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Concerns raised over illegal town parking

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PARKING RESPECT: Garda Emma Harte, Mary O'Shea, Garda Brendan O'Donovan (Community Policing), Superintendent Flor Murphy, Aileen O'Sullivan, Mike Scannell, Garda Shane McCarthy participating 'Operation Enable'.

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By Sean Moriarty

Inconsiderate motorists who insist on parking in areas dedicated for other uses have come under fire from elected members of Killarney Municipal District.

Councillors raised concerns at last week's special meeting of Killarney Municipal District.

They were concerned about drivers using disabled bays without a blue badge and about drivers using loading bays to park private cars forcing delivery drivers to seek alternative parking adding to the congestion on the town centre.

Cllr Marie Moloney was particularly concerned about the misuse of blue parking zones near the Killarney Medical Centre.

Meanwhile Niall ‘Botty’ O’Callaghan raised concerns over drivers partially parking on footpaths, in particular at school time, on New Road.

He called for local traffic wardens to be more visible at this time as bad parking was causing problems for people with disabilities or wheelchair users.

The calls came the same week that Killarney Gardai clamped down on the illegal use of parking spaces in the town.

“We also targeted the illegal use of disabled parking permits within Killarney town,” Garda Brendan O’Donovan told the Killarney Advertiser. “This operation was supported by the Killarney Access Group and also run in conjunction with ‘Make Way Day’ which also took place last Friday. ‘Make Way Day’ is a national public awareness campaign to highlight the issues people with disabilities face getting around their local communities. Killarney Gardaí would like to thank all who helped support this operation, including Mary O'Shea (Killarney Access Group) and all at the Cheshire Home Killarney.”

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Fossa Community Sustainability Fair a success

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The Fossa Community Sustainability Fair, hosted by the Fossa Climate Action Group, was a huge success last Sunday afternoon, with over 20 exhibitors showcasing their initiatives and projects in Fossa Community Hall.

The annual event, which aims to promote sustainability and community engagement, attracted a diverse range of visitors who came to learn, share, and connect with local organisations and initiatives.

Exhibitors included Killarney National Park Education Staff, Beaufort Beekeepers Association, Young Environmental Award entrants, Flourish Organics and Wild Weeds.

The fair provided a platform for local groups and individuals to share their work, exchange ideas, and inspire others to take action on environmental issues.

Visitors had the opportunity to learn about sustainable practices, conservation efforts, and community-led projects, highlighting the wealth of talent and commitment to sustainability in the local community.

“We’re thrilled with the response and it gives comfort to know that there are so many groups in the area who are working to sustain the beautiful and healthy environment that surrounds us,” said Diarmaid Griffin of the Fossa Climate Action Group.

The Fossa Climate Action Group would like to thank all exhibitors, attendees, and supporters who contributed to the success of the event.

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Legion presented with Hurling Support Pack at Croke Park

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Killarney Legion was among a select group of just 70 clubs from across the 32 counties invited to Croke Park recently to receive a Hurling Refresher Pack.

The presentation was led by GAA President Jarlath Burns and Hurling Development Committee Chairperson Terry Reilly.

Eamonn and Sonny Maguire represented the Killarney club at the headquarters to accept the equipment.

The initiative is part of a strategic drive by the GAA to grow the game, particularly in developing and non-traditional hurling areas.

Each pack contains 15 hurleys, 15 helmets, and 60 sliotars, specifically designed to support nursery and underage coaching.

President Jarlath Burns said that promoting and preserving hurling is a top priority of his term.

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