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Issue 549 - September 2025

Heritage Week Round‑Up: Walks, Talks, and Hidden Corners

A look back at Heritage Week—castle tours, canal walks, and local history talks that drew big crowds.

Highlights

  • Castle Tours: Over 600 visitors explored the FitzGerald stronghold with volunteer guides.
  • Canal Walks: Naturalists pointed out kingfisher perches and late‑summer wildflowers.
  • Talks: Full house for “Maynooth in 50 Objects” at the library.

Thanks to all the local groups, students, and historians who made it happen. If you missed out, recordings will be posted next week.

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Library Autumn Programme: Workshops, Author Visits, and Study Spaces

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Pop‑up lanes and marshalled junctions tested a safer school run—early data and next steps.

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Maynooth GAA: Community Fun Day & Skills Clinic

Games, skills stations, and a jersey swap—how the club welcomed new families ahead of the autumn fixtures.

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Gardening: Early Autumn Wins for Small Spaces

Container bulbs, cut‑and‑come‑again salads, and a quick tidy that sets you up for spring.

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Simple tweaks—action verbs, impact metrics, and a 60‑second story—to sharpen your next application.

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Local Area Plan Draft: Your Questions Answered

Zoning, mobility, and green space—how to read the draft LAP and where to submit feedback.

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