Frustration mounts over morning gridlock at Coolcorcoran

Mounting traffic gridlock at the Coolcorcoran junction onto the N22 Killarney Bypass is causing daily delays for commuters, with local motorists calling on Killarney Municipal District and elected representatives to take immediate action.

Early morning traffic coming from the Tralee side has become severely backed up past BG Motors during the peak 8.15am commute.
Motorists attempting to enter the bypass from the Coolcorcoran side face long queues and increasing frustration as they struggle to join the main road.
Local drivers point to a specific design issue at the exit, where a raised kerb and a section of unused footpath prevent left-turning vehicles from merging smoothly into the traffic flow.
Road users are requesting a simple layout modification to resolve the bottleneck: converting the exit to left-turn only, removing the kerb obstruction, and directing driver traffic to loop via a U-turn at the Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre roundabout. Similar left-turn measures were previously implemented at the nearby Lewis Road junction to improve safety and traffic flow.
The request comes as broader plans for the N22 bypass upgrade and new link road infrastructure remain under progression by Kerry County Council and Transport Infrastructure Ireland.
Motorists wishing to share their views on local road issues can email info@killarneyadvertiser.ie.

Acclaimed Kerry screenwriter Ailbhe Keogan has won the Best TV Drama Script award at the 19th Writers’ Guild of Ireland Zebbie Awards in Dublin.

Keogan, who also serves as Chair of the upcoming Kerry International Film Festival (KIFF) running from 15 to 18 October, received the prestigious honour at a ceremony held in the Light House Cinema.

She took home the award for her screen adaptation of Louise Kennedy’s novel Trespasses, which she brought to television as a four-part limited series for Channel 4.

Originally from Tralee and now living in Castlegregory, Keogan was presented with the award by Dee Roycroft for writing the final episode of the critically acclaimed drama, seeing off competition from nominees Jo Spain (Mix Tape) and the writing duo Mary Fox and Marty Thornton (Hidden Assets).

The Zebbie Awards, named in honour of actor O.Z. Whitehead, celebrate the finest Irish writing talent across television, film, theatre, and radio.

The major national win comes at a busy time for the local writer as she prepares to lead the Kerry International Film Festival when it returns to Killarney next month.

Ailbhe Keogan scoops top television writing award

Acclaimed Kerry screenwriter Ailbhe Keogan has won the Best TV Drama Script award at the 19th Writers’ Guild of Ireland Zebbie Awards in Dublin.

Keogan, who also serves as Chair of the upcoming Kerry International Film Festival (KIFF) running from 15 to 18 October, received the prestigious honour at a ceremony held in the Light House Cinema.
She took home the award for her screen adaptation of Louise Kennedy’s novel Trespasses, which she brought to television as a four-part limited series for Channel 4.
Originally from Tralee and now living in Castlegregory, Keogan was presented with the award by Dee Roycroft for writing the final episode of the critically acclaimed drama, seeing off competition from nominees Jo Spain (Mix Tape) and the writing duo Mary Fox and Marty Thornton (Hidden Assets).
The Zebbie Awards, named in honour of actor O.Z. Whitehead, celebrate the finest Irish writing talent across television, film, theatre, and radio.
The major national win comes at a busy time for the local writer as she prepares to lead the Kerry International Film Festival when it returns to Killarney next month.

Acclaimed Kerry screenwriter Ailbhe Keogan has won the Best TV Drama Script award at the 19th Writers’ Guild of Ireland Zebbie Awards in Dublin.

Keogan, who also serves as Chair of the upcoming Kerry International Film Festival (KIFF) running from 15 to 18 October, received the prestigious honour at a ceremony held in the Light House Cinema.
She took home the award for her screen adaptation of Louise Kennedy’s novel Trespasses, which she brought to television as a four-part limited series for Channel 4.
Originally from Tralee and now living in Castlegregory, Keogan was presented with the award by Dee Roycroft for writing the final episode of the critically acclaimed drama, seeing off competition from nominees Jo Spain (Mix Tape) and the writing duo Mary Fox and Marty Thornton (Hidden Assets).
The Zebbie Awards, named in honour of actor O.Z. Whitehead, celebrate the finest Irish writing talent across television, film, theatre, and radio.
The major national win comes at a busy time for the local writer as she prepares to lead the Kerry International Film Festival when it returns to Killarney next month.