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Killarney projects delayed due to council error

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Several Killarney projects, along with one other countywide, have been delayed due to an internal procedural error at Kerry County Council.

The error involves a number of submissions made through the online public consultation portal that were not taken into account during the Part 8 development process.
As a result, the public consultation process will be re-commenced for three of the four affected projects. Two of the delayed projects are within the Killarney Municipal District.
These are the Redevelopment of Áras Phádraig, Lewis Road, Killarney, and Public Realm Improvements at Kenmare Place and Main Street.
The third delayed project is the Safety Improvement Works at Abbeydorney Junction in the Listowel Municipal District.
The fourth project impacted is the N22 MD O’Shea Roundabout to Ballycasheen Road Upgrade & L3907 Ballycasheen Road Active Travel Project, in the Killarney Municipal District.
However, as this project is still within the statutory timeframe, it does not require re-advertisement. An updated report, including all submissions, will be considered at next week’s upcoming Killarney Municipal District meeting.
A council official stated: “Kerry County Council wishes to confirm that a full check of the process in relation to the above developments has been carried out and to apologise for any inconvenience caused.”

Independent Cllr Martin Grady has welcomed the decision to revisit the redevelopment plans for Aras Padraig,

He said there is a need to address several key issues before the project proceeds and that he must act on "the feedback I'm getting from the people Killarney."
Cllr. Grady has voiced strong opposition to the proposal that would see prime council lands, originally granted to the council by the Friars for the benefit of Killarney residents, being used for the development.
He argues that the HSE possesses ample land and properties within the Killarney area that could accommodate the proposed centre.
"They have a massive property portfolio locally, countywide, and nationally," Grady said. He further expressed concern about the potential impact of the development on parking and traffic in the town, noting that the proposed Care Centre, with its 80 clinic rooms, would result in the loss of 59 car parking spaces and adding to existing traffic congestion.
Grady also highlighted the unfairness to residents of Lewis Road, who would face a five-story building constructed within meters of their properties.
"I can't vote for something that will have such an impact on the people of Killarney, with no excuse to put the care centre at the District Hospital and St Columbanus' Home," he said.
"I must vote based on the feedback I'm getting from the people Killarney."

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Bridge Congress secures annual status after successful weekend

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The Killarney International Bridge Congress has officially become an annual fixture on the local event calendar following a highly successful second year.

Bridge players from England, Scotland, Wales, Belgium, and across Ireland travelled to the town to compete in the three-day tournament, which ran from Friday, June 12 to Sunday, June 14.

The Castlerosse Park Resort hosted the, with attendance upsignificantly compared to last year’s inaugural pilot.

Between competitive sessions, players visited local hotels and guesthouses, taking advantage of the fine weather to golf, shop, and cycle through Killarney National Park.

Organisers noted that staging the international congress involves substantial costs and credited local businesses and clubs for making the event sustainable.

Key sponsors included Kerry County Council, Castlerosse Park Resort, Spillane’s Seafoods, Tricel, Dovida, Keanes Jewellers, Killarney Golf & Fishing Club, Sleep London, and Truffle Honey. Local bridge clubs also provided essential equipment support.

With the event’s long-term future now secured on the Killarney calendar, committee members have already commenced planning for next year’s congress.

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Killarney to elect new Mayor on Monday morning

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Killarney to elect new Mayor on Monday morning


Killarney will have a new mayor by Monday morning as the annual general meetings for the local municipal districts and Kerry County Council take place on Monday.


The Killarney Municipal District AGM is scheduled for 10.00am in the Council Chamber, followed by the full Kerry County Council annual meeting at 12.30pm. The sole business to be conducted at these sessions is the election of the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Cathaoirleach, and Leas-Cathaoirleach.
This transition marks the third year of the current council cycle since the local elections in the summer of 2024, following Councillor Maura Healy-Rae’s term in year one and Councillor Martin Grady’s recently completed term.

Grady described his year in the chair as a memorable honour. The term carried personal significance for Grady, following a family tradition in the role previously held by his grandfather John Grady in 1972, his father Donal Grady in 2010, and his uncle Seán Grady on five separate occasions.

Reflecting on the past 12 months, Grady highlighted key council decisions and district developments, including the retention of

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