GoSafe cameras to be installed at Minish and Farranfore level crossings

Iarnród Éireann has announced that Garda GoSafe speed cameras will be installed at the Minish and Farranfore level crossings to deter dangerous driving and reduce speeding incidents.

The announcement coincided with International Level Crossing Awareness Day (ILCAD) on Tuesday, this week, under the campaign theme “Alert today, safe tomorrow.”
To mark the safety initiative, Iarnród Éireann partnered with An Garda Síochána and the Road Safety Authority to host a public safety information morning at the Minish level crossing, outside Killarney. The session was designed to educate motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians about the potential dangers of unsafe behaviour around railway tracks.
The new enforcement infrastructure follows a pilot deployment at the Merrion Gates in Dublin earlier this year. Once fully operational, the automated cameras will monitor traffic and issue fixed-charge penalty notices to offending motorists. Drivers caught speeding will face an automatic fine of €160, while those who break red warning lights will face an €80 fine, with a liability of three penalty points for either offence.
Network statistics indicate that there have been 31 level crossing incidents across the country so far this year, with 11 of those resulting in physical damage to infrastructure or injuries to crossing users. The majority of these incidents involved road vehicles colliding directly with automated crossing gates or lowering barriers.
Iarnród Éireann Chief Executive Mary Considine noted that the interface between road and rail users represents one of the greatest safety risks on the national network, and stated that the ongoing installation of GoSafe cameras aims to deter risk-taking at selected high-risk locations.
Farranfore level crossing. Photo: David Dixon

New summer festival announced for Killarney

A new summer festival will take place in Killarney from June 28 to July 30.
The Summer in Killarney Festival will feature street parades, outdoor cinema, live bands, and street theatre. The event is timed to run alongside the Killarney Races, the Killarney Regatta, and the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle.
Festival chair Diarmuid Leen said the event aims to celebrate the town’s hospitality and culture for both locals and visitors.
The festival schedule includes street parades and an outdoor cinema night with a SPIN South West DJ will take place on July 20, and a period drama titled ‘As Far As The Eye Can See’ will be performed in the grounds of Killarney House.
This year’s event features a theme celebrating 250 years of Irish-American cultural links, including a John McCormack musical evening with tenor Gavan Ring.
Most events are free, but organisers recommend booking ahead for the outdoor cinema.
The festival is organised by the Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce, with support from the National Parks and Wildlife Service, Heineken, Kerry County Council’s Community Support Fund 2026, and Fáilte Ireland. Booking details are available on Killarney.ie.