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Free parking at new M3 rail station for commuters
Posted on12. Aug, 2010 by admin.
The 1,200-space park and ride facilility at the interchange with the M3 motorway at Pace, north of Dunboyne, should encourage commuters to use the the new rail link, according to Iarnrod Eireann’s spokesperson, Barry Kenny.
However, there will be parking charges at the railway station in Dunboyne village of €2 per day, €8 per week [...]
Dunboyne M3 Commuter rail to open in September
Posted on04. Aug, 2010 by admin.
Iarnród Éireann has confirmed that the new Dunboyne (M3) to Dublin commuter rail service will commence this September.
Construction is now complete on the 7.5 kilometre double track rail line and driver training has commenced. Minister for Transport Noel Dempsey TD today joined with Iarnród Éireann on one of the first driver training runs.
The [...]
Summer Camp at Kilcock Celtic
Posted on27. Jul, 2010 by heidi jermyn.
Kilcock Celtic AFC Hosts Premier Skills Academy… Soccer Camp & Academy ( 11s to 18s ) Dates: Monday Aug 16th to Friday Aug 20th | 10.00am to 14.00pm Registration & Information in Scoil Dara Thursday 29th July at 8.00pm. For 2010 Premier Skills will be running a Soccer Academy for 11 to 18 yr olds in Kilcock Celtic AFC. The 5 days [...]
Kilcock News Round Up – 25th July 2010
Posted on27. Jul, 2010 by heidi jermyn.
Tributes Paid to Kilcock Sergeant Finbarr McCarthy Excerpt from article by Peter Kelly, Liffey Champion Heartfelt tributes were paid to Kilcock Sergeant Finbarr McCarthy last Thursday (15th July) as he bid farewell to Kilcock District court. ….Sergeant McCarthy served at stations around the country before being posted back to Kilcock as sergeant in April of [...]
Contract to be Awarded for Extension to Scoil Choco Naofa in Kilcock this week
Posted on22. Jul, 2010 by admin.
Local TD and Minister of State, Aine Brady, has been informed by the Minister for Education, Mary Coughlan, that her Department will authorise the Board of Management of Scoil Choco Naofa in Kilcock to accept the offer of the preferred bidder to construct the extension to the school. ‘The extension will consist [...]
Chic Cuisine: Sticky Chicken and Bacon Skewers
Posted on11. Jul, 2010 by aisling lawlor.
Barbecue Ideas with a Twist Ok , so the same old, same old cremated burgers and half cooked sausages can get a bit boring and with the blue sky again after a bout of rain I thought I’d put together a couple of simple newideas to kick start any BBQ this summer. Normally, and for [...]
Your Mental Health: Stressful Times and How to Cope
Posted on06. Jul, 2010 by heidi jermyn.
This time of year can be particularly stressful with exams quickly approaching and there is help available for those who feel under pressure. Stress can be caused by a variety of predicaments including financial problems, job pressures, traumatic events and impending exams. The adrenal glands release adrenaline and other so-called stress hormones which can provide [...]
Tidy Towns – We Need You!
Posted on06. Jul, 2010 by heidi jermyn.
I’m sure many of you have noticed that in the last number of weeks Kilcock has been brimming with flowers and hanging baskets and is verging on being litter free. In case you didn’t know we’ve the Kilcock Tidy Towns to thank. The Tidy Towns is run by an extremely dedicated team of mostly retired [...]
Woman’s body found in car boot
Posted on22. Jun, 2010 by admin.
Gardaí investigating the disappearance of a Co Kildare woman have found a body in the boot of a car in Co Dublin.
Helen Donegan (30) was last seen at her home at St Patrick’s Park, Celbridge almost seven weeks ago.
As part the investigation into her disappearance, gardaí conducted several searches today at a premises near Newcastle.
The [...]
Innothera to close Celbridge pharma plan
Posted on17. Jun, 2010 by admin.
Pharmaceutical firm Innothera is to close its production site in Kildare next month with the loss of 27 jobs. The firm has been in operation for the last 29 years in Celbridge but is understood to be transferring its production to France. It intends to cease production on 5th July. Local SIPTU Organiser [...]
Kilcock might loose 66 Dublin Bus
Posted on01. Jun, 2010 by heidi jermyn.
An FAQ page on the Dublin Bus website has revealed that the Route 66 will no longer serve Kilcock. It is also proposed that Route 66 will no longer serve Kilcock. Alternative services for passengers wishing to travel to and from Kilcock will be provided by Bus Éireann’s service from Enfield to the City Centre [...]
Support from Councillors for Save Celbridge Campaign
Posted on30. May, 2010 by admin.
Cllr’s Catherine Murphy and Pádraig McEvoy are supporting the launch of the Save Celbridge Campaign. The aim of the campaign is to seek the rezoning to High Amenity of the Donaghcumper lands in Celbridge. Donaghcumper is located within the Liffey Valley on the opposite bank to the spectacular Castletown House and Demesne. The Council proposes [...]
Your Mental Health: Phobias
Posted on25. May, 2010 by heidi jermyn.
Phobias come in all shapes and sizes and can range from the totally debilitating to the mildly upsetting. For example something like agoraphobia (literally meaning – fear of the market place) can eventually prevent someone form leaving the house whereas a fear of spiders may only be bothersome when there is a spider in the [...]
A fantastic weekend shaping up!
Posted on22. May, 2010 by heidi jermyn.
As we are having the most fabulous weather (this is the first OurKilcock post to be written outside in back yard!) and no doubt over next couple of days we’ll all be lighting up the barbies and grilling mountains of sausages, chops, steaks and burgers. You can’t beat a good BBQ. I’ve suggested on our [...]
A Tempting Fête on 13th June, Clane!
Posted on17. May, 2010 by admin.
[ June 13, 2010; ] The Parish Country Fête in Clane will prove to be a truly ‘Tempting Fête’! The annual Parish Country Fete is held every year in the idyllic grounds of Hewetson School, Millicent, Clane and is one of the highlights of the Kildare summer. This year the date for your diary is Sunday June 13th at 1pm. [...]
