Roddy23 wrote: » I’d say 200 metres from the nearest exchange as there’s an industrial park down the road. Thanks for the info, definitely leaning towards Vodafone now.
Roddy23 wrote: » Has anybody any recommendations for broadband out the Park Road? Looking at two options possibly; Vodafone part fibre and Pure part fibre. Both ISPs reckon they’ll get up to 100mb but if anybody had first hand experience on either that’d be great. It’ll be for some relatives living there. Eir are also offering a similar broadband package but I’m steering clear recommending them due to their horrendous customer service. Just looking for something reliable and without issue. Cheers
dobman88 wrote: » As I said to the missus when she got a bit nervous about people crowding around her in a shop. Let idiots be idiots, do your own thing, stand back, take your time and let them at it. We will be in Kerry for a week, first week of August. I've no intention of getting too close to people and we have activities and restaurants booked which will hopefully have the correct measures in place. I wont be complaining about people who are out and about though because the general population are generally absolute gobshítes Keep your distance, wash hands regularly, if you feel in an uncomfortable spot, get out.
Listrydude wrote: » lots of revellers dancing around a busker opposite donut shop on Plunket Street last Friday night! Party on, Bill! Seems to be the attitude
LilacNails wrote: » I'm not comparing towns, I'm comparing when a town has bollards along the street, than without them. Listowel is another town unhappy with them. 8 car parks is still not enough, why? Because the size of them. 8 might sound like a lot but there not that big for the amount of traffic that comes into town. Plus people who work in town already fill a chunk of them. Many a time I've had to go from 1 car park to another to get a space. You surely know Killarney is one of the busiest places in Ireland for tourism, def top 5 if not top 3. It would be a shame to close off the town in the evening, why keep that atmosphere to the pedestrian? It can lovely to drive through the street in the evening seeing the buzz for some people it's just a drive around. Go onto the Killarney Today page on FB, there's uproar over the bollards, as there was on Radio Kerry this morning.
dobman88 wrote: » I also needed a car when I lived at home. I still always thought closed streets were better. Have them open during the day for deliveries as you said, close them in the evenings. With regards to parking, come on. There are a world of options. Just off the top of my head within easy walking distance of main street you have: Glebe, fairhill, Outlet Centre, Lewis Rd, Scott's underground, Beech Rd/Tesco, Cathedral which is free, top of High St. That's 8 car parks, plus on street between the cinema and the Great Southern, in a small town. And probably some more I cant think of. No point comparing to the Tralee Sq imo. I think it's a poorly laid out town as it is and Killarney doesnt have anything similar to that. It's fairly simply laid out.
LilacNails wrote: » You can see in Tralee since they pedestrianised the main square businesses are crying out on how much it's effected their business. It might look better and be nice to walk around in, but not in a small town. It clearly does not work. There's not enough car parks. That's being an issue for a few years now. Again traffic, closing off Main St....where would the traffic flow go then? Delivery trucks might not be parked up for long but they will now with so many bollards up, they'll end up fighting each other for space! Plus it'll add more time due to them having to walk over and back further distance. As someone that needs a car to get to town, it's fairly annoying.
dobman88 wrote: » I think less cars being in town is a good thing. I'd like to see on street parking completely done away with and pedestrianise Plunkett street and main street. There's always a fantastic atmosphere around town when that happens. And there are plenty of car parks within easy walking distance of everything. Delivery trucks generally dont hang around too long so having them pull up and off load shouldnt be an issue. I'll be home for my holidays for the first week of August and I cant bloody wait to visit town again.
LilacNails wrote: » Town for me, was a nightmare during the weekend. The traffic was miles long on every street leading into town. The new bollards on the street are a nuisance, there's already a lack of car spaces, stupid idea to get rid of these.... And what feels like everyone coming here for holidays... It's making a huge back log. Where are all the delivery vans/trucks even meant to park up .
newman10 wrote: » I was in Dingle today and to say I was shocked is an understatement. quite a few US and UK accents, Couples and Families, no social distancing or regard for others The que for murphys ice cream was a disgrace, people on top of each other and some large groups by the funghi statue, yes the foot path is narrow but someone has to be held responsible It was mentioned to me that some people are flying into Belfast, hiring cars there and going on a tour of Ireland :eek:
Lia_lia wrote: » My Mom was saying there are lots of American tourists around. Anyone noticed this? Bit worrying and doubt they are self isolating for 14 days..
Conchurl wrote: » Any idea what the story with all these are they seem to be all over the place now
Listrydude wrote: » So what's the story with all the new bollards going up around the town. New areas for outdoor seating? Seems to be outside food establishments in most cases bar Portwest.
Billy Mays wrote: » Good day Killarney folk Not heading abroad this year so I'm thinking of doing maybe 3 or 4 days solo down in Killarney next month instead. It's 25 years since I've been in Kerry so a visit is long overdue. I suppose what I'm asking is, given the current state of affairs with restrictions etc, is it worth my while? I'm looking at basing myself in Killarney town if I can get reasonably priced accommodation there. I won't be driving so was thinking of hiring a bike for one of the days to cycle around the national park. I'd particularly like to see the white tailed eagles if there's any good places to spot them. I'm also keen on doing a day tour around the ring of Kerry if any of the tour companies are operating in the present climate. For evenings I'd be just looking to have dinner and a few pints, nothing too mad. Any advise greatly appreciated.
