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First phase of cycleway project nearly complete

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The first phase of the Killarney Cycleway network is set be completed by the end of the month.

In February 2021 Kerry County Council revealed an ambitious plan to build four new cycleways within the town centre.
The first of these is to link Cleeney Roundabout with Rock Road and St Anne’s Road. Work on this section has been on-going since the middle of April.
As a result of these works Rock Road has been reduced to one-way during working hours and traffic has been diverted via Lewis Road.
The main portion of the works are due to be completed this week but snagging and landscaping works will continue until sometime in August.
However, the road will revert to two-way traffic from July 19 – alleviating some of the traffic chaos the town has witnessed in the last few weeks.

Other sections like the Deerpark Road, Gaelscoil Road / Chestnut Drive, and Flesk Cycleway will begin construction in due course.
The final sections, including the Upper Lewis Road portion won't see shovels on the ground until at least 2026.
Meanwhile, motorists are being advised to plan their attendance at Saturday’s Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle.

Access to car parking at the  Rock Road and High Sreet car parks will be via the Lewis road from Killarney Bypass on Saturday.

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James Looney appointed as Club President

The Killarney Valley Classic and Vintage Club officially appointed James Looney as its first Club President on Thursday evening. The appointment took place during the club’s weekly meeting at the […]

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The Killarney Valley Classic and Vintage Club officially appointed James Looney as its first Club President on Thursday evening.

The appointment took place during the club’s weekly meeting at the Lewis Road clubhouse.
To mark the occasion, a commemorative plaque was unveiled at the premises. This new role recognises James’s long-standing dedication and work for the club over many years. Full photographic coverage of the presentation and the plaque unveiling will appear in next week’s Killarney Advertiser.

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Road closures announced for Rally of the Lakes weekend

Motorists in the Killarney area are advised that several streets and roads will be closed this weekend to facilitate the running of the Assess Ireland Rally of the Lakes. The […]

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Motorists in the Killarney area are advised that several streets and roads will be closed this weekend to facilitate the running of the Assess Ireland Rally of the Lakes.

The first of these closures began last night at Lewis Road Car Park, which is being used for Parc Fermé and will remain unavailable to the public until 9:00 pm on Sunday night.
The town centre will see significant activity on Friday evening for the ceremonial start. Roads from College Square to the Market Cross will be closed from 6:30 pm until 9:30 pm to allow the rally cars to pass through.
Additionally, Gortroe Car Park, in Fossa, will be closed from 6:00 pm on Saturday evening until 8:00 am on Sunday morning.
Saturday’s racing action begins early with the iconic Moll’s Gap stage. The N71 will be closed from 6:45 am until 11:30 am, covering the route from Muckross House to Carrig East.
The Gortnagane stage will require closures on the L-3014 and L-7054 from 8:30 am to 4:05 pm, while the Knockrower East stage will see roads closed from Toorenamult to Anablaha between 3:10 pm and 7:15 pm.
On Sunday, Molls Gap will close again for a longer period, from 7:20 am until 3:35 pm. Further closures are scheduled for the Ballaghbeama stage on the R-568 and L-4047 from 8:45 am to 4:25 pm, and the Shanera stage from Gortmaloon West to Meanus Cross between 9:30 am and 5:00 pm.
Local residents and visitors are reminded that all public roads adjoining the competitive routes will also be closed for a distance of 205 metres from each junction.
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