Food Bank Up Set up in Week of 65 Kerry Home Repossession Court Cases

Food Bank Up Set up in Week of 65 Kerry Home Repossession Court Cases

Two very significant developments in Kerry this week speak volumes on how the so-called ‘Green Shoots’ of the Irish economy are having little or no bearing on counties like ours. That we’re paying the price for our detachment from the main hubs of activity is undeniable. It’s undeniable too that the suffering and mental anguish…

Sinn Féin condemns Knocknagoshel Monument Attack

Sinn Féin condemns Knocknagoshel Monument Attack

Sinn Féin has condemned last week’s attack on the  monument in Knocknagoshel which was only recently unveiled to remember Free State soldiers killed there by the IRA during the Civil War. Kerry Sinn Féin TD Martin Ferris said that people had a right to commemorate those who died on both sides during the Civil War…

Ferris expresses concern for Elverys jobs

Ferris expresses concern for Elverys jobs

Sinn Féin TD Martin Ferris has called on the government to ensure that the saving of all 700 jobs in Elverys Sports is made a priority. Deputy Ferris, who has written to the Jobs Minister, made his call after being contacted by those representing 15 staff working in the two stores in Tralee and Killarney.…

Ferris and Moloney on Post Offices and Sport Capital Programme

Ferris and Moloney on Post Offices and Sport Capital Programme

A small bit of imagination could help save post offices – Ferris Sinn Fein TD Martin Ferris has said that the post office network must be protected as an integral part of local communities. He said a small bit of imagination could help achieve this. Deputy Ferris said: “The post office network is part of…