Well-known garage firm to expand Kildare premises

Fitzpatrick's in Kildare Town has been granted planning permission to expand its Mercedes sales outlet.

The business wants to extend the size of its existing premises located on the Dublin Road.

Fitzpatrick's also wants to retain two blue free-standing canopies over cars to the front of its site.

The company, which was founded in 1951, also has operations in Naas, Carlow and Tullamore and employs 130 people.

As well as vehicle sales, it also specialises in accident repair services.