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Plans on the table for school traffic management

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By Sean Moriarty

 

Killarney Municipal District is to take a multi-tiered approach to solving traffic issues on New Road, particularly at school drop off and pick up times.

Temporary measures proposed include the provision of extra clearly defined school bus set down areas.
The street provides access to three secondary schools, two primary schools and one special needs facility – bringing an estimated 2,800 users to the area on a daily basis.

The street is also home to the Killarney offices of the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Killarney Garda Station and several private houses.
However, town engineer John Ahern wants to meet with the principals of each school either collectively or individually so he can outline various plans and ideas.

“Killarney Municipal District Traffic Wardens had an increased presence on the ground in order to improve traffic flow. A survey of the road has been undertaken and preliminary designs of short-term measures have been developed and can be implemented subject to further consultation with the school principals and the members,” he said.

Long term Mr Ahern hopes to include New Road as an extension of the Killarney Cycle Way plan. The Killarney urban cycle way project includes the provision of cycle lanes on Rock Road.
Killarney Municipal District has been successful in an application for funding from the National Transport Authority for its Transport Mobility Plan.

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“The New Road Schools Area will be included in this plan as a priority,” added Mr Ahern.
A second round of funding is also available to schools who wish to implement a Safe Routes to School Programme.

This funding is managed by An Taisce but Kerry County Council has allocated a member of staff to act as an Active Travel Officer to help schools in their funding application.

“We have invited Expressions of Interest from all schools,” he added.
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Further plans include the possible realignment of the New Road junction with Rock Road but this will depend on many things including the constriction of the Cycle Way in the area, the setting back of the Garda Station boundary walls while taking into consideration the traffic volumes coming from Main St and St Anne’s Road into that junction.

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New Toyota Proace Max to make public debut at Gleneagle Toyota Roadshow

The all-new Toyota Proace Max Large Van will make its public debut at a special event at the Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney, this Sunday, October 19. The launch is part of […]

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The all-new Toyota Proace Max Large Van will make its public debut at a special event at the Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney, this Sunday, October 19.

The launch is part of Kelliher’s Toyota’s annual roadshow, which runs from 11am to 4pm. The event will showcase Toyota’s latest models, including the new generation Toyota Land Cruiser, the Corolla Cross SUV, the full Corolla range, the Toyota C-HR, and the Yaris and Yaris Cross line-up.
Dealer Principal Tim Kelliher said the event is a great opportunity for customers to see Toyota’s latest hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and full electric options in one location.
“We’re proud to introduce the new Proace Max to Kerry drivers, it’s a strong addition to our commercial range,” he said. “We’ll have something for everyone on the day, from our best-selling hybrids to new models available for immediate delivery.”
The roadshow will also include a range of quality demo models for sale. The team from Kelliher’s Toyota will be on-site throughout the day to meet customers and discuss the latest 261 offers.

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National Park hosting educational weekend of talks and walks

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‘Samhain’ Autumn Gathering will take place from October 17 until October 19 in Killarney this year.

It is a series of free events being organised by the Conservation Rangers and NPWS.

Rutting season is now underway, and this is a popular time for photographers who travel from all around Ireland to capture the renowned Native Irish Deer that reside in Killarney National Park.


On Friday, there will be a talk on ‘The Chough’, an insight into the life of a rare bird, by Clare Heardmanm, NPWS Ecologist in the Conservation Measures Unit. It will take place at Killarney House auditorium at 7.30pm, and bookings are made through Eventbrite.


The very popular ‘Morning Deer Walks’ with Conservation Ranger Padruig O’Sullivan are planned for Saturday October 17 and Sunday October 18.

The meeting point for these is Deenagh Cottage just inside the front gate of the Demesne.

It starts at 7.00am. Padruig’s informative walks are always very engaging, no bookings are required.


The distinctive bellowing and fierce rutting behaviour has fascinated Killarney for a long time.

The rich colours of Autumn, the morning light and shadows of evening light make the park so spectacular at this time of year.


On Saturday evening, a talk ‘Toads in Trouble’ will focus on protecting Ireland’s endangered Natterjack Toads by Brid Calhoun, NPWS Conservation Ranger.


‘Nocturnal Ramble’ will take place on Sunday evening at 6pm and this event will include walking through woodlands in the dark. Booking will be online closer to the event.

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