GROSSLY outdated adhesive posters stuck to the windows of the government offices in Killarney, to commemorate the centenary of the 1916 Rising, still haven’t been removed over five years later – despite repeated requests to have them taken down as a mark of respect to those the display purports to honour. A leading figure in… Continue Reading
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New phase to give town centre a major facelift
PUBLIC consultation has commenced this week on the next phase of multi-million euro enhancement works in Tralee town centre. The new phase of upgrading works follows the allocation of funding under the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund and construction is expected to commence at the beginning of 2022, following public consultation and a tendering process.… Continue Reading
Charlie tipped the scales at almost 16 pounds
THIS BABY SAVED KERRY. So screamed the banner headline that certainly caught the eye of an unsuspecting Killarney public 40 years ago this week. It accompanied a monochrome snapshot of a big baby sitting on a weighing scales in a nursing home in Killarney on 26 February 1957 and the public was left to wonder… Continue Reading
Houses in and around town are in big demand
OVER €3.8 million worth of property was sold in Killarney in the past month with 19 house sales included in the latest Residential Property Price Register. Officials figures show that between February 2 and March 3 properties in several parts of town and in the surrounding areas were in big demand. Some local auctioneers have… Continue Reading
Homeowners don’t quality for social housing units
MANY elderly people who live in remote areas and own their own houses are finding it extremely difficult living so far from the necessary services and some are lonely and actually scared of living alone, a meeting of Kerry County Council has been told. Cllr Marie Moloney said there is no independent living facilities, such… Continue Reading
