Demands to end to traffic chaos at St Oliver’s

While the inclusion of St Oliver’s National School in the National Development Plan is welcomed, Mayor Martin Grady insists that chronic traffic concerns must be addressed immediately.

The Killarney Municipal District recently passed a motion urging the Department of Education to prioritise the Ballycasheen project to resolve “gridlock” and safety risks.
With over 700 pupils and 100 staff, the lack of dedicated drop-off zones has led to dangerous congestion. Mayor Grady, who has witnessed the situation firsthand, is demanding the delivery of parking and pick-up facilities.
“As a parent who drops children to the school myself, I see the chaos every morning and afternoon,” Mayor Grady stated. He warned that the current “unsafe and unfair” situation has already caused minor accidents and numerous near misses.

Employees at the National Shared Services Office (NSSO) and the Department of Justice in Killarney have raised more than €2,300 for the Kerry Hospice Foundation following a successful workplace fundraiser.

The bake sale was held recently at the NSSO offices, where staff from both government departments contributed to the significant total.

All proceeds from the event will go directly toward supporting the palliative care services provided by the foundation across the county.

The fundraiser was timed to coincide with the lead-up to the Kerry Hospice Foundation’s annual Good Friday Walk, which is set to take place throughout Kerry today (Friday, April 3).
Representatives from the Kerry Hospice Foundation visited the office this week to accept the donation and thanked the staff for their generosity and effort in supporting the local charity.