Kildare County Council, on behalf of Athy Half Marathon & 10km Event, gives notice in accordance with Section 75 of the Roads Act, 1993 and the Roads Regulations, 1994 that it intends to close the following road on Sunday 09 August 2026 to facilitate The Athy Half Marathon and 10km Event.
No.
Road to be Closed
From
(Junction with)
To
(Junction with)
Duration of Closure (at any one time)
1
Distributor Road
R418 (roundabout)
Fortbarrington Road
3hr 45 mins (09:00-12:45)
2
R417
Duke Street
Grange Mellon
3hr 45 mins (09:00-12:45)
Alternative Routes:
Leinster Street through Athy
Turn right at Grange Mellon to R418 and into Athy
R417 will have access lane for all estates including Coneyboro
Diversionary routes will be clearly signposted, as agreed with the Council and An Garda Síochána. Emergency access and restricted local access will be maintained.
Any objections/observations should be lodged via our Consultation Portal https://consult.kildarecoco.ie/en and be addressed to the Senior Executive Officer of Transport, Mobility and Open Spaces, Áras Chill Dara, Devoy Road, Naas. All submissions must be made on or before on or before 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday 21 July 2026.
Temporary Road Closure Run Athy (26TRC9)
Temporary Closing of Roads
Notice of Intention
Roads Act, 1993
Roads Regulations, 1994
Kildare County Council, on behalf of Athy Half Marathon & 10km Event, gives notice in accordance with Section 75 of the Roads Act, 1993 and the Roads Regulations, 1994 that it intends to close the following road on Sunday 09 August 2026 to facilitate The Athy Half Marathon and 10km Event.
No.
Road to be Closed
From
(Junction with)
To
(Junction with)
Duration of Closure (at any one time)
1
Distributor Road
R418 (roundabout)
Fortbarrington Road
3hr 45 mins (09:00-12:45)
2
R417
Duke Street
Grange Mellon
3hr 45 mins (09:00-12:45)
Alternative Routes:
Leinster Street through Athy
Turn right at Grange Mellon to R418 and into Athy
R417 will have access lane for all estates including Coneyboro
Diversionary routes will be clearly signposted, as agreed with the Council and An Garda Síochána. Emergency access and restricted local access will be maintained.
Any objections/observations should be lodged via our Consultation Portal https://consult.kildarecoco.ie/en and be addressed to the Senior Executive Officer of Transport, Mobility and Open Spaces, Áras Chill Dara, Devoy Road, Naas. All submissions must be made on or before on or before 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday 21 July 2026.
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