.€400,000 has been approved for the greenway which will run along the coastline from Cockleshell to the Spa.
NEARLY €45m has been allocated to Kerry County Council for investment in national roads and greenways in the county.
The €44,985,108 will be used for major projects including the N22 bypass from Farranfore to Killarney and the Listowel Bypass (€22,000,000).
In total €554 million is being allocated nationally to local authorities through Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII).
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The funding is allocated to Kerry County Council and will be divided in four funding tranches:
• Capital investment: Protection, Renewal and Active Travel €15,060,220
• Construction of new roads: €22,400,000
• Current Maintenance -Protection and Renewal €1,074,888
• Greenways: €6,450,000
€4,500,100 has been approved for the South Kerry greenway, €400,000 has been announced for the Cockleshell Road to The Spa greenway, €500,000 for the Tralee to Fenit greenway, €500,000 for the Listowel to Abbeyfeale greenway and €100,000 for the Tralee to Listowel project.
GARDAI in Tralee have arrested a man following a burglary in Tralee on Thursday afternoon.
At approximately 2pm, Gardaí were alerted following reports of a burglary at private residence in the Tralee area.
The alarm was raised by the occupant after an intruder had entered her home and removed a number of items of property, including a sum of cash, before leaving the scene.
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Local detectives and uniformed Gardaí quickly responded to the incident and a man in his 20s was arrested in the area a short time later.
He is currently detained under section 4 of the criminal Justice Act, 1984 at Tralee Garda
Station. All of the property taken was recovered.
.Martin and Deirdre Moore present a cheque to members of Down Syndrome Kerry (DSK) at the Tralee Bay Wetlands on Thursday. Included is, from left; Aoife Moynihan, Hugh O’Brien, Mags Quillinan (event organiser), Yann O’Carroll, Martin Moore, Cian Darcy, Deirdre Moore, Joanie McAuliffe (Tralee Bay Wetlands) Maurice Horan and Enda O’Brien of DSK. Photo by Dermot Crean
OVER 300 people helped raise thousands of euro for a great cause after an event held before Christmas.
The annual Tralee Santa 5k Fun Run saw runners and walkers set off from Tralee Bay Wetlands on Sunday, December 18, in an array of festive costumes raising €5,000 for Down Syndrome Kerry.
The event was founded by Martin and Deirdre Moore in 2013 in memory of their daughter Fiona, who was just 16 when she passed away in May of that year from Pulmonary Hypertension, while waiting on a lung transplant.
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Since it started, around €65,000 has been raised for various charities and the event has grown into a festive tradition for families.
Chairperson of Down Syndrome Kerry, Maurice Horan, expressed his gratitude to the organisers for their efforts at a presentation of a cheque at the Wetlands on Thursday afternoon.
“We’re extremely grateful for the generous donation from the Santa Run committee. All these donations go towards funding the services we provide,” he said.
Maurice also reminded people of the special ‘Stars In Their Eyes’ fundraiser which will see young adults with Down syndrome, their families and friends take to the stage to showcase their talents on Friday, March 24 at 7pm at the Listowel Arms Hotel.
Tickets cost €20 and are available from Down Syndrome Kerry Office at Balloonagh Estate in Tralee (call 066 710 3804) and from any of the participants.
SOUTH Munster MABS (Money and Budgeting Advice Service) are already seeing an increase in people contacting them concerned about covering their rent.
Daft recently released their latest survey results which revealed that renters in Kerry are now paying an average of €1,200 – a 10% increase on last year.
Spokesperson Eamonn Foley, Area Manager for MABS Kerry, said: “The renting crisis is very real, and a real source of stress for many.”
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“For those who are worried about the ongoing rent crisis, we would work with them to create a budget, taking a full financial picture, with the aim of streamlining payment plans of current debts, and where savings, however small, can be made.
“If they are already in arrears, we can help here too by supporting them to create a clear and straightforward payment plan and can help them by acting as their representative and can lobby services on your behalf. The most important thing is that you come to us sooner rather than later, we are here to help you without judgement, for free and in confidence, online or in person,” said Eamonn.
MABS can be reached by phone on , 0818 07 2000, in person by calling into a local MABS office, see www.mabs.ie for more.
.Matt Keane, captain of Kerry FC, is looking forward to a great atmosphere in Mounthawk Park on Friday night.
A SOLD-OUT Mounthawk Park will see Kerry FC play in their first-ever senior League of Ireland game this Friday night in the SSE Airtricity First Division.
A historic night is in store when they kickoff at 7.45pm against Cobh Ramblers and while tickets are sold out, there are other ways to catch up with how they are progressing.
The match will be broadcast live on Radio Kerry and if you want to watch it on TV or your chosen device then you’ll have to visit www.loitv.ie
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There you can get a Season Pass which offers over 400+ matches throughout the season for only €120 or you can purchase individual match passes for €5 per game in the Men’s First Division.
Some pubs in town will also be showing the game on big screens so check their social media for more.
In injury news, Kerry FC will be without the services of Mark Carey for the opening fixture against Cobh Ramblers. Late fitness assessments will be carried out on Stephen McCarthy, Junior Ankomah and Cianan Cooney who remain doubtful.
First-Team Manager Billy Dennehy is looking forward to the challenge ahead in the league.
“We are expecting a tough game, every game you play at this level will be tough but nothing that won’t be too expected in terms of the league.
“A lot of players recycle through the clubs so there isn’t too much unknown in regard to individual players in the Cobh Ramblers group. But for us, I’ve always been a manager who always focuses on ourselves first, if you get your own systems and structures right, everyone will be clear on how we play and operate then. It’s obviously up to the opposition to worry about that too.”
“We will be concentrating a lot on ourselves this week in terms of the approach that we have. Of course, we will pick out some key information that we will discuss with the players, other than that, we will concentrate on ourselves.”
Captain Matt Keane hopes the crowd can give the lads a lift on the night.
“Look, Friday night is going to be massive. This Friday is going to be the first time a lot of the lads will have played in this sort of environment and in front of a big crowd,” he said.
“From what I’ve been hearing from a lot of people it seems like it will be near impossible to get tickets. So ya, the crowd is massive to us, especially throughout the season. We are under no illusions that there are going to be good days and bad days.
“But when you have the backing of the supporters it makes it a lot easier. If we can get those in Mounthawk up for the game on Friday, we will be able to feed off the crowd which makes all the difference.
“So building that relationship between the team to the supporters will be very important. Seeing the excitement alone from the open day last Sunday and seeing the excitement from the kids has given us all a boost,” he said.
.Conor Breen, Sadhbh Morrison, Caoimhe Lyons and Darragh Quilter at the Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí Students’ Debs Ball at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Wednesday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
DEBS Ball week continued at Ballyroe Heights Hotel last night with Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí students having some fun before knuckling down for the final few months of study.
The ball was organised by the sixth years themselves and saw over 80 students enjoy a well-deserved night of food and fun.
The fashion was, of course, amazing as always as you can see from the photos below…
Alex Hoare and Louise O’Neill at the Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí Students’ Debs Ball at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Wednesday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Joseph O’Sullivan, Ava McCann, Clodagh Brady and Darragh McEvoy at the Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí Students’ Debs Ball at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Wednesday night. Photo by Dermot CreanOisín Dowling and Caoilfhionn Foley at the Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí Students’ Debs Ball at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Wednesday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.
Jason Murphy, Etain O’Callaghan, Zoe O’Carroll and Joshua Roche at the Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí Students’ Debs Ball at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Wednesday night. Photo by Dermot CreanCiaran O’Connor and Holly Smith at the Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí Students’ Debs Ball at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Wednesday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Jack Doyle, Conor Kirby and Cian O’Neill at the Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí Students’ Debs Ball at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Wednesday night. Photo by Dermot CreanJohn Duggan and Kirsten Swan at the Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí Students’ Debs Ball at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Wednesday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Sorcha O’Donoghue and Eoin Mac Uileagóid at the Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí Students’ Debs Ball at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Wednesday night. Photo by Dermot CreanConor Kirby, Lucie O’Donoghue, Lisa Rowan and Jack Doyle at the Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí Students’ Debs Ball at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Wednesday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Alex Maritz and Seamus Lucey at the Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí Students’ Debs Ball at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Wednesday night. Photo by Dermot CreanEvan Casey and Róisín Casey at the Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí Students’ Debs Ball at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Wednesday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Philip Beary, Ciara Sharp, Ava Jane Fitzgerald and Darragh Moloney at the Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí Students’ Debs Ball at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Wednesday night. Photo by Dermot CreanOisín Gallagher and Aideen Dineen at the Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí Students’ Debs Ball at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Wednesday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Jared Ó Briain and Rosie Giles at the Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí Students’ Debs Ball at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Wednesday night. Photo by Dermot CreanTomás Deane and Kim McTigue at the Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí Students’ Debs Ball at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Wednesday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Amy Dunne and Kiana Breathnach at the Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí Students’ Debs Ball at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Wednesday night. Photo by Dermot Crean..
GARDAI in Kerry attended the scene of a fatal single vehicle road traffic collision which occurred at approximately 6pm on Wednesday evening.
The collision occurred on the N71, Kenmare to Bantry Road at Drominassig, Co.Kerry. The driver of the car, a man aged in his 30s, was taken to Cork University Hospital where he later passed away from his injuries. A post-mortem will now take place in due course.
A technical examination of the scene by Garda Forensic Collision investigators is set to take place this morning. The road is currently closed, with local diversions currently in place.
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Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward and any road users with video footage (including dash cam) is asked to make this available to them.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Killarney Garda Station 064 6671160, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.
GARDAI in Tralee have arrested a man following a burglary in Tralee on Thursday afternoon.
SOUTH Munster MABS (Money and Budgeting Advice Service) are already seeing an increase in people contacting them concerned about covering their rent.
