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Residents voice safety concerns over unfinished cycleway

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By Sean Moriarty

Residents of Castle Falls next to Killarney Racecourse have called on Kerry County Council to finish a cycleway that ends abruptly in their estate before committing to other cycling projects in the town.

The Killarney Advertiser recently revealed that the Council is to start work on the long-planned integrated cycleway in January.

An existing cycleway that links Flesk Bridge to Ross Road comes to an abrupt end at the rear of Killarney Racecourse.

Instead it ends at the rear entrance to the racecourse and cyclists then join a roadway through the estate before arriving at the Ross Road junction.

Residents say a green area from the rear entrance to the Ross Road junction should have been used to complete the cycleway instead of forcing cyclists on to a busy residential street.

Despite a sign being erected there stating the cycleway ends, residents are reporting numerous near misses with cyclists who carry on past the sign post and into the estate.

They want the cycleway extended to make it safer for cyclists and residents.

“We welcome this great amenity on our door step but the only problem we have is the Council didn’t finish it going through the estate. It came to an abrupt end at the back of our estate, and it was supposed to continue along the boundary fence of Killarney Racecourse and on to Ross Road,” residents association chairman Frank Doran told the Killarney Advertiser.

A Kerry County Council spokesperson said: “Kerry County Council is committed to carrying out further works at this location and will continue to liaise with stakeholders and residents in that regard.”

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Network Ireland Kerry discuss sustainable success

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Network Ireland Kerry held their third annual collaboration event last Wednesday at the Rose Hotel, Tralee. The theme was: “The Journey to Sustainable Success” which brought three industry experts together to talk about their own journey to sustainable successful.

Business professionals, entrepreneurs, and financial leaders came together for this highly anticipated event to learn about the journey from becoming a start-up, to a small-to-medium enterprise (SME), and a large SME.

The event was opened by AIB Branch Liaison for Network Ireland Kerry and AIB Castleisland Branch Manager, Colleen Shannon. It was MC’d by AIB Tralee Branch Manager, Stephen Stack.

Sarah Farrar of AINMHÌ, Garrett Dillon of Mr. Binman and Dillon Waste Ltd. and Susan Quirke-Crowley of Mounthawk Montessori School Group were among the speakers at the event.

These leaders spoke about their challenges, milestones, and breakthroughs they encountered, from launching an idea to scaling operations nationally.

Tara Elzingre of Tara Elzingre Consultancy, Zaneta Labuz-Czerwein of Rustic Boowa and Sharon Hartnett of U Coaching promoted their businesses for ‘Minute on the Mic’

Emily Reen, Network Ireland Kerry President, described the event as a testament to the power of partnership. She said: “The event underscored a powerful message: sustainable business success is not a solo journey. With the right partnerships, teams and financial tools, businesses of all sizes can grow with purpose, resilience, and long-term impact.”

Network Ireland Kerry will host their next monthly event on November 12 in Killarney and in collaboration with the Kerry Local Enterprise Office, titled: “Gain Competitive Advantage in Your Business”. This event will be MC’d by Karen Ronan, 2025 National Vice President of Network Ireland and CEO of Galway Chamber. This event is open to non-members and members, and everyone is welcome from 6 pm for networking and refreshments, with the event taking place from 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm.

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Minor injury clinic to open by this time next year

The Killarney Local Injury Clinic is expected to be open by Q3 2026, according to the HSE. The proposed unit will be located on the grounds of St Columbanus Home. […]

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The Killarney Local Injury Clinic is expected to be open by Q3 2026, according to the HSE. The proposed unit will be located on the grounds of St Columbanus Home.

The timeline was confirmed in response to a Parliamentary Question from Fianna Fáil TD Michael Cahill, who said the project will follow the relocation of the Community Nursing Unit from its current site to the grounds of the old St Finan’s Hospital. Once the transfer is complete, construction of the injury clinic can proceed.
Deputy Cahill described the two new health facilities as “a fantastic addition for Killarney and the wider East, Mid, and South Kerry regions” and noted they will help reduce waiting times at University Hospital Kerry A&E.
“I will continue to push for enhanced health services for our people,” added the Fianna Fáil Spokesperson for Older People.
The new clinic is expected to provide urgent care services for local residents, easing pressure on hospital emergency departments and improving access to timely treatment in the Killarney area.

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