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Leixlip chat

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  • #242
    This is it
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 6,180 ✭✭✭This is it


    Apparently once it's called today it's allowed from midnight... Such an eye sore

    https://www.thejournal.ie/election-posters-ireland-2-6536537-Nov2024/



  • #243
    WishUWereHere
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,802 ✭✭✭WishUWereHere


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122815562#Comment_122815562

    Her posters are everywhere. Not sure it’ll do her any good mind.



  • #244
    L1011
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,769 ✭✭✭✭L1011


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122815562#Comment_122815562

    Retrospectively legal once the election is called on the same day. Soc Dem and SF posters were also up.

    Joe Neville's posters in Celbridge are pretty much 100% illegally sited - on traffic sign poles or at shoulder height (if even) on lamp posts over footpaths. Suspect someone went out without a ladder.



  • #245
    Seth Brundle
    Moderators, Politics Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 43,831 Mod ✭✭✭✭Seth Brundle


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122819877#Comment_122819877

    Retrospectively legal once the election is called on the same day

    Yes but potentially (and it could be a long shot) the election may not have been called e.g. MDH taken ill



  • #246
    L1011
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,769 ✭✭✭✭L1011


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122820425#Comment_122820425

    The Presidential Commission immediately comes in to force in that case, there's been some pretty important legislation signed in by them instead over the years.

    Harris pulling a date switch at the last minute was more likely, but not once FG started postering in palmerstown on Thursday morning!



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  • #247
    jethrothe2nd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 615 ✭✭✭jethrothe2nd


    Been struggling to find a GP since mine retired, but Boyd Medical will take me on. Just wondering how people find them?



  • #248
    buffalo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,187 ✭✭✭buffalo


    I'm with them. They can be busy, but my feeling is that's common across all GPs at the moment - you can ring Tuesday for an appointment and sometimes be seen that day, or sometimes it might be Thursday. Similarly, you can arrive for a 12:30 appointment and not be seen until 1pm.

    There are a few doctors in the practice, I haven't been seen by Dr Boyd herself in a couple of years but I find everyone good. Personal preference is probably Dr Julie, but you'll get whoever's on duty on the day I think.



  • #249
    buffalo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,187 ✭✭✭buffalo


    Liffey Champion leading with capital funding of €7.5m from KCC for a Leixlip pool. Wasn't there a similar announcement just before the 2007 general election? Déjà vu!

    Any chance it'll be built on the Castletown lands? Zoned open space and amenity…



  • #250
    CiaranW
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 408 ✭✭CiaranW


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122864545#Comment_122864545

    Fingers crossed for a swimming pool. We could really do with more amenities.

    I would love a big M&S shop :)



  • #251
    L1011
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,769 ✭✭✭✭L1011


    This type of nonsense is why we need to copy the only thing UK elections do right - purdah

    You can't make announcements like this during an election. The announcement is held til after. This is just Neville trying to shore up votes.



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  • #252
    CiaranW
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 408 ✭✭CiaranW


    The promises are all just box ticking of all the main issues.
    I am happy all the politicians are pushing for Castletown House, I really hope they get it sorted, I went here every week with my kids and they loved it.



  • #253
    jorry
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 91 ✭✭jorry


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122784711#Comment_122784711

    Well got out on the newly upgraded section of canal between Louisa bridge and Deey bridge at weekend - Smashing job done and to a high standard. The new section path cut out at louisa bridge is very open and safe with vegetation sufficiently cut back. And a new a path laid, sandwiched between Matt Goff bridge and Leixlip FC astro pitches to access/ exit canal path.

    Bravo i say to all involved in delivery of this refurbed section of canal path / Greenway. It's a great asset to the area and hopefully the good work continues towards Maynooth.



  • #254
    Big Pussy Bonpensiero
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,795 ✭✭✭Big Pussy Bonpensiero


    Anyone know when the lights will be turned on on the new stretch of canal path from Deey Bridge to Louisa Bridge? It's been an excellent addition imo. Street lighting all seem to be installed already.

    It'd be nice if they could make the Matt Goff bridge a bit more pedestrian friendly though to round off the loop, a barrier or hedge between the road and footpath would be ideal.



  • #255
    Seth Brundle
    Moderators, Politics Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 43,831 Mod ✭✭✭✭Seth Brundle


    I'm not sure if they have even turned on the lights between Louisa Br & Confey.

    As for shrubs growing on the Matt Goff Bridge - doubtful if they'd be allowed grow on it but there really should be something along the rest of that dual carriageway.



  • #256
    buffalo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,187 ✭✭✭buffalo


    The lights are definitely on between LB and Confey, there was so much grumbling when there wasn't.

    There's no space for shrubs on the bridge btw - it's footpath and cycle track. It'd be nice if they regularly sweeped the cycle track though, it's always full of shite there because of the lack of grass verge.



  • #257
    Seth Brundle
    Moderators, Politics Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 43,831 Mod ✭✭✭✭Seth Brundle


    I was on it recently (can't remember if it was early morning or late evening) but no lights. Maybe it was just that day.

    Edit: Drove past it a short while ago and sure enough it was lit up

    Post edited by Seth Brundle on


  • #258
    Big Pussy Bonpensiero
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,795 ✭✭✭Big Pussy Bonpensiero


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123208796#Comment_123208796

    There is actually a patch of grass between the cycle path and the road for the most part. I think it's just when you go over the bridge it's only footpath and cycle path. Even a small fence would do as an added protection to stop dogs and small children going onto the road. Very fast road.



  • #259
    Big Pussy Bonpensiero
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,795 ✭✭✭Big Pussy Bonpensiero


    Fwiw on that stretch of canal the lights are still not on. If you're driving by Intel you might mistake the street lights on the old Dublin Road (R148) for the canal ones.



  • #260
    jorry
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 91 ✭✭jorry


    https://consult.kildarecoco.ie/en/content/liffey-valley-park-celbridge-leixlip-public-survey-2025

    Here's an opportunity to have a say in proposal above. By completing the questionnaire form at least your registering an opinion.



  • #261
    CiaranW
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 408 ✭✭CiaranW


    Any update on when the new playground will be ready, I think I heard November last time.
    Completely out of season!



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  • #262
    Seth Brundle
    Moderators, Politics Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 43,831 Mod ✭✭✭✭Seth Brundle


    According to the following link, work should start in May…

    Fully Accessible Playground at Leixlip Amenities Centre – County Kildare Access Network



  • #263
    Hippodrome Song Owl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 1,623 ✭✭✭Hippodrome Song Owl


    Can anyone confirm what parts of the canal from Lucan (Collins Bridge) to Kilcock are closed at the moment for walkers? I've heard about upgrade works but not sure where to check for current status.

    Also if anyone knows the same info for the Grand Canal from Lucan to Ardclough or where to check for information that would be great. Thanks.



  • #264
    Seth Brundle
    Moderators, Politics Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 43,831 Mod ✭✭✭✭Seth Brundle


    The Royal Canal is closed from Deey to Pike Bridges (Intel to Carton) but it isnactually possible to walk it (I've done so).

    The Grand Canal is closed from Adamstown to Hazelhatch.

    Both should be fully open in the next month or two.



  • #265
    cgorzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 136 ✭✭cgorzy


    M4 resurfacing going towards Dublin looks nearly done between the Leixlip junctions. Hopefully it will help with the noise levels in the nearby estates and the Wonderful Barn.



  • #266
    buffalo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,187 ✭✭✭buffalo


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123596281#Comment_123596281

    I was down at the Wonderful Barn last Friday, and I wouldn't say there's any discernible difference - still a continuous roar!



  • #267
    cgorzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 136 ✭✭cgorzy


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123596668#Comment_123596668

    Just went this evening and yeah you’re right, the noise seemed as bad as before. Disappointing as it really hurts the amenity and of course is bad for those living in houses nearby.



  • #268
    jorry
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 91 ✭✭jorry


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123542013#Comment_123542013

    As of this evening ! 👀 that section seems complete. All construction barriers / fencing etc. removed. But I missed the memo where the section they built on the hard shoulder is exclusive to bicycles. Foot traffic only is intended on that parallel section of canal path which does not make sense but maybe someone could enlighten me... 😬



  • #269
    Seth Brundle
    Moderators, Politics Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 43,831 Mod ✭✭✭✭Seth Brundle


    There were issues making the towpath wide enough to facilitate both pedestrians and cyclists so cyclists are meant to veer off the towpath onto the cycle path alongside the road. However, walkers are already using the cycle path and cyclists are using the towpath. Usual sh1te Irish acceptance of simple rules.



  • #270
    Big Pussy Bonpensiero
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,795 ✭✭✭Big Pussy Bonpensiero


    It would be great if they could put a fence on the matt Goff bridge from the canal to the pedestrian entrance at Westfield. Similar to that new fence they have along the footpath on the Leixlip - Maynooth road. That bridge is a lot more popular with walkers now so it'd be nice to get a bit of protection from the road for dogs/kids.



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  • #271
    cgorzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 136 ✭✭cgorzy


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123622086#Comment_123622086

    I can see the safety benefits to fencing but do have to say I think the fencing on the Leixlip-Maynooth road is an eyesore but maybe I’m alone in that.



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