Category Archives: Clane Community Council

Le Chéile January 2021 – now available online

The latest issue of Le Chéile is now available:

This issue features updates and articles on:

  • Clongowes Cemetery
  • The Abbey Cemetery (on Sallins Road)

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Clane Community Council AGM

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All are invited to the 47th Annual General Meeting of Clane Community Council which this year will be held online via Zoom on Monday, January 25th, 2021 at 8pm.

Attendees will learn of what the Community Council and its subcommittees have worked on in 2020, and opportunities to contribute to the community of Clane in 2021 will be discussed.

This meeting will be held using Zoom. To receive the zoom details please register your interest to attend below.

We look forward to seeing you!

    If there are any comments you wish to make please add them here:

    Le Chéile December 2020 – now available online

    The latest issue of Le Chéile is now available:

    This issue features updates and articles on:

    • Mick Sammon – the last man standing in Croke Park on Bloody Sunday, 1920, by Seamus Cullen

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    Christmas Lights in Clane – Thank you!

    Clane Community Council is delighted to announce that as of this evening… Clane’s Christmas Lights are on!!

    Please note that this wonderful display would not be possible without the just as wonderful support we received from across the community:

    • the businesses, community groups and parish of Clane that donate the power to the lights, the aerial platform for installation and the year-round storage of our (growing!) collection of lights
    • the fantastic financial support of residents, businesses and organisations through donations privately and via the GoFundMe page (which we will keep open for the moment)
    • a generous grant from Kildare County Council (the LPT fund)
    • the commitment and hard work of the teams of volunteers that donated their time so generously to the installation of the display   

    Our sincere thanks to everyone that contributed in any way towards this project, but, taking a little step back, a big thank you too to everyone that supports in any way any of the community groups, organizations and initiatives in Clane that enrich our lives and our village in so many ways.

    Wishing you and your family a safe and happy Christmas,

    Clane Community Council

    Christmas Lights in Clane

    Christmas Lights in Clane

    Clane Community Council is preparing for this year’s Christmas Lights around the village centre to conclude the programme of voluntary work for 2020.

    Christmas Lights in Clane has been developed as a collaborative effort for the benefit of people living and visiting Clane since 2016.

    This year we would really welcome additional donations from people with any links to Clane.

    Contributions will go some way to match the funding provided by local businesses and Kildare County Council towards maintaining the low-energy LED lights.

    Our GoFundMe page is https://www.gofundme.com/f/clane-community-council-christmas-lights.

    Many thanks for your support

    Le Chéile November 2020 – now available online

    The latest issue of Le Chéile is now available:

    This issue features updates and articles on:

    • “Autumn” by Jim Canning
    • North Kildare Meals on Wheels
    • The Irish Gazetteer
    • The Big Snow of 1933
    • Clane Past”
    • Halloween
    • Medieval Records of Clane

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    Le Chéile October 2020 – now available online

    The latest issue of Le Chéile is now available:

    This issue features updates and articles on:

    • Saint Ailbe and Clane Abbey
    • A Blessing of the Graves in the Graveyard attached to the old Church of Saint Michael off the green
    • Saint Ailbe
    • Know your Clane
    • Maria Dunn and the O’Neills of Clane

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    The latest issue of Le Chéile is now available:

    This issue features updates and articles on:

    • Saint Ailbe and Clane Abbey
    • Rev. Matthew West, Vicar of Clane 1785-1813

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    Le Chéile June 2020 – now available online

    The latest issue of Le Chéile is now available:

    This issue features updates and articles on:

    • In search of Clane’s Medieval Leper Hospital
    • Four Leaved Clover

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    COVID-19 related information for Clane

    These are challenging times and we are all learning how to adjust. Many people are also wondering if and how they can help others. Here we gather some information and suggestions which may be of interest to the community. We will update the page over time as we hear of new initiatives.

    First and foremost, please make sure you are familiar with the latest official advice, and follow all appropriate precautions.

    Looking out for each other in Clane

    • Have you any neighbours that may need assistance now or in the future? Are they OK? Do they have your number? Would they like to give you theirs?
    • Some local groups and businesses are offering important support:
      • Clane Gardaí have assigned dedicated Gardaí to support the community. If you need their support phone the station at 045 868 262.
      • Clane Red Cross are willing to help people with medical support, collecting prescriptions etc. Email communitysupport.clane@irishredcross.com or telephone 086 267 2735. More information here.
      • Clane Community First Responders are willing to collect prescriptions, shopping, walking dogs etc. Email clanecfr@gmail.com or telephone 089 4965332. More information here.
      • Clane GAA and Condron’s SuperValu have partnered up to arrange deliveries of shopping for vulnerable members of the community. Complete information is available here. Vulnerable members of the community can text in (do not call) their name and phone number to 087 278 2827 and volunteers will phone them back to take the order, and arrange delivery.
      • Irish Wheelchair Association Clane are offering wheelchair accessible transport and also also pre-made frozen meals. Contact 087 143 7796 or email Tinga.ging@iwa.ie
      • Many Clane businesses are offering phone-and-collect, click-and-collect and deliveries and are detailing their updated hours and services on Facebook here.
    • The Community Call: Kildare County Council are coordinating a Kildare Community Response Forum. People needing support can call 1800 300 174 from 9am to 5pm, seven days a week. The helpdesk will connect in with all the local and state services in Kildare as well as the community groups in this map: https://www.kildareppn.ie/resources/covid-19-community/.

    Exercising

    Volunteering

    Time on your hands at home?

    • Kildare County Council have published a colouring book online: children might like to Colour in in Kildare Heritage.
    • Visit Kildare Library Online and check out their collections of online books, courses, comics, music and more.
    • Watch out for the signs of spring in your back garden or from the window. There are easy-to-use guides online to help identify that wildflower, butterfly or garden bird. Become a citizen scientist and contribute your sightings. Projects such as the Backyard Biodiversity survey or SpringAlive are suitable for all ages, and help fill in gaps in our knowledge.
    • Help us improve this website! Are you in a local community group? Is the group in the list here? Could your group’s information be updated or improved? Is there some other type of information that could be useful on this website? Please let us know!
    • Help put Clane on the map: thousands of websites (including Met Éireann, Kildare County Council and many pages on ClaneCommunity.ie) use OpenStreetMap as their underlying map. Spend a few minutes to check Clane here to see if the places, the amenities, the businesses you visit in Clane (and elsewhere) are appearing correctly. If not, you can add a note to the map using the icon on the right of the page, and volunteers will see how best they can deal with it.

    Exploring further afield – online

    Coronavirus (COVID-19)

    For the latest official information on Coronavirus (COVID-19), visit:

    Local information and suggestions related to COVID-19 are available here.

    Selected Booklets and Posters

    Le Chéile March 2020 – now available online

    The latest issue of Le Chéile is now available:

    Please click here to see the current issue of Le Chéile

    This issue features updates and articles on:

    • The Evergreens
    • The Ev’ry Voice Choir
    • Clane Local History Group
    • Clane Golf Club
    • Field Fare
    • Roar for Ruairi
    • Clane and Rathcofey Community Games
    • Clane Community Council
    • Fountain of Knowledge

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    Significant works in Clane – Irish Water

    Irish Water have commenced upgrading the waste-water system in and around Clane as part of the Upper Liffey Valley Sewerage Scheme.

    The construction of the new pumping station is underway at the old Abbeylands entrance near the Abbeylands Shopping Centre.

    As per the Irish Water public information evening and Kildare County Council notices, we understand that the following works and road closures have been scheduled.

    Please note that these dates are subject to change. For the latest information see Irish Water or Kildare County Council.

    • January 27th to March 20th: works within Central Park and Churchfield.
    • March 23rd to April 6th: It is proposed to close the Celbridge Road from Central Park/Churchfield to Manzor’s The Village Inn.
    • April 4th to 19th May 18th to August 23rd: It is proposed to close the top of Main Street – the junction between Celbridge Road and Kilcock Road.
    • April 8th to May 8th May 18th to August 23rd: It is proposed to close the Ballinagappa Road from the Main Street junction to the pedestrian entrance to Hillview.
    • June 30th to August 31st: It is proposed to work along the Prosperous Road.
    • See latest schedule here: https://www.water.ie/news/works-resuming-in-clane-t/index.xml

    The full extent of the works around Clane can be seen in the map below.

    Le Chéile February 2020 – now available online

    The latest issue of Le Chéile is now available:

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    This issue features updates and articles on:

    • Clane ICA
    • The Evergreens
    • Clane St. Patrick’s Day Festival
    • Clane Local History Group
    • Clane Golf Club
    • Clane Community Council – Chairman’s Report for 2019
    • Calendar
    • Archives – The Big Snow of 1933

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    Le Chéile January 2020 – now available online

    The latest issue of Le Chéile is now available:

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    This issue features updates and articles on:

    • The Evergreens
    • Clane Golf Club
    • Clane Community Council – Noninations and AGM

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    Le Chéile December 2019 – now available online

    The latest issue of Le Chéile is now available:

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    This issue features updates and articles on:

    • Clane Golf Club
    • Biannual Renewal of Clane Community Council
    • The Evergreens
    • Places  – what’s in a name?
    • Clane Community Council Established 1973

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    Nominations Open for Community Council 2020-2021

    CCC LogoThe membership of Clane Community Council is renewed every two years using a simple nomination process. Members of the community (see map below) are welcome to nominate themselves, or be nominated, via this web page. Nominations must be received by 6pm on Wednesday December 18th, 2019.

    For more information on Clane Community Council, please explore this website, or contact any members of the current Council.

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      Le Chéile November 2019 – now available online

      The latest issue of Le Chéile is now available:

      Please click here to see the current issue of Le Chéile

      This issue features updates and articles on:

      • Clane Golf Club
      • Clane Award Winning Estates Competition
      • Clane Local History Group
      • Clane St Patrick’s Day Festival
      • The Evergreens
      • Clane Toddler Group
      • Calendar
      • Clane Community Council Established 1973

      If you wish to print Le Chéile you can download the issue from above and use the print menu option when you view the magazine. Your computer setup may allow you to choose Booklet Form when printing. Please contact us if you need assistance.

      Le Chéile October 2019 – now available online

      The latest issue of Le Chéile is now available:

      Please click here to see the current issue of Le Chéile

      This issue features updates and articles on:

      • Clane Community Council Nominations
      • Tidy Towns Results
      • Clane Local History Group
      • Clane Golf Club
      • Clane Musical and Dramatic Society
      • Clane Tidy Towns Competition 2019 Adjudicators Report
      • The Evergreens
      • Clane Toddler Group
      • John Sullivan Exhibition in Clongowes Wood
      • Clane Community Council Established 1973

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      Le Chéile September 2019 – now available online

      The latest issue of Le Chéile is now available:

      Please click here to see the current issue of Le Chéile

      This issue features updates and articles on:

      • Clane Community Council Nominations
      • Clane and Rathcoffey Community Games
      • Works undertaken by Clane Community Council in the past 42 years
      • Clane Local History Group
      • Clane Golf Club
      • Clane Branch Comhaltas
      • The Evergreens
      • Clane Musical and Dramatic Society

      If you wish to print Le Chéile you can download the issue from above and use the print menu option when you view the magazine. Your computer setup may allow you to choose Booklet Form when printing. Please contact us if you need assistance.