Dear Traders,
Please be advised that Kildare County Council has issued a notice regarding a temporary road closure at Emily Square, Athy, to facilitate the Tuesday Market and other public events.
The closure will be in effect from Tuesday, 16 September 2025, to Tuesday, 15 September 2026.
Consultation Deadline – make sure to have your say
As you will be aware, the consultation period for proposed byelaws in Athy is still open until 5pm on Tuesday, 9 September.
Running parallel to this consultation period was public consultation for a proposed road closure at Emily Square, which has now completed.
You can find more details here: https://iomst.ie/proposed-casual-trading-bye-laws-for-athy/
Note: The Council is also considering introducing a market in Emily Square, Athy, on Saturdays, Sundays, and Bank Holiday Mondays from 08:00 to 17:00. This may impact Tuesday trading by adding extra trading for customers and could result in one market being lost due to competition. Subject to consultation with the Council and written agreement therefrom, trading will be permitted outside of the designated days and/or hours in the following circumstances: Christmas week, Easter week, St. Patrick’s Day.
The fees for a Casual Trading Licence start from €100 per year.
Road Affected:
The road at the East side of Emily Square, Athy (from L4015 Leinster Street to R417 Meeting Lane Junction)
Alternative Routes:
- From North: Approach via R417 Stanhope Street, turn left at Stanhope Place, left onto Leinster Street, proceed to N78, take the third exit, and return to R417 via the new relief road.
- From West: Approach via Duke Street, turn right at Barrow Quay, and proceed onto R417.
- From East: Approach via Leinster Street, turn left onto Barrow Quay, and proceed onto R417.
Additional Information:
- Diversionary routes will be clearly signposted, as agreed with the Council and An Garda Síochána.
- Emergency access and restricted local access will be maintained at all times.
Please plan accordingly to ensure minimal disruption to your trading activities.
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Grainne & Greg
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