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Newly opened Island of Geese site “a very special day for Tralee”

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The Island of Geese site in Tralee town centre has opened to the public for the first time today (Tuesday).

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The recently completed public realm space which incorporates a contemporary landscaped urban design within the 2.3-acre site has been developed by Kerry County Council. The new amenity improves accessibility in the town centre and is adjacent to three urban opportunity sites.

Opening the public realm element of the Island of Geese marks the completion of this phase of the sustainable regeneration of the old brownfield site (formerly the site of the Denny Bacon Factory) as a multi-purpose, office, residential and community orientated mixed -development in the heart of the town centre.

The Island of Geese, Tralee Town Centre West, Urban Development Programme has been Part-Funded by the European Regional Development Fund as a Sustainable Urban Development Priority of the S&E Regional Programme 2014 – 2020 and Kerry County Council, The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media and the Department of Transport with the support of Kerry Group. The project aims to revitalise, regenerate, and improve the urban environment in the designated urban centre of Tralee as part of an integrated urban strategy.

Mayor of Tralee, Cllr Mikey Sheehy hailed the opening of the public space at the Island of Geese as "a very special day for Tralee".

"For months now, passers-by and local residents have watched as the Island of Geese site begins to take shape. The new linear park opens up this side of the town with improved pedestrian access for locals and visitors alike and has transformed the connection between the Balloonagh/Bon Secours Hospital area and the surrounding areas with the town centre. The remainder of the site now offers considerable opportunities for investment and the wider economic development of Tralee town centre," he said.

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Gardaí appeal for witnesses in Castleisland crash

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A woman in her 70s was critically injured following a single-vehicle car crash at Lisheenbaun, Castleisland.

The accident occurred at 11.40pm on Wednesday, December 10.

The female driver and sole occupant of the car was removed from the scene to Kerry University Hospital.

She remains in critical condition.

The road is closed pending a technical examination to be conducted by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.

Local diversions are in place via Currow Village.

The N21 Castleisland–Tralee and N22 Tralee–Farranfore roads are not affected.
 
Gardaí are appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision to come forward.
 
Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling on the N23 in the Lisheenbaun, Castleisland area between 11:20pm and 11:50pm are asked to make it available to investigating Gardaí.
 
Anyone with information is asked to contact Killarney Garda Station on 064-6671160, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
 
Investigations are ongoing.

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New sports kit presented to Knockaderry National School

Knockaderry Farranfore National School received a new set of football and basketball jerseys and shorts this week, sponsored by the Manor West Hotel in Tralee and produced by MFC Sports. […]

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Knockaderry Farranfore National School received a new set of football and basketball jerseys and shorts this week, sponsored by the Manor West Hotel in Tralee and produced by MFC Sports.

The presentation was made by Manor West Hotel General Manager Ruth O’Sullivan and Senior Kerry footballer Joe O’Connor, who is Munster Area Development Manager with MFC Sports.
Pupils decorated the school hall in green and gold for the occasion and were excited to meet the visitors. The school thanked Manor West Hotel for its generous support and said the new kit will be well used in upcoming games.
“The children enjoyed the visit and decorated the hall in green and gold in anticipation of the presentation. The BOM and staff wish to thank Ruth and Manor West Hotel for their very generous sponsorship. The kit will certainly be put to good use,” said school principal Áine Daly.

Manor West Hotel said it was pleased to support the school and promote children’s sport and wellbeing. Knockaderry Farranfore NS, founded in 1888, now operates beside Farranfore GAA facilities, which the school uses regularly for training and matches.
“I would like to thank Joe and the MFC team for their incredible assistance in designing the kit. Who knows, we might even have a future Kerry All Ireland winner among us,” said Ruth O’Sullivan, General Manager, Manor West Hotel.

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