Progress on Kildare playground project revealed

Kildare County Council provided the information at a recent meeting

By Ciarán Mather Published 28th Oct 2026, 15:00 GMT Progress on Kildare playground project revealed | FILE PHOTOGRAPH / PIXABAY Kildare County Council provided the information at a recent meeting Progress on a County Kildare playground project has been revealed by Kildare County Council (KCC).

A local councillor sought an update from KCC in relation to the project at the latest Kildare-Newbridge Municipal District meeting, which took place on Wednesday, October 21 last.

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During this meeting, Fianna Fáil Cllr Brian O’Loughlin requested an update via the submission of the following question to KCC: “Can the council provide a progress report on the playground in Rathangan ?”

In response, KCC revealed to Cllr O’Loughlin: “The tender for an extensive upgrade / replacement of play equipment at Rathangan Playground is currently live and [closed]] on October 26 [2026].”

“It is anticipated that works will commence in advance of year end,” KCC added.

Cllr O’Loughlin subsequently told KCC that he accepted its report.