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Local group plan new recycling brochure
FOCUSING ON RECYCLING: Clients from Kerry Parents and Friends, pictured with students from Killarney Community College and tutors Peter Keane and Eileen O'Connell, are working on a new brochure about recycling which they plan to distribute to the local community in the coming weeks. Photo: Michelle Crean
By Michelle Crean
The issue of recycling is the forefront of the mind of a local group who are planning a special brochure soon to be distributed to local businesses and the community.
Service users from Kerry Parents and Friends in Killarney have spent the past eight weeks exploring the issue and even helped clean up Killarney town.
Students Linda Taylor, Shannon Lyne and Christopher O’Brien from Killarney Community College came onboard the project with Kerry Parents and Friends and the Kerry Education Training Board, and even took photos during the weekly outings.
The group were also expertly guided by tutors Peter Keane and Eileen O’Connell.
“It’s about trying to save our environment and the planet,” Jerry Lyons who worked on the project said.
“We had a visit to Coolcaslagh Recycling Centre and John showed us around and told us where to put the plastic, cans and bottles in the right bins.”
They also had a trip to College Street and to Lidl to see where batteries are disposed of.
With photos from the trips and information they’ve garnered they will now put together the brochure, explained Eileen.
“It’s the first time doing a brochure,” she told the Killarney Advertiser.
“We are planning to print one hundred of them and distribute them to local businesses and friends and family. We are also planning to make an A1 poster for the room as a reminder of what we did.”
Jerry added that he hopes people will get the message and recycle more.
“Hopefully they’ll hear our voice because it effects everybody.”
Green light for Torc Dinis walkway
Planning approval has been granted for a long-awaited lakeside walkway and cycleway connecting Torc and Dinis inside Killarney National Park.
An Coimisiún Pleanála confirmed permission for the elevated platform project, which will complete the popular scenic loop while removing a dangerous 800-metre section along the busy N71 Killarney to Kenmare road.
Walkers and cyclists currently have to navigate narrow bends alongside heavy vehicular traffic and tour buses to complete the circuit between the Dinis and Torc car parks.
Mayor of Killarney John O’Donoghue welcomed the decision, calling it a transformative development for the region: “Since beginning in the Council in 2021, this has been one of my priorities as an issue I inherited from my predecessor Michael Gleeson, he being the first person to initially pursue the idea. I have repeatedly kept it on the agenda at Council meetings and now delighted to see we finally have positive news as this decision, which has been long overdue and eagerly awaited, will prove transformative for the area.”
Mayor O’Donoghue added: “The path, which will be on the lakeside, will offer views to rival those anywhere in the world and I have no doubt will prove very popular with locals and visitors alike. Huge credit is due to Kerry County Council and the NPWS for their co-operation on the issue. Once the decision has passed through its statutory waiting period, the design and tender stage can begin.”
The project, which will be built on a raised platform to protect the natural habitat beneath, will also be fully accessible for people with mobility issues. Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce also welcomed the green light, noting that the completed loop will create a major safe attraction showcasing Muckross Lake, Dinis Cottage, and the Old Weir Bridge.
LAKESIDE PATH: An Coimisiún Pleanála has approved planning permission for a new raised walkway and cycleway connecting Torc and Dinis in Killarney National Park.
LOCAL GOLD: Terrie O’Shea, founder and owner of Killarney-based business Sorella Berries, celebrating her Gold award win at the Blas na hÉireann Irish Food Awards held in Dingle last week. Her hand-crafted chocolate covered strawberries secured the top spot in national competition, earning recognition for the local food producer on the national stage.
Green light for Torc to Dinis walkway
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