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08 Sept 2025

Unusual idea for Newbridge's famous Water Tower

Newbridge Water Tower
A councillor has called for the Water Tower in Newbridge to be converted into a bird box. Councillor Mark Lynch asked the Council to contact Birdwatch Ireland to offer our support to explore the use the Water Tower to provide bird boxes for endangered or wintering species of birds. Painted There have been calls in the past to have the structure painted with the town's name and logo to attract tourists. Some locals suggested it's an eyesore and offers a very unattractive view as you drive towards Whitewater Shopping Centre.

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