Monthly Archives: March 2009

Community Meetings

Kieran's Council Work, Uncategorized, Ward Events

Local election candidate Kieran McCarthy is outraged at the fact that Cork City Council has failed to adequately include the Ballinlough and Blackrock area in the Draft Cork Strategic Development Plan 2009-2015.  The Independent Candidate has learned that while Cork City Council have made some reference to the area in the plan, it has not addressed some of the key developments in the area.

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Most disappointing according to the candidate for the south east ward is the Council’s failure to adequately make provision for the development of the burgeoning suburbs which he believes are critical to the health of the whole constituency. In the last development plan (2004-2009) which finishes this year only one third of the thirty initiatives planned for the south east of the city were carried out. This time round Mr. McCarthy notes that Ballinlough and Blackrock areas with a stock of circa 5,000 households are not highlighted in the suburban strategy section of the plan. While the plan does make some reference to the docklands, he is concerned by the fact that if that development does not come together, the overall area will gain very little from the development plan.

Kieran McCarthy noted: “Cork City Council’s failure to include Ballinlough and Blackrock will have detrimental consequences for the areas. The plan does not make adequate provison for employment needs, social services, community facilities and community life. The Council talks alot about sustainability but I don’t see what is sustainable about the plan for Ballinlough and Blackrock”.

To address the lack of planning  and to make a community submission to the City Council, Mr. McCarthy is holding two community meetings; the first in Blackrock Castle on Monday 6 April at 7.30p.m. and the second in Blackrock Hurling club on Tuesday 7 April at 7.30p.m. The event is free and residents in Ballinlough and Blackrock are welcome and encouraged to attend to help Mr. McCarthy make a community submission to the City development plan.

Mr. McCarthy can be contacted at 087 655 3389 for further details.

The Marina Walk

Campaign Launch

Kieran's Council Work, Uncategorized

Kieran McCarthy launched his campaign in The Orchard Bar, Ballinlough road. The reception was well received by the public and invited guests. The launch marks the beginning of an  intensive canvassing campaign, along with a number of other events to raise public awareness. Details of these events to follow.

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Deirdre, Katherine & Mary with Kieran
Sinead & Sarah at launch
Sinead & Sarah at launch

Welcome!

Improve Your Life, Kieran's Council Work, Uncategorized

Welcome to my blog.

My name is Kieran McCarthy and I am running as an Independent Candidate in Cork City in the upcoming local elections. I would like to take this opportunity to tell you what my vision is for our community and what I hope to achieve for the area if elected.kieran-river-lee

As a geographer, historian and teacher, I have listened to and studied the stories of hundreds of people who have made Cork their home; learning about their successes and struggles. As we enter into these current uncertain times, many of these stories are becoming all the more relevant and I believe that we can use this knowledge from the past to rebuild a prosperous future.

These times call for action and change. A new generation of young community leaders can lay a strong foundation for the growth and transformation of our society. The challenges we face are real, however,together we can face our future confidently and with hope. A change is possible.

As an Independent voice I intend to make a difference in our community by listening to you, by reaching out to you and serving as best as I can as city councillor. Let us build our community together. Let me be your number one choice in the local June elections for the south east area of Cork City.

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