HEALTH Service Executive management in Kerry today issued a message of thanks to the people of the county for their support of staff during the current coronavirus crisis. Management from Cork Kerry Community Healthcare, the South/South West Hospital Group, the Department of Public Health and the National Ambulance Service said the action taken by the… Read More…
Author Archives: John O'Mahony
Kerry seats in Upper House cut to two
TWO vastly experienced Kerry Fianna Fail politicians have retained their seats in Seanad Éireann in emphatic fashion with Kenmare’s Mark Daly registering a power-packed performance to top the poll on the Administrative Panel and Ned O’Sullivan, from Listowel, comfortably retaining his seat on the Labour Panel. Daly was the story of the week with a… Read More…
‘You might be on your own but remember that you are never alone’
THE priests of the Killarney parish have acknowledged that the Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in tough and worrying times for many people but they are delighted so many are able to join them for Mass via the parish radio or webcam on www.killarneyparish.com. They said, however, that they are aware than many are upset that… Read More…
Children in extreme poverty are always the most vulnerable in a crisis
OPINION: Children in extreme poverty are always the most vulnerable in a crisis and that is the case with the Covid-19 pandemic with help urgently needed, writes Niall McLoughlin, CEO of World Vision Ireland, a child-focused overseas aid agency helping children in emergency situations, through public and corporate donations and with the generous support of… Read More…
€600 worth of cannabis, scales and bags discovered
THE occupants of a car stopped for driving without lights on in Tralee were subsequently searched after gardai detected a strong smell of cannabis. One male was arrested at scene and later detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice Drug Trafficing Act 1997. Gardai confirmed this Friday that he was discovered with €600 worth… Read More…
