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05 Sept 2025

Change of use from resource centre to parish centre proposed for South Kildare region

Change of use from resource centre to parish centre proposed for South Kildare region

File photograph: The proposed parish centre would be situated in Athy.

A parish centre has been proposed for Athy, according to planning permission documents lodged with Kildare County Council (KCC).

The applicant, Father Liam Rigney PP, is seeking permission for the change of use of Mount St Mary's Resource Centre, Mount Hawkins, Athy, to a parish centre (St Michael's).

Fr Rigney is also seeking planning permission for: alterations to the vehicular entrance, boundary wall and car parking arrangements; internal alterations and layout changes; a new access ramp; external signage and the provision of all associated site development works.

The date received is listed as December 15 last, while the subbmission-by and due dates are listed as January 27 and February 17 respectively.

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