Kildare Co.Co Podcast Series

Kildare Co.Co Podcast Series

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.

Episodes

January 9, 2026 18 mins

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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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.
Discover more climate initiatives:
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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.
Discover more climate initiatives:


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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 d...

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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
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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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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...

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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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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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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 Ma...

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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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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 Kilda...

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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 Cou...

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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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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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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 ...

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