News
Junction plans unveiled on same day as yet another accident
F
Fresh plans to tackle the ongoing road safety issues at the Killarney bypass and Lewis Road junction were unveiled this week to town councillors, ironically on the same day that yet another collision took place at the notorious accident blackspot.
Two people were hospitalised on Tuesday following an incident involving two cars at the junction. Traffic was backed up in all directions as emergency services attended the scene. Thankfully, it is believed that the injuries sustained by those involved are not serious.
Interim plans revealed to councillors will involve restricting traffic exiting from the Lewis Road side to left turns only. Footpaths will be widened by one metre and new traffic islands will also be constructed. A reduced speed limit of 80kmph has also been proposed.
In the longer term, a new roundabout will be constructed near the Kilcummin junction of the bypass which will also lead to a new road that will go to Deerpark, down by the side of Ardshanavooley and onto the Park Road.
While the stop-gap, traffic calming measures could be implemented by September, it is understood that the long term plans might not come to fruition until 2020.
Speaking to the Killarney Advertiser, Mayor Niall Kelleher said that the priority is ensuring that we don’t have another loss of life. “We’re not there yet but every pressure is being put on to make progress,” he added.
Hopefully the short term plans will help the situation but it appears as though we could be facing into another two years without major progress on the most deadly junction in town. We here at the Killarney Advertiser have long campaigned for change at this particular accident blackspot so we welcome the new plans. We just hope that they don’t come too late.
37th annual Autumn Talk Series to return in October
The annual Killarney National Park Autumn Talk Series will return in October for six weeks. The series is free, seating...
Dunloe Hotel bids fond farewell to retiring Head Chef
It marks the end of an era for The Dunloe Hotel & Gardens as the team bid a fond farewell...
Regatta Queen crowned at annual dance
The annual Killarney Regatta Dance took place on September 25 as rowers, families and supporters came together to celebrate their...
Killarney Looking Good competition celebrates community pride
The annual Killarney Looking Good competition took place at the Great Southern Hotel on Wednesday night where Kerry GAA captain...
From Woodlawn to the world stage: How Drag, Lizzo, the Eurovision and Mom’s crafty needle-work made ‘Liam Bee’, BPerfect!
By Marie Carroll-O’Sullivan Not every road leads to Dublin. Some lead from Killarney to Cork, then London, and back again with...
Clifford brothers to test their game against golf’s elite
Kerry footballers Paudie and David Clifford will take on some of the biggest names in golf when they line out...
Athletic’s Luke Doolan Signs for Kerry FC
Killarney teenager Luke Doolan has signed for Kerry FC, making the move from local side Killarney Athletic. The 17-year-old forward...
Time change for Kerry team homecoming in Killarney
Celebrations are set to get underway in Killarney tonight as the Kerry team make their way back to the Kingdom...
Injured Kerry quartet return for do-or-die showdown with Cavan
by Adam Moynihan All-Ireland Preliminary Quarter-Final Kerry v Cavan Saturday 3.30pm Fitzgerald Stadium Key players Brian Ó Beaglaoich, Diarmuid O’Connor...
Kerry’s All-Ireland heroes launch new football camp for girls
Legendary Kerry ladies’ player Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh will be inspiring the next generation of superstars at the new Laochra football...
