FOR the first time in months, no new case of coronavirus has been notified in Kerry in the past 24 hours. It is one of five counties with no increase, the others being Mayo, Clare, Laois and Offaly. Three cases were confirmed in Kerry yesterday and the number of positive tests in the county over… Continue Reading
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Impact of Covid-19 on people with dementia has been devastating’
A CALL has been made for the establishment of a dedicated day care centre in South Kerry for people suffering from Alzheimer’s and dementia. Cllr Michael Cahill said it is required as a matter of priority and there is close to 2,500 people with dementia in Kerry living at home “There is a day care… Continue Reading
Every euro spent in Kerry helps protect jobs
KERRY County Council and Kerry Chambers have joined forces to appeal to everyone in the county to support local shops and businesses this Christmas and to use a new online directory of local businesses and services which they can support at this challenging time. Shopkerry.ie is a new online portal which provides details of hundreds… Continue Reading
Bureau optimistic for 2021 business recovery
THE Kerry Convention Bureau has described 2020 as an exceptionally challenging year, which saw dramatic collapse of the meetings, incentives, conferences and events, as well as business tourism and wider hospitality sector, due to the global pandemic. But bureau manager, Becky Hargrove said there is good reason to be optimistic approaching 2021. “We are extending… Continue Reading
Healy-Rae: Many rural pubs may never re-open
A KERRY TD and publican has insisted that there is no scientific evidence to support the policy of keeping so-called wet pubs closed during the Level 3 Covid-19 restrictions. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae said the plan is erratic and confused and it discriminates against rural Ireland. Many rural pubs may never re-open due to the government’s… Continue Reading
