No zoning change despite fears for retail in Killarney town centre

DESPITE concerns that the commercial lifeblood is being sucked out of the centre of Killarney, a developing shopping complex on the outskirts of the town is to hold onto its retail zoning.

Local council management had recommended that the Deerpark complex, which includes Tesco, Marks & Spencer (M&S) and other well-known names, switch its zoning to “bulky goods” sales — such as carpets, furniture and automotive products.

However, FF councillor Brian O’Leary said larger retail stores could be turned away from Killarney if they could not locate in Deerpark.