Farranfore is located in the heart of County Kerry strategically positioned 17km south of Tralee, 15km north of Killarney and 9.5km west of Castleisland. Farranfore originally developed as a transport hub and has continued to fulfil this role. Kerry Airport is location just over 1km east of the village core and Farranfore Railway Station is located close to the northern entrance to the village.
Farranfore has extensive commercial services with a Supermarket, Pharmacy, Post Office, and a pub. There is a restaurant, diner and deli in the village. Farranfore Medical Centre located on the Firies Rd. and a HSE Health Centre in the centre of the village is used by used by the Public Health Nurse.
Farranfore also has a strong business presence with Kerry Agri Business, 3 car dealerships, a furniture store and 4 Park business park
Knockaderry Farranfore is a modern national school including Little Acorns. Farranfore is home to the excellent facilities of Firies GAA club, including playing pitches, dressing rooms, sports hall and meeting rooms.
Farranfore is promoted as a growth settlement for the Municipal District and will be the primary focus for the development of the surrounding rural areas. Every effort is made to facilitate an appropriate increase in the population.
In order to allow Farranfore to develop in an orderly manner, it is important that:
Farranfore wastewater treatment plant has a capacity of 500PE, but with the potential to increase capacity if required. At peak times the loading to the plant can exceed the design PE. The plant and its capacity must be upgraded to support Farranfore's current needs, facilitate future growth to allow Farranfore reach its full potential.
The proposed new Farranfore- Killarney (N22) re-alignment is developed in order to support access to Kerry airport and links to the Tralee Killarney Hub.
The industrial activities in Farranfore are protected and developed sustainably.
The consolidation of the village settlement and the retention and improvement of local services and facilities to serve the village and surrounding areas
Its location as a strategic transport hub is maximised and developed to its fullest potential.
The importance of the airport and rail line must be recognised, and its further development is vital to the economy of the County and the wider region