The committee explained that an appropriately ambitious opening day is now being planned for 2 May. Running from 12–6pm, the day will feature live music, street buskers, street artistic performers, skate and BMX demonstrations, food stalls, artisan craft stalls, a barge parade, heritage displays, an exotic pets stand, a story time tent, a hot air balloon demonstration, carnival rides and more – all completely free of charge.placeholder image
The committee explained that an appropriately ambitious opening day is now being planned for 2 May. Running from 12–6pm, the day will feature live music, street buskers, street artistic performers, skate and BMX demonstrations, food stalls, artisan craft stalls, a barge parade, heritage displays, an exotic pets stand, a story time tent, a hot air balloon demonstration, carnival rides and more – all completely free of charge.

PICTURES: Get a sneak peak behind the gates of Kildare's newest €1.3m Eco Park in Robertstown

Massive open day with hot air balloon demonstration on May 2

An ambitious opening day, featuring hot air balloon demonstrations, is taking place at the new 18-acre Eco Park in Roberstown on May 2.

The people behind the project explained that “for nearly two decades, the vision of developing a dedicated community space in Robertstown has been steadily taking shape.”

"Three years ago, the Robertstown Community Amenities Association (RCAA) restored the historic 52m canal barge, which now operates as a floating community centre and has hosted everything from weddings and council meetings to music and movie nights.

“Not satisfied with this exceptional success, RCAA has built on that momentum and is now on the threshold of delivering a unique and unprecedented community driven project: an 18 acre Eco Park designed to serve all generations.”

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