KERRY County Council has stressed that while the provision of services for the homeless in the county is proving to be extremely difficult and challenging, some progress is being made. In July of 2020, there were 137 adults in emergency accommodation in the county with 47 dependents but by July of this year that number… Continue Reading
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639 applicants for one-bed housing
CONCERN has been expressed that there does not appear to be a significant delivery of housing suitable to meet the demand of one-bed applicants on the Kerry County Council social housing list. Raising the matter with officials, Cllr Maura Healy-Rae was told there are currently 639 applicants on the list for one-bed accommodation in the… Continue Reading
Oh brother, we’re on a winner
THE Park Hotel in Kenmare has scooped the sought-after five-star hotel of the year in the annual Georgina Campbell Irish Hospitality and Food Awards. The hotel, run by brothers Francis and John Brenna, fought off stiff opposition to clinch the award. In her citation, Georgina Campnell said: “Who, other than Francis and John Brennan, would… Continue Reading
A whopping €257,723 is some consolation prize
A LOTTERY ticket sold in Beaufort was just one number short of scooping a massive €16.5 million jackpot but it still earned the lucky owner a cool €257,723. The ticket, sold in Carson’s Daybreak and Beaufort Post Office, had five matching numbers plus the bonus to win over quarter of a million euro but it… Continue Reading
Billy hailed as a credit to his country
A GIFTED Kerry-based horticulturalist has scooped a coveted gold medal at the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show for a truly spectacular display. Billy Alexander from Kells Bay Gardens won the first prize for his entry which is described as a microcosm of Kells Bay with Dicksonia Antarctica tree ferns. The honour follows another gold medal win… Continue Reading
