Update released on Kildare-based community sports ground development

Kildare County Council said that the project is currently at a very early stage

By Ciarán Mather Published 17th Jun 2026, 11:00 BST Update released on Kildare-based community sports ground development | FILE PHOTOGRAPH / PIXABAY Kildare County Council said that the project is currently at a very early stage Sign up to our Kildare Live newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know you can manage your profile, and explore all of the available newsletters from Kildare Live within your account.

An update has been released by Kildare County Council (KCC) in relation to a planned community sports ground development.

The information was provided to councillors who attended the latest Athy Municipal District (MD) meeting, which took place on Monday, June 15 last.

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The subject of the development arose just before the conclusion of this meeting, when Fianna Fáil Cllr Brian Dooley (who appeared at the meeting by virtual means) submitted the following question to KCC: “Can KCC provide an update on the Ardrew Community Sports Ground development?”

Fianna Fáil Cllr Brian Dooley | PHOTO CREDIT: KILDARECOCO.IE In response to his query, KCC said via the report it presented at the meeting: “A design team has recently been appointed to progress the scheme to Part 8 stage for planning approval.

“The project is currently at a very early stage, with a formal kick-off meeting that took place with the design team on Wednesday, June 10 last.

“Following this initial engagement, we will work collaboratively with the design team to establish a clear programme and roadmap for delivery; this will include setting out an indicative timeline, including an estimated timeframe for the statutory public consultation phase.”

KCC concluded: “A further update will be provided once this programme has been developed.”

Another councillor who was present at the meeting, Fine Gael Cllr Ivan Keatley (who is also the Mayor of the MD), also welcomed the report, adding: “It is great to see this [project] progressing.”

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