Archive for March, 2020

THERE are now 66 confirmed cases of the Coronavirus in Kerry, up six from yesterday. The national figures were revealed at the daily briefing from the Department of Health this evening. Seventeen more people have died from the Coronavirus in Ireland. Eight people died in the east of the country, […]

THE South/South West Hospital Group (S/SWHG), which includes UHK, has announced that the following private hospitals: Bon Secours Cork, Bon Secours Kerry, Mater Private Hospital Cork and UPMC  Whitfield Waterford will be working with the South/South West Hospital Group in their efforts to combat the COVID-19 virus. Following an agreement reached […]

KERRY Library Service is reminding everyone that you don’t need to set foot in your local branch library to access a wide range of free library services. During the current public health restrictions, numerous Kerry Library services can be accessed from your living room. While all library buildings are currently […]

CORONAVIRUS – COVID 19: We continue to remind readers that any family members who are in need of help may contact or text Ciara at 086 0690145 or Wayne at 087 6283308 and a member of our team will be in contact. SENIOR FOOTBALL: In a normal year at the […]

GOGGLES from local secondary schools were recently gathered and donated to University Hospital Kerry. Presentation Tralee, CBS The Green, Mercy Mounthawk and  Coláiste Gleann Lí donated over 300 goggles as PPE equipment for the frontline staff. All at the schools wished the staff well and thanked them for the amazing […]

KERRY Fianna Fáil TD, Norma Foley, has called for students who leave campus accommodation early due to the Covid 19 pandemic to be refunded rent. “Universities and large private accommodation operators differ hugely in their approach to handling the issue of student accommodation refunds,” said Deputy Foley. “It is interesting to […]

KDYS has launched a new initiative to provide an outlet for young people across Kerry. The message is ‘if you can’t get out to a youth club then let the youth club come to you’. This is open to all teenagers and to find out more just go to the […]

Bishop of Kerry Ray Browne has issued a message of encouragement to all going through the Coronavirus crisis… “We are in week three of a most difficult journey. In all our parishes we journey one day at a time, supporting and encouraging one another. This journey will end, our ordinary […]

McCAULEY Health & Beauty Pharmacy, which has a store at Manor West in Tralee, has just launched an easy prescription ordering app and free prescription delivery service to ensure vulnerable people and those in isolation are not left without essential medication. These steps have been taken to help more people […]

THERE are now 60 confirmed cases of the Coronavirus in Kerry, up seven from yesterday. The national figures were revealed at the daily briefing from the Department of Health this evening. Eight more people have died from the Coronavirus in Ireland. This brings the total of people who have died […]

COVID-19 Corona Virus Update    Due to the increasing numbers of cases of people affected by the Covid-19 virus and subsequent deaths, the Government, last Friday night introduced tighter measures to hopefully reduce its spread. This came into effect from midnight on Friday and will last for a two-week period at […]

KERRY County Council’s five Civic Amenity Sites (Kenmare, Killarney, Milltown, Lios Póil and Cahersiveen) will re-open tomorrow, Tuesday, 31 March for the receipt of domestic waste from customers without an existing door-to-door, kerbside service and who need to dispose of household waste during the current period of COVID-19 restrictions. Further […]

Keep Active As this period of uncertainty continues, it is still unclear when we will all return to the playing fields. While we do our bit for the country by staying at home, it is very important that we all stay fit and healthy by getting as much exercise as […]

Club Activities Suspended    Due to the worsening situation of the Coronavirus in Ireland the decision has been taken both at national and local level to suspend all GAA activity, matches and training at club, school and county level across all grades and codes  inclusive in the interest of public safety. […]

Covid19 We are all well aware of the present situation, so in light of this please keep an eye on our elderly neighbours and those living alone locally. Make sure they have enough food stuffs and supplies. Maintain washed hands and good social distance at all times. If you need any […]

Ballymac GAA and Ballymac Community Alert Work together. Ballymacelligott GAA in conjunction with Ballymacelligott Community Alert Group are offering help to anyone in the area that needs it over the next while. We will offer services such as delivering shopping, medication and fuel for those living alone or unable to […]

Lotto   Due to the Covid 19 restrictions announced last Friday night, St Pats has decided to suspend our club lotto for the foreseeable future All tickets played during the week and all multiple entries played recently will be carried forward to the next Draw and subsequent draws which will […]

A NEW telephone helpline has been launched in Kerry today to assist members of the public in accessing non-emergency and non-medical services and to provide support and advice to people during the current public health emergency. The FREEPHONE number 1800 807 009 is now up and running and will be […]

A NEW telephone helpline will be launched on Monday to assist vulnerable members of the public in Kerry to access non-emergency and non-medical supports during the current public health emergency. The free and confidential phoneline service has been established by the recently established COVID-19 Kerry Community Response Advisory Group which […]

THERE are now 53 confirmed cases of the Coronavirus in Kerry, up six from yesterday. The national figures were revealed at the daily briefing from the Department of Health this evening. Ten more people have died from the Coronavirus in Ireland. This brings the total of people who have died […]

NEVER, at least in my lifetime, has the Serenity Prayer been more apt or more helpful than it is at the current moment. What is the Serenity Prayer? I’m fairly sure you have heard of it and perhaps even said it, but this time I’m asking you to slow down […]

TRALEE Soup Kitchen are now offering a free meal delivery service on Saturdays. If you would like or know someone that would like a meal delivered within the Tralee area just contact the Soup Kitchen on their Facebook page (by clicking here) or text them on 0863188736. Let them know […]

KERRY County Council and Kerry Fire Service have reiterated their appeal to members of the public to desist from the setting of illegal gorse fires. The appeal comes following reports of fires in parts of the county on Saturday. The Council is asking landowners not to place any additional strain […]

Every week we compile photos of Tralee and beyond posted on Twitter and Instagram.  If you’d like a photo to feature, just tag #Tralee and we’ll see it… All is quiet… #StayAtHomeAndStaySafe Tralee Town deserted at 1.15pm today. Picture by Dominick Walsh for EyeFocus #CapturingHistory #WashYourHands #staysafe pic.twitter.com/brpGelGjbY — PPAI […]

THERE are now 47 confirmed cases of the Coronavirus in Kerry, up three from yesterday. The national figures were revealed at the daily briefing from the Department of Health this evening. Fourteen more people have died from the Coronavirus in Ireland. This brings the total of people who have died […]

  KERRY County Council has decided to fully reopen The Mall to traffic. To facilitate collection and dispersion of food deliveries, the street in Tralee is fully open to traffic during the current public health emergency and for the duration of the current restrictions.

KERRY County Council is appealing to people of Kerry to adhere strictly to the new restrictions announced by the Government and the National Public Health Emergency Team in relation to limiting the spread of the coronavirus/COVID-19. The Council is echoing the call of An Taoiseach and the Chief Medical Officer […]

GARDAI in Tralee are advising the public that the grocery shops are not closing and there is no need to form large queues outside supermarkets. The advice comes after gardai received a number of calls this morning about people concerned about social distancing in queues outside supermarkets in the town. […]

Gardaí in Bandon have arrested five people in relation to a burglary and theft of a car, which took place on the evening of Thursday, March 26 in the Tralee area. During the course of the burglary at a domestic residence, a car was taken from the premises as well […]

A KERRY County Councillor has called for the sale of Lottery tickets to  be suspended with immediate effect. Speaking following the Taoiseach’s announcement last night on new measures with regards to the Coronavirus, Councillor Michael Cahill said; “The Government have announced another list of restrictions in an effort to curb […]