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Traffic issues to be included in Madam’s Hill project
ONLINE: Elected members of Killarney Municipal District listen to the concerns of the Ballydribbeen Residents Association via online link. It was thefirst time a deputation was heard by video link in Killarney. Photo: Sean Moriarty
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By Sean Moriarty
Killarney Municipal District executive has given an undertaking to the Ballydribbeen Residents Association that it will include their concerns in all future road plans in the area.
The association brought an online deputation - a new departure for Council and locals in these COVID-19 times - highlighting various road safety concerns in the area.
Association chairman Liam Grimes and Martina O’Riordan addressed Wednesday’s Council meeting via online video link. The deputation was brought by Cllr Marie Moloney.
They raised several issues, which included the safe access and exit from the large housing estate on the Tralee road, pedestrian crossings in the area and traffic management at the Cleeney Roundabout.
They explained that nearly 1,300 people now live in the estate and that the estate's roads are also used for access to Killarney Celtic and Killarney Legion playing pitches.
“Exiting our estate is an absolute lottery,” Martina told the meeting, while Liam added that “Ballydribbeen is developing for 20 years but there is little done to improve our infrastructure”.
SURVEY
KMD is currently carrying out a traffic survey on the nearby Madam’s Hill junction in an effort to find a solution to the notorious traffic blackspot there.
Separately the local authority is carrying out another traffic survey on the four roundabouts that link the Killarney Bypass from Ballydowney to Park Road. The Cleeney Roundabout is included in this survey.
Area engineer John Ahern gave a commitment to those present at the meeting and to the online deputation that future Ballydribbeen works would be included in the Madam’s Hill project once that gets off the ground.
“The area has a large population of people and connectivity has to be addressed,” he said.
He added that he hopes the findings of the traffic surveys could be brought before a Council meeting early in the New Year.
Due to phenomenal demand, Picture This have added an extra Killarney date to their Home for Christmas tour.
The band will now perform at the Gleneagle Arena on Saturday, 20 December 2025, in addition to their previously announced run of sold-out arena shows.
The band’s stage production features a pub, its garden and a car park, combining the atmosphere of a lock-in with the intimacy of a trad session while showcasing songs from their four albums.
The announcement comes on the back of their new single Heart over Head, a collaboration with German artist Joris and a reworking of his hit Herz über Kopf. The track blends Picture This’s anthemic sound with Joris’ folk-pop style. The accompanying video, filmed in Dublin, has just been released.
Since forming in 2015, Picture This have sold out arenas at home and abroad and built a global fanbase.
Tickets, priced at €67.70/€72.70 plus Ticketmaster service charge (max €10.50), are on sale now at ticketmaster.ie
A well-known Killarney musician has been honoured in a striking new artwork made entirely from recycled bottle caps.
Local artist Elhaji Conde has created a mosaic portrait of his friend Liam O’Connor, the celebrated musician and performer.
The piece, titled “The Art of Performing”, shows Liam with his accordion and is made from 5,482 bottle caps collected locally.
“At first glance it’s the colours and textures that catch your eye, but when you look closer each cap feels like it has its own story to tell, much like Liam’s music,” said Elhaji. “This artwork doesn’t just show Liam’s face, it captures his spirit. It’s a reminder that great music doesn’t simply disappear when the last tune is over. It carries on, inspiring people, sparking memories, and even turning up in unexpected forms like this mosaic portrait.”
Liam O’Connor said he was “blown away” by the work.
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