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Kerrydude1981

Mayor Calls For Traffic Lights At ‘Most Dangerous Junction In Town

THERE won’t be any traffic lights in the near future at what the Mayor of Tralee described as “the most dangerous junction in Tralee at the moment”.

Mayor Terry O’Brien had a motion before the Tralee Municipal District of Kerry County Council meeting this morning that the Council would review the traffic situation at the Cross between the Lower Field and James’ Street and said traffic lights have to be an option as it has become a very busy junction

Council Management’s reply was that Tralee Transportation Strategy highlighted 16 junctions in the town of Tralee that were deemed to require short or medium term interventions. To date, no funding has been provided for any of these junctions.

The “Low Field” junction was not highlighted as a junction requiring attention. This junction is busy only at peak hours and unlikely to warrant traffic lights.

The cost estimate would be in the region of €70,000 and if funding became available, there are other junctions included in the study which have been highlighted by the elected members in the past two years as more urgent.

Cllr O’Brien said the money would have to be found as it was the most dangerous junction in town at the moment.

“Something has to be done, whether it’s a roundabout…put a lollipop man there! It’s crazy,” he said.

Cllr O’Brien said it was also a favoured spot for people on driving lessons and motorists were also using Rae Street from Strand Street to come on to the Basin Road and the situation was dangerous especially at rush hour times.

http://traleetoday.ie/mayor-calls-traffic-lights-dangerous-junction-town/

kev_Makaveli

The_Mac wrote:

Jesus I'd hate to see you in charge of the legal system

Why because I might actually punish those who offend rather than give them a free holiday for a few months ..

The_Mac

kev_Makaveli wrote: »

Hope he's caught . Locked up and the key thrown away . Having lost a school friend to a drunk driver I have absolutely no time for their excuses. Thankfully he hit a wall and not some poor soul .

Jesus I'd hate to see you in charge of the legal system

Ciarrai76

TigerTim wrote: »

My experience of Seancara over the years was that the staff were really very poor. If you were grumpy with no personality or any customer service focus, you could get a job there. I find Horan's far superior. Haven't gone into Seancara in a long time.

T.

That's a bit unfair to say! I Never had that experience, nor have I ever heard that from anyone! I always found the staff lovely, in particular one lady who was super at her job and really knew her stuff. Its sad for the staff who have potentially lost their jobs. Especially at this time of year.

TigerTim

My experience of Seancara over the years was that the staff were really very poor. If you were grumpy with no personality or any customer service focus, you could get a job there. I find Horan's far superior. Haven't gone into Seancara in a long time.

T.

Ciarrai76

There is supposed to be someone taking over Seancara & reopening under a new name. No sign of it happening yet, although shop is still full of stock.

Pirates Ale

I guess Horans 2 shops put a lot of pressure on them, along with Holland and Barrett..

phormium

Blast! I loved their savoury slices, I used to buy a few when in town and freeze them, very tasty. I need the recipe

Felix Jones is God

Quackster wrote: »

Anyone heard anything since about Seancara? Passed by both of them today and they were both locked up.

It's gone, the 2 shops were being run independently of each other and neither has survived

Quackster

Anyone heard anything since about Seancara? Passed by both of them today and they were both locked up.

You could create a whole new residential zone for the Town right there without having to expand out into the commuter zone.

ongarboy

Kerrydude1981 wrote: »

Be interesting to see what happens,I had heard a rumour last year that Boyles were going moving in the old Goblin site and were going building a bigger hardware store there a bit like the shop in Killorglin

I drove by Clash about a year ago and seeing all the weeds growing out of the abandoned carparks of all the derelict buildings reminded me of that Life After People documentary. If traditional manufacturing industry is no longer an option for Tralee, then all those buildings should be demolished and either expand the Technology park or IT into that area or rezone some of it for much needed affordable residential usage (it is still within relative walking distance of the town centre).

Kerrydude1981

Be interesting to see what happens,I had heard a rumour last year that Boyles were going moving in the old Goblin site and were going building a bigger hardware store there a bit like the shop in Killorglin

BPKS

kerryked wrote: »

Presumably fairly similar to what they've done in the old Dell plant in Limerick with Troy Studios. Would be very good to see a development like this succeed in Kerry.

It would also be nice to see one the empty factories facing onto the road at Clash modernised/occupied. They are a bit of an eyesore.

Limerick is an hour up the road.

Another white elephant

kerryked

Kerrydude1981 wrote: »

Saw a bit about this in the papers this week

Plans to bring state of the art film studios to Kerry are hoping to get off the ground this year.
Kerry Film Studios – The Production Village plans to be an €18 million full service international film studio facility with three multipurpose sound stages.
The ambitious plan will include a sixty unit creative industries hub, workshops, post production suites, screening room, bar and restaurant.
It is understood that Kerry Film Studios – The Production Village has identified former manufacturing units in Clash Industrial Estate as a suitable location.
Daragh O’Malley , Director of Kerry Film Studios which is based in the Tom Crean Centre in the Kerry Technology Park says The Production Village will be home to an array of creative industries and media entrepreneurs; and service providers.
An initial meeting with Kerry County Council before Christmas will be followed by a further meeting this month to continue exploratory talks.
Consultants on the development include John Gleeson, Global Media Leader of Grant Thornton Accountants, Screen Yorkshire who have established a thriving film industry there and Ken Fitzgerald, of Malachy Walsh Engineering:

http://radiokerry.ie/plans-afoot-for-international-film-studios-for-kerry/

Presumably fairly similar to what they've done in the old Dell plant in Limerick with Troy Studios. Would be very good to see a development like this succeed in Kerry.

It would also be nice to see one the empty factories facing onto the road at Clash modernised/occupied. They are a bit of an eyesore.

Kerrydude1981

Saw a bit about this in the papers this week

Plans to bring state of the art film studios to Kerry are hoping to get off the ground this year.
Kerry Film Studios – The Production Village plans to be an €18 million full service international film studio facility with three multipurpose sound stages.
The ambitious plan will include a sixty unit creative industries hub, workshops, post production suites, screening room, bar and restaurant.
It is understood that Kerry Film Studios – The Production Village has identified former manufacturing units in Clash Industrial Estate as a suitable location.
Daragh O’Malley , Director of Kerry Film Studios which is based in the Tom Crean Centre in the Kerry Technology Park says The Production Village will be home to an array of creative industries and media entrepreneurs; and service providers.
An initial meeting with Kerry County Council before Christmas will be followed by a further meeting this month to continue exploratory talks.
Consultants on the development include John Gleeson, Global Media Leader of Grant Thornton Accountants, Screen Yorkshire who have established a thriving film industry there and Ken Fitzgerald, of Malachy Walsh Engineering:

http://radiokerry.ie/plans-afoot-for-international-film-studios-for-kerry/

Radio5

I know there was discussion on this, maybe it was on Killarney Thread, but the closing date for the submissions on the future of the railway network is Jan 18th.

The submission form is in the Appendix of the document called '2016 Railway Review Consultation- National Transport Authority'.

Pirates Ale

What particularly annoys me is when I see people offering (in a 'go on, go on' Mrs Doyle fashion) alcohol to people that they know will be driving home.

Ciarrai76

kev_Makaveli wrote: »

Hope he's caught . Locked up and the key thrown away . Having lost a school friend to a drunk driver I have absolutely no time for their excuses. Thankfully he hit a wall and not some poor soul .

Agree! I have zero tolerance for anyone who drinks & drives. Pure and utter stupidity.

kev_Makaveli

Hope he's caught . Locked up and the key thrown away . Having lost a school friend to a drunk driver I have absolutely no time for their excuses. Thankfully he hit a wall and not some poor soul .

Ciarrai76 wrote: »

Friend or family member of owner probably.

I didn't want to say the obvious implication but to let it hang there for people to draw their own conclusions.

Quackster

Felix Jones is God wrote: »

Useful for what? Please do tell what use it could be... You've already stated that people can't see the colour or make....What chance have they of seeing a plate?
Besides, that is of no help, it would identify the owners of the car, not the person driving...The car hit a wall...Single person in the car, that's what should be concentrated upon...Not a licence plate

What a weird attitude! The Gardai want information on the movements of this vehicle leading up to the incident. Therefore they should provide all available descriptive information of the vehicle to best assist members of the public in jogging their memories.

If you ever watch Crimecall, you'll know that reg numbers of any vehicles involved in any incidents are provided when they are known (even if stolen and/or on fake plates), in the hope that it might help someone remember something.

If I spotted a vehicle behaving unusually, the first thing I'd do is try and catch the reg number.

Ciarrai76

kn wrote: »

Driver was not the registered owner but curiously no mention of it being stolen!

Friend or family member of owner probably.

Driver was not the registered owner but curiously no mention of it being stolen!

Felix Jones is God

Quackster wrote: »

Really? Sure let's not bother providing potentially useful information on the assumption it's of absolutely no use. :rolleyes:

Useful for what? Please do tell what use it could be... You've already stated that people can't see the colour or make....What chance have they of seeing a plate?
Besides, that is of no help, it would identify the owners of the car, not the person driving...The car hit a wall...Single person in the car, that's what should be concentrated upon...Not a licence plate

Quackster

Felix Jones is God wrote: »

Well if you can't see a model or its colour, nobody is going to remember a reg plate are they?

Really? Sure let's not bother providing potentially useful information on the assumption it's of absolutely no use. :rolleyes:

Felix Jones is God

Quackster wrote: »

They need to trace the movements of the vehicle to have any hope of catching this piece of scum. Reg number is essential as most folk probably wouldn't be able to identify the model and colour can be hard to judge at night.

Well if you can't see a model or its colour, nobody is going to remember a reg plate are they ?

Quackster

Felix Jones is God wrote: »

Since they stated the registered owner wasn't driving it would be fairly pointless?

They need to trace the movements of the vehicle to have any hope of catching this piece of scum. Reg number is essential as most folk probably wouldn't be able to identify the model and colour can be hard to judge at night.

Felix Jones is God

Quackster wrote: »

Might help if they actually provided full details of the car involved - model, colour and of course registration number.

Since they stated the registered owner wasn't driving it would be fairly pointless?

Quackster

kn wrote: »

http://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/crashed-car-found-with-empty-vodka-bottle-in-front-seat-1.2923650

Might help if they actually provided full details of the car involved - model, colour and of course registration number.