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Mission Road crossing finally gets the go ahead

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By Sean Moriarty

After months, if not years of campaigning, it looks like there will finally be a pedestrian crossing installed between the Beech Road car park and the entrance to Killarney House on Mission Road.

Cllr Brendan Cronin has repeatedly called for the crossing to be built. He has raised concerns, especially during the busy summer months, that pedestrians are at risk while trying to cross the busy road to and from the town centre car park which is the nearest public parking facility to Killarney House.

“As we approach another busy season for locals and tourists with no progress on the repeated requests for a pedestrian crossing from Beech Road car parks to Killarney House, in the event of an accident, causing serious injury or worse, where does the responsibility/liability lie?” he asked the recent Killarney Municipal meeting.

In their reply, Kerry County Council said that progress to the design stage of the crossing will commence shortly.

“Kerry County Council has re-engaged with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), who have indicated that they will give favourable consideration to a pedestrian crossing at this location subject to approval of the design layout by the TII. Work on this design will commence shortly. Responsibility in the event of an accident depends on the facts and circumstances of each particular accident,” a Council official said.

Cronin welcomed the move.

"I have repeatedly outlined that this extremely busy location is highly dangerous for pedestrians using one of the largest car parks in Killarney and accessing the very popular Killarney House and Gardens, currently with no protection weaving their way through oncoming traffic. The construction of a pedestrian crossing on Mission Road is an absolute necessity for the safety of the general public crossing an extremely busy and dangerous road. It is imperative that this crossing is now progressed to construction as a matter of urgency,” he added.

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Funding Imminent for Fitzgerald Stadium Development

The long-awaited development of Fitzgerald Stadium is set to take a major step forward, with an announcement on further funding expected imminently, according to Kerry Fianna Fáil TD Michael Cahill. […]

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The long-awaited development of Fitzgerald Stadium is set to take a major step forward, with an announcement on further funding expected imminently, according to Kerry Fianna Fáil TD Michael Cahill.

Deputy Cahill said the project must not be allowed to stall, urging that momentum be maintained as it moves into its next phase.
“The proposed development of Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney needs to be moved on now and not allowed to fall behind in its planned progression,” he stated, adding that he is confident of a positive funding decision soon.
Cahill has raised the Fitzgerald Stadium Development Plan in Dáil Éireann with several senior government figures, including An Taoiseach Micheál Martin and the Minister for Justice, Jim O’Callaghan.
“They are well versed in the detail of it, and I feel that we are going to get a positive announcement shortly on further funding for this crucial project for Kerry,” he said.
The proposed upgrades to the iconic stadium are seen as a key development not only for Killarney, but for the entire county. The venue would be able to host major sporting events and large-scale entertainment such as concerts featuring world-renowned performers.
“Kerry as a whole will benefit from having such a facility in Killarney,” said Cahill. “Hospitality providers of all hues and in all parts of Kerry will gain additional business when the Fitzgerald Stadium Development is completed.”
He also praised the application submitted by the Kerry County Board, calling it “fantastic” and deserving of support. “This will be a massive boost for Killarney and the entire county, will significantly increase footfall and will be great for the local economy. I believe that Fitzgerald Stadium will secure major funding under the IIP scheme in the very near future,” he said.

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Fossa roadworks concerns realised

Predictions made by elected members of the Killarney Municipal District (KMD) regarding the Fossa roadworks have come to fruition this week. A video has surfaced showing a local farmer driving […]

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Predictions made by elected members of the Killarney Municipal District (KMD) regarding the Fossa roadworks have come to fruition this week.

A video has surfaced showing a local farmer driving a tractor with a hay turner encountering a French-registered camper van in the village.
The footage shows very little space for the two vehicles to pass each other.
Concerns have been raised that if a camper van, which is similar in size to an ambulance, struggled to pass, it could create significant issues for emergency vehicles needing to use the road.
The ongoing major roadworks in Fossa were previously the subject of heated discussion at a Killarney Municipal District Council meeting.
At that time, councillors were warned about potential gridlock and traffic problems due to the narrowed road width. It was highlighted that with the road being just six metres wide and large vehicles measuring up to 3.5 metres, encounters could lead to “complete gridlock and traffic mayhem.”
Despite these warnings, council officials had stated that the construction work was too far advanced to make changes. The recent video validates the earlier concerns raised by elected members.

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