Councillors in Tralee have given a green light to a doubling in size of the town’s McDonald’s restaurant.

A huge response from the public and interested groups has been received in relation to proposals for the redevelopment of a prime site in Kerry’s county town.

A 2.3-acre site in the historic heart of Tralee is set to become a catalyst for the wider revitalisation of the town.

Kerry has a higher dependency on tourism than any other county in the State, according to a newly-released report.

A two-year campaign to enforce the derelict sites act in Kerry’s county town is also targeting unfinished housing sites along with well-established eyesores.

Town councils are earning the bulk of their parking charges from summer visitors, it has emerged as Tralee Town Council ruled out calls for concessions.

Guided safaris, pedal ride boats and bird hides will be unveiled this weekend as a new eco-park, Tralee Bay Wetlands Centre, opens.

A SAFARI-STYLE boat ride through wetlands will be one of the features of a €4.2 million eco park due to open in Co Kerry early next year.

ANOTHER milestone has been reached in a €75 million programme that will change the face of one of Tralee’s most disadvantaged areas.