The original Vacant Property Grant Application Form has been revised. Please visit https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-housing-local-government-and-heritage/services/vacant-property-refurbishment-grant/ to access the updated application form.

🚫Should a 30km/h speed limit replace 50km/h in urban areas? 🚙Have your say on proposals for Tralee, Killarney, Listowel, Ballybunion, Castleisland, Dingle, Milltown, Killorglin, Cahersiveen and Kenmare. ➡️https://shorturl.at/Ze28A

Councillors and management of Kerry County Council were proud to attend the Kerry Ladies' Football Team All-Ireland Preview Breakfast at the Manor West Hotel in Tralee this morning Sending every good wish to the team in the All-Ireland Final on Sunday! #UpKerry #CiarraíAbú 💚💛

Upcoming social housing units advertised on our Choice Based Letting website include: Tralee - 1- & 3-Bedroom Properties. Submit expressions of interest for these properties before midnight Wednesday, 5th August 2026 @ https://cbl.kerrycoco.ie

ROSSBEIGH UPDATE: Kerry County Council has lifted the prohibition on swimming at #Rossbeigh Beach. Following receipt of new results from the Marine Institute, the cause of surface water discolouration has been confirmed as an algal bloom which is not harmful to humans.

Kerry County Council is inviting expressions of interest for the use of two sites at Fels Point on the Dan Spring Road in Tralee. The sites are zoned for ‘Tourism and Related’ and ‘Mixed Use/Opportunity’ site. More information: www.kerrycoco.ie/invitation-f...

Road Closure Decision Notice: Kerry County Council has decided to close the L-10434 Road to Meenogohane Pier, Co. Kerry, to public traffic from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm on Tuesday 28th July 2026.

⚠️Kerry County Council has extended the ‘DO NOT SWIM’ notice for Rossbeigh beach until Monday 3 August 2026, due to an ongoing marine algal bloom in the sea near the beach. The Marine Institute and Kerry Council continue to sample water quality and monitor the situation.

N86 Pavement & Defect Repair Works. Works commence 22 July and are expected to continue until 28 August (subject to weather). Traffic management will be in place. Thank you for your patience while these essential road improvement works are carried out.

The report of the Chief Executive to the July meeting of Kerry County Council is now available on our website. It provides an update on services delivered and activities and events over the past month: https://www.kerrycoco.ie/chief-executive-reports-2026/

New proposals would see the speed limit reduced from 50km/h to 30km/h in many urban or built-up locations. Kerry County Council is inviting the public to share their views on proposed new reduced speed limits in urban areas in the county. https://consult.kerrycoco.ie/en/browse

The July monthly meeting of Kerry County Council is taking place today at County Buildings and is being livestreamed on our website: https://www.kerrycoco.ie/livestreaming-of-july-monthly-meeting-monday-20th-july-2026/

UPDATE: The N71 between Molls Gap and Muckross House will reopen from approximately 5pm today.National Parks & Wildlife Service and Kerry Fire Service remain on site, and the area will continue to be monitored. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

N86 Pavement & Defect Repair Works. Works on sections of the N86, including Annagh, Camp, Clooncurra, Emlagh and Ballineesteenig, will run from 20 July to 28 August 2026 (subject to weather). Traffic management will be in place. Thank you for your continued patience.

🚧 Road Closure – The N71 between Molls Gap and Muckross House is closed from 2pm today (Thurs 16 July) due to ongoing fire prevention operations near Five Mile Bridge. ➡️ Traffic between Kenmare/Sneem & Killarney should use the R569 and N22. Remains closed until further notice.

Upcoming social housing units advertised on our Choice Based Letting website include: Ballyduff - 3 Bedroom Property and Knocknagoshel - 2 Bedroom Property. Submit expressions of interest for these properties before midnight Wednesday 22nd July 2026 @ https://cbl.kerrycoco.ie/

Road Closure N71 Kenmare - Killarney Road. The N71 is closed between Molls Gap and Muckross House until further notice due to ongoing fire prevention operations in the area.

Community Safety Event 🚨 Join us for a FREE Community Safety Event organised by the Kerry Local Community Safety Partnership. To register, please scan the QR code or use the following link: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/kerry-lcsp-community-safety-event-tickets-1989369368333

Kerry County Council wishes to advise that Met Éireann has EXTENDED the Yellow High Temperature warning for Kerry from 12:00 on Wednesday, July 15th to 06:00 on Friday, July 17th. For the latest weather updates and advisories, visit https://bit.ly/4xL2VAL.

Met Éireann Weather Warning – High Temperatures⚠️ Kerry County Council wishes to advise that Met Éireann has issued a Yellow High Temperature warning for Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Galway, and Mayo. For the latest weather updates, go to https://bit.ly/4xL2VAL

Upcoming social housing units advertised on our Choice Based Letting website include Waterville -2 Bedroom Property and Tralee - 3 Bedroom Property. Submit expressions of interest for these properties before midnight Wednesday 15th July 2026 @ https://cbl.kerrycoco.ie

This is a Water Safety Notice from Kerry County Council. With the upcoming warm weather, please remember to act responsibly around water to help ensure your safety and the safety of others. For information on water safety, please visit www.watersafety.ie.

We are delighted to announce the launch of a new pilot bus service to the Maherees. For more details visit: https://www.mahareesconservation.com/maharees-conservation-association-news-biodiversity-sand-dune-management/40-maharees-smart-coast-shuttle-bus.

Community and voluntary groups should apply for the Kerry Community Awards before the closing date of 10th of July 2026. For more information on the eligibility criteria and how to apply, please visit: https://kerryppn.ie/kerry-community-awards-2/ or contact us at kerrycommunityawards@kerrycoco.ie.

Join in the fun between the 4th and the 9th of July for National Play Day at your local Kerry Library branch. #NationalPlayDay #DCDE #KerryLibraries #PlayMatters #HealthyIreland #LetsPlay #PlayForAll

Estate Enhancement Fund 2026 REMINDER to all eligible groups operating within Kerry County Council-built housing estates to get their applications in before the closing date on 24th July 2026. Guidelines and Application forms are available at https://kerrycoco.ie/estate-enhancement-fund-2026/.

South Kerry Greenway 🟩 Projected Social and Economic Benefits 🚴 Jobs Created: 300 to 540 🏃‍♀️ Visitors Annually: 230,000 to 430,000 🚲 Annual Impact: €20m to 38m Source: PWC #Greenways #SouthKerryGreenway 💚💛

⚠️ ROAD CLOSURE: Please note the R570 at Barraduff National School will be closed from Monday 6th July at 8am to Friday 31st July at 6pm to facilitate essential drainage and resurfacing works. A diversion route will be in place. We appreciate your patience and co-operation.

A notice from Kerry County Council that the Killorglin Playground will be closed temporarily, from Tuesday 30th June until Thursday 2nd July inclusive, to facilitate upgrade works at the site. Kerry County Council appreciates your patience and understanding.