martin Dempsey said afterwards. For the first time since its inception, almost all of the events took place indoors due to the threat of bad weather. Full Story.

Relief road plans on display for public

The point at Chadwicks' entrance at Jigginstown where it is proposed the new Western Ring Road will exit onto the Newbridge Road.

NAAS: by Trish Whelan. A new 1.5km stretch of the Naas Western Ring Road will link the Newbridge and Kilcullen roads with the Craddockstown road. Full Story.

State of the art supermarket opens in Newbridge

Waiting for the 'off' - a group of 'first customers' wait for the official opening.

NEWBRIDGE: by Grace Halford. One of the country's leading supermarket groups, Tesco, opened its newest store in Ireland at Moorefield, Newbridge at the weekend with minister for finance Charlie McCreevy performing the official opening. Full Story.

Clane Musical Society open night

CLANE: by Bill Trapman. Clane Musical Society are having an Open Night on Wednesday 5th September in The Abbey, Clane at 8.30pm for their forthcoming productions: A play in mid-October and their musical for March 2002 - Fiddler on the Roof. Full Story.

Join Narraghmore Pipe Band and see the world

KILDARE: by Martin Dempsey. Young people (and the not-so-young) in Co Kildare and surrounding areas will have an opportunity on Tuesday 11 September to join Lord Edward's Own Narraghmore Pipe Band.

A Registration Night for beginners and existing players will be held in the Carmel Hall, Kildare at 8pm. Anyone interested in learning piping or drumming as a beginner or anyone who has had previous experience, is invited to attend. Full Story.

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