Kinnegad park lights

Concerns over lighting at Kinnegad Town Park and speeding near a railway crossing in Killucan were raised by Cllr Denis Leonard at the October meeting of the Municipal District of Mullingar Kinnegad.

Cllr Leonard asked the council to redirect security and walkway lights at the new Kinnegad Town Park downwards, saying they were causing difficulties for residents of the nearby Heathfield estate.

He highlighted the impact on residents, particularly those living at number 9, where there are no trees to shield the property from the lighting.

The council’s Transportation Section confirmed that the issue had been reported to its public lighting maintenance contractor, who would investigate it as soon as possible.

Cllr Leonard also called for a speed ramp or other traffic-calming measures on the approach to the railway crossing at Thomastown, Annascannon, Killucan.

He said motorists were speeding along the road in an effort to reach the crossing before the barriers came down, describing the situation as dangerous.

“There’s a long straight after you come around the corner from the quarry,” he said, adding that local people had been seeking action on the issue for a long time.

The District Office said the location would be considered for inclusion in the 2027 Low-Cost Safety Improvement Scheme application.