Former rail line opens as amenity trail in Kerry

Another old railway line is to get a new lease of life as a walking and cycling route. The first, 1.5km phase of the Tralee-Fenit Amenity Trail has been officially opened by Alan Kelly, the minister of state for transport, tourism, and sport.

The disused line, opened in 1887 and closed in 1978, runs for 13km to the port and fishing village of Fenit.

Mr Kelly, accompanied by Tralee mayor Pat Hussey, yesterday visited the developed stretch from Rock St, in the heart of Tralee, to the Bracker O’Regan Rd. Mr Hussey said that, as well as offering cycling and walking opportunities to locals, the trail would greatly enhance Kerry’s ability to attract activity tourists.