OPINION: The 2014 decision by the Fine Gael-Labour coalition to abolish the former town councils was a massive mistake that made a mockery of democracy, according to veteran Killarney politician Cllr Michael Gleeson. Having served on the town council from 1991-2014 and on Kerry County Council from 1999 to the present day, the veteran Kerry… Continue Reading
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Nightmares are real. And we’ve just witnessed one
THERE must be logic in it somewhere. We’re merely struggling to identify it. Or understand it. Just months after parting company with the most respected defensive coach in the business – and deciding not to bother replacing him – the Kerry selectors opted to vigorously present the case for the defence in their last three… Continue Reading
An arduous and harrowing year for Killarney’s Leaving Cert students
The Leaving Certificate and Leaving Cert Applied Class of 2020 missed out on many of the rites of passage normally associated with the completion of second level education but, St Brigid’s Secondary School, Killarney Principal, Róisín Moore (pictured left) writes, she hopes they will look always back fondly on their time in the school ON… Continue Reading
‘The next stage of your life journey is about to begin. The future is yours’
OPINION: The results received today by Leaving Cert students in Kerry do not define them as their life journey is about to begin. They can look back with pride on all that you have achieved and look forward with courage to the next exciting phase of your lives, writes the Minister for Education and Kerry… Continue Reading
Shocked, horrified and disappointed with anti-worker ethic
OPINION: Hardworking publicans who are trying to open their doors and are complying with recommended regulations are finding that the door keeps closing in their faces, writes Kerry TD Michael Healy-Rae I AM of the firm belief that if you are a worker or if you are a person trying to get employment going in… Continue Reading
