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Funding update for Killarney Cycling Network plan
By Sean Moriarty
One year ago last week, Kerry County Council and the Killarney Municipal District revealed plans for an ambitious cycle lane network in Killarney town centre.
At a recent Killarney Municipal District meeting, officials revealed further details of the plan.
Detailed design drawings and tender documents are being prepared for each section of the project and funding from the National Transport Authority (NTA) has been allocated.
ROCK ROAD
It is proposed to build two cycle lanes, one at each side of the road, linking Cleeney Roundabout with the Rock Rd/New Rd/St Anne’s Rd/High St junction. A total of €704,835 has been allocated to this section.
ARDSHANAVOOLY
Another new cycleway will be constructed inside the treeline at the front of the Ardshanavooly Estate.
Construction challenges are expected at the roundabout that serves as the entrance to the Deerpark Shopping Centre and Pinewood Estate. A total of €113,500 has been allocated for this portion.
DEERPARK
The new cycleway will continue from Park Road, along Arbutus Drive to serve the shopping centre, the Gael Scoil and the entrance to Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre. Additional cycle paths will be constructed to allow residents of Pinewood Estate join the full network, once completed. €781,165 has been allocated for this portion.
LEWIS RD
The Lewis Road plan will be slightly different in the sense that it will have a two-way cycle path on just one side of the road. The dual cycleway is proposed on the Fitzgerald Stadium side of Lewis Road.
Funding details for this section were not published but works are likely to be considered in the overall Lewis Road plan, including its junction with the bypass and its junction with College St.
“It is recommended that the [College St/Lewis Rd] junction should be upgraded, with enhanced pedestrian facilities, to improve the provision for vulnerable users,” said a Council report.
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Matt Britton Flooring Now Open in Cork
Matt Britton a thriving, local, sustainable, family-run business that has evolved into the ultimate destination for Ireland’s finest hardwood flooring, luxury carpets and bespoke rugs is now open in Cork. […]
Matt Britton a thriving, local, sustainable, family-run business that has evolved into the ultimate destination for Ireland’s finest hardwood flooring, luxury carpets and bespoke rugs is now open in Cork.
Established in 1997 by brothers Matt and Craig, both fitters by trade, Matt Britton has become a popular household name throughout Ireland, a favourite among Ireland’s top interior designers and has been featured in an array of celebrities’ homes, including Peter O’Mahony, Johnny Sexton, Conor Murray, Pippa O’Connor, Vogue Williams, Rosie Connolly, and Suzanne Jackson, among others.
Recent expansion plans included the opening of their fifth showroom, Matt Britton Cork, unveiled by Ireland, Munster and Lions rugby legend Peter O’Mahony.
“We are delighted to have launched our first Munster store as part of our expansion plans across Ireland. We have been overwhelmed with positive feedback from our customers who have previously travelled from Munster to visit us in Dublin and Wicklow and this has encouraged us to open a store closer to home for them. Moreover, we are pleased that the opening of this showroom has allowed us to create 10 new jobs in the local area,” said Managing Director Matt Britton .
Their showrooms are designed to offer customers a luxurious experience and showcase their extraordinary collection of hardwood flooring, opulent carpets, and bespoke rugs tailored to clients’ unique preferences.
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Quest Killarney named Ireland’s best fitness and wellness event
Quest Adventure Series organised by Kerry based Elite Event Management came out winners at the Gym+Coffee Make Life Richer Awards. Quest won Best Large Fitness and Wellness Event, beating other […]
Quest Adventure Series organised by Kerry based Elite Event Management came out winners at the Gym+Coffee Make Life Richer Awards.
Quest won Best Large Fitness and Wellness Event, beating other well-known names in the fitness and event industry.
Irish gym clothing company Gym+Coffee established the Make Life Richer Awards as community-based awards that celebrate those who ‘Make Life Richer” to include people who have the same passion as they do and facilitate events and meet-ups that bring people together.
“The team at Quest are super-proud of this award and the achievement and would like to thank everyone who voted for them, and enjoys being part of the Quest community.,” said Elite Event Management’s Rebecca Kemp
Entries for Quest Killarney October 7 are now open at www.questadventureseries.com
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