It has been a year like no other, a difficult, worrying and, for so many, heartbreaking 12 months. It has been a difficult year too for the Church and the Diocese of Kerry with congregations prohibited from attending Sunday Mass and other services, Confirmations and Communions postponed, weddings cancelled and, perhaps most harrowing of all,… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Opinion
The battle against Covid-19 has now reached tipping point
WHOEVER it was that said we are currently fighting two pandemics – coronavirus and utter stupidity – was spot on. And the really worrying thing is that while a vaccine is likely to address the former, there is no cure for the latter affliction. A bizarre but entirely true story brought to my attention: In… Continue Reading
Relations and friends have endured too much loneliness and isolation
OPINION: It is incumbent on the government, local authorities and the HSE to examine more humane ways of caring for and respecting the elderly who are entitled to their dignity and self-esteem during the lockdown, writes Kerry Independent Alliance Councillor Cllr Michael Gleeson MANY of our friends and relations, particularly, though not solely, older people,… Continue Reading
Case numbers are still far too high and we must continue to do all we can to suppress this disease
OPINION: While Kerry is currently setting an example for the rest of the country to follow, having the lowest 14-day incidence rate per 100,000 population, leading to calls for businesses to be allowed to reopen, case numbers nationally are still far too high and we must continue to do all we can to suppress this… Continue Reading
Lost loved ones. Lost opportunities. But still not a lost cause
Vacancies have arisen for amateur epidemiologists and virologists. No medical qualifications or knowledge of the subject matter required. Candidates should have formed vehement, unyielding opinions, have little tolerance for reasoned debate and be proficient in the use of social media platforms. A willingness to participate in occasional street protests, while not essential, might be an… Continue Reading
