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Health and safety claim over Naas canal walk refuted Too many people says councillor Reporter: );  ); A claim that there are health and safety concerns associated with people using the canal in Naas for walking purposes has been disputed. Cllr Anne Breen told a recent Naas Municipal District meeting that “too many people are using the Canal and if it is a healthy and safety issue it should be investigated. Cllr Breen said that “some residents” have complained that their vehicles have b...

Council ‘should ensure’ historic Naas castle site is protected, meeting told History: St David’s Castle is the ‘ancient town’ - Cllr Seamie Moore Reporter: );  ); Kildare County Council has been asked to ensure that the historic St David’s Castle be protected. Cllr Anne Breen claimed that work has taken place at the site and some of this was to safeguard the area. However, Cllr Breen expressed concern about the need to ‘ensure that the site is given protection in keeping with st...

Short stay car park space for Poplar Square in Naas Naas MD meeting discussions  ); The ongoing saga about the pedestrianisation of Poplar Square in Naas got a brief outing at the April Naas Municipal District meeting. Some business people have criticised the plan, but the area is constantly used by members of the public and there are off-street car parking spaces nearby. Cllr Anne Breen called for a click and collect arrangement to be put in place so that people could collect purchases at pre...

Age friendly parking space on the cards for Naas square Issue discussed at council meeting Reporter: ); An age friendly parking space looks likely to be provided at Poplar Square. The square has been largely pedestrianised since last year — a move which was opposed by some traders in the area. “Naas is supposed to be an age friendly town and the loss of parking spaces in Poplar Square means that an age friendly space is needed,” Cllr Anne Breen told a recent Naas Municipal District meeti...

Worries over condition of historic buildings in Naas discussed at council meeting St Davids Castle, Naas, and the Market House among those mentioned Reporter: );  ); Councillors have expressed concern over the deteriorating condition of two landmark historic buildings in Naas — St David’s Castle, off Market Square and the Market House, adjacent to the canal harbour. Naas politician Anne Breen sought a reassurance that endangerment notices would be served, when warranted, to provide suppor...

‘More litter bins are needed in Naas scenic areas’ — councillor Reporter: Litter bins are likely to be reallocated in the Naas area. This will mean that bins are moved to areas where they’re deemed more necessary — rather than a likely increase in the overall number of bins. According to Kildare County Council this will be undertaken shortly. A number of councillors complained about the overall litter bin service in the town. Cllr Seamie Moore said more bins are needed in the canal a...