THE Kerry for Choice organisation has said it is encouraged by the announcement by Minister for Health, Simon Harris, that abortion care will be provided for on a universal basis so that cost will not be a barrier to accessing services. Paula Dennan, Kerry for Choice convener, remarked: “We know that women from rural areas,… Continue Reading
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New winning team at Killarney Race Company
IT’S certainly a case of winner alright at Killarney Race Company where a top class new team has been appointed to spearhead on track and off course developments into the future. The progressive board of directors, under chairman Gerard Coughlan, has announced the appointment of a new Racing Manager, a new Financial Controller and a… Continue Reading
Anna and Molly set to take on the world
TWO stunning young Kerry models have been selected as finalists in this year’s Miss Universe Ireland pageant. Anna Cahill, from Rossbeigh, Glenbeigh, will face the adjudicators at the gala ceremony in the Mansion House, Dublin on Thursday, August 2. The 21-year-old is a former student at Intermediate School Killorglin and she is the daughter of… Continue Reading
Minister to officiate at opening ceremony
A NEW 20-unit housing scheme in Killarney – the first development of its kind in the town for many years – will be officially opened on Tuesday next. Fresh from completing the 175km Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle last weekend, the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government, Eoghan Murphy, will return to town to officiate… Continue Reading
€50,000 will help team purchase new vehicle
THE cash-strapped Kerry Mountain Rescue Team is to receive a €50,000 boost from the Government to enable volunteers to purchase a new rescue vehicle. The grant aid is part of a new round of the Clár Programme to make funding available for first responder organisations in Kerry. Announcing the support, Minister of State for Tourism… Continue Reading
