The first section of the South Kerry greenway will open to the public on Friday.
This first phase will be just over 3kms and it's in Kells.
It's expected that the next section of the South Kerry greenway will be opened by early summer next year.
The public will be able to experience the first phase of the South Kerry greenway on Friday as the 3.1km section between the old Kells Railway Station and Golden’s Shop at Kells will be fully accessible to pedestrians and cyclists.
The completion of the Kells section of the South Kerry Greenway comes as work continues on the construction and completion of other parts of the facility.
Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr Michael Foley says this is a very exciting time for the entire county, adding that the South Kerry Greenway is one of the most anticipated public projects and amenities in the county.
Temporary car parking is available for greenway users at Golden’s of Kells and at the former Kells Railway Station car park; access for people with disabilities is available at the former Kells Railway Station car park.
An official opening ceremony of this first section of the greenway will take place next year.
Kerry County Council says it’s anticipated that the next section of the greenway – which will be from the trailhead at Glenbeigh through Curra Wood and on to the road overbridge at Mountain Stage – will open to the public in early summer next year.
Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan
Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan
