Kildare County Council Announces Free Parking In Athy Between 2-6pm During Festive Period

Tuesday, 10 December 2024 16:19

It was agreed at a special Athy MD meeting today

At a special meeting of the Athy Municipal District today, Councillors have agreed that parking in the following Kildare County Council car parks will be free from 2-6pm daily over the festive period.

Edmund Square car park, Athy
Back Square car park, Athy
Meeting Lane car park, Athy
Church Road car park, Athy
Catherine McCauley car park, Athy
Barrow View car park, Athy
Augustus Bridge car park, AthY

The free parking will run until 8.30am on the 3rd of January.

Illegal parking laws will continue to be enforced as normal in all car parks.

Standard parking fees will remain at all other locations.

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