Kildare Co.Co Podcast Series

Episode 5: Keith McCrory, Maynooth Community Church Keith McCrory, Minister for Maynooth Community Church, talks about their new Net-Zerofacility. Discover the building’s energy-saving features, from solar panels to its heat recoverysystem, and hear about their future plans for gardens, orchards, and water conservation. Findout how collaboration and innovation are shaping a greener future for the community.Discover more climate initiatives: Visit the Climate Action Office page on the Kildare County Council website to explore additionalprojects and resources that support a sustainable future. Climate Action – Kildare County Council Music: Colors by Cykarl , License: Creative CommonsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 4: Trevor Harris, Donadea Organic Farm Trevor Harris, an organic and biodynamic farmer in Donadea, explains how working withnature – 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 leavinghedgerows untouched to support wildlife.Discover more climate initiatives:Visit the Climate Action Office page on the Kildare County Council website to explore additionalprojects and resources that support a sustainable future. Climate Action – Kildare County Council Music: Colors by Cykarl , License: Creative CommonsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 3: Norman Dunne, Dunne’s Farm Maynooth Norman Dunne shares his journey in regenerative farming just outside Maynooth. Hear howhe’s reducing chemical use, improving soil health, and encouraging biodiversity by lettinghedgerows flourish. Discover how sustainable farming practices can support both theenvironment and the local community.Discover more climate initiatives: Visit the Climate Action Office page on the Kildare County Council website to explore additionalprojects and resources that support a sustainable future.  Climate Action – Kildare County Council Music: Colors by Cykarl , License: Creative CommonsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 2: Maynooth Sustainable Energy Community Join Michael Kenny and Peter Hamilton as they discuss the work of the MaynoothSustainable Energy Community (SEC). Learn how this group is driving the transition torenewable energy, supporting retrofits, and empowering neighbours with trusted advice.Find out about their collaboration with Kildare County Council and Maynooth University GreenCampus as well as their development of their Energy Masterplan for Maynooth. Discover more climate initiatives:Visit the Climate Action Office page on the Kildare County Council website to explore additionalprojects and resources that support a sustainable future. Climate Action – Kildare County Council Music: Colors by Cykarl , License: Creative CommonsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Together for a Sustainable Future – Podcast Series Meet Denise Regan and Jennith Ligue from Maynooth Community Care Unit. In thisepisode, they share how their team transformed a courtyard into a pollinator-friendly garden,set up an innovative waste management system, and embraced reusing furniture andmedical equipment. Discover practical steps for climate action in residential care and howthese changes benefit both people and nature. Discover more climate initiatives:Visit the Climate Action Office page on the Kildare County Council website to explore additionalprojects and resources that support a sustainable future. Climate Action – Kildare County Council Music: Colors by Cykarl , License: Creative CommonsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 we are joined by some of the team who worked on various aspects of the project and whom will give us an insight of how this fantastic facility was transformed from a former landfill to a public park.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 changeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Marian Higgins, Kildare County Council’s Director of services for Community, Climate, Environment and Water.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.