GLENBEIGH GLENCAR

CALL FOR CRASH BARRIER TO BE ERECTED

A Local Councillor has called on Kerry County Council and Transport Infrastructure Ireland to provide a Crash Barrier/Safety Barrier in the vicinity of Quaybawn Cross on the famous Ring of Kerry Road. Councillor Michael Cahill who raised the matter at a recent meeting of Kerry County Council called on the Authorities to protect all road users from the very steep, unprotected drop at this location.

The Fianna Fail Councillor described the area in question between Killorglin and Glenbeigh as an accident waiting to happen. Responding to Councillor Cahill, Padraic Teahan, Senior Roads Engineer with Kerry County Council said the area in question will be assessed by Transport Infrastructure Ireland appointed Consultants. Locations that may require vehicle restraint systems and which are subsequently confirmed by the assessment process will be forwarded for detailed design and implementation

REPLY: Transport Infrastructure Ireland have appointed consultants to assess the need for vehicle restraint systems at identified locations on the national road network in the County. This location will be included in the next phase of assessments. Locations that may require vehicle restraint systems and which are subsequently confirmed by the assessment process will be forwarded for detailed design and implementation.

ANNUAL PARISH RETREAT

A day of reflection & prayer for Sneem, Killorglin & Glenbeigh Parishes will be held on Sunday 3rd. March from 10am. to 5pm. Please contact Anne ‘Neill 0669761746 or Kathleen Brennan 066-9768252 for more information.

DEATHS

Sympathy is extended to the relatives of the following who were laid to rest recently.. Stephen O’ Connor, Cappantanvalley, Glencar, Patricia O’ Connor, Killarney and late of Cois-na-hAbhainn, Glenbeigh. May Stephen and Patricia rest in peace.

HANDBALL CLUB

The Munster Cumann na mBunscoil handball competition was played at Cappagh and Broadford Co. Limerick on Sunday. Congratulations to Maggie and Clodagh Quirke, Glenbeigh primary school on winning the Munster u11 doubles title.

They gave a brilliant display in defeating Clare and Tipperary players to win their first Munster title.

Roisin King, Lucas Riordan, Padraig and Risteard Fealey also took part but had no success.

IRISH NATIONALS

Congratulations to Dominick Lynch on winning the master A singles title in Ballaghadreen Co. Mayo.

On Saturday he beat Michael Clerkin, Cavan in the semi final 15-2. 15-1. And beat Vinny Moran, Mayo in the final 15-13. 15-1.