30-metre high telecommunications mast approved for this Kildare town

A 30-metre high telecommunications mast has been approved for a location in Athy, Co Kildare.

According to Construction Information services (CIS), APW UK WIP Limited (trading as Icon Tower) secured planning permission from Kildare County Council for the structure on August 5 2026.

The structure has been approved for a site addressed at Castlemitchell GAA, Castlereban South, Athy, Co Kildare.

The scheme is comprised of the following:

• The proposed installation of a 30-metre high multi user lattice telecommunications support structure accommodating antennas, dishes, remote radio units (RRU's), a lighting finial and all associated equipment;
• A fibre chamber, ground based equipment cabinets within a compound enclosed by 2.4 metre high palisade fencing with a 1.0 metre wide access gate;
• A concrete foundation and all associated site development works to provide for high speed wireless data and broadband services.

The total site area is 0.01ha.