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Rally Masters sold out as organisers urge fans to plan travel carefully

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With over 3,000 people expected to attend Rally Masters at Killarney Racecourse this Saturday, organisers have issued important advice around tickets, traffic, and access.

The event is completely sold out, and no further tickets will be made available.
Clerk of the Course Tim Clifford stressed that admission is strictly by pre-purchased ticket only. “No tickets will be on sale at the gate. Anyone arriving without a ticket will be turned away,” he said.
There will be no spectator car access via Ross Road, and parking is prohibited both on the road itself and at the event venue.
Tow-away zones will be in place, and any vehicles left illegally will be removed. Mr Clifford appealed to fans to respect residents along Ross Road as well as tourists wishing to visit Ross Castle.
To make access easier, a free courtesy bus will run between outside the Avenue Hotel and the Rally Masters site.
The service will operate continuously from 9.30am to 5.00pm.
Spectators are advised to use Killarney town’s car parks, where there is ample capacity, and to take the shuttle bus to the racecourse. With large crowds expected, the clear message from organisers is to arrive early and only use designated facilities.
Mr Clifford added: “We are thrilled with the overwhelming support for Rally Masters and thank everyone sincerely. With your cooperation, we can ensure a safe, enjoyable, and memorable event for all while supporting our chosen charities.”
Proceeds from Rally Masters will go directly to LauraLynn Children’s Hospice and the Jack and Jill Foundation, two charities providing vital support for children and families across Ireland

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Cahill seeks funding assurance for Innovation Centre

Kerry TD Michael Cahill says he is pushing to ensure the Killarney Innovation Centre secures the funding it needs for its planned expansion. Deputy Cahill raised the issue in a […]

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Kerry TD Michael Cahill says he is pushing to ensure the Killarney Innovation Centre secures the funding it needs for its planned expansion.

Deputy Cahill raised the issue in a recent Parliamentary Question to Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Peter Burke. The centre has applied to the Smart Regions Enterprise Innovation Scheme under Enterprise Ireland to support future projects.
Minister Burke told Deputy Cahill that the centre’s application will receive “appropriate consideration” and confirmed that Enterprise Ireland will assist the organisation in shaping proposals that match the aims of the scheme.
Deputy Cahill said the support would give the Killarney Innovation Centre “a first run to the ball” in identifying suitable projects that can attract national funding. He added that the centre has received strong Government backing for more than 30 years.
The Minister also noted that three other Kerry projects are progressing under the same national scheme, including a €1 million allocation for the AI Navigator Programme at the RDI Hub in Killorglin, which is designed to help small businesses adapt to artificial intelligence.

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Focus Ireland submits planning application for 67 apartments

Focus Housing Association CLG, the housing arm of Focus Ireland,has submitted an application to Kerry County Council for amendments to its previously approved 67-unit residential development at Woodlands Industrial Estate, […]

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Focus Housing Association CLG, the housing arm of Focus Ireland,has submitted an application to Kerry County Council for amendments to its previously approved 67-unit residential development at Woodlands Industrial Estate, Killarney Bypass Road.

The original permission was granted under Kerry County Council reference 21/205.
The new application, maintains the total number of residential units at 67, but outlines several significant internal and external reconfigurations. The overall height and number of storeys for the development will remain unchanged from the scheme initially permitted.
The proposed modifications include a reconfiguration of the basement to incorporate water and attenuation tanks, a lift pit, and an ESB substation. Changes are also outlined for the ground floor, with modifications to the bicycle parking area, which will increase the total number of spaces to 136, and alterations to the bin area.
The plans detail a reduction in car parking spaces from the originally approved 80 down to 74, which will still include four accessible spaces. A substantial decrease is also proposed for the communal open space, which will drop from 719 square metres to 375 square metres due to the removal of a planned roof terrace.
Internal layouts and circulation routes on each floor will be altered, with the final unit mix proposed as 33 one-bedroom and 34 two-bedroom apartments. The changes will result in an increase in the total gross floor area of approximately 871.5 square metres.
Focus Housing Association is seeking permission for the temporary removal and subsequent rebuilding of an existing retaining wall adjacent to the N22 Bypass Road. The wall will be rebuilt to match its existing height and material finish.

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