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	May 2011 : Report - we have updated our contact page to allow you to report to us anything you feel you want to communicate to the committee of the residents association. If you would like to contact us then please visit the contact page here>>> May 2011 : Author, author. Congrats to Crodaun resident, Peter McCluskey on the release of his third novel in as many years. His new book, "My Little Lighthouse" has just been published and is available from his website to buy with all proceeds going to benefit The Children's Hospital, Crumlin. All details and orders at www.petermccluskey.com May 09 There has been some safety issues in the forest of recent and all residents are asked to be aware of them. Please see full details in the May 09 newsletter - click on the link on the right of this page. Feb 09 AGM details will appear on this page at the relevant time of year. Crodaun has its own wildlife website. You can visit it by clicking here>>>> www.crodaunforestwildlife.com December 07 We have a selection of photographs on our gallery page. We always welcome your contributions so feel free to email any good photos you have of the Crodaun area or events to usd here at the website. email is crodaunresidents@eircom.net Click this link >>> The Gallery page

Snow at Crodaun / Castletown
The snow in January 2010 completely changed the local lanscape and we have posted some photos taken around Crodaun Forest and Castletown on our Gallery page here>>>

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CASTLETOWN : SAVE YOUR RIGHT OF WAY.

Today you can freely walk through Castletown demesne! Soon this may not be the case as your access to Castletown is at risk.

The OPW plans to fence off Castletown,
restrict access to you and allow entry only when they wish, ala Farmleigh.

In advance of the publication of the Castletown Local Area Plan, K.C.C. is inviting submissions from the public.

If you are interested, please make your views known by writing your submission (when requested) and insist on the OPW honouring the age old public right of way that exists through Castletown Demesne.
By sending your submission you can play your part in keeping the access open
Submissions should be addressed to:
                       Mr Billy Joe Padden
                        Kildare County Council,
                        Naas,
                        Co Kildare,
Date for submissions will be published in the local press

Castletown Action Group:

C.A.G has been to the forefront in the battle to keep Castletown open to the public and preserve the long established public rights of way. We are non-aligned and non-political. Our only goal is to maintain the rights of way that have existed for over 300 years.

In the past four years they have:

Mounted the campaign that was instrumental in the removal of the fence that was erected without permission at the Batty Langley end.

Gathered submissions of usage by local residents and presented those to K.C.C. (These submissions stated that the rights of way were used by the local public for 20, 40, and even + 60 years.)

Researched the existence of the right of way by procuring maps and other vital historical evidence.

Presented the evidence to K.C.C which resulted in them issuing an enforcement order demanding the removal of the offending fence and “to restore the established right of way”

Continued to engage with public representatives both local and national.

Organised in conjunction with others a public protest on the first occasion OPW attempted to restrict access. These protests directly lead to the OPW erecting the 24 hour pedestrian gate.

If you wish to find out further information or become actively involved in our campaign feel free to contact any of the following executive members.

Liam Roe (Chairperson)           01-6271301
Dan O Shea (Secretary)           01-6272401
Maurice Veale (PRO)               01-6271336
Seamus Irving (Treasurer)         086-8250760

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