IN case you’ve forgotten, the free parking period started on Monday in town.

Parking will be free from 1pm daily in all areas where pay and display currently operates, both on-street and in Kerry County Council car parks.

This is in effect from Monday, December 5 to Saturday, January 7, 2017 inclusive to encourage people to shop in town this Christmas.

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However, people are being asked to park responsibly. The Mayor of Tralee, Cllr Terry O’Brien, said: “We realise that this is a crucial time of year for retailers while the provision of free parking offers shoppers another great reason to spend money in Tralee. Kerry County Council and Tralee Chamber Alliance are asking motorists to park responsibly in town. Please consider the consequences of abandoning a car on double-yellow lines or in a junction box to run a small errand. It simply causes traffic jams, costs retailers money and above all, it’s dangerous.”