19/10/2026
Kildare County Council Signs Contract For First Phase Of Cherry Avenue Park
Kildare County Council has appointed Donnelly Civil Engineering to deliver the first phase of Cherry Avenue Park in Kildare Town, marking a key step towards a new public amenity for local residents.
The 17-acre site on Dublin Road previously formed part of the National Stud before the M7 motorway was built. Early works will involve regrading the land to establish levels for proposed features, upgrading the existing entrance to include pedestrian and cycle access, constructing a new car park, and installing circulation paths, seating and landscaping across the park.
The original masterplan for Cherry Avenue Park was produced by M-CO. Murray & Associates Landscape Architects prepared the detailed design for phase one and, alongside Kildare County Council, will oversee the construction. The design team also includes Donnachadh O’Brien & Associates (Civil and Structural Engineer and Project Supervisor Design Process) and Levins Associates (Quantity Surveyors). The initial phase is due to be completed in 2028.
Cathaoirleach of the County of Kildare, Councillor Tim Durkan, said: "The delivery of this park will provide an important amenity for Kildare Town and the surrounding areas. As the park develops, it will also support future recreational provision for the community."
The 17-acre site on Dublin Road previously formed part of the National Stud before the M7 motorway was built. Early works will involve regrading the land to establish levels for proposed features, upgrading the existing entrance to include pedestrian and cycle access, constructing a new car park, and installing circulation paths, seating and landscaping across the park.
Cathaoirleach of the County of Kildare, Councillor Tim Durkan, said: "The delivery of this park will provide an important amenity for Kildare Town and the surrounding areas. As the park develops, it will also support future recreational provision for the community."
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19 October 2026
Kildare County Council Signs Contract For First Phase Of Cherry Avenue Park
Kildare County Council has appointed Donnelly Civil Engineering to deliver the first phase of Cherry Avenue Park in Kildare Town, marking a key step towards a new public amenity for local residents. The 17-acre site on Dublin Road previously formed part of the National Stud before the M7 motorway was built.
Kildare County Council Signs Contract For First Phase Of Cherry Avenue Park
Kildare County Council has appointed Donnelly Civil Engineering to deliver the first phase of Cherry Avenue Park in Kildare Town, marking a key step towards a new public amenity for local residents. The 17-acre site on Dublin Road previously formed part of the National Stud before the M7 motorway was built.
19 October 2026
Three Arrested After Stolen Car Pursuit In Dublin
Three males have been arrested following a managed containment operation involving multiple Garda units in Dublin on Sunday evening, 18 October 2026.
Three Arrested After Stolen Car Pursuit In Dublin
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16 October 2026
Body Of Unidentified Man Discovered In Mallow, Co Cork
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16 October 2026
Free 'Trick Or Treat Main Street Market' Brings Halloween Fun To O’Connell Street
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16 October 2026
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Garda strength has reached a new high after 207 recruits were attested at the Garda College in Templemore, Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration Jim O'Callaghan has announced. The milestone means the force is now at its strongest level in the organisation's history.
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15 October 2026
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15 October 2026
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Galway City Approves Rates Waiver To Revive Long-Vacant Commercial Premises
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14 October 2026
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An Garda Síochána has opened a murder inquiry following a suspected arson attack and fatal house fire at a home on Birch Avenue, Birchwood, Waterford City, in the early hours of Tuesday, 13 October 2026. Emergency services, including Waterford Fire Service, the National Ambulance Service and Gardaí, attended the scene shortly after 5am.
Murder Investigation Launched After Fatal Arson Attack In Waterford City
An Garda Síochána has opened a murder inquiry following a suspected arson attack and fatal house fire at a home on Birch Avenue, Birchwood, Waterford City, in the early hours of Tuesday, 13 October 2026. Emergency services, including Waterford Fire Service, the National Ambulance Service and Gardaí, attended the scene shortly after 5am.
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