A total of €200,000 is to be spent to repair and upgrade the Jarvey Lane which runs between Killarney town and the main entrance of Killarney National Park.

The 1 km shared pedestrian/cyclist surface has been allocated funding under Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure.
Minister for Education and Kerry T.D. Norma Foley has welcomed confirmation of over €1 million in funding for several outdoor recreation projects in Kerry including the Jarvey Lane.
The investment, under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme will be key to enhancing forest walks, cycleways, rivers, lakes and beaches across the county.
It will also provide a boost to the local economy by attracting more visitors to our rural communities.
Minister Foley said that the facilities and amenities that the Government are providing funding for under this scheme are making a real difference in communities right across Kerry.
“This announcement will hugely benefit the health and well-being of people of all ages and is so important in terms of attracting visitors to our towns and villages.
These amenities are here for us all to enjoy,” Minister Foley said.
The funding includes:
€445,140 Construction of a 1.5km extension to the Kilderry Wood Walk in Milltown in mid-Kerry, creating a looped countryside amenity walk of
€200,000 to further extend the Ballyseedy Wood Amenity Trail
€200,000 to repair and upgrade the Jarvey Lane.
€198,000 for recreational support facilities at three Blue Flag Beaches: Ballinskelligs, Banna and Rossbeigh. This includes cycle stands, seating and picnic areas, drinking fountains, shower areas and lifeguard facilities.