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15 months on and St Oliver’s traffic plan still awaits funding

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15 months on and St Oliver’s traffic plan still awaits funding

The creation of a designated drop-off and pick-up point at St Oliver’s National School in Ballycasheen is dependent on the school receiving funding, a Kerry County Council official has confirmed.

The issue was raised at last week’s Killarney Municipal District meeting by Mayor Martin Grady, who asked for an update on the proposed project.
In a reply, a council official stated that a planning application for a new school car park, bus and car set-down areas has been submitted by the school and has received full planning approval. The official added that the council understands the work will proceed once the school has secured funding.
However, this is the exact same reply that the council gave in March 2024 meaning nothing has progressed in over a year.
Speaking to the Killarney Advertiser after the meeting, Mayor Grady said the current situation is "not good enough or safe." With 700 pupils and staff, parents are forced to drop off children on the main road, leading to "several minor collisions."
Grady also highlighted the negative impact on residents and commuters, noting that the area experiences "gridlock every morning and evening."
He pointed out that the school has already been granted planning permission for further expansion and the setting back of a wall to create sufficient space for the drop-off point. Grady has requested that the council write to the relevant government departments to "expedite the issue before something serious happens."

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Jordan F1 car to go on show in Millstreet

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Millstreet Vintage Club Model Show, taking place on Sunday, October 12, will feature a Jordan EJ11 Formula 1 car.


The show, which is being held at the K&L Warehouse in Millstreet (P51 X683), will showcase the car used by the Jordan Grand Prix team during the 2001 Formula 1 season.
The Jordan EJ11 was driven by Heinz-Harald Frentzen, Jarno Trulli, and Jean Alesi.
The event runs from 10:30am to 5:30pm, with all proceeds going to Hollymount School.
Entry fee is €10 for adults, and children are free. The show will have 90,000 square meters of display area, parking, and indoor and outdoor displays. Models on show will include cars, tractors, trucks, and aeroplanes. A Lego play area will also be available for children.
For further details, contact Donie Lucey on 086 8545873.

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Focus Ireland submits amended plans for housing development

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Focus Housing Association CLG, the housing arm of Focus Ireland, has lodged a fresh planning application with Kerry County Council seeking amendments to an already approved housing scheme at Woodlands Industrial Estate, Killarney Bypass Road.

Focus Ireland submits amended plans for housing development


Permission was originally granted under reference 21/205 for 67 residential units on the site. The revised application keeps the total number of homes at 67 but proposes several changes to the design and layout.
The basement would be reconfigured to include water and attenuation tanks, a lift pit and an ESB substation. On the ground floor, bicycle parking would increase to 136 spaces and the bin storage area would be altered. Car parking would reduce from 80 to 74 spaces, still providing four accessible bays.
The amount of communal open space would drop from 719 square metres to 375 square metres following the removal of a roof terrace. Internal layouts and circulation on each floor would also change, with a proposed mix of 33 one-bedroom and 34 two-bedroom units.
According to the application, the total gross floor area of the development would increase by around 871.5 square metres. Kerry County Council will now consider the amended plans.

Focus Ireland submits amended plans for housing development


Focus Housing Association CLG, the housing arm of Focus Ireland, has lodged a fresh planning application with Kerry County Council seeking amendments to an already approved housing scheme at Woodlands Industrial Estate, Killarney Bypass Road.


Permission was originally granted under reference 21/205 for 67 residential units on the site. The revised application keeps the total number of homes at 67 but proposes several changes to the design and layout.
The basement would be reconfigured to include water and attenuation tanks, a lift pit and an ESB substation. On the ground floor, bicycle parking would increase to 136 spaces and the bin storage area would be altered. Car parking would reduce from 80 to 74 spaces, still providing four accessible bays.
The amount of communal open space would drop from 719 square metres to 375 square metres following the removal of a roof terrace. Internal layouts and circulation on each floor would also change, with a proposed mix of 33 one-bedroom and 34 two-bedroom units.
According to the application, the total gross floor area of the development would increase by around 871.5 square metres. Kerry County Council will now consider the amended plans.

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