Draft Integrated Urban Strategy for Killarney open for Final Public Consultation

Kerry County Council is in the final stages of preparing the heritage-led Integrated Urban Strategy for Killarney, developed as part of the THRIVE Town Centre First Heritage Revival Scheme. This comprehensive strategy examines both the development needs and the future potential of Killarney town centre, with a focus on its historic and cultural setting; improved connections; and enhancing the streets and spaces in the town centre. 

As part of this process, a number of heritage buildings, streets and public spaces in the town centre have been identified as having significant potential for regeneration. These assets present valuable opportunities not only for adaptive reuse, but also for conservation, public realm improvements, and new uses that can reduce vacancy and dereliction while enhancing the overall vibrancy and appeal of the town centre.

The Killarney THRIVE project is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the ERDF Southern, Eastern and Midland Regional Programme 2021-2027.

Kerry County Council extends sincere thanks to all who have contributed to shaping the strategy through the public consultation process to-date.

Speaking about the consultation, Jean Foley, Town Regeneration Officer with Kerry County Council said “This strategy represents an exciting time for Killarney. It builds on the town’s rich heritage while setting out a vision for a more vibrant, inclusive, and resilient town centre. We’re encouraging everyone in the community to share their views during this final phase of consultation. Your feedback will help ensure the strategy reflects the ambitions and needs of Killarney into the future.”

The public consultation period is open until 4pm, 19^th October 2025.

The draft plan can be viewed at the following locations:

• Kerry County Council, County Buildings, Rathass, Tralee, Co. Kerry V92 H7VT
• Kerry County Council, Killarney Municipal Area Office, Town Hall, Killarney, Co. Kerry
• https://consult.kerrycoco.ie/en/consultation/killarney-integrated-urban-strategy

Submissions and observations can be made via online at https://consult.kerrycoco.ie/en/consultation/killarney-integrated-urban-strategy or by emailing [email protected]. Alternatively, send your comments to Town Regeneration Unit, Kerry County Council, County Buildings, Rathass, Tralee, Co. Kerry V92 H7VT. Please use subject heading: Comments on Draft Killarney Integrated Urban Strategy. The deadline for comments is 4pm, 19^th October 2025.

View the Draft Killarney Integrated Urban Strategy here

Tralee Integrated Urban Strategy

Kerry County Council would like to thank everyone who participated in the public and stakeholder engagement on the Integrated Urban Strategy (IUS) for Tralee Town Centre, which has now been finalised.

The IUS examines both the development needs and the future potential of Tralee town centre, with a focus on fostering a more sustainable environment; promoting arts and heritage, strengthening community connections and further supporting long term economic resilience and regeneration.

The development of the strategy was funded under THRIVE, which focuses on revitalising urban centres by repurposing heritage buildings, contributing to both community renewal and heritage conservation.  THRIVE is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the ERDF Southern, Eastern and Midland Regional Programme 2021-2027.

The IUS supports a funding bid to undertake the conservation-led restoration and upgrading of the Ashe Memorial Hall which was submitted in April 2025. A decision on successful projects under this funding call is expected in Q4 2025.

You can read or download the Tralee Integrated Urban Strategy here

Draft Integrated Urban Strategy for Tralee Now Open for Final Public Consultation

Kerry County Council is in the final stages of preparing the heritage-led Integrated Urban Strategy for Tralee, developed as part of the THRIVE Town Centre First Heritage Revival Scheme. This comprehensive strategy examines both the development needs and the future potential of Tralee town centre, with a focus on fostering a more sustainable environment; promoting arts and heritage, strengthening community connections and further supporting long term economic resilience and regeneration.

As part of this process, a number of heritage buildings, streets and public spaces in the town centre have been identified as having significant potential for regeneration. These assets present valuable opportunities not only for adaptive reuse, but also for conservation, public realm improvements, and new uses that can reduce vacancy and dereliction while enhancing the overall vibrancy and appeal of the town centre.

The strategy also supports a funding application for the conservation-led restoration and upgrading of the Ashe Memorial Hall, a landmark heritage building in the heart of Tralee. This restoration would mark a significant step in revitalising the town’s historic fabric and supporting wider regeneration goals.

The Tralee THRIVE project is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the ERDF Southern, Eastern and Midland Regional Programme 2021-2027.

Kerry County Council extends sincere thanks to all who have contributed to shaping the strategy through the public consultation process to-date.

Speaking about the consultation, Jean Foley, Town Regeneration Officer with Kerry County Council said “This strategy represents an exciting time for Tralee. It builds on the town’s rich heritage while setting out a vision for a more vibrant, inclusive, and resilient town centre. We’re encouraging everyone in the community to share their views during this final phase of consultation. Your feedback will help ensure the strategy reflects the ambitions and needs of Tralee into the future.”

The public consultation period is open until 4pm, 18^th August 2025.

The draft plan can be viewed at the following locations:

• Kerry County Council, County Buildings, Rathass, Tralee, Co. Kerry V92 H7VT
• Kerry County Council, Tralee Municipal District Office, Princes Quay, Tralee, Co. Kerry V92 YX54
• kerrycoco.ie/town-centre-first-heritage-revival-scheme/

Submissions and observations can be made via online at https://consult.kerrycoco.ie/en/consultation/tralee-integrated-urban-strategy-public-consultation or by emailing [email protected]. Alternatively, send your comments to Town Regeneration Unit, Kerry County Council, County Buildings, Rathass, Tralee, Co. Kerry V92 H7VT. Please use subject heading: Comments on Draft Tralee Integrated Urban Strategy. The deadline for comments is 4pm on Monday, 18^th August 2025.

For further queries or information please email [email protected] or visit https://www.kerrycoco.ie