Pedestrian crossing on the way to this Kildare cemetery

Kildare County Council announced the update at a recent meeting

By Ciarán Mather Published 17th Sep 2026, 13:00 BST Pedestrian crossing on the way to this Kildare cemetery | FILE PHOTOGRAPH / PIXABAY Kildare County Council announced the update at a recent meeting A pedestrian crossing is due to be provided near one County Kildare cemetery.

The provision of the crossing was raised by Independent councillor Tom McDonnell last year , who requested Kildare County Council (KCC) to treat the installation of the crossing ‘as a priority’ for those who visit St Conleth’s Cemetery, also known simply as Newbridge Cemetery.

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And now, at the latest Kildare-Newbridge Municipal District meeting, which took place on Wednesday, September 16 last, KCC told Cllr McDonnell that the crossing will be installed in the near future.

The matter was raised near the end of the meeting, when Cllr McDonnell asked KCC for an update in relation to the provision of the crossing.

In response, KCC said via the report it presented at the meeting: “A pedestrian crossing will be provided in accordance with the Part VIII for the Newbridge Cemetery Car Park upgrade.”

“It is anticipated that these works will be completed by year end,” KCC added.

Cllr McDonnell replied by telling KCC that he welcomed the news, and also thanked KCC for agreeing to carry out request.