Kerry County Council has issued notice of up-coming road closures in the Currow and Gneeveguilla areas in late March. And, in conjunction with work proposed for the roads in these areas, the council is also giving notice to anyone who may wish to lodge an objection to these works in the areas mentioned here. Cllr.… Continue Reading
The death has occurred of Elizabeth O’Connor, nee Nolan, Lower Dromulton, Castleisland, Co. Kerry. Aged 57. Liz passed away peacefully on February 25th 2021 after a long illness bravely borne, surrounded by her loving family in the exceptional care of the Palliative Care Team at University Hospital Kerry. Beloved wife of Tommy and devoted mother… Continue Reading
An Garda Siochána Alert – North Cork, 26th February 2021. After the discovery of the bodies of two brothers on a farm in North Cork overnight, Garda Síochána in the Cork, Kerry and Limerick – Southern Region have issued an alert this morning from the scene of a double murder of two brothers on a… Continue Reading
The death has occurred of Nora Mary Hickey, New York and formerly of Ballinattin, Knocknagoshel, Co. Kerry. Nora Mary was predeceased by her parents, Laurence and Mary Ann, sister, Sheila in New York, sisters-in-law, Mary and Phil, brother-in-law, Gerald. She will be sadly missed by her sisters, Bride Barry, Angela in London and brothers: James,… Read more…
In the run-up to a Christmas which promised little, the Headley’s Bridge promoters of an annual charity crib collection wondered if they should continue with their decade long, seasonal tradition. Eileen and Thomas O’Connor of ‘The Bridge’ were encouraged by neighbours and friends to carry on in spite of the cloud which hung over Christmas.… Read more…
At this time of Covid-19, Maeve Carmody, self-management support coordinator with Cork Kerry Community Healthcare is reminding those with long term health condition that resources and services are available to support them. People living with a long-term health condition may be more at risk of serious illness if they get Covid-19 and need to take… Read more…
On Wednesday, February 17th the first ever Currow Coiste Na nÓg AGM was held online via Microsoft teams. There was a very good crowd in attendance on the night and the following officers were elected: By Con Enright, P.R.O. Patron – Fr. John Buckley; Presidents: Tadhg Walsh and Johnny Scanlon; Chairman: Frank Coffey; Vice Chairman:… Read more…
Ireland Reads is a new campaign to get the whole country reading this month in the lead up to a national day of reading tomorrow, Thursday, February 25th. Kerry Library has teamed up with libraries nationwide and some local authors for the campaign, which is part of the government’s Keep Well initiative and aims to… Read more…
Last night’s state of the nation address by An Taoiseach Micheál Martin on the Covid-19 situation and the elongation of the current lock-down has already knocked many great social events off the 2021 calendar for sure. Taoiseach Martin may have officially answered a thousand questions in the course of his statement – but we had… Read more…
Sinn Féin TD for Kerry, Pa Daly, criticised processing delays within the Department of Agriculture in Dáil Éireann last week, highlighting a range of issues affecting beef farmers, forestry and aquaculture in Kerry. Teachta Daly said that he has been continually hearing from constituents who are frustrated with the Department of Agriculture and the Marine… Read more…
Celebration Time for Patie We extend our heartiest birthday wishes to Patie Brosnan who reaches the incredible age of 96 on Friday. It’s a phenomenal age and a tribute to the care and love Patie receives from his family and the terrific staff in Columbanus, Killarney. Yearly Lotto New Members For an annual subscription of… Read more…
In March 2009 Bright Beginnings Preschool officially opened its doors. The preschool, which is located at Castleisland Family Resource Centre on Church Street, focuses on providing quality early intervention in small local group settings while providing encouragement for social inclusion and support for all families. (Advertorial) In 2012 the work of the centre was recognised… Read more…
I just saw the weather forecast for the week ahead and from Friday onwards it going to be kind and nice and warm. Meanwhile, it’s going to be mean and it merits warnings from Met Éireann and Kerry County Council. Met Éireann has issued the following Status Orange warning for rainfall for County Kerry and… Read more…
