Calls are growing for drastic new road safety measures in north Kerry following the fourth road fatality in the region – over a period of three weeks – on Saturday night.
Retailers and business people in Listowel met Minister of State for the OPW Patrick O’Donovan in the Arms Hotel on Monday in crunch talks to secure vital flood-relief works for the town.
NUMEROUS homes and businesses flooded in Listowel early on Tuesday afternoon as heavy rains overwhelmed the storm drain system of the town and caused sewage to back up into gardens.
TRADERS in Listowel must be protected from the impact of the ongoing bypass works over the looming June Bank Holiday weekend as well as the September Races.
Concern is being raised over the lack of directional signs along the new Abbeyfeale to Listowel greenway just as the latter prepares for its first big season as a greenway destination at last.