New homes in Killarney ‘should be built in unused gardens’

At least 30% of new homes in Killarney over the next six years will be on unused back gardens and infill sites, under proposals for housing in the Killarney Draft Municipal Plan, which is advocating much higher densities within the town.

Almost 700 accommodation units will be needed between now and 2024 as Killarney bucks the trend in most of Kerry with huge demand for housing.

The tourist town is the only one to have enjoyed significant population growth, going from 13,760 in 2011 to 15,312 in 2016.