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06 Sept 2025

Changes could be on the way for church located near Kildare town and Newbridge

A planning application is currently with Kildare County Council

Changes could be on the way for church located near Kildare town and Newbridge

The entrance to St Brigid's Church in Milltown, as seen on Google Maps Street View.

A number of changes have been sought for the grounds of a church located near Newbridge.

According to a planning permission application currently with Kildare County Council, Father William Byrne, PP, intends to make the changes to St Brigid's Church in Milltown.

Specifically, Fr Byrne is seeking permission for the 'proposed extension to existing Cemetery, including: part demolition of existing rear boundary wall to enable access, [the construction of] internal access pathways, [installation of] a Columbarium wall, boundary treatment along with all associated site development, and facilitating works.'

The description also notes: "This application is adjoining the curtilage of a Protected Structure."

The date received is listed as July 30 last.

The submission-by and due dates are listed as September 2 and September 23 respectively.

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