Trees on Maynooth estate are slowing dying off

Kildare Co Councils has discussed replacing trees which are dying off in an estate in Maynooth.

Officials said that the Poplar trees on the road frontage side of Laurence’s Avenue are in decline and have been pruned a number of times to remove branches which were dead.

An official added: "However this type of 'dieback' once present in this species of trees just continues until the tree is dead.

"It would be preferable to remove these trees and replace them with a more appropriate tree which would grow to the same size as the poplars but would not present the same problem."

"Any removals may have to be phased over a few years because of the size of the trees and cost involved.

"The Council will survey the remaining trees in the estate to ascertain what other works may be required."

The issue was raised by Councillor Naoise Ó Cearúil who called for a survey of the condition of the trees.

The matter was discussed at this week's Maynooth Municipal District meeting.