Trees restricting access to famous Kildare landmark - Cllr

Concern has been expressed at the overgrown entrance to the Wonderful Barn structure in Leixlip.

The corkscrew-shaped building on the edge of Castletown House Estate was built in 1743.

It's a popular tourist attraction as well as being a synonymous symbol of north Kildare.

However Cllr Bernard Caldwell has called on the Council's Parks Department to cut back the overgrown trees at the entrance to the attraction.

The issue will be raised with local authority officials at the local Municipal District meeting in Naas on Friday, July 21.

Another local politician, Cllr Joe Neville has also expressed concerns in the past about the preservation of the local landmark.