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Rural Issues

Fully Resourced Conservation Management Plan needed for the Curragh Plains

Minister Martin Heydon, Fine Gael TD for Kildare South has said that the conservation management plan for the Curran plains is badly needed to ensure proper management and maintenance of the Curragh Plains.
“The Curragh Plains is an area of rich heritage and historical significance at the heart of South Kildare. It is St. Brigids […]

HEYDON Attends Meeting on Curragh Plains

Long Awaited Conservation Management Plan Expected to be Issued in Coming Weeks
Minister Martin Heydon, Fine Gael TD for Kildare South yesterday attended a meeting with senior officials in the Department of Defence at Leinster House regarding the future management of the Curragh Plains and the challenges faced by many local residents following a number of […]

€100,000 in funding to improve walking tracks in Kildare

Athy Rugby Football Club, Newbridge Town FC both receive €25,000 whilst Naas RFC receive €50,000
Minister Martin Heydon, TD for Kildare South has welcomed the announcement that €100,000 in funding is to be allocated to 3 clubs in Kildare to improve the accessibility of existing community walking track facilities.
Speaking following the announcement Minister Heydon said this […]

Fine Gael delivers a Budget for working families and parents across Kildare

Funding for Naas Hospital ED and Minor Injury unit a boost
Minister Martin Heydon, Fine Gael TD for Kildare South has said that Budget 2025 puts more money back in people’s pockets at a time when they need it.
“This budget will deliver more housing, open more hospital beds, and build more schools. It is a budget […]

€7.588m in Sports Capital Funding for 67 Kildare Sports Groups

Kildare South Fine Gael TD and Minister Martin has confirmed that 67 Kildare clubs and sporting organisations are to receive funding of €7,588,504 under the Community Sports Facility Fund, previously the Sports Capital Fund. 62 clubs were awarded €6,601,908 in local allocations while an additional €986,596 has also been allocated to 5 Kildare groups under […]

HEYDON WELCOMES ALMOST €80,000 IN FUNDING FOR TWO KILDARE TOWNS

Minister Martin Heydon, TD for Kildare South, has welcomed confirmation that Clane and Monasterevin are set to benefit under the latest round of funding for Town Centre First Projects, which will support pre-development works for projects and support costs including detailed design, planning, procurement, professional fees, assessments and other development costs.

Speaking following the announcement, Minister […]