Posted: 04 October 2020 Category: Ashbourne
Submission planning application AA190862.
The development is part of Millbourne phase 2, and if permission is given, it will take away the only substantial greenspace in this housing development. The open space provision as stipulated by the Meath County Development Plan states that “public space to be provided at a minimum rate of 15% of the total site area on greenfield sites and that the allocation should be in the form of useful open spaces, and where appropriate larger ne...
Posted: 16 December 2019 Category: Meath
Posted: 13 October 2019 Category: Water
The final section of new Ashbourne watermain on the R135 is now tested and commissioned. In order to make the final connections to the new watermain, planned water outages are required. Disruption to water supplies will occur on the following dates:
Monday 14th October between 9.30am and 3.30pm
It is envisaged that the following locations may have no water during this outage:
· Hunters Lane
· &...
Posted: 16 September 2019 Category: Uncategorised
I am very proud to give a contribution towards the Meath Senior Ladies Gaelic Football team's appreciation night after the final.
The players on this team are among some of the sports people in this country, and should be regarded in the highest of esteem. They are great role models for girls and young women to continue in sport. #sport #meath
Posted: 07 September 2019 Category: Water
Irish Water & Milltown Road: New Main Road Works Update
The new water main is progressing well, however we have another week of disruption ahead with works at the Hunter’s Lane junction scheduled to finished by Thursday 12th September.
The three-way traffic light system has been causing problems but I am appealing to people to please adhere to the traffic lights. They are set to a very tight sequence for three-way traffic, and it does work once people ob...
Posted: 28 December 2018 Category: Ashbourne
Thank you so much for your support in 2018. This has been a great year for Meath, and Ashbourne in particular. I am now busy making plans for 2019, and I am excited for what the year will bring, both in my professional and personal life... watch this space! I hope that you have a very happy new year. As always, if you have any issues or concerns, you can bring them up with me any time by phone, email or in person.
Posted: 07 October 2018 Category: Ashbourne
This has come to part 8 which means that it is going to the statutory planning process. This footpath is literally going to free the people who live in the area to be able to walk from their homes to the bus stop or into Ashbourne in complete safety. Your opinions are valuable and much discussions have gone on with residents. If there are any issues that you would like to highlight, get in touch.
Posted: 07 October 2018 Category: Meath
Every week, cars are dumped on Gormanston beach. Attempts are being made to not only crack down on this awful illegal dumping, but also to get them removed faster. New national waste bye-laws are being implemented which may help to reduce illegal dumping.
Posted: 07 October 2018 Category: Uncategorised
I had the pleasure of being able to meet with the Wounded Police and Families Assoc who recently stayed in the Pillo hotel, Ashbourne. Many of them told really amazing stories of bravery from men and women during the troubles, many of whom were only in their early twenties at the time and living with devastating wounds and disabilities from gunshots and car bombs. Their stories should be archived for future generations to learn about our terrible past. I also used the opportunity to give our...
Posted: 07 October 2018 Category: Ireland
The Men's Shed Gathering was a huge event in Cork where Men's Sheds were represented from all 32 counties. Moving stories from sports legends Donnacha O'Callaghan and David Gillick. For more info about the Men's Shed, contact me. I'd love to help get you involved.
Posted: 07 October 2018 Category: Ashbourne
Posted: 07 October 2018 Category: Ashbourne
Posted: 07 October 2018 Category: Meath
Cloghertown 5k unveiled the new running track at the GAA club. 10 laps of the track = 5k. I had a great time at this event and especially enjoyed the 'runner's high' and cheeseburger afterwards!
Posted: 07 October 2018 Category: Uncategorised
Posted: 07 October 2018 Category: Meath
Garden City, Ashbourne
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Posted: 16 September 2018 Category: Meath
Senior Alert Scheme
The Senior Alert Scheme is a valuable initiative that helps to protect older and vulnerable people in the community by providing them with a personal alarm. It is worn either like a pendant around the neck or a watch around the wrist. When pressed, a wireless signal is emitted that alerts a 24 hour monitoring centre. It is designed to empower older people by making them feel confident and secure when going about their daily lives. I urge anyone who thinks they meet the cri...
Posted: 05 April 2018 Category: Ashbourne
Posted: 01 March 2018 Category: Ireland
Posted: 01 March 2018 Category: Meath
Posted: 11 September 2017 Category: Water
Press Release: Regional Biosolids Storage Facility
On Tuesday 12th of September, I attended Irish Water’s Stage 3 Public Consultation regarding plans to build a biosolids storage facility at a site in Newtown/Kilshane. I spoke with Irish Water representative Donal O’Connor who gave me the facts surrounding the proposed biosolids storage facility. He was adamant that their plans were designed to have minimal consequence on the surrounding area in terms of environmental, e...
Posted: 15 August 2017 Category: Ashbourne
Posted: 14 August 2017 Category: Ashbourne
Ashbourne 6&10k Road Race and Fun Run 2017
Get ready... get set... sign up! Registration is now open for Ashbourne’s sixth annual 6&10k Road Race and Fun Run which will be held on Sunday 3rd of September. Race numbers and on the day registration will be open at the Ashbourne Community Centre from 9am, with both races then taking place at 11am sharp from the Ashbourne Youth Café unit on the High Street. Coined as being the ‘Last Race of the Summer’, this all-in...
Posted: 26 July 2017 Category: Meath
Senator Catherine Noone has notified me of the launch of the first ever public consultation on public service reform and I want you to have your say.
Public Service reform will be based upon a new Development and Innovation Framework designed about three pillars:
1. Delivering for the Public
2. Innovating for the Future
3. Developing People and Organisations
The Framework will set out 20 Actions which will build on the achievements of the last six years, respond to new challenges a...
Posted: 07 July 2017 Category: Ashbourne
On Monday at the Ashbourne Municipal District meeting, Councillors approved the latest draft plan for an area called the Milltown road. €1.06m has been ring fenced for the upgrade works which include new foot paths, cycle lanes, traffic tables, pedestrian crossings and other traffic calming measures that will improve the overall safety of residents, eliminate speeding problems on the road and improve the overall aesthetics of the road.
Over the last 40 years, the Milltown road has had va...
Posted: 18 June 2017 Category: Meath
Posted: 10 June 2017 Category: Meath
"In light of an alarming increase in both burglary and theft in Meath compared to 2016, we call on this Council to write to the Minister for Justice asking to immediately increase Garda numbers and resources in all 3 divisions in the County (Ashbourne, Navan and Kells) and that if these resources are not forthcoming or available that the Defence Forces Army Rangers wing is brought in as an additional resource for night time patrol and check point duty."
For those that do not know, a...
Posted: 30 May 2017 Category: Ashbourne
Dear Residents,
I want to thank everyone that filled in the questionnaire on the Milltown road upgrade earlier this month. The information collected is invaluable especially to me as your representative in the area and for our Transport department and design team in Meath County Council.
I appreciate how open residents were and how genuinely interested people are in being involved in the betterment of Ashbourne, now and into the future. I had the opportunity to meet and listen to you about...
Posted: 14 May 2017 Category: Ireland
Posted: 02 May 2017 Category: Ashbourne
Posted: 27 April 2017 Category: Meath
Visit www.boynevalleyfoodseries.ie for a full event guide and all details on the fantastic events lined up. Here's the essential information:
May
1st: Bealtaine at Rock Farm - 11am. €5 per adult and children free. The Rock Farm, Slane.
3rd: The North-East Seafood Trail - 9am-9pm. €68 coach, tour and tastings, additional fine dining dinner available for extra €25. Starting from Drogheda town.
6th: The Great Irish Food Quiz on the Farm - 7:30pm. €100 for te...
Posted: 20 April 2017 Category: Meath
Meath County Council 2017 Pride of Place Competition is now open!!!
Applications are invited from Community Groups, Tidy Towns / Village Committees, Residents Associations and other organisations.
Information evenings for the competition are scheduled in Ashbourne next week:
Tuesday 25th April, 2017
7.00pm – 8.00pm
Ashbourne Library
In 2017, the competition includes the following categories:
Ø Towns & Vil...
Posted: 17 April 2017 Category: Meath
I take this opportunity to draw Council attention to deteriorating and neglected condition of Gormanstown beach and Meath coastline over recent years.
Lacking designation or special measures in area or development plan, it is all too easy think a beautiful natural resource will continue to mind itself in face of growing pressure and impacts and it is important to remind ourselves of obligations to the area under Wildlife Acts/EU Habitat; Water Framework: Marine Strategy Framework Direct...
Posted: 13 April 2017 Category: Ashbourne
Trad Ashbourne are organising traditional music themed, chip timed 5K and 10K Road Race in aid of Muscular Dystrophy Ireland on Sunday the 23rd of April.
The race will start at 11am at the Donaghmore Ashbourne GAA Club. Register online at Eventbrite.ie or pay on the day. I will be there on the day stewarding the event, and I would love to say as many of you as possible take part.
There will be great Irish craic agus ceoil, so what could beat that?!
Posted: 09 April 2017 Category: Ashbourne
Posted: 31 March 2017 Category: Ashbourne
Posted: 30 March 2017 Category: Ashbourne
Posted: 09 March 2017 Category: Meath
In light of the recent burgularies in the area, Meath Crime Prevention have shared this message:
"In the past few days there has been a sudden rise in the incidence of house burglary in parts of Meath. Since Wednesday there have been eleven burglaries in the Ashbourne, Duleek, Dunshaughlin and Summerhill areas. In three of these cases a black VW Golf with three young males on board was observed acting suspiciously near the scene. Please be vigilant, ensure that you house is secure and th...
Posted: 02 March 2017 Category: Ireland
This is a survey I sent out to all EU countries seeking their feeback about Brexit.
To whom it may concern,
My name is Alan Tobin and I am a Councillor in the Ashbourne District of Meath, Ireland.
I am writing to you because I am conducting a survey with the aim of compiling a collective European view of the implications of Britain leaving the European Union as perceived by all remaining EU countries.
Ireland is at the western extreme of Europe and our nea...
Posted: 02 March 2017 Category: Ashbourne
Corcubion
Introduction
Town twinning is very common around the country and appears more popular in towns and villages in areas with particular tourist attraction. Ashbourne is the fastest growing town and district in Meath. It is the golden gate to the Boyne Valley and has huge potential in areas such as food, lodgings and local attractions including Tayto Park and the Hill of Tara.
The idea of town twinning came from conversations with likeminded local people with a passion for their t...
Posted: 19 February 2017 Category: Ashbourne
Social Housing Opinion Piece
Submitted to Meath Chronicle
It's time to listen to what the people that live in our communities want!
I would like to voice my opinion to what I believe may be the exact panic ridden knee jerk reaction to the housing crisis that we all feared would come to a head if proper forward-thinking planning for our counties future housing need did not happen. You see Ashbourne is about to have a new 100% social housing estate comprising of 67 houses, b...
Posted: 22 January 2017 Category: Ashbourne
Posted: 04 December 2016 Category: Road Safety
Primatestown and Kilmoon Cross Update
5/12/16
In early November, a group of local Councillors met with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) to discuss the N2 and find out what plans the TII had in relation to future progress when upgrading the road itself.
Previously when the State was in a position to invest heavily in roads infrastructure, the N2 or M2 was to be upgraded to motorway standard. This link would have meant that Derry would be connected to Dublin with a dedicated motorwa...
Posted: 23 May 2016 Category: Meath
I am issuing this information to warn people who are considering purchasing a car from the internet, specifically Done Deal. I have recently been made aware of a scam that has been in effect for a number of months now at least, that involves a one or two people attempting to sell a car through this website. This scam seems to always involve the same people and the same car in every instance. They claim to be selling as residents living in Ashbourne’s surrounding areas but are in fact passi...
Posted: 22 May 2016 Category: Meath
The Meath Joint Policing Committee (JPC) is a forum that links the community and voluntary groups with local area representatives and An Garda Síochána to develop greater consultation and cooperation on issues of policing and crime. They liaise at regular meetings to discuss main issues going on around the county and discuss strategies to help deal with problems. The organisation ultimately seeks to establish a relationship between the representatives, the community and the Garda&i...
Posted: 22 May 2016 Category: Animal Welfare
A couple of weeks ago, a post I uploaded to Facebook sparked fierce controversy and was seen by millions of people around the world in a matter of days after going viral. The post, which included a picture of a restricted dog breed sign and a comment explaining how I did not view certain breeds as ideal family pets, resulted in much upset. I apologised for that statement on TV3’s Ireland AM, and I acknowledge the offence caused to families with the breeds of dog on this list. I could never...
Posted: 19 May 2016 Category: Transport
"Fine Gael Cllr. Alan Tobin amended his own motion that was subsequently passed at the Ashbourne Municipal District meeting on Monday 16th of May, which seeks to invite Michael Warnock of the NTA to attend the next Municipal District meeting in June. The motion originally called for Bus Éireann to revert back to the old 103, 105 and 189 services that had been adequately servicing Ashbourne for a number of years. However, following consultation with bus users in attendance at the last...
Posted: 15 October 2015 Category: Meath
Submistted to Forum Newspaper
I am submitting this opinion piece to balance the equation with regards to discussions about the Local Property Tax and the decision to keep it as it is. 18 out of 40 councillors voted to neither increase nor decrease the LPT this year and it is to be noted that over a quarter of Fianna Fáil Councillors were missing when this vote took place.
It was requested by the Meath County Council’s finance department to retain the LPT figure because if it w...
Posted: 09 August 2015 Category: Meath
On Monday 7th of September, a motion put forward by Fine Gael Councillor Alan Tobin, on the Prohibition of Consumption of Intoxicating Liquor on Roads and Public Places was unanimously passed at the monthly Council meeting in Navan. The introduction of this bye-law means that people who are found to be consuming alcohol on streets and open public areas can be hit with an on-the-spot fine of €75. Although some towns already have the bye law introduced, some smaller towns and villages do not ...
Posted: 07 July 2015 Category: Eircode
Eircode and Loc8 Code Report
Introduction
What is Eircode?
Eircode is a new post code system that is intended to be introduced this year under direction of Labour Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Alex White (formerly Pat Rabbitte when he held the position of Minister). A unique 7-digit alpha-numeric code will be applied to every postal address in Ireland under this system. The first part of the code is called a ‘routing key’, consists of three chara...
Posted: 06 June 2015 Category: Animal Welfare
Introduction
This report highlights the recorded statistics under the Control of Dogs Act 1986 to 2010 with reference to County Meath from the year 2000-2013 inclusive. The purpose of this report is to examine Meath County Council’s handling of dog licences and its general law re-enforcement so that comparisons can be drawn between Meath’s results and those of its more successful counterparts (Cork county and Kerry). By analysing these statistics, it should become clear that ...
Posted: 11 May 2015 Category: Eircode
Councillor Alan Tobin today welcomed the passing of his motion calling for the proposed National Postcode, Eircode, to be scrapped and he thanked his fellow Meath County Councillors for their foresight and unanimous decisiveness in identifying that Eircode is far from being the best option as a postcode for a modern and growing Irish economy. Councillor Tobin expressed his concerns that the Department of Communications Energy & Natural Resources had shown little foresight in the selection of...
Posted: 18 February 2015 Category: Ashbourne
There has been an astonishing increase in the amount of illegal dumping, not only within the Ashbourne District, but across the county of Meath as a whole. Over the last few weeks in particular I have seen televisions, microwaves, cabinets, domestic rubbish and furniture on roads and motorways, and in rivers and housing estates. Ditches and quiet rural roads appear to be very badly affected. On Gormanston beach, tyres and other garage waste are being consistently being dumped every couple of wee...
Posted: 18 February 2015 Category: Road Safety
Kilbride National School is chaotic to say the least in terms of the traffic that surrounds it during school pick-up and drop-off times. At the moment, there are no adequate cycling or walking routes to give school children and their parents any incentive to travel in any way other than by car. This has caused concern in the local community because the school is located on a very dangerous bend on a small country road, the road safety signage is poor and there are currently no traffic calming me...
Posted: 18 February 2015 Category: Road Safety
On the 19th of January 2015, I put forward a motion to the council regarding the provision of pedestrian ‘pelican-type’ crossings in areas around Ashbourne’s schools. These provisions are vital because they slow down speeding traffic on the road and prioritise pedestrians, but at present, there is a serious lack of road safety facilities in various important areas around the town. While the council have responded positively regarding the implementation of the pelican crossings,...
Posted: 07 December 2014 Category: Ashbourne
Thursday / Friday 13/14th Nov 2014
From Councillor Alan Tobin
Introduction
The following report is my personal account of what happened on Thursday 13th of November. The aim of this report is to highlight what exactly happened on the day, what factors contributed to the flooding, and what sort of response we as a council can put in place so this hopefully cannot happen again or that, in this time of climate change, if it does happen again or if it is worse, that we are adequately prepar...
Posted: 26 October 2014 Category: Ashbourne
On Friday the 24th of October in the Pillo Hotel, Alan Tobin congratulated all the winners and participants of the Business Enhancement Scheme 2014.
The competition is run by Ashbourne Tidy Towns and Ashbourne Chamber of Commerce, and is sponsored by the Ashbourne Credit Union, The Forum, Topline Murtaghs Ashbourne, and Ashbrook Garden Centre & Landscaping.
Other winners in this years competition included E&G Manly, Access Plastics Ltd, HLS, ...
Posted: 25 August 2014 Category: Road Safety
Councillor Alan Tobin is putting forward an urgent appeal to the council regarding the provision of pedestrian crossings, pelican crossings, cycle routes and traffic wardens in the areas around Ashbourne’s schools. These provisions are vital because they slow down speeding traffic on the road and prioritise pedestrians, but at present, there is a serious lack of road safety facilities in various important areas around the town.
Cllr. Tobin has highlighted pupils attending the primary Ga...
Posted: 31 July 2014 Category: Water
This is a letter Alan Tobin wrote to the Director of Energy, Retail and Water. We will post a reply here when we receive one. Watch this space.
Posted: 31 July 2014 Category: Water
—– Forwarded message —–
From: Water.ie
To: “alan4ashbourne@alantobin.ie” <alan4ashbourne@alantobin.ie>
Subject: Irish Water re. Stalleen water treatment plant (existing) in Donore, Co. Meath
Date: Wed, Jul 30, 2014 15:25
Dear Councillor Tobin,
Thank you for your recent call regarding Stalleen water treatment plant (existing) in Donore, Co.. Meath.
We can report that the Stalleen Water Treatment Plant is on Irish Water’s Proposed Capita...
Posted: 03 April 2014 Category: Ashbourne
Ashbourne Industrial Estate has remained vibrant over the last few years and is reasonably well looked after by the businesses in the industrial estate. The recent Business Enhancement Scheme encouraged business owners in the main town and industrial estate alike to make more of an effort with regards to the aesthetic maintenance and upkeep of the shop units, adding to the attractiveness of Ashbourne.
However, in the last few months I have been contacted by several business and concerned cust...
Posted: 30 March 2014 Category: Ashbourne
In recent years, Ashbourne has become a multicultural town; the home of many different people, cultures and nationalities. The integration of multinationals into the community is pivotal to sculpting Ashbourne into the ideal place to live in as it creates bonds and friendships between people of all ethnic backgrounds. In light of European Action Week against Racism that is celebrated annually on the 21st of March, the issue of racism in Ashbourne should be highlighted. Despite a perceived accept...
Posted: 23 March 2014 Category: Ashbourne
A competition ran by the Irish Independent last year to win thirty trees, courtesy of the Native Woodland Trust's 'Trees for Communities' scheme, has been won by local area representative Alan Tobin. The parcel received by Alan on the 11th of March consisted of ten Rowan, ten Hawthorn and ten Birch seedlings; all native species to Ireland.
The Native Woodland Trust is Ireland's leading environmental organisation concerned primarily with woodland preservation; however, th...
Posted: 23 March 2014 Category: Road Safety
It has become apparent that there is an issue in Ashbourne with regards to speeding, particularly within housing estates, that need to be dealt with. Fine Gael local area representative Alan Tobin has acknowledged that there is a need for traffic calming measures to be put into place and has begun to work on getting rumble strips laid down in specific areas around the town that are considered to be especially dangerous including; Bachelors Walk, Johnswood, Millbourne, Westfield and Brindley Park...
Posted: 12 February 2014 Category: Water
On Wednesday 12th of February at 8pm – despite the hazardous weather conditions – roughly 70 people attended a meeting in the Residents Hotel in Ashbourne, to discuss the current water quality crisis. At this meeting, representatives from Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil, Sinn Féin, Labour and Independent gathered with concerned Ashbourne residents to address issues regarding the poor quality water supply that has been affecting many areas of the town. The general consensus was t...
Posted: 11 July 2013 Category: Transport
"On the morning of the 25th of May, I was up at 7:30 putting brand new panniers onto my racer bike and thinking about the three and a half weeks that lay ahead. My boyfriend Alan Tobin and I would be setting off in less than an hour for a cycle that would ultimately span over 2,000km from our houses in Ashbourne, Co. Meath, down the west coast of France and along the ‘French Way’ of the Camino de Santiago in Spain.
Over the past few months we had both completed a few cycling ...
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