Killarney, Zimbabwe
Killarney is a suburb of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. The population of Killarney is about 15,000 people. It is named after the town of Killarney in Co. Kerry in southwest Ireland. Due to its vicinity to the National University of Science and Technology many students live there, who due to transport expenses are willing to stay in large numbers of up to 8 per room. Killarney is a low-density housing area, with a 'grave quietness' when students are on holiday.
Killarney is also in the vicinity of the Zimbabwe School of Mines whose students also contribute to the populace.
Killarney is also home to an age Old Gold Mine called "Old Nic Mine" Killarney has most of its roads(27) named after towns in the United Kingdom. Killarney has a river that divides the suburb into two sections. There are two bridges along Tayport Road and Adair Drive which connect the two sections. The river flows between Morgan Road and Murchison Road. During the heavy rainy season, some water can flow, however because of the lack of management, much of the water remains stagnant and can cause mosquitoes to thrive during the summer season. The river flows from Gwanda Road up to the Umguza Dam.
Transportation
Killarney's transport is mainly serviced by minibus taxis which have a capacity of 15 - 18 passengers depending on the seating arrangement. During peak hours (0630 - 0830) and (1630 - 1830) wait times are relatively short, however during off peak hours wait times can be long. The taxis travel along Tayport Road, Adair Drive, Murchison Road and Scone Drive. They may enter into other roads in order to find commuters during peak hours in the morning. The taxis can be boarded from City Hall located in the City Centre.
Shopping Centre
Killarney has some grocery stores located next to Old Nic mine that sell basic goods such as bread, cooking oil, vegetables, etc. There is also a bar located next to the grocery shop where miners usually grab a drink. There is a grinding mill next to the shop for people who would want to grind maize in order to make mealie meal.
Education
Killarney is home to Centenary Primary School, which offers education to Grades 1 to 7 in Zimbabwe's standard. There are some houses which have been converted to pre- schools, Killarney is located in the outskirts of the city of Bulawayo. Having these pre- schools helps the working class to leave their children close to home.