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Irish Examiner
20-07-2025
- Climate
- Irish Examiner
No major traffic delays but car parks near Dublin full as Cork and Tipp fans head to Croke Park
The car parks at both the Red Cow interchange and the Cheeverstown Park and Ride are now full up as Cork and Tipperary fans make their way to Dublin for this afternoon's All-Ireland final. Motorists seeking parking ahead of the match have been advised to consider train stations in the Dublin area, or parking bays near Dublin Bus routes. Traffic along most stretches of the M7 and M8 is still moving well, with only minor delays reported between junction 9a Sallins, and junction 10 Naas (South). Earlier, there had been reports of heavier traffic before and after the northbound toll at Portlaoise, with motorists told to expect delays in the area. As of 11am, this traffic appears to have eased off. Ken O'Sullivan with Leo and Brian Hurley at Kent Railway Station prior to heading to the All-Ireland final between Cork and Tipperary . Picture Dan Linehan And toll operators say they have extra management, staff, and backup workers on duty throughout the day to keep cars moving on their way to and from Dublin, with Incident Support Unit (ISU) vehicles readied along the routes to Dublin to handle any breakdowns or accidents. Weather There was also some heavy rain in parts of Munster and Leinster this morning, leading to saturated road surfaces and reduced visibility. The worst of the showers have now cleared, however. As for the general forecast for today, Met Éireann says that some brighter spells will develop this afternoon, though there will be some continued scattered heavy showers leading into the evening, especially across parts of the midlands and mid-west. [social=twitter][ Highest temperatures this afternoon will range from 17C to 22C in light to moderate northerly winds, fresh at times near western and southwestern coastal fringes. Earlier: Busy trains depart Cork Kent Aoife and Barry Lehane at Kent Railway Station prior to heading to the All-Ireland final between Cork and Tipperary . Picture Dan Linehan Kent Station was a sea of red and white from the early this morning, as thousands of Cork supporters boarded trains up to Dublin. Iarnród Éireann added a number of extra services for the day, with packed-to-capacity trains departing at 7am, 7.45am, and 9.20am. Iarnród Éireann has also reminded passengers that services from Dublin back to Cork this evening sold out, so those who arrive at stations in the capital without tickets will not be permitted to board. Those who do have tickets have been advised to arrive at the station early and allow plenty of travel time.
Irish Examiner
16-07-2025
- Business
- Irish Examiner
29.5-acre holding in Kerry dairying hotspot already under offer at €450,000
A 29.5-acre holding near Beaufort in Kerry is new to the market with Killarney-based agent Ken O'Sullivan. Located in a well-known dairying stronghold in the townland of Ahane, just under 3km from Beaufort village and 9km from Killarney, the property consists mainly of prime agricultural land. 'It's an excellent opportunity to acquire a land holding here,' says Mr O'Sullivan of the property. 'It's laid out in one block, mostly in one single field.' The holding has good road frontage on the road between Beaufort and Faha, and is suitable for several types of farming enterprise, according to the selling agents. It also boasts very fine views of the MacGillicuddy Reeks and the Gap of Dunloe. 'This is in a dry elevated location,' adds Mr O'Sullivan. 'And, there is also the ruin of an old building at the roadside.' Such an addition may prove to be of worth at some point in the future. For now, however, the main attraction is the land itself. According to the selling agents, there has been some strong interest, mainly from local sources. The price guide is a reasonable €450,000 (€15,000/acre) and there have already been offers.
