Moving to Tralee from Dublin

Ciarrai76 · 28-05-2018 5:00pm

Joniamhsean wrote: »

Hi again. No decision made on location yet. Saw a couple of houses on the listowel road that look close enough to town but still with room for a veg patch. Down in a couple of weeks hoping to view them then. Mind you the Estate Agents are telling me everything is selling like hot cakes. Maybe thats true or they hear the mention of Dublin!

Things are selling pretty quick in Tralee. Might be to do with the prices being pretty good still. I’ve been keeping an eye on property as we would like to sell up and just checking what we would be able to buy. Unfortunately everything I seem to like on paper is going to be over our budget. Our house is barely out of negative equity, so we might be stuck where we are for another while. I’ve noticed on estate agents Facebook pages that a lot of places selling quite quickly! There is a lovely one on the market not far from where we are but it’s in need of a lot of refurbishment and would need an extra injection of cash. But the initial asking price seems pretty good. Just depends on what you want I suppose!

RhubarbCrumble · 01-06-2018 4:48pm

Very envious here of everyone making the move to Kerry. I'd move down there in the morning (I'm in Limerick) but having problems persuading himself

Fr Tod Umptious · 01-06-2018 5:28pm

kaykay27 wrote: »

Hi guys

I’m also in the position of considering moving to tralee from Dublin but the only concern I have is jobs...my husband and I are both in financial services (insurance particularly) and was wondering what the market is like for financial services jobs? Do most people commute to limerick and cork? Any insight appreciated.

As I mentioned a few pages back a downside of living in Kerry is that you are dealing with a small jobs market for professional careers like finance IT, science etc.

I live in mid Kerry (not far from Firies actually) and spent 6 months commuting every day to Limerick a few years’ back.

150 miles’ round trip each day, leave at 6.30am, in work for 8am, finish at 4.30pm home after 6pm usually.

Filling the 1.2L car with petrol every three journeys.

Now people might say that you send the same amount of time commuting in Dublin, but this is different, it’s mostly full on driving at 100K/ph, very little sitting in traffic.

It became very very tiring after a few months.

Now obviously living further north in Kerry is closer to Limerick a further east is closer Cork but either way it’s not easy doing it every day.

What type of financial services do you work in, is it the type of job that can be found and maintained in a big town like Tralee or is it something only found in bigger offices in bigger cities?

kaykay27 · 18-06-2018 1:12am

Fr Tod Umptious wrote: »

kaykay27 wrote: »

Hi guys

I’m also in the position of considering moving to tralee from Dublin but the only concern I have is jobs...my husband and I are both in financial services (insurance particularly) and was wondering what the market is like for financial services jobs? Do most people commute to limerick and cork? Any insight appreciated.

As I mentioned a few pages back a downside of living in Kerry is that you are dealing with a small jobs market for professional careers like finance IT, science etc.

I live in mid Kerry (not far from Firies actually) and spent 6 months commuting every day to Limerick a few years’ back.

150 miles’ round trip each day, leave at 6.30am, in work for 8am, finish at 4.30pm home after 6pm usually.

Filling the 1.2L car with petrol every three journeys.

Now people might say that you send the same amount of time commuting in Dublin, but this is different, it’s mostly full on driving at 100K/ph, very little sitting in traffic.

It became very very tiring after a few months.

Now obviously living further north in Kerry is closer to Limerick a further east is closer Cork but either way it’s not easy doing it every day.

What type of financial services do you work in, is it the type of job that can be found and maintained in a big town like Tralee or is it something only found in bigger offices in bigger cities?

I work in a standard financial services roles so with my experiencewould be able to fit into any back office type banking role or would even be open to moving into an admin role....the prob is my husband who is in a specialized area of banking/insurance....it’s just figuring out what he could do

phormium · 18-06-2018 12:35pm

Very few banking/financial type jobs in Tralee unless some possibility of entry level as at least one of main banks is actually letting staff go locally although I think they are replacing with machines rather than new staff!

I was in same line myself and never found anything locally other than entry level queue walker positions advertised, you would have to travel and I wouldn't be surprised if that meant Limerick/Cork to get anything half decent.

Might be admin type roles in insurance but scarce enough too.

I actually considered at one stage commuting to Dublin and doing say a 3 day week up there but it wasn't financially viable either when you factored in accommodation.

PS Just thinking Fexco in Killorglin would be a good place to try if skills are relevant and local credit unions too, quite big ones locally with lots of staff.

Plenty of mainly commission based insurances sales roles come up but not sure that would suit anyone!

Fr Tod Umptious · 20-06-2018 8:28am

phormium wrote: »

Very few banking/financial type jobs in Tralee unless some possibility of entry level as at least one of main banks is actually letting staff go locally although I think they are replacing with machines rather than new staff!

I was in same line myself and never found anything locally other than entry level queue walker positions advertised, you would have to travel and I wouldn't be surprised if that meant Limerick/Cork to get anything half decent.

Might be admin type roles in insurance but scarce enough too.

I actually considered at one stage commuting to Dublin and doing say a 3 day week up there but it wasn't financially viable either when you factored in accommodation.

PS Just thinking Fexco in Killorglin would be a good place to try if skills are relevant and local credit unions too, quite big ones locally with lots of staff.

Plenty of mainly commission based insurances sales roles come up but not sure that would suit anyone!

Always well worth putting a CV into them, they seem to have a very wide portfolio in the finincial sector.

pickled101 · 22-06-2018 1:29pm

kaykay27 wrote: »

Hi guys

I’m also in the position of considering moving to tralee from Dublin but the only concern I have is jobs...my husband and I are both in financial services (insurance particularly) and was wondering what the market is like for financial services jobs? Do most people commute to limerick and cork? Any insight appreciated.

Just wondering why you wouldn't move to Cork or Limerick and avoid commuting to work. Why have a house in Tralee you only get to sleep in during the week?

I'm very lucky as I work from home in Tralee everyday but did have to commute to Shannon twice a week and that was torture.
Friends travel to Limerick daily and hate it

Plenty of nice small towns with good quality of life within commuting distance of Cork City & Limerick

liam7831 · 22-06-2018 1:36pm

Tralee town centre is pretty much empty at this stage lots of businesses have moved out to Manor. I'm from Kerry but wouldn't move to Tralee

Ciarrai76 · 22-06-2018 9:42pm

liam7831 wrote: »

Tralee town centre is pretty much empty at this stage lots of businesses have moved out to Manor. I'm from Kerry but wouldn't move to Tralee

I wouldn't agree with that at all! What businesses have moved to manor from the town centre?

uck51js9zml2yt · 22-06-2018 9:46pm

road_high wrote: »

Isn't more like 100km and a bitch of a road? Through Adare, Newcastlewest etc. Sounds daily torture.

Its much better going out to tarbert and the coast road. and yes its 100km

liam7831 · 22-06-2018 10:25pm

Ciarrai76 wrote: »

I wouldn't agree with that at all! What businesses have moved to manor from the town centre?

I won't debate it with you just walk into the town centre there's nothing in there only empty units

Ciarrai76 · 22-06-2018 10:32pm

liam7831 wrote: »

I won't debate it with you just walk into the town centre there's nothing in there only empty units

When was the last time you were in Tralee? I don't know of any businesses who moved up to Manor!?

liam7831 · 22-06-2018 10:47pm

Ciarrai76 wrote:

When was the last time you were in Tralee? I don't know of any businesses who moved up to Manor!?

Get your head out of the sand

Ciarrai76 · 22-06-2018 10:50pm

liam7831 wrote: »

Get your head out of the sand

Ok! You believe what you want! Don't put people off with exaggerations! (that you can't even back up with examples!)

liam7831 · 22-06-2018 11:09pm

https://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/plans-for-towns-seventh-betting-shop-referred-to-bord-pleanala-456012.html

liam7831 · 22-06-2018 11:11pm

"Tralee has a large amount of empty ground floor retail space, with retail space vacant on Edward St, Castle St, and elsewhere in the heart of the town"

monkeysnapper · 22-06-2018 11:48pm

I’m living bang in middle between Tralee and Killarney , I lived in Killarney for 5 od years and it’s a way nicer place to live near the town than Tralee .

there’s much nicer places to live outside both Tralee and Killarney like milltown or castlemaine , even Killorglin has nice places on outskirts and you are 20/30 mins from both.

I will say there are parts of Tralee I avoid , especially if I have kids with me , although I wouldn’t go as far as calling Tralee a dump.

Quackster · 24-06-2018 1:37am

liam7831 wrote: »

Tralee town centre is pretty much empty at this stage lots of businesses have moved out to Manor. I'm from Kerry but wouldn't move to Tralee

Utter nonsense.

Joniamhsean · 24-06-2018 7:40am

Hi again. We have looked at a number of houses over the last couple of weeks and have my heart set on one. A local person told me investors are buying up everything and renting them out. Is there any thruth in this? Will it make buying impossible? Especially if I am not living in the town at the moment? Thanls

Ciarrai76 · 24-06-2018 11:19am

Joniamhsean wrote: »

Hi again. We have looked at a number of houses over the last couple of weeks and have my heart set on one. A local person told me investors are buying up everything and renting them out. Is there any thruth in this? Will it make buying impossible? Especially if I am not living in the town at the moment? Thanls

Not sure if that’s what’s happening. Unless it’s the properties being sold by auction. Some have been sold by banks and a few were sold in lots. The rental market here in Tralee is very competitive and there’s very little around. So maybe people are seeing the opportunity there. It would most like be houses in estates or apartments which would be bought to rent.

Joniamhsean · 24-06-2018 12:33pm

Ciarrai76 wrote: »

Not sure if that’s what’s happening. Unless it’s the properties being sold by auction. Some have been sold by banks and a few were sold in lots. The rental market here in Tralee is very competitive and there’s very little around. So maybe people are seeing the opportunity there. It would most like be houses in estates or apartments which would be bought to rent.

Thanks for your reply. Fingers crossed investors wont be interested in the house I have spotted!

Joniamhsean · 17-08-2018 9:29pm

Hi again. Just looking for even more advice! We are now trying to buy a house in Tralee and it is proving to be a minefield. We have bid on 3 different houses with 3 different estate agents. One of the agents was lovely and kept us informed. The other 2 are so difficult to deal with. Not returning calls. Telling us the vendor wants x price. We offered it and the agent never got back to me. Is this normal? Am feeling like we might never manage to buy!

Ciarrai76 · 17-08-2018 10:00pm

Joniamhsean wrote: »

Hi again. Just looking for even more advice! We are now trying to buy a house in Tralee and it is proving to be a minefield. We have bid on 3 different houses with 3 different estate agents. One of the agents was lovely and kept us informed. The other 2 are so difficult to deal with. Not returning calls. Telling us the vendor wants x price. We offered it and the agent never got back to me. Is this normal? Am feeling like we might never manage to buy!

Its not normal (or professional) for agents not to get back to vendors, but I have heard of it happening. I am related to an estate agent and I know he would never act in such a way. I don't understand why they wouldn't keep you in the loop! Especially if you have made an offer, that's unreal!
PM me if you like!

Ciarrai76 · 17-08-2018 10:16pm

Alhpa wrote: »

Crime, drugs and antisocial behavior unfortunately on the rise.

Google traleetoday.ie crime Tralee

Same as anywhere, not really relevant to this thread!

Ciarrai76 · 17-08-2018 10:21pm

Alhpa wrote: »

It’s 100% relevant.

Why? It happens almost everywhere! Not exactly breaking news! :rolleyes:

Ciarrai76 · 17-08-2018 10:32pm

Alhpa wrote: »

Killarney or Kenmare wouldn’t have a rise in crime, drugs or anti social behavior in relation to Tralee. This is a fact nothing to get personal or worked up about.

No one is getting worked up about it, just also stating a fact that its happening in most places! Small towns in Kerry have had murders etc so it happens in the least likely of places! I lived in Dublin for many years and would prefer to live in Tralee. I had my flat broken into in Dublin, my car vandalised 3 times...hasn't happened once here to us, or my family, thankfully..fingers crossed it won't, but who knows!

realitykeeper · 17-08-2018 10:50pm

I went hill walking in Kerry years ago and stopped for a sandwich at a deli. The woman behind the counter had a Dublin accent. Well, I ordered my toppings for the sandwich and upon finishing the woman with the Dublin accent said "do you want cheese too?" The cheese was still in its original packaging and it was Dubliner cheese. I decided not to have cheese. Later, when I was thinking about it the thought came to me that Munster people might not be partial to Dubliner cheese anyway and the poor woman was probably trying to push it before it went out of date. It sounds funny but the moral of the story is when in Munster, do as the Munster people.

Chancer3001 · 17-08-2018 10:53pm

my advice = dont move to tralee.

Move anywhere else in Kerry instead.

Anywhere.

uck51js9zml2yt · 17-08-2018 10:57pm

Joniamhsean wrote: »

Hi again. Just looking for even more advice! We are now trying to buy a house in Tralee and it is proving to be a minefield. We have bid on 3 different houses with 3 different estate agents. One of the agents was lovely and kept us informed. The other 2 are so difficult to deal with. Not returning calls. Telling us the vendor wants x price. We offered it and the agent never got back to me. Is this normal? Am feeling like we might never manage to buy!

I could almost tell you who you're talking about.

Pm me if you want more information

Quackster · 17-08-2018 10:58pm

realitykeeper wrote: »

I went hill walking in Kerry years ago and stopped for a sandwich at a deli. The woman behind the counter had a Dublin accent. Well, I ordered my toppings for the sandwich and upon finishing the woman with the Dublin accent said "do you want cheese too?" The cheese was still in its original packaging and it was Dubliner cheese. I decided not to have cheese. Later, when I was thinking about it the thought came to me that Munster people might not be partial to Dubliner cheese anyway and the poor woman was probably trying to push it before it went out of date. It sounds funny but the moral of the story is when in Munster, do as the Munster people.

The real reason why Kerry folk might not be so partial to Dubliner cheese is that it's actually made in Cork!

Quackster · 17-08-2018 10:58pm

Chancer3001 wrote: »

my advice = dont move to tralee.

Move anywhere else in Kerry instead.

Anywhere.

Wow, very informative post! :rolleyes:

Ciarrai76 · 17-08-2018 11:01pm

Quackster wrote: »

Wow, very informative post! :rolleyes:

Extremely helpful! I'm sure the person who is moving to Tralee is going to change their mind now! LOL

Chancer3001 · 17-08-2018 11:28pm

It's just my advice.

Doubt they'll change their house location based on a stranger from the internet

If you want details

Everywhere else in Kerry has nicer ambience than tralee imo

Tralee has BY FAR the worst nightlife of anywhere in Kerry imo

Tralee has a nasty anti social element compared to elsewhere in kerry imo

Far more "dodgy and scummy " types in tralee than anywhere else in Kerry

Way less events and promotion and general buzz in tralee compared to all the other towns in Kerry imo

The anti social element out number the nice normal folk in many many areas of tralee imo

The town centre in tralee is horrible imo. More likely to see knackers quarrelling than a nice happening in the square imo

Past 7pm the town centre is either dead or has anti social people there the majority of the week imo

Fr Tod Umptious · 17-08-2018 11:33pm

Chancer3001 wrote: »

It's just my advice.

Doubt they'll change their house location based on a stranger from the internet

If you want details

Everywhere else in Kerry has nicer ambience than tralee imo

Tralee has BY FAR the worst nightlife of anywhere in Kerry imo

Tralee has a nasty anti social element compared to elsewhere in kerry imo

Far more "dodgy and scummy " types in tralee than anywhere else in Kerry

Way less events and promotion and general buzz in tralee compared to all the other towns in Kerry imo

The anti social element out number the nice normal folk in many many areas of tralee imo

The town centre in tralee is horrible imo. More likely to see knackers quarrelling than a nice happening in the square imo

Past 7pm the town centre is either dead or has anti social people there the majority of the week imo

I would agree with all of the above.

There are way nicer places within easy distance of Tralee than Tralee itself.

But if the poster is set on buying in Tralee best of luck.

Quackster · 18-08-2018 12:53am

*Everywhere else in Kerry has nicer ambience than tralee imo*

Define 'everywhere else'! Castleisland, Listowel, Rathmore? I was in the town centre this afternoon and the ambience was pretty damm good actually.

*Tralee has BY FAR the worst nightlife of anywhere in Kerry imo*

Again, define 'anywhere in Kerry'. I'd agree with the criticism of Tralee's nightlife though. It is poor for the size of the town IMO and relative to Killarney and Dingle.

*Tralee has a nasty anti social element compared to elsewhere in kerry imo*

Again, 'elsewhere in Kerry'? There is an anti-social element but I'd say it's par-for-the-course for the size of the town. Remember, Tralee is over twice the population of Killarney, the next largest town in Kerry.

*Far more "dodgy and scummy " types in tralee than anywhere else in Kerry*

Again, as with the previous post. There are actually some "dodgy and scummy" types in Killarney that'd put the worst in Tralee to shame! If you've never crossed paths with them, be very thankful!

*Way less events and promotion and general buzz in tralee compared to all the other towns in Kerry imo*

Patently untrue. There are many festivals and other events organised in Tralee throughout the year.

*The anti social element out number the nice normal folk in many many areas of tralee imo*

As with any urban area of any size, there are certain areas within Tralee where those of a certain social class tend to be clustered. But even in those areas the decent folk would well outnumber the anti-social element.

*The town centre in tralee is horrible imo. More likely to see knackers quarrelling than a nice happening in the square imo*

Again, total nonsense. A lot of money has been spent improving the appearance of the town centre in recent years and it shows.

*Past 7pm the town centre is either dead or has anti social people there the majority of the week imo*

Yep, unfortunately the town can appear rather dead in the evenings. As for the 'anti-social people', this seems to be an obsession of yours and you've been spending all your time in Tralee outside the homeless shelter!

Quackster · 18-08-2018 1:06am

Fr Tod Umptious wrote: »

I would agree with all of the above.

There are way nicer places within easy distance of Tralee than Tralee itself.

But if the poster is set on buying in Tralee best of luck.

It's all relative to what somebody is looking for in a place to live. Yes, much of the county is obviously aesthetically more pleasant than Tralee but aesthetics isn't everything. For me, I'd be very quickly pulling my hair out if I was stuck living in a small town or village for lack of the amenities I require and being completely car-dependant to go anywhere or do anything.

Killarney is the only other town of scale in Kerry that can be reasonably compared with Tralee on a like-for-like basis and obviously it trumps Tralee in many ways, but not in every way. IMO Tralee is more affordable, has better retail and its proximity to the Atlantic ocean is fantastic.

Ciarrai76 · 18-08-2018 3:11pm

Quackster wrote: »

*Everywhere else in Kerry has nicer ambience than tralee imo*

Define 'everywhere else'! Castleisland, Listowel, Rathmore? I was in the town centre this afternoon and the ambience was pretty damm good actually.

*Tralee has BY FAR the worst nightlife of anywhere in Kerry imo*

Again, define 'anywhere in Kerry'. I'd agree with the criticism of Tralee's nightlife though. It is poor for the size of the town IMO and relative to Killarney and Dingle.

*Tralee has a nasty anti social element compared to elsewhere in kerry imo*

Again, 'elsewhere in Kerry'? There is an anti-social element but I'd say it's par-for-the-course for the size of the town. Remember, Tralee is over twice the population of Killarney, the next largest town in Kerry.

*Far more "dodgy and scummy " types in tralee than anywhere else in Kerry*

Again, as with the previous post. There are actually some "dodgy and scummy" types in Killarney that'd put the worst in Tralee to shame! If you've never crossed paths with them, be very thankful!

*Way less events and promotion and general buzz in tralee compared to all the other towns in Kerry imo*

Patently untrue. There are many festivals and other events organised in Tralee throughout the year.

*The anti social element out number the nice normal folk in many many areas of tralee imo*

As with any urban area of any size, there are certain areas within Tralee where those of a certain social class tend to be clustered. But even in those areas the decent folk would well outnumber the anti-social element.

*The town centre in tralee is horrible imo. More likely to see knackers quarrelling than a nice happening in the square imo*

Again, total nonsense. A lot of money has been spent improving the appearance of the town centre in recent years and it shows.

*Past 7pm the town centre is either dead or has anti social people there the majority of the week imo*

Yep, unfortunately the town can appear rather dead in the evenings. As for the 'anti-social people', this seems to be an obsession of yours and you've been spending all your time in Tralee outside the homeless shelter!

Well said!!

realitykeeper · 18-08-2018 8:38pm

Quackster wrote: »

The real reason why Kerry folk might not be so partial to Dubliner cheese is that it's actually made in Cork!

... but with a Dublin recipe.

Joniamhsean · 18-08-2018 8:49pm

Fr Tod Umptious wrote: »

I would agree with all of the above.

There are way nicer places within easy distance of Tralee than Tralee itself.

But if the poster is set on buying in Tralee best of luck.

Thanks for all the replies. I am certainly open to other areas. Can you suggest one?

My husbands family are from Tralee so that is the draw. I have always had a lovely time when I am there. Mind you I have young children so wouldnt be out late kicking my heels up.

I suppose I love the proximity to beaches, walks, outdoorsy stuff.

Am from a very small town so cant imagine living in a village. Maybe I am wrong. Happy to take suggestions please.

Ciarrai76 · 18-08-2018 9:00pm

Joniamhsean wrote: »

Thanks for all the replies. I am certainly open to other areas. Can you suggest one?

My husbands family are from Tralee so that is the draw. I have always had a lovely time when I am there. Mind you I have young children so wouldnt be out late kicking my heels up.

I suppose I love the proximity to beaches, walks, outdoorsy stuff.

Am from a very small town so cant imagine living in a village. Maybe I am wrong. Happy to take suggestions please.

You could also look for a house on the outskirts such as Ardfert, The Spa, Fenit etc. At least they aren’t far from town but in nice areas and very close to the beaches!

Chancer3001 · 18-08-2018 9:14pm

Joniamhsean wrote: »

Thanks for all the replies. I am certainly open to other areas. Can you suggest one?

My husbands family are from Tralee so that is the draw. I have always had a lovely time when I am there. Mind you I have young children so wouldnt be out late kicking my heels up.

I suppose I love the proximity to beaches, walks, outdoorsy stuff.

Am from a very small town so cant imagine living in a village. Maybe I am wrong. Happy to take suggestions please.

If you can afford it , move to killarney. 1000%

National park has hours and hours of outdoor beauty and walks

uck51js9zml2yt · 18-08-2018 9:49pm

Chancer3001 wrote: »

If you can afford it , move to killarney. 1000%

National park has hours and hours of outdoor beauty and walks

Its 20 minutes or so from Tralee. Beaches closer to Tralee than Killarney.

Fr Tod Umptious · 19-08-2018 12:32am

Killarney is 30mins from Tralee realistically.

And its a lot more expensive.

Places north and west of Tralee will be very close to both Tralee and the beaches.
Examples
Fenit
Ardfert
Ballyheigue

Further out the Dingle peninsula you would have Camp and Annascaul
Beaches on your door step, but 20+ minutes to Tralee

Then in mid Kerry you would have Castlemaine, Milltown and Killorglin
Castlemaine is about 20 mins form Tralee, Killorglin is 30, but all are close to beaches, (Inch and Rosbeigh mainly)

All of the above mentioned towns are of different sizes, Killorglin being a town in its own right and Camp being a small village, so look at them individually to see if they suit.

Joniamhsean · 19-08-2018 12:39am

Fr Tod Umptious wrote: »

Killarney is 30mins from Tralee realistically.

And its a lot more expensive.

Places north and west of Tralee will be very close to both Tralee and the beaches.
Examples
Fenit
Ardfert
Ballyheigue

Further out the Dingle peninsula you would have Camp and Annascaul
Beaches on your door step, but 20+ minutes to Tralee

Then in mid Kerry you would have Castlemaine, Milltown and Killorglin
Castlemaine is about 20 mins form Tralee, Killorglin is 30, but all are close to beaches, (Inch and Rosbeigh mainly)

All of the above mentioned towns are of different sizes, Killorglin being a town in its own right and Camp being a small village, so look at them individually to see if they suit.

Thank you for all your suggestions. Have a friend in kilorglin who has suggested it too. At this stage I am thinking we could rent for a while and check it out.

Quackster · 19-08-2018 1:20am

Joniamhsean wrote: »

Thank you for all your suggestions. Have a friend in kilorglin who has suggested it too. At this stage I am thinking we could rent for a while and check it out.

That might be the wisest course of action to determine what exactly you're looking for. Remember, Tralee is an order of magnitude bigger than Killorglin so they really are chalk and cheese.

James 007 · 19-08-2018 5:03am

For the best location and central to everything, cheaper houses, you might check out Milltown:
8 miles to Killarney & Killarney Railway Stn
8 miles to Kerry Airport & Farranfore Railway Stn
4 miles to Killorglin & its amenities
15 miles to Tralee & its amenities
30 miles to Dingle & its amenities
Less than 1/2 hour to beaches Rossbeigh, Cromane, Inch
One Primary & Secondary School
Mid Kerry location so on right side for travelling to Dublin
Renting is less than €1,000/month, so give it a go

Fr Tod Umptious · 20-08-2018 8:43am

James 007 wrote: »

For the best location and central to everything, cheaper houses, you might check out Milltown:
8 miles to Killarney & Killarney Railway Stn
8 miles to Kerry Airport & Farranfore Railway Stn
4 miles to Killorglin & its amenities
15 miles to Tralee & its amenities
30 miles to Dingle & its amenities
Less than 1/2 hour to beaches Rossbeigh, Cromane, Inch
One Primary & Secondary School
Mid Kerry location so on right side for travelling to Dublin
Renting is less than €1,000/month, so give it a go

Milltown is full.

New primary school only open 3 years, needs a new extension.

New secondary school also open 3 years has a waiting list.

No new development house wise even though planning permission for some old lapsed Celtic tiger era "Phase 2, Phase 3" developments have been revised and granted.

Rental properties close to the village are hard to come by.

Tigerandahalf · 20-08-2018 11:19am

You could consider Listowel. There is a lovely town park where I did a parkrun a while back. A gas pipeline has been connected there recently, I could see them digging in the road. It has a gaelscoil and secondary school. The Great Southern Greenway is also due to connect Listowel with Rathkeale, a fantastic off road route for walking and kids cycling.

Listowel would be between Tralee and Limerick so gives one more work options. There is also a big horse racing festival every September and a big cultural/poetry/arts scene.

I have no idea of what the housing or social scene is like but it seemed a nice place.

Joniamhsean · 20-08-2018 11:23am

Tigerandahalf wrote: »

You could consider Listowel. There is a lovely town park where I did a parkrun a while back. A gas pipeline has been connected there recently, I could see them digging in the road. It has a gaelscoil and secondary school. The Great Southern Greenway is also due to connect Listowel with Rathkeale, a fantastic off road route for walking and kids cycling.

Listowel would be between Tralee and Limerick so gives one more work options. There is also a big horse racing festival every September and a big cultural/poetry/arts scene.

I have no idea of what the housing or social scene is like but it seemed a nice place.

Thank u for that. Didnt realise it had a Gaelscoil. Met a colleague at the wknd and she told me she had lived there and loved it. It seems to be a lovely town.

Tigerandahalf · 20-08-2018 11:27am

Joniamhsean wrote: »

Thank u for that. Didnt realise it had a Gaelscoil. Met a colleague at the wknd and she told me she had lived there and loved it. It seems to be a lovely town.

This is the place I did the parkrun.
http://www.listowel.ie/see-amp-do/heritage-walks-and-park/listowel-town-park

Moving to Tralee from Dublin

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