A HUGELY exciting new festival is to be held in Killarney this spring, it has been announced. Ireland’s undisputed adventure capital is currently preparing to take a walk on the wild side with an innovative weekend celebration for outdoor enthusiasts, culture and food aficionados and energetic great escapers. The Wander Wild Festival, from March 27-29… Continue Reading
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Waste wasters return to familiar ground
A KILLARNEY woman who discovered and reported a serious case of illegal dumping on a rural road just after Christmas has this week found an even bigger pile of household and domestic waste on the same roadway. Just before the new year commenced, Helen Duggan was shocked when she spotted a heap of rubbish, including… Continue Reading
Health service comments spark angry retort
ONE of the first verbal spats of the general election campaign has broken out between Sin Fein candidate Cllr Pat Day and Fine Gael’s Cllr Mike Kennelly over a suggestion that the health service could be privatised. Cllr Kennelly said it is clear that the current health service is not working and a whole new… Continue Reading
Drugs trade allowed to fester and grow
A NEW series of measures has been proposed to increase the powers and resources of local gardaí in the fight against drugs – and additional recruits is the main priority identified. Kerry general election candidate, Cllr Norma Moriarty, said the county is not immune to the scourge of drugs and related crime which has seeped… Continue Reading
Funding to tackle school safety fears
CONCERNS that road safety issues were compromising the safety of children attending a childcare facility – and their parents and staff – have been eased following the allocation of €60,000 for traffic calming measures in the vicinity. Cllr Michael Cahill had highlighted the situation at the Scamps and Scholars facility on Langford Street, Killorglin and… Continue Reading
