Call for lighting in this Kildare estate to be reinstated

The region is located in Newbridge

By Ciarán Mather Published 23rd Oct 2026, 09:00 GMT Call for lighting in this Kildare estate to be reinstated | FILE PHOTOGRAPH / PIXABAY The region is located in Newbridge A local councillor has called for lighting in one County Kildare estate to be reinstated.

Fine Gael Cllr Peggy O’Dwyer made the appeal to Kildare County Council (KCC) at the latest Kildare- Newbridge Municipal District meeting, which took place on Wednesday, October 21 last.

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During the early stages of the meeting, Cllr O’Dwyer motioned for KCC to reinstate the walkway lighting in the Pairc Mhuire estate in Newbridge.

According to Cllr O’Dwyer, this ‘was originally part of this development’.

Cllr Peggy O'Dwyer (Fine Gael) | FILE PHOTOGRAPH She also emphasised to KCC that she wanted the lighting reinstated for the benefit of the older residents living in the area.

Her motion was seconded by her party colleague, Cllr Tracey O’Dwyer.

Replying to Cllr Peggy O’Dwyer’s motion, KCC said via the report it presented at the meeting: “The Public Lighting Section has assessed the request to reinstate the walkway lighting at Pairc Mhuire.

“A design for high level lighting and a substantial quotation has been received from our contractor for the required works.”

KCC concluded: “We are assessing the potential impacts of the higher lighting, prior to progressing the works.”

Furthermore, a representative for KCC told Cllr Peggy O’Dwyer that KCC is willing to discuss the matter further.

They also stressed to her: “We have a design and costing [ready]; we just want to make sure that we are not [accidentally] making another problem.”