4km section from Glenbeigh towards Mountain Stage open from Thursday, 2 April

Following the opening of the first section of the South Kerry Greenway to the public at Kells before Christmas, a further 4km of the amenity will be open by the end of this week. The new section between Glenbeigh and Mountain Stage will be accessible to walkers and cyclists from 2pm on Thursday afternoon just ahead of the Easter weekend.

The completion of this newest section of the South Kerry Greenway between its starting point at the Glenbeigh Trailhead and a new boardwalk near Mountain Stage means that 7km or one quarter of the entire greenway will be in public use from this weekend.

It comes as work continues on the construction and completion of other parts of the facility. It is anticipated that a further 2km of the Glenbeigh to Mountain Stage portion of the route will be open by the beginning of the summer.

Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr Michael Foley warmly welcomed the latest development: ‘This is another very exciting step forward for this transformative recreational amenity. The feedback from those who have visited the 3km section at Kells which opened in December has been incredibly positive and is very encouraging.’

‘I want to acknowledge local landowners for their cooperation and support as well as our partners in the Department of Transport and Transport Infrastructure Ireland.’

Cathaoirleach of the Kenmare Municipal District, Cllr Norma Moriarty said: ‘It’s wonderful to have this new part of the greenway operational in time for Easter and I would encourage everyone to enjoy what it has to offer over the coming weeks and months. We look forward to the opening of the next section before the summer.’

Car parking is available at the Glenbeigh Trailhead carpark which is located a short distance from Behy Bridge in Glenbeigh. Greenway users are reminded that the first section of the incorporates a ‘quiet road’ which is a shared space used by vehicles, walkers and cyclists. Advisory signage has been installed in this regard.