IT’S seven months since they slept out under the stars to raise funds for a cause they want to help but this week, with the Covid-19 restrictions eased, students from the transition year class from St Brigid’s Secondary School in Killarney were finally in a position to hand over the cheque. The class of 2019/20… Read More…
Author Archives: John O'Mahony
Three further fatalities brings toll to 1,792
NO new cases of Covid-19 have been reported in Kerry since midnight on Thursday but three additional deaths and a further 253 positive cases have been confirmed nationwide. The death toll now stands at 1,792 and 32,271 people have been infected with the virus. The number of cases in Kerry remains at 362. Of the… Read More…
Mayor: There’s too much at stake for the town
AN appeal has been issued to the public to continue following public health guidelines if visiting Listowel for the seven-day festival of racing which gets underway on Sunday. Although the meeting will be held behind closed doors, a big influx is expected and that has given cause for some concern in terms of social distancing and… Read More…
Frustrating and demoralising for residents
THIS was the disgusting sight that awaited residents of a roadway adjacent to one of Killarney’s most scenic visitor attractions overnight. Mounds of domestic waste, including soiled nappies, empty food and drink containers and other filth, were dumped on the side of the road at Curragh, Aghadoe and it has caused great upset for locals.… Read More…
Demand to know costs of Safe Streets plan
KERRY County Council is to be asked to divulge exactly how much money has been spent on the Safe Streets campaign implemented in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Cllr Jackie Healy-Rae has tabled a question for next Monday’s meeting of the local authority to ascertain how much the mobility plan has cost to date. He… Read More…
