Swiftway is Just a Glorified QBC
I attended the public consultation process for the proposed new Bus Rapid Transit system, on 17th February, at County Hall. I met some residents from Broadmeadows, who were furious at the proposed route. While we badly need a better transport system, this system is just a glorified QBC. If this goes ahead, it looks like the …
Newman Calls For New Car Park
From North County Leader: Swords local area election candidate, Joe Newman (NP), is advocating a new car park at Lissenhall, in Swords. He is adamant that the new car park should be located near the terminus for the new Bus Rapid Transit scheme, which is planned for Swords, as well as Metro North, if is …
Local Playground needs Refurbishment
From North County Leader: Local community activist, Joe Newman has made an appeal to the County Council to undertake refurbishment works ata playground at Rathingle, Swords, which also serves part of Ridgewood and to consider providing more playgrounds in the area. Newman, who is a candidate in the upcoming local elections told the County Leader, …
Swords Pupils Do Their Bit For Environment
Pupils from the Holy Family Senior National School in Rivervalley, Swords participated in a Litter Pick and Graffiti Removal Project in their local area on Wednesday, 27th November last. Article from the North County Leader….. The children, aged 9-12 years old did a litter pick in the vicinity around their school and also …
Anti Social Behaviour
I have been contacted by a number of concerned residents in Rivervalley and the greater Swords area regarding the problem of anti-social behaviour, some of whom are living in fear due to the behaviour of teenagers congregating in the vicinity of their homes during the day and also on Friday and Saturday nights. I raised the …
River Valley Ramps A Cause For Great Concern
River Valley Ramps A Cause For Great Concern. I have contacted the County Council to seriously look into repairing and constructing some wheelchair ramps and footpaths around River Valley, as some are in an appalling and unsafe condition. Local resident, Anna Preston from Cherry Avenue in River Valley got in touch with myself to explain …
Poor Traffic Management Causing Gridlock
I have been contacted by many motorists who are enduring traffic jams particularly between the Fingallians Roundabout and the Fire Station at peak traffic times. I have found that the problem is caused by the sequencing of traffic lights in the area, which need to be regulated. The problem is further compounded by the roadworks …
Submissions Deadline for Rathingle Local Area Plan
Residents of Ridgewood and Forest Boulevard, in particular, need to be aware of the Rathingle Local Area plan. The plan is on display online and at County Hall. We’re not sure at this point exactly what is being proposed for development on this site. Submissions must be made by 5th February, the area is numbered …
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Footpaths on Forest Road in Poor Condition
Recently I brought the appalling state of the footpath on the Forest Road to the attention of the North County Leader. The narrowness and poor surface of the footpath on the Forest Road, from the traffic lights at the entrance to River Valley up as far as Boroimhe, is appalling and poses a great safety …