TWO extra cases of coronavirus were confirmed in Kerry today bring the total number of Covid-19 infections in the county to 68. A further 14 patients in the country – seven males and seven females – who had been diagnosed with Covid-19 have now died bringing the total number of fatalities to 85. Four of… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Community
Aghadoe man spearheads petition for help in Australia
A YOUNG Killarney man, now living in Perth, has launched an online petition seeking support for Irish citizens living in Australia who are unable to get home to their families during the Covid-19 crisis. David Harte said people are losing their jobs on daily basis and, because of their visa status, they are not entitled… Continue Reading
Exam students have limited access to books and journals
UNIVERSITIES, Institutes of Technology and other third level colleges have been urged to introduce no detriment policies to ease the pressure on students completing assignments, assessments and online exams for this semester. Kerry TD Norma Foley said students are extremely worried about their exams given the events of recent weeks and, with all campuses closed,… Continue Reading
Gorse burning a disgraceful and despicable act
KERRY County Council has condemned the illegal burning of gorse in the county following a further 16 emergency call-outs to gorse fires by the Kerry Fire Service in the last 24 hours. At a teleconference meeting of party representatives and senior management of the local authority this Wednesday morning, councillors appealed to members of the… Continue Reading
‘We place the health of our employees and their families first and foremost’
KILLARNEY construction giant Liebherr Container Cranes has defended its decision to remain open for business during the Covid-19 crisis, stressing that the list of essential service providers permitted to continue operating includes those involved in the manufacture of products necessary for the supply chain of essential services. In a statement issued to KillarneyToday.com, the company… Continue Reading
