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New footpath construction on Rock Road to lead to three months of traffic diversions

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Kerry County Council will commence construction works on new footpaths and cycle lanes on Monday.

The works form part of the overall footpath and cycle lane improvements on Rock Road between the Cleeny Roundabout and the bus and car park on Rock Road.

Specific traffic management systems will be in place to facilitate the construction of these works.

A one-way system will be in place on Rock road for the duration of these works. Entry to Rock road from Cleeny roundabout will be prohibited from 8:00am to 6:30pm daily on weekdays from Wednesday, April 24

Diversion signage will be in place directing traffic via the Bypass to Lewis road for traffic going into the town centre and via Hans Liebherr road to St Margaret’s Road and New Road for Rock road.

All residents and business on Rock road will be contacted in advance of construction works.

“Every effort will be made to keep the disruption to the absolute minimum, however it should be noted that there may be some delays. The works are expected to be complete in three months,” said a council statement.

“Kerry County Council are continuing to enhance the public infrastructure in Killarney and wishes to thank members of the public in advance for their patience and cooperation during these essential works.”

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Library upgrade to begin next week, two years after plan first mooted

Work on new, fully accessible public toilet facilities at Killarney Library is set to begin on Monday, July 20, marking the realisation of a project first tabled over two years […]

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Work on new, fully accessible public toilet facilities at Killarney Library is set to begin on Monday, July 20, marking the realisation of a project first tabled over two years ago.

The upgrade was initially put forward by Councillor Marie Moloney in May 2024, when she raised a motion at a Kerry County Council meeting highlighting the unacceptable lack of disabled toilets in a public building. At the time, Cllr Moloney noted that while access ramps were in place, several library users with disabilities were disappointed by the lack of facilities. “I will be keeping the pressure on to have these facilities provided as soon as possible,” she stated at the time.
Delivered by the Council’s Facilities Section, the upcoming works are expected to be completed in the autumn. The development will provide a new entrance to the toilet area, a fully accessible toilet, and baby changing facilities.
Killarney Library will remain open throughout the construction period, with all regular services continuing as normal. To ensure safety, the front porch, the existing public toilets, and the events room will be temporarily closed. Visitors will access the library via a signposted side entrance, and alternative public toilets will be available nearby at the High Street Car Park.

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Kerry Mountain Rescue issues warm weather warning

Kerry Mountain Rescue Team (KMRT) has issued a warm weather warning for anyone climbing in the region after being called to assist a walker on Sunday. The rescue team was […]

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Kerry Mountain Rescue Team (KMRT) has issued a warm weather warning for anyone climbing in the region after being called to assist a walker on Sunday.

The rescue team was tasked to the Devil’s Ladder area of Carrauntoohil (Corrán Tuathail) to help a climber experiencing severe exhaustion and dehydration. Volunteers successfully assisted the walker down to an awaiting vehicle.
With the current heatwave continuing, KMRT is reminding all hillwalkers to prepare adequately before setting out.
The team recommends carrying at least one extra litre of water, wearing sunscreen, and using a peaked or wide-brimmed hat. Walkers should set out early in the morning to ensure they are off the mountains before the peak heat builds in the middle of the day.
KMRT also advises walkers to consider changing their plans to less strenuous routes or rescheduling their climbs entirely until temperatures drop.

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