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Greenway “a lifeline for Iveragh Peninsula”

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Kerry County Council has confirmed that the planning process for the South Kerry Greenway will finally commence before the end of the month. The Kells Viaduct on the Ring of Kerry, which hasn’t been crossed by a train since 1960, forms part of the proposed route. The response was given at this Month's Meeting of the Council to Councillor Michael Cahill who had submitted a "Notice of Motion" on the matter.

Councillor Cahill requested the Council to expedite the Greenway and take into consideration the phenomenal success of the Mayo Greenway and also the new Waterford Greenway which attracted 250,000 visitors during 2017. The Fianna Fáil Councillor described the South Kerry Greenway as the county's biggest and most important Tourism project. "This multi-million euro project is a lifeline for Caherciveen and the Iveragh Peninsula, an area that needs jobs and investment to stem the tide of emigration," he said.

It is anticipated that it will take approximately 6 month's before a decision will issue from An Bord Pleanála.

The news comes in the same week it was revealed that landowners who were previously opposed to the related North Kerry Greenway from West Limerick into Listowel are now fully behind the project.

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Fossa Climate Action Group to host waterways walk

Fossa Climate Action Group will host a walk to the waterways of Killarney this Saturday, , at 11:00 am. The walk will be led by Blathnaid O’Loughlin, the Community Water […]

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Fossa Climate Action Group will host a walk to the waterways of Killarney this Saturday, , at 11:00 am.

The walk will be led by Blathnaid O’Loughlin, the Community Water Officer for Kerry County Council’s Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO).
Participants will learn about the health of natural streams in Fossa. The event will include a Citizen Science demonstration to assess water health and a discussion on individual and community actions to protect and improve local water quality.
Numbers for the walk are limited to 20 people.
Those interested in attending should contact Paul O’Raw of the Fossa Climate Action Group at 087 231 7204 to book a place.

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Killarney Valley AC launches athlete support programme

Killarney Valley Athletic Club has announced the launch of its Elite Athlete Support Programme. This new initiative aims to provide assistance to the club’s top-level athletes as they strive for […]

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Killarney Valley Athletic Club has announced the launch of its Elite Athlete Support Programme.

This new initiative aims to provide assistance to the club’s top-level athletes as they strive for excellence at national and international competitions.
The programme offers a clear pathway for young athletes within the club, from juvenile level to the international stage, demonstrating that progression to a global level is achievable with support and recognition.
Financial support will be available for international travel costs to eligible athletes aged Under 17 to Senior who are trending towards or have achieved international selection, pursuing scholarships abroad, committed to representing KVAC in team events, and willing to mentor and contribute to club development.
Killarney Valley AC athletes who believe they meet the criteria and have upcoming international competitions are encouraged to contact their club coach for an application form. The club states this initiative will empower its athletes to pursue the highest levels in athletics.

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