Mixed reaction from towns that wanted more

THERE was mixed reaction in Kerry yesterday to the news that Tralee and Killarney have been named as a joint hub centre for the south-west in the National Spatial Strategy (NSS).

Business leaders and politicians who had campaigned tirelessly to have Tralee named as a gateway city under the new development plan were hugely disappointed by the news the town has only been allocated hub status.

“Tralee is up there with the likes of Sligo, Dundalk and Letterkenny.