AS the housing crisis escalates and the shortage of rental properties has gone beyond crisis point, property owners in Killarney town are to be asked to inform the local authority if the upper floors of their premises or dwellings are available for letting to individuals or families on the growing housing waiting list. The proposal… Continue Reading
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Multi-storey car park and theatre among proposals
OVER a decade after the Franciscan Order donated the prime facility to the people of Killarney, the Áras Phádraig building on Lewis Road is now finally and officially in the ownership of Kerry County Council, KillarneyToday.com can confirm. Following years of legal wrangling and protracted negotiations with third parties, it was revealed this Wednesday that… Continue Reading
Santa lights up stunning Plaza tree
CHRISTMAS came delightfully early at the luxury Killarney Plaza Hotel spa where members were pampered and treated to a fun evening of festive treats and some wonderful gifts to mark the start of the season in some style. Guests indulged in some fine foods and sipped champagne while being treated to some fabulous carol singing… Continue Reading
Council’s 5.66-acre bid the only one received
Exclusive THE former St Finan’s Hospital building and the bulk of the surrounding land is to be offered for sale to the general public, KillarneyToday.com can reveal. Kerry County Council has submitted an application to the Health Service Executive to acquire 5.66 acres of the sprawling complex, which has been vacant since 2012, and that… Continue Reading
Call for crackdown on rogue landlords
UNDER pressure tenants in Killarney are “being shown the door” by landlords if they complain that the facilities are not up to the required standard, a local councillors has claimed. Cllr Donal Grady said some private landlords are not carrying out repairs when asked to do so and he has asked for Kerry County Council’s… Continue Reading
