Upgrade planned for cycling route

A SIGNIFICANT upgrading of a new walking and cycling route between north Kerry and west Limerick has been announced.

The development is to take place next year on the former Limerick to Kerry railway line.

Limerick County Council has signed a €552,638 contract with Jons Civil Engineering Ltd, Duleek, Co Meath, to commence works on the Great Southern Trail, from Newcastle West to Barnagh and Newcastle West to Ardagh, Co Limerick.