by Alan Jacques
338 caravans were illegally parked in 69 locations around Rathkeale on December 31 last, according to local Fine Gael councillor Stephen Keary.
Speaking at this month’s Adare-Rathkeale district meeting, he told council members that Christmas was a “living hell” for elderly people and families in the West Limerick town.
“Around 10 high-powered vehicles were parked haphazardly on one site. The parties would start around 2am with youngsters driving up and down a cul-de-sac beeping their horns and blaring music.”
“Elderly people and decent hardworking families were harassed. If this is the kind of treatment you are happy to oversee it is a sad day,” he told the executive.
Cllr Keary pointed out that there were bye-laws, which would allow the council tackle the issue, but are not enforced.
“Is that how you deal with the people of Rathkeale?” he asked.
