Post Tagged with: "Lock Gates"

VISITORS to the Lock Gates at Lohercannan will have noticed the new landscaped area adjacent to the car park which was constructed in the autumn. The work there is not complete though and there are plans to install five picnic bench/seating areas and a cycle rack. Works on the amenity area […]

THE carpark at one of Tralee’s most popular scenic spots has been closed to the public. The gardaí were a regular presence at the Lock Gates area past Lohercannan at the weekend and had to turn vehicles away from parking there. It’s a very popular spot to park and take a […]

THE Council is to look into extending the walkway from Cockleshell beach to the Spa. A tarmacadamed walkway was recently constructed linking the car park at the Lock Gates to Cockleshell and it has been a huge success over the summer. At the Tralee Municipal District meeting of Kerry County […]

A LOCAL group has been successful in their application for funding for facilities near the Lock Gates. Team Bramble have been granted €8,000 in the Community Enhancement Programme (CEP), which is funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development. The group, which does fantastic work collecting litter and enhancing areas […]

CONCERNED residents in the Lohercannan/Whitehall area of Tralee met with public representatives this afternoon about drug dealing in one of the most beautiful parts of the town. Deputy Michael Healy Rae and Cllr Sam Locke met with a number of residents who told them there has been heightened activity over […]

IT’S probably the best spot for walks in the Tralee area and now the Council is looking to attract more people there. Cllr Tom McEllistrim called on the Tralee Municipal District to identify an area for the public to hold picnics in Tralee town and its environs at the meeting […]

THE high tide yesterday evening caused sea levels at the entrance of the canal to rise right to the edge and over the lock gates. It was all because of the supermoon phenomenon which occurs when the moon is closest to the Earth, meaning the moon appears much brighter and larger than usual. […]

THE lock gates have been repaired which means water will can be kept in the canal so rowers will be a welcome, regular sight again. The repairs were made on Tuesday with divers helping Kerry County Council staff and Kelliher crane hire with the operation so the gates can be opened and […]