IT can now, with justification, lay claim to the title of being Kerry’s lucky lottery house. Sheahan’s Centra in Glenbeigh has sold a EuroMillions Plus prize worth €500,000 for the second time in a matter of weeks. One lucky winner bought a winning ticket there on February 28 and now another customer is half way… Read More…
Author Archives: John O'Mahony
Total number of confirmed cases in the country rises to 3,477
TWO extra cases of coronavirus were confirmed in Kerry today bring the total number of Covid-19 infections in the county to 68. A further 14 patients in the country – seven males and seven females – who had been diagnosed with Covid-19 have now died bringing the total number of fatalities to 85. Four of… Read More…
Mayor of Killarney: ‘I unreservedly condemn the evil deed’
THE Mayor of Killarney has said if the gorse fire that caused serious damage to over 150 acres of Killarney National Park on Sunday night was started deliberately, as is suspected, it was a very serious criminal act. Cllr Michael Gleeson said he watched on in horror from his home as the smoke was rising… Read More…
Aghadoe man spearheads petition for help in Australia
A YOUNG Killarney man, now living in Perth, has launched an online petition seeking support for Irish citizens living in Australia who are unable to get home to their families during the Covid-19 crisis. David Harte said people are losing their jobs on daily basis and, because of their visa status, they are not entitled… Read More…
Exam students have limited access to books and journals
UNIVERSITIES, Institutes of Technology and other third level colleges have been urged to introduce no detriment policies to ease the pressure on students completing assignments, assessments and online exams for this semester. Kerry TD Norma Foley said students are extremely worried about their exams given the events of recent weeks and, with all campuses closed,… Read More…
