News and information for residents of Ashefield, Mullingar, Ireland
It’s National Tree Week and Margaret has informed us that the residents association has received some young trees ready for planting and free of charge from Belvedere House and Gardens. The planting is planned to take place this weekend and volunteers would be greatly appreciated. A landscape gardener will be on hand to guide us.
A specific time and meet-up location will be confirmed soon. If you have a spare hour, why not email us or leave a comment below if you could give us a hand.
An Ashefield resident with a wide experience in web design, IT, and multimedia is seeking work. He is also available to give guitar lessons locally. For further information, contact Brian at 085 704 0715.
Westmeath Co. Council and Robert Troy have been contacted again regarding repairs needed at the entrance of the estate. No further updates are available at this time but we’ll keep you updated.
Westmeath Co. Co. has been notified about the streetlight outside houses 207-208 that needs a bulb replacement. Airtricity has recently taken over the public lighting maintenance contract from ESB and there is a delay in getting these fixed at the moment throughout the county. Unfortunately, the darkness can attract opportunistic illegal dumpers. Please do report any such rubbish dumping to Westmeath County Council (more information) to help keep our estate tidy.
Update (24/02/10): Westmeath Co. Council has informed us that Airtricity has carried out the repair.
A number of houses in Ashefield are experiencing problems with frozen water pipes. If you are one of the unfortunate people, a standpipe has been made available outside house #35 – toward the Ashe road entrance to the estate (10am – 4pm). Update: this water should be available until 8pm.
Here are some tips for dealing with, and preventing frozen water supplies:
More tips for dealing with the freezing weather:
Latest Offer Update (Jan ’10): Allied Waste Management is offering two tags for the price of one. These are available at all the usual tag outlets.
2 waste tags for €7.50
2 recycling tags for €4
Expired Offers (Dec ’09):
Allied Waste Management is offering four bin tags for €20 as part of their Christmas gift pack promotion.
Given the 10% saving claims, it appears that this offer is for two green bin (refuse) and two blue bin (recycling) tags for €20. It’s not clear on their website but this will be confirmed soon.
The cost of buying two green and two blue tags together from Wallace Recycling is €22. Allied Waste’s €20 promotion beats this by €2; enough for a Santa candle on the mantelpiece perhaps.
It may be a good time to fill up your home heating oil tank before the possible introduction of carbon tax in the forthcoming budget. Here are some quotes from companies that will serve the Ashefield area. All quotes were requested on Saturday Dec. 05, 2009 and are for an order of 550 litres of home heating kerosene.
| Supplier | Price | Phone number |
|---|---|---|
| Flynn Fuels | €308 | 1800 359667 |
| Whelans Oil | €310 | 044 9340693 |
| Hamills | €319 | 044 9348682 |
| Kinnegad Oil | €319 | 044 9375653 |
| Lakeland/TOP Fuels | €325 | 044 9343632 |
| Rustic Oil | €330 | 044 9340502 |
| Leinster Petroleum | No answer | 044 9348544 |
Unfortunately, there has been an increase in the number of cases of illegal dumping in Ashefield recently. If you spot someone leaving rubbish bags or other litter in the estate, please contact Westmeath County Council’s litter control and report it either by email to environment@westmeathcoco.ie or using the low cost number 1890 320 005 . Don’t assume someone else will. It’s not fair on the local residents who do spend the time and money on clearing up after the illegal dumpers.
From Westmeath County Council: The emails will be checked daily by environment staff and all reports will be investigated. Alternatively incidences of littering/llegal dumping can be reported to Lo-call 1890 320 005 It is hoped that members of the public will be prepared to give evidence which will lead to conviction in the courts.
The road numbering signs have also been vandalised recently. Thanks to another local resident, repairs are being made. If you spot any vandalism or other anti-social behavour, please do inform Mullingar Gardaí at 044 934 8915. Sometimes all it takes is the presence of a Garda car to deter the vandals.
Some time back we asked Westmeath County Council about trimming trees near street lights in the estate. This was in response to safety concerns raised by some residents where Summer foliage was blocking the light. The problem was most apparent in the vicinity of houses #190-210.
After contacting them again last week, Council staff carried out this work almost immediately afterwards. Thanks again for your prompt action!
I’m sure you’ll agree that the trimmed trees are looking a lot better now:
We’re approaching that time of year where there’s a rise in the number of door-to-door collections in Ashefield for various purposes. How can you tell a legitimate collection from a bogus collector looking to make some quick cash?
A person you don’t know will identify themselves first. A legitimate collector working on behalf of a charity will have an ID card and a document with the charity’s address and contact phone number.
If they don’t and/or you’re unsure,