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Cllr calls for reduced speed limit at junction
A newly elected councillor says speed at one junction is "lethal" and is calling in the Council to introduce traffic calming measures to reduce the speed limit.
Cllr John O'Donoghue asked if the Council would liaise with the relevant bodies to look at the possibility of introducing a reduced speed limit at the junction of the N22 with the R569 where the Cork road meets the road to Kilgarvan at Clonkeen "in light of yet another accident there recently".
"This junction where the N22 meets the R569 where the Cork road meets the Kilgarvan road at Clonkeen has been a major source of frustration for locals with a long time now," he said at the recent Killarney Municipal meeting.
"It is extremely dangerous with numerous accidents and near misses over the years. The junction is simply too busy, and with passing traffic moving far too quickly, it is lethal. This is particularly the case with traffic coming from the County Bounds on the Cork side as they are travelling in the lane vehicles turning off have to pass through, and the junction is a little blind to them and they are coming at such speed they are regularly not realising there is a junction there until too late. I call on the Council and other relevant bodies to examine traffic calming measures, including but not exclusively, reducing the speed limit before the junction and installing an electronic speed sign notifying motorists they are driving too fast. The recent accident there, as well as others elsewhere have really highlighted the need to tackle this junction before it is too late and someone gets killed up there."
In their reply the Council said that safety works to improve sight distance at the N22/R569 junction were completed earlier this year.
"Kerry County Council will consult with the Garda Traffic Corps in relation to this section of the N22 and will continue to monitor the junction and will examine any verified collision data or information when available to identify any issues which may remain."
In response to their reply, Cllr O'Donoghue said that he "welcomed the improvement works already completed this year but did not accept that these were adequate and felt much more needs to be done".
"I said regrettably it looks as though it will take a serious accident at this junction to prompt the TII to change the speed limit up there."
TFI Anseo demand-responsive transport pilot extended
The National Transport Authority (NTA) and TFI Local Link Kerry have announced an extension of the TFI Anseo pilot service in Killarney following a successful first year of operation.
Funded through the Climate Action Fund as part of the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan, the demand-responsive bus service has supported over 82,000 passenger journeys since launching on August 11, 2025. The extension will allow the service to continue operating while a final evaluation report is compiled for December 2026.
The pilot allows passengers to book flexible trips for work, healthcare appointments, shopping, and social visits across the Killarney area.
Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien welcomed the extension, stating:
“I am very pleased to see the TFI Anseo pilot service being extended following its highly successful first year. The sheer number of passenger journeys recorded shows that the local community have embraced this innovative service, which truly puts the passenger at the heart of the journey. Extending the pilot allows us to continue learning how to provide practical transport solutions that encourage sustainable and inclusive travel.”
Minister of State with responsibility for Rural Transport, Jerry Buttimer, noted that local feedback from business owners and residents demonstrates a strong vote of confidence in demand-responsive transport for rural communities.
NTA CEO Anne Shaw confirmed the pilot has operated within budget while providing key insights into future rural public transport. Over the autumn months, the NTA will conduct customer satisfaction surveys to gather further feedback from local passengers.
RTÉ News appoints new Cork and Kerry reporter
RTÉ News has announced that Barry Gallagher will take up the role of regional news journalist for Cork, Kerry, and the wider Southern region starting this August.
Gallagher will work alongside RTÉ News’ Southern Editor Paschal Sheehy, reporting across television, radio, online, and social media platforms. He succeeds veteran broadcaster Jennie O’Sullivan, who retired in May following a 25-year reporting career with RTÉ in the region.
Gallagher joined RTÉ in 2023 as a presenter for news2day before moving on to report across flagship programs, including the Six One News, Nine O’Clock News, and Morning Ireland. His coverage has spanned major national stories, including the 2024 Olympic Games, All-Ireland Hurling Finals, and Storm Chandra.
Originally from Gartan, County Donegal, Gallagher studied journalism at D
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