The Kildare County Council podcast series ‘Understanding Kildare’s County Development Plan’ we will introduce the draft County Development Plan, what it is, its objectives, purpose and relevance.
Together for a Sustainable Future Podcast Series - Episode 5: Keith McCrory, Maynooth Community Church
Episode 5: Keith McCrory, Maynooth Community Church
Keith McCrory, Minister for Maynooth Community Church, talks about their new Net-Zero
facility. Discover the building’s energy-saving features, from solar panels to its heat recovery
system, and hear about their future plans for gardens, orchards, and water conservation. Find
out how collaboration and innovation are shaping a greener future for the community.
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7 Jan 2026
Together for a Sustainable Future Podcast Series - Episode 4: Trevor Harris, Donadea Organic Farm
Episode 4: Trevor Harris, Donadea Organic Farm
Trevor Harris, an organic and biodynamic farmer in Donadea, explains how working with
nature – without chemical pesticides or fertilisers – creates a thriving farm ecosystem.
Learn about his approach to soil health, mixed diets for animals, and the importance of leaving
hedgerows untouched to support wildlife.
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projects and resources that support a sustainable future.
Climate Action – Kildare County Council
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7 Jan 2026
Together for a Sustainable Future Podcast Series - Episode 3: Norman Dunne, Dunne’s Farm Maynooth
Episode 3: Norman Dunne, Dunne’s Farm Maynooth
Norman Dunne shares his journey in regenerative farming just outside Maynooth. Hear how
he’s reducing chemical use, improving soil health, and encouraging biodiversity by letting
hedgerows flourish. Discover how sustainable farming practices can support both the
environment and the local community.
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Visit the Climate Action Office page on the Kildare County Council website to explore additional
projects and resources that support a sustainable future.
Climate Action – Kildare County Council
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7 Jan 2026
Together for a Sustainable Future Podcast Series - Episode 2: Maynooth Sustainable Energy Community
Episode 2: Maynooth Sustainable Energy Community
Join Michael Kenny and Peter Hamilton as they discuss the work of the Maynooth
Sustainable Energy Community (SEC). Learn how this group is driving the transition to
renewable energy, supporting retrofits, and empowering neighbours with trusted advice.
Find out about their collaboration with Kildare County Council and Maynooth University Green
Campus as well as their development of their Energy Masterplan for Maynooth.
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Visit the Climate Action Office page on the Kildare County Council website to explore additional
projects and resources that support a sustainable future.
Climate Action – Kildare County Council (https://kildarecoco.ie/AllServices/ClimateAction/)
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7 Jan 2026
Together for a Sustainable Future Podcast Series - Episode 1 : Maynooth Community Care Unit
Together for a Sustainable Future – Podcast Series
Meet Denise Regan and Jennith Ligue from Maynooth Community Care Unit. In this
episode, they share how their team transformed a courtyard into a pollinator-friendly garden,
set up an innovative waste management system, and embraced reusing furniture and
medical equipment. Discover practical steps for climate action in residential care and how
these changes benefit both people and nature.
Discover more climate initiatives:
Visit the Climate Action Office page on the Kildare County Council website to explore additional
projects and resources that support a sustainable future.
Climate Action – Kildare County Council
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8 May 2025
Kildare Co.Co - Become a Climate Champion!
Are you a community organisation, school, business, or farmer in Maynooth taking action towards a more sustainable future?
Join us on this episode as we explore the exciting Climate Champions Award Programme launched by Kildare County Council.
Discover how you can be recognised for your efforts in energy efficiency, water conservation, biodiversity promotion, and carbon footprint reduction.
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22 Oct 2024
Kildare Co.Co Podcast - Kerdiffstown Park Project
Following a four-year construction programme, The Kerdiffstown Park project, remediated the former Kerdiffstown Landfill into a 30-hectare multi-use public park. Using the latest proven landfill management practices and sustainable construction techniques, these works transformed the former landfill site into a fantastic public amenity to be used and enjoyed by locals and visitors alike and for generations to come. In this episode we are joined by some of the team who worked on various aspects of the project and whom will give us an insight of how this fantastic facility was transformed from a former landfill to a public park.
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2 Apr 2024
Kildare Co.Co Climate Action Plan - Paula O’Rourke - Climate Action Co-Ordinator
In this episode we speak to Paula O’Rourke, our Climate Action Co-Ordinator, where we discuss the contents of the recently published Climate Action Plan and learn what we can do as a community to help tackle climate change
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26 Jan 2024
Kildare Co. Co. Podcast - Brigid 1500 Festival
As we begin our Brigid 1500 celebrations, we were delighted to chat with Katie Lane,
Coordinator of the Kildare County Council Brigid 1500 festival programme.
Listen to find out more about the exciting event!
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1 Jul 2023
Kildare Co.Co - Local Property Tax - Do you know where yours is going ?
Do you know where your Local Property Tax is going?
In this episode of the Kildare County Council podcast we’re talking all things Local Property Tax.
What it is, how it’s allocated and we’ll hear about some of the amazing projects, initiatives and groups from right across the county about how the benefits of this funding are being felt by everyone within our communities.
To discuss all of this, and more, we’re joined by Marian Higgins, Kildare County Council’s Director of services for Community, Climate, Environment and Water.
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22 Apr 2022
Kildare Co.Co Ep6 - Breda Maher, Regional Co-ordinator, CARO
In Episode 6 Breda Maher, Regional Co-ordinator, CARO joins host Amy Granville, Senior Planner, Kildare County Council to explore the area of Climate Change and how the County Development Plan along with the Local Authority Climate Action Plan seeks to put a strategy for making Kildare climate responsive.
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19 Apr 2022
Kildare Co.Co. Ep5 - Marian Higgins, Director of Economic, Community & Cultural Development
Social infrastructure, community facilities and community development are vital to the creation of sustainably communities and supporting a healthy lifestyle. In this episode, Marian Higgins, Director of Economic, Community & Cultural Development joins Eoghan Ryan, Director of Service, Kildare County Council to explore how the County Development Plan will seek to support the development of sustainable communities in Kildare
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In episode 4 Eoghan Ryan, Director of Planning and Strategic Development is joined by Kildare County Council’s Heritage Officer, Bridget Loughlin
When the country was adapting to multiple lockdowns throughout the country during the Covid 19 pandemic, with periods of restriction within 2km and 5km of our homes, many of those living in urban areas didn’t have access to open green spaces. In response to this, the County Development Plan is seeking to develop a strategy to address this, as well as the need to preserve and develop our heritage and Green infrastructure.
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11 Apr 2022
Kildare Co.Co. Ep3 - Allan Shine, CEO of County Kildare Chamber
Kildare County Council’s Director of Planning and Strategic Development, Eoghan Ryan hosts this episode of the series and is joined by guest, Allan Shine, CEO of County Kildare Chamber. The discussion explores the role of the County Development Plan in sustaining and developing Kildare’s economy, including topics such as job creation, FDI, providing expanded opportunities and developing a resilient economy.
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8 Apr 2022
Kildare Co.Co. Ep2 Sonya Kavanagh, Interim Chief Executive of Kildare County Council
In episode 2 of the series, Interim Chief Executive of Kildare County Council Sonya Kavanagh joins host Amy Granville to discuss some of the key areas of the County Development and offers her insight into developing Kildare as one of the best places to live, work and do business.
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4 Apr 2022
Kildare Co.Co. Ep1 - Cathaoirleach Cllr Naoise Ó Cearúil
In Episode 1 of the Kildare County Council podcast series ‘Understanding Kildare’s County Development Plan’ we will introduce the draft County Development Plan, what it is, its objectives, purpose and relevance.
As the first citizen of Kildare, Cathaoirleach, Cllr Naoise Ó Cearúil will give his perspective on his hopes and ambitions for the plan and how its development is informed by the current and future needs of the citizens, communities, and businesses of Kildare.
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