The Kerry Community Response Forum is organising a webinar to provide information and advice to households hosting Ukrainian refugees and those considering becoming a host. This webinar will allow participants to find out more about the services and supports available in Kerry so that help can be provided to the Ukrainian refugees arriving into Ireland… Continue Reading
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Council planners recommend permission be granted
Although the ultimate decision on the matter will be made by An Bórd Pleanála, given the status of the project as a strategic housing development, Kerry County Council’s planning department has recommended that permission be granted, subject to conditions, for the development of 228 residential units at Port Road and St Margaret’s Road in Killarney.… Continue Reading
CPO route to be considered for derelict sites
There are currently 57 properties on a derelict sites register maintained by Kerry County Council, three of which are in the Killarney municipal district. There are 23 derelict sites in Tralee, nine in Kenmare, seven in Listowel and a combined 15 in Castleisland and Corca Dhuibhne. The register covers any site that detracts to a… Continue Reading
‘They think they can make a massive amount of money’
Ruthless landlords in Kerry are serving tenants with notices to vacate their properties because they think they can “make a massive amount of money” if they provide accommodation for Ukrainian refugees, it has been claimed. A meeting of Kerry County Council on Friday was told that new regulations are needed to offer greater protection to… Continue Reading
Busy Easter Bunny had no time for carrot cake
The Easter Bunny hopped into Killarney Outlet Centre on Sunday and thrilled children – and the young at hear t– by posing for selfies and meeting and greeting them all. There was a real party atmosphere, both in the busy centre and on the grounds outside where magical funfair rides were lined up to be… Continue Reading
