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22 Oct 2025

BREAKING: Warning issued to owner by council after mobile homes arrive on site near Kildare house

The Kildare property is close to Mondello Park, Ireland's premier motor racing circuit

BREAKING: Warning  issued to owner by council after mobile homes arrive on site near Kildare house

The property is situated near Caragh

Kildare County Council has issued a warning to a homeowner following the arrival of a number of mobile home structures on a site, near Naas.

The bungalow property is located in the townland of Stickens, outside Caragh village and close to the well known Mondello Park motor racing venue.

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A number of mobile homes have arrived at the premises in recent weeks, with some apparently hoisted on to the site by a crane-like machine.

Another image of the site

It's believed that around ten are in place.

There is unconfirmed speculation in the locality that some of the structures are to be rented, perhaps to people working in the greater Naas area.

Local councillor Daragh Fitzpatrick said local residents in the wider area are asking questions about the use of parcels of property for this purpose.

A county council spokesperson said the local authority is aware of this issue and has issued a warning letter to the owner of the property.

“As this is an active unauthorised development case, Kildare County Council can not make any further comment,” the spokesperson added in a statement to the Leinster Leader.

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