Wondering what to do for days out with the family?
A new website has launched in Kildare – http://kildare.mykidstime.ie. This innoviative site makes it easier for parents to find out what’s on after school or at weekends, a searchable list of activities and classes and events around the county is now available in one handy place. Full of details of children’s activities, classes, events and [...]
Kilcock Community Consultations begin Tuesday September 27th
The Integrated Services Programme (ISP) for Kilcock is starting to take shape. The ISP which brings together the different sectors operating in Kilcock, such as business, community and public services to draw up and implement an action plan for the town has commissioned a study on local area needs which is currently under way. Running [...]
Kilcock Business Fair
Due to the phenonemal success of the Business Showcase run by the Kilcock Business Association in February, they are running another showcase in St Joseph’s Hall, Kilcock, on Saturday 24th September from 10am to 6pm. This is an excellent opportunity to local businesses to display their products, promote their services directly to the local target [...]
Local Area Research and development of Community Participation Strategy for Kilcock gets green light
The Integrated Services Programme (ISP) for County Kildare is a project of the Kildare County Development Board (CDB) Strategic Plan 2020, for which the CDB has responsibility and ultimate decision making authority. Initially endorsed by the CDB in 2008 it was launched in Kildare Town in 2010. The ISP is currently being rolled out in [...]
County Dev Board’s Commitment to Kilcock
A new project coordinator, Honor Griffin, has been appointed to the Integrated Services Program (ISP) for North Kildare. The ISP, a project of the Kildare County Development Board Plan, develops and implements ‘Action Plans’ based on the needs of local communities. Fortunately for us, Kilcock is Honor’s first port of call! According to a press [...]
Become a mentor… Change a teenager’s life!
You were a teenager once, remember?? You know how hard it is – trying to fit in, home pressures, peer pressure, school pressures and external pressures like drink, drugs, bullying etc. Coping with all this at a time when you’re trying to form your own identity, find your place in the world, developing from a child [...]
Results of the KBA Duck Race 2011
And the results of this years Annual Duck Race… 1st ~ Duck 1113 ~ Kamil Ozdemir 2nd ~ Duck 1009 ~ Cirar Brennan 3rd ~ Duck 1882 ~ Laura Collins A huge thank you to everyone who bought a duck and came along to support the Duck Race. Schools Colouring Competition St Josephs Boys School [...]
Kilcock News Round Up – 25th July 2010
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 [...]
Your Mental Health: Stressful Times and How to Cope
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!
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 [...]