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ELECTION €200,000 funding to repair and upgrade the Jarvey Lane
A total of €200,000 is to be spent to repair and upgrade the Jarvey Lane which runs between Killarney town and the main entrance of Killarney National Park.
The 1 km shared pedestrian/cyclist surface has been allocated funding under Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure.
Minister for Education and Kerry T.D. Norma Foley has welcomed confirmation of over €1 million in funding for several outdoor recreation projects in Kerry including the Jarvey Lane.
The investment, under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme will be key to enhancing forest walks, cycleways, rivers, lakes and beaches across the county.
It will also provide a boost to the local economy by attracting more visitors to our rural communities.
Minister Foley said that the facilities and amenities that the Government are providing funding for under this scheme are making a real difference in communities right across Kerry.
“This announcement will hugely benefit the health and well-being of people of all ages and is so important in terms of attracting visitors to our towns and villages.
These amenities are here for us all to enjoy,” Minister Foley said.
The funding includes:
€445,140 Construction of a 1.5km extension to the Kilderry Wood Walk in Milltown in mid-Kerry, creating a looped countryside amenity walk of
€200,000 to further extend the Ballyseedy Wood Amenity Trail
€200,000 to repair and upgrade the Jarvey Lane.
€198,000 for recreational support facilities at three Blue Flag Beaches: Ballinskelligs, Banna and Rossbeigh. This includes cycle stands, seating and picnic areas, drinking fountains, shower areas and lifeguard facilities.
Kilcummin Parish to celebrate golden jubilee of local church
Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Kilcummin will celebrate its 50th anniversary on June 20.
Parishioners and members of the wider community are invited to attend a special anniversary Mass to mark the local milestone. The parish will welcome Bishop Ray Browne to lead the golden jubilee celebrations.
The anniversary Mass is scheduled for 7.30pm, and refreshments will be served for all attendees immediately afterward.
Picture Caption: Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Kilcummin, which celebrates its 50th anniversary on Saturday 20th June. Photo: Sean Kelly
Donal Cremin retires from Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra
Staff at Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra in Rathmore gathered in late May to mark the retirement of long-serving teacher and former ASTI President Donal Cremin at a function held in the Brehon Hotel.
Donal had been a member of the teaching staff since the school opened in 1998, working initially as a metalwork and technical graphics teacher before transitioning into his role as a school guidance counsellor. His career in education spans several decades, including 15 years at Scoil Mhuire gan Smál in Blarney. Prior to entering teaching, he worked as a senior craftsman at the Sugar Factory in Mallow.
Throughout his career, Donal was a prominent advocate for workers’ rights within the Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland (ASTI). He held multiple positions within the union, including school steward, Board of Management representative, and regional representative. In 2023, he became the first Kerry person to be elected as President of the ASTI.
Outside of his professional life, Donal has been a long-standing volunteer within the credit union movement, serving in various local and national capacities over several decades.
The retirement event was widely attended by past and present colleagues. Donal was joined at the celebration by his wife Maureen and their children, Aidan, Maria, and
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