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
Ray cycles in Catalonia to help a great cause
A KILLARNEY man, who is a dedicated charity champion, will this week saddle up for a marathon overseas journey to help raise funds for an organisation that helps young adults with intellectual disabilities. Ray Moynihan of Earl’s Court House Hotel will join Joe Moriarty from Tralee to cycle the Wild Mediterranean Way in aid of… 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
It’s wrong to punish farmers for wildfires
FARMERS who had no hand, act or part in the wildfires that destroyed thousands of acres of Killarney National Park are being punished because their basic payment schemes are being impacted, the Green Party in Killarney has claimed. The action is not justified as the farmers themselves had absolutely nothing to do with the fires… Continue Reading
