Cork Kerry Community Healthcare has confirmed that recruitment has started to allow for the opening of an additional eight beds in the Community Nursing Unit In Kenmare. This recruitment campaign follows acceptance by the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation of management proposals on staffing at the unit. Immediate Staff Recruitment “We are now proceeding immediately…
Sliabh Luachra Boxing Club has just had a fantastic weekend of activity with a strong squad of eight boxers. The travelling group included: Paddy Walsh, Barry O’Connor, Paul Browne, Ava Fitzmaurice, Katelyn Horan, Jordan Coffey, Liam Walsh, Sean O’Brien and Bridget O’Brien. Team Manager Jennifer O’Sullivan-Coffey, Coaches: John O’Connell, Barry Walsh and John Coffey. A…
Kerry Music and it’s Musicians – A Source of Influence on My Personal Style is the title of Saturday night’s latest installment of the rolling Handed Down series of lectures and recitals at the Heritage Centre in Scartaglin Village with a starting time of 8pm sharp. It will be presented by Charlie Piggott. De Dannan…
The Kerry Citizens’ Information Service Mobile Unit will visit Garvey’s SuperValu Car Park here in Castleisland on Monday morning from 10am to 12.30pm before heading to Rathmore Community Centre for its 2pm to 4pm appointment there. “Kerry Citizens’ Information Service aims to reach all communities in the county to ensure that all citizens have easy…
Kerry’s Eye has launched a massive safety campaign aimed at keeping cyclists safe on the county’s roads. The Tralee-based newspaper has announced June as Stayin’ Alive at 1.5 Month in Kerry – with the full support of Kerry County Council well as the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle, local cycling clubs, and the founder of…
The following is the text of a speech made by Deputy Danny Healy Rae during Leaders Questions in Dáil Éireann last week. Deputy Healy Rae highlighted a few important issues to Taoiseach Enda Kenny in the course of his speaking opportunity. Cannot Attract Jobs “I am glad to get this opportunity to highlight the lack…
Over two hundred people from across the county attended the Lee Strand / Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards 2016 in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel in Tralee on Friday, January 27th. The celebration commenced with dinner and was followed by a presentation of twenty seven awards, accompanied with an inspiring citation of each winner’s achievements. Twenty…
The transition from photographer/reporter/editor on weekly publications to author / publisher of books is a mighty leap. It’s a mighty leap of faith, hope and a dash of bravery too. Currow native and resident, Con Dennehy gave it a go and made it to ‘the other side’ without a scratch. In fact he’s about to…
Cassandra Myers from the Keel/Kiltallagh Community Games Club won the Kerry Youth Award at the annual awards dinner in the River Island Hotel in Castleisland. Cassandra, a daughter of Don and Eileen Myers has been involved in community games from a young age. Community Games play a big part in the family with Cassandra and…
U-16 County Championship Semi-Final: Castleisland District 2-16 Kenmare District 1-13. Report: Jimmy O’Sullivan Darcy Despite a strong wind and inclement weather, Castleisland and Kenmare served up an absolute thriller of a County U-16 semi-final. In the end, Castleisland had a bit to spare, but it was only in the last ten minutes that they finally…
