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By Michelle Crean

Planned tree planting almost came to a halt last week due to the current health restrictions - only for the hard work of Council staff who saved the day.

The Killarney Looking Good committee had a plan as part of National Tree Week - but although the trees were ordered and delivered - the committee couldn't go ahead due to physical distancing and other measures.

But, according to Yvonne Quill, KCC workers came to the rescue.

"We were successful last year in getting a LEADER grant through South Kerry Development Partnership for biodiversity planting," Yvonne told the Killarney Advertiser.

"The committee has organised a number of community planting events including bluebells on Mission Road in October, and most recently snowdrops in early March on Mission Rd. Also the three secondary schools participated where they largely planted crocus at Cathedral Place and Hans Liebherr road. Last week as part of National Tree Week, the committee intended organising a community planting event again. The trees had been ordered but the event could not proceed due to COVID-19. A huge thanks to Kerry County Council staff who came to the committee's aid and planted the trees."

The trees included Alder, Birch, Rowan and Lime, and were planted in various areas around the town Mission Road, picnic area, Pike Hill, Woodlawn Road and the National Park. The tree types and location were identified by committee member Cormac Foley.

"It's an excellent example of Killarney's spirit of working together which will see us through the current crisis."