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Safety concerns at Gap of Dunloe Road

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By Sean Moriarty
The future safety measures on the Gap of Dunloe Road will be discussed at today’s (Friday) meeting of the Kenmare Municipal District.
The road and others in the area have been the scene of a number of nasty accident in recent years.
Kerry County Council is undertaking a public consultation process on how the Gap of Dunloe area should be managed from tourism, transport, access and environmental perspectives.
In May 2017, American tourist Don Theiler lost his life while cycling in the area. His family have written to Kerry County Council campaigning for signage and safety measures to be placed on the Gap of Dunloe road. They are calling for the road to be restricted to residents and other authorised vehicles.
At today’s meeting Cllr Patrick Connor-Scarteen will ask Kerry County Council officials to: “provide an update on the Gap of Dunloe Road, Beaufort, in terms of plans and especially safety”.