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Teen dies in Ross Road accident

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A teenager - believed to be aged 14-years-old - has died following a traffic accident on the Ross Road in the early hours of the morning.

Gardaí are investigating the single vehicle collision that occurred at approximately 1.10am.

The driver of the car, a male, was pronounced dead at the scene. A passenger in the car, also a male youth in his teens, was taken to Kerry University Hospital (UHK) to receive treatment for serious injuries.

The vehicle was subject to interaction with Gardaí prior to the collision and has been referred to GSOC.

The scene remains closed this morning (Wednesday) to allow for a technical examination.

Meanwhile a man, aged in his 30s, involved in a separate accident at Listry Bridge just hours earlier and rushed to University Hospital Kerry has also died. The road also remains closed this morning to allow for a technical examination.

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Cathaoirleach of the Killarney Municipal District, Cllr Marie Moloney, this morning issued her condolences to both families of the victims.

"I would like to express my sincere condolences to the family of the young boy killed on the Ross Road in Killarney last night," she said.

"The people of Killarney have been deeply shocked by this dreadful news and it is really the worst possible news to wake up to this morning, not least for the family, neighbours, and friends of those involved. We hope and pray that the other passenger in the car will make a full recovery."

Sadly, another fatal accident occurred in our Municipal District last night, she added.

"I want to express my sympathies to the family of the man who lost his life in a collision near Listry and to say how deeply saddened we all are at the news of that incident. On my own behalf and on behalf of the elected councillors in the Municipal District, I express our solidarity with all those affected by both of these dreadful tragedies."

Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information to contact them at Killarney Garda Station on 064 6671160 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.

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Massive Park Road housing development given green light

A private developer has been given planning permission to build 249 new residential units at Upper Park Road. The development, which will be built on a recently cleared site near […]

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A private developer has been given planning permission to build 249 new residential units at Upper Park Road.

The development, which will be built on a recently cleared site near An Post’s sorting office, will include a variety of properties from five-bed houses to single apartments, along with a crèche and over 500 car spaces and over 300 bike spaces.

The development has been welcomed by local councillor Martin Grady.

“Killarney has a massive housing shortage so this is very positive. It will retain young families in the area, stimulating economic growth,” he said. “After 17 years of different planning applications it’s finally coming to fruition.”

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Ballydribeen residents living in fear due to anti-social behaviour

Residents in the Ballydribeen are living in fear as a result of increased anti-social behaviour in the estate. Several serious incidents in the estate have resulted in several Garda visits […]

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Residents in the Ballydribeen are living in fear as a result of increased anti-social behaviour in the estate.

Several serious incidents in the estate have resulted in several Garda visits in the last week.

Local councillor Martin Grady told the Killarney Advertiser that residents are “living in fear” as a result of very serious incidents in the last week alone.

One house in the estate was badly damaged when fire crackers were placed inside a letter box.

Another house had its windows smashed in over the weekend.

“It’s a major problem,” added Grady after meeting residents there earlier this week.

One of the most serious incidents occurred on Tuesday night.

A passing motorists had rocks thrown at his car while driving along the bypass whch is adjacent to the estate.
Taking to social media, local primary-school teacher Pádraig O’Sullivan posted:

“Travelling home tonight, at 11.05pm on the Killarney side of the bypass our car was hit by a rock – not a pebble – from the Ballydribben side , which hit the passenger door.

“It was centimetres away from hitting the window where my father, who is visually impaired, was sitting.

“This could have caused catastrophic permanent injury to him.

“The Killarney Garda were on the scene within three minutes.

“They can’t be patrolling the bypass all night.

“It comes down to parenting. You should know where your children are at this hour and be able to teach them what’s funny and what ruin a person’s life or cause a fatal crash.“

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