Category Archives: Kerry Airport

Pope Francis and Cllr. Bobby – The Update

Pope Francis and Cllr. Bobby – The Update

Do you remember last December I told you that Cllr. Bobby O’Connell put down a notice of motion at a Kerry County Council meeting which was held in the community centre in Milltown. Cllr. Bobby’s motion was short and sweet and it read: “That Kerry County Council put in place proposals to invite Pope Francis… Read more…

Ross Visit Must be More than a PR Stunt – Ferris

Ross Visit Must be More than a PR Stunt – Ferris

Sinn Féin TD for Kerry, Martin Ferris has said that today’s visit by Minister for Transport, Shane Ross, TD, must be more than the usual PR stunt for politicians looking towards the next general election. “Kerry is well used to these PR visits by ministers who come and offer sympathy and nothing else,” said Deputy… Read more…

Code Orange Warning for Sunday in Kerry

Code Orange Warning for Sunday in Kerry

Kerry County Council is advising motorists and members of the public to take care and precautions tomorrow, Sunday, from 6am to 3pm in particular, following the issuing of a Code Orange warning for wind for Kerry during this period (see below). Home and business owners should take precautions in relation to vulnerable property and motorists,… Read more…

Herlihy’s Bar Closure – Another Sad Chapter in the Story of Rural Ireland

Herlihy’s Bar Closure – Another Sad Chapter in the Story of Rural Ireland

Friends and family gathered at Herlihy’s Bar in Farranfore on the occasion of Nollaig Na mBan on Friday night to witness the final curtain call on the village’s oldest business. It fell to Marie O’Sullivan to take the tough decision to close yet another of Kerry’s most historic public houses. It is no disrespect to… Read more…

Council Urges Kerry Natives to Consider Local Jobs in Science And Technology

Council Urges Kerry Natives to Consider Local Jobs in Science And Technology

Kerry County Council is urging any Kerry natives who are home for Christmas and who may be looking for job opportunities in science or technology in the county to visit a new online portal which lists a range of vacancies in the sector. Launched recently, KerrySciTech is a not-for-profit organisation whose primary aim is to… Read more…

Christmas Cheer to Abound in Farranfore on Sunday, December 4th

Christmas Cheer to Abound in Farranfore on Sunday, December 4th

Farranfore will be full of Christmas cheer on Sunday, December 4th. The Farranfore Development Association is hosting its annual Family Christmas Fun Day in the GAA hall in Farranfore from 2pm. This will be preceded by the formal dedication ceremony of the Farranfore 1916 Memorial at 1pm. Richard Sherwood, Chairman of the Farranfore Development Association,… Read more…

Run the Runway to Land on Annual Events Calendar

Run the Runway to Land on Annual Events Calendar

On the Friday night of last weekend, the inaugural Kerry Airport 5K Fun Run was held in aid of local charity Build4Life in association with Castleisland Rugby Club. “The event was a huge success with 750 participants involved on a beautiful, autumnal night at our local airport,” said spokesman, Bill Horgan of the promoting club,… Read more…

Five-Day Ticket Introduced to ‘Route 283’ by Local Link Kerry

Five-Day Ticket Introduced to ‘Route 283’ by Local Link Kerry

The Local Link Kerry Rural Transport Company has introduced five day tickets on their ‘Route 283’ service from: Currans, Currow, Kerry Airport, Firies, Ballyfinnane, Farmer’s Bridge to Tralee. The bus travels six days a week – Monday to Saturday with three inward and two outward journeys each day. There are daily ticket options for adults,… Read more…

Disgraceful use of Speed Vans on Kerry Supporters

Disgraceful use of Speed Vans on Kerry Supporters

“When Kerry played Dublin recently in the All Ireland Football Semi Final in Croke Park, returning Kerry supporters ran a gauntlet of six speed vans between Duagh and the Six Crosses. These were purposely deployed at the time that the Kerry fans were entering the county coming home from the match,” said a fuming Michael… Read more…

RTÉ Footage of Farranfore Airport Opening on August 30th-1969

RTÉ Footage of Farranfore Airport Opening on August 30th-1969

An RTÉ News film was broadcast on 30 August 1969. The film shows the official opening ceremony at Farranfore on that day.  Hundreds of onlookers turned out and were joined by a group of dignitaries and Minister for Transport and Power, Brian Lenihan, TD. To mark the 40th anniversary of ‘Farranfore Airport’ in 2009 a… Read more…

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Category Archives: Kerry Airport

Pope Francis and Cllr. Bobby – The Update

Pope Francis and Cllr. Bobby – The Update

Do you remember last December I told you that Cllr. Bobby O’Connell put down a notice of motion at a Kerry County Council meeting which was held in the community centre in Milltown. Cllr. Bobby’s motion was short and sweet and it read: “That Kerry County Council put in place proposals to invite Pope Francis… Read more…

Ross Visit Must be More than a PR Stunt – Ferris

Ross Visit Must be More than a PR Stunt – Ferris

Sinn Féin TD for Kerry, Martin Ferris has said that today’s visit by Minister for Transport, Shane Ross, TD, must be more than the usual PR stunt for politicians looking towards the next general election. “Kerry is well used to these PR visits by ministers who come and offer sympathy and nothing else,” said Deputy… Read more…

Code Orange Warning for Sunday in Kerry

Code Orange Warning for Sunday in Kerry

Kerry County Council is advising motorists and members of the public to take care and precautions tomorrow, Sunday, from 6am to 3pm in particular, following the issuing of a Code Orange warning for wind for Kerry during this period (see below). Home and business owners should take precautions in relation to vulnerable property and motorists,… Read more…

Herlihy’s Bar Closure – Another Sad Chapter in the Story of Rural Ireland

Herlihy’s Bar Closure – Another Sad Chapter in the Story of Rural Ireland

Friends and family gathered at Herlihy’s Bar in Farranfore on the occasion of Nollaig Na mBan on Friday night to witness the final curtain call on the village’s oldest business. It fell to Marie O’Sullivan to take the tough decision to close yet another of Kerry’s most historic public houses. It is no disrespect to… Read more…

Council Urges Kerry Natives to Consider Local Jobs in Science And Technology

Council Urges Kerry Natives to Consider Local Jobs in Science And Technology

Kerry County Council is urging any Kerry natives who are home for Christmas and who may be looking for job opportunities in science or technology in the county to visit a new online portal which lists a range of vacancies in the sector. Launched recently, KerrySciTech is a not-for-profit organisation whose primary aim is to… Read more…

Christmas Cheer to Abound in Farranfore on Sunday, December 4th

Christmas Cheer to Abound in Farranfore on Sunday, December 4th

Farranfore will be full of Christmas cheer on Sunday, December 4th. The Farranfore Development Association is hosting its annual Family Christmas Fun Day in the GAA hall in Farranfore from 2pm. This will be preceded by the formal dedication ceremony of the Farranfore 1916 Memorial at 1pm. Richard Sherwood, Chairman of the Farranfore Development Association,… Read more…

Run the Runway to Land on Annual Events Calendar

Run the Runway to Land on Annual Events Calendar

On the Friday night of last weekend, the inaugural Kerry Airport 5K Fun Run was held in aid of local charity Build4Life in association with Castleisland Rugby Club. “The event was a huge success with 750 participants involved on a beautiful, autumnal night at our local airport,” said spokesman, Bill Horgan of the promoting club,… Read more…

Five-Day Ticket Introduced to ‘Route 283’ by Local Link Kerry

Five-Day Ticket Introduced to ‘Route 283’ by Local Link Kerry

The Local Link Kerry Rural Transport Company has introduced five day tickets on their ‘Route 283’ service from: Currans, Currow, Kerry Airport, Firies, Ballyfinnane, Farmer’s Bridge to Tralee. The bus travels six days a week – Monday to Saturday with three inward and two outward journeys each day. There are daily ticket options for adults,… Read more…

Disgraceful use of Speed Vans on Kerry Supporters

Disgraceful use of Speed Vans on Kerry Supporters

“When Kerry played Dublin recently in the All Ireland Football Semi Final in Croke Park, returning Kerry supporters ran a gauntlet of six speed vans between Duagh and the Six Crosses. These were purposely deployed at the time that the Kerry fans were entering the county coming home from the match,” said a fuming Michael… Read more…

RTÉ Footage of Farranfore Airport Opening on August 30th-1969

RTÉ Footage of Farranfore Airport Opening on August 30th-1969

An RTÉ News film was broadcast on 30 August 1969. The film shows the official opening ceremony at Farranfore on that day.  Hundreds of onlookers turned out and were joined by a group of dignitaries and Minister for Transport and Power, Brian Lenihan, TD. To mark the 40th anniversary of ‘Farranfore Airport’ in 2009 a… Read more…

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