Officials claim retail complex would help stem ‘haemorrhage’ of shoppers

A NEW retail complex in Castleisland would help stem the “haemorrhage” of shoppers from the area to neighbouring Tralee, it has been claimed.

Officials claim  retail complex would help stem ‘haemorrhage’ of shoppers

A planning application for the complex by Castleisland businessman Tony Walsh has been turned down by Kerry County Council, but councillors are continuing to support his efforts to get the green light.

Kerry mayor Bobby O’Connell, who lives in Castleisland, said his hometown had received very little from the Government or the IDA, and a shopping development would help create much-needed employment.

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