While we are all being advised to proceed with caution today whether on foot or driving, conditions are not as bad as they were earlier this month. Even so, there are stretches of roads in this and neighbouring localities that could trip us up. There was a sobering reminder for people travelling to and from…
Along with the usual advice from the authorities on matters of personal safety and not making unnecessary journeys and securing items that might be carried on a strong winds, comes the Met Éireann warning for the weekend and beyond. Saturday 29th February Today, Saturday will see Storm Jorge impacting Ireland, with some heavy and possibly…
Mary Harrington from Leith, Ballymacelligott sent us a reminder that the current state of the weather is almost exactly mirroring that of this very weekend last year. Mary’s photograph of her husband Mossy was taken on March 4th 2018 and she reminds us that it was on this weekend last year that it started snowing…
The Kerry Local Coordination Group met at 7am this morning to further review the severe weather situation. A Status Orange weather warning is now in effect for Kerry until 6pm this evening. Light snow is still falling in some parts of the county and temperatures remain low. Roads Remain Dangerous Freezing temperatures and further snowfall…
The Kerry Local Emergency Coordination Group met on a number of occasions throughout the night and again this morning – including the Chief Executive and senior management of Kerry County Council, the Chief Superintendent of An Garda Siochána, senior HSE management and other emergency services. Status Red Remains Met Éireann’s Status Red warning for…
The Kerry Local Coordination Group met at County Buildings on Monday morning to review preparations for the adverse weather conditions forecast for later this week. The group consists of: Kerry County Council; An Garda Síochána; Kerry Civil Defence; Kerry Fire Services and the Health Services Executive. Expected Freezing Conditions The group assessed the current weather…
This morning’s Weather Update from Kerry County Council is as follows: The Conor Pass is best avoided – please use alternative routes. Poor driving conditions reported on Bealach Óisín, on the N69 Tralee-Listowel road, and in parts of East Kerry around Rathmore, Gneeveguilla, Anablaha and Scartaglin. There is snow and ice in many sheltered areas…
Kerry County Council is asking motorists to avoid the Conor Pass in West Kerry following heavy snowfalls and icy conditions. There has been snow at the county bounds on the N22 and driving conditions there are poor. In all parts of the county, motorists are asked to drive with care and allow plenty of time…
The daffodil means many things to many people and more recently because of its association with the fight against cancer. It has become a veritable symbol of hope for people living with the disease. The very sight of the little yellow bud breaking cold, wet and often freezing ground couldn’t but inspire hope in this…
