Archive for April, 2020

Na Gaeil GAA Club News

Na Gaeil GAA Club News

April 6, 2020 at 3:51 pm Comments are Disabled

Covid-19    During this time of uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19, as we are all keeping our distance, it is important that we look after our wellbeing and the wellbeing of others around us. Below are a few tips to support you in doing just that. Physical Health    Lots of fresh air […]

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Milltown/Castlemaine GAA Club News

Milltown/Castlemaine GAA Club News

April 6, 2020 at 3:45 pm Comments are Disabled

John Burke – A Tribute It was with great sadness that members of the Milltown/Castlemaine GAA club learned of the sudden death of club stalwart and current President John Burke. Coming from a footballing stronghold of Ballygamboon Lower, Castlemaine, that also included his brothers Jim and Willie (RIP), John was […]

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Deputy Foley Calls For Pandemic Unemployment Payment To Be Extended To People Over 66

Deputy Foley Calls For Pandemic Unemployment Payment To Be Extended To People Over 66

April 6, 2020 at 12:40 pm Comments are Disabled

KERRY Fianna Fáil TD, Norma Foley, has called on the Minister for Employment Affairs & Social Protection to extend the COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment to people over the age of 66. As it stands, the Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment is only applicable to people aged between 18 and 66. “I […]

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Kerins O’Rahillys GAA Club News

Kerins O’Rahillys GAA Club News

April 6, 2020 at 12:31 pm Comments are Disabled

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.This […]

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Ballymacelligott GAA Club News

April 6, 2020 at 12:28 pm Comments are Disabled

Coaching & Games As we move towards the Easter break we are still in a national lockdown and all games and coaching are cancelled. We do not know when they will resume and in the meantime all our coaches nationally, at county and in our own club are posting very […]

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Ardfert GAA Club News

Ardfert GAA Club News

April 6, 2020 at 12:22 pm Comments are Disabled

Donations to University Hospital Kerry Ardfert GAA Football Club, together with St. Brendan’s Hurling club, has decided to donate some non-perishable goods to the incredible Staff of UHK to show our appreciation during these challenging times. UHK would welcome donations of: bottled water/juices, soft drinks, energy bars, energy drinks, chocolate, […]

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St Pats GAA Club News

April 6, 2020 at 12:21 pm Comments are Disabled

Lotto   As was reported in our notes last week, our club lotto remains suspended in line with the Covid-19 restrictions. We will review the situation during the week of the 29th April and will act in line with the Government / HSE advice at that time. While this is […]

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St Brendan’s Hurling Club News

St Brendan’s Hurling Club News

April 6, 2020 at 12:17 pm Comments are Disabled

University Hospital Kerry We St Brendan’s Hurling Club and Ardfert Football Club have decided to donate some non perishable good to UHK as a gesture to them in these worrying times. UHK have said on their facebook page if anyone want do donate can they please donate energy bars/drinks, water, […]

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Kerry Students Asked To Enter Annual Scifest Competition Online

Kerry Students Asked To Enter Annual Scifest Competition Online

April 6, 2020 at 12:09 pm Comments are Disabled

KERRY students registered for SciFest 2020 are being asked to upload their projects online for judging for this year’s 15th annual SciFest@College competition. In line with recommendations and advice from the HSE, the SciFest regional finals that usually take place in 16 venues, including one at IT Tralee, will continue […]

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Aontú To Donate Part Of Easter Lily Sales To Charities

Aontú To Donate Part Of Easter Lily Sales To Charities

April 6, 2020 at 11:37 am Comments are Disabled

AONTÚ Ciarraí is pledging a percentage of sales from its Easter Lily badge to charities during this Coronavirus crisis. Kerry Aontú Rep, Sonny Foran, has announced that Aontú has made the decision in recognition of the sacrifices being made by so many people today in the face of COVID-19. He […]

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Kerry Pride Postpones Parade And Festival

Kerry Pride Postpones Parade And Festival

April 6, 2020 at 10:46 am Comments are Disabled

KERRY Pride has announced that due to the COVID-19 pandemic they are postponing their parade and festival until later in the year. “Our focus is on ensuring that everyone in our communities stays safe and well, which means staying home, washing our hands regularly, practising physical distancing on the occasions […]

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Island of Geese masterplan.

Timeframe For Public Consultation On Island Of Geese Plan Extended

April 6, 2020 at 10:04 am Comments are Disabled

THE timeframe for public consultation on proposals for the development of part of the Island of Geese (Denny) site in Tralee has been extended following a decision on such consultations from the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government. The Department has advised that, because of current public health restrictions, […]

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Roger Harty: Live In The Present

Roger Harty: Live In The Present

April 5, 2020 at 11:39 am Comments are Disabled

I SAW a lovely post on Facebook this week that funnily enough I had posted myself about 6 years ago and it came up as a memory. It goes like this. One day at a time – this is enough. Do not look back and grieve over the past for […]

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Chamber Alliance Asks Businesses To Take Part In New Survey

Chamber Alliance Asks Businesses To Take Part In New Survey

April 4, 2020 at 10:48 am Comments are Disabled

TRALEE Chamber Alliance is asking local businesses to take part in the the second Chambers Ireland Covid19 Survey. This survey is targeted at business owners and operators, both those who are members of their local chambers of commerce and those that are not. With it, Chambers seek to chart out the effects […]

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Both The Kerryman and Kerry's Eye can deliver newspapers to your door if you can't get to your shop or newsagents.

Local Newspapers Delivering To The Doorstep To Keep Kerry Informed During Crisis

April 4, 2020 at 10:46 am 2 comments

THE Government’s measures to combat the spread of COVID-19 have had a hugely detrimental effect on most businesses in the community. Most businesses are closed and people are only venturing out for their weekly shop or for some brief exercise, so it’s vital that people have access to reliable, trustworthy […]

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Finnegan On Films: Five Great Comedies To Watch On Netflix This Week

Finnegan On Films: Five Great Comedies To Watch On Netflix This Week

April 4, 2020 at 10:41 am Comments are Disabled

Our movie guy, James Finnegan, chooses five movies available on Netflix that’ll give you a much-needed laugh… I think we can all agree we could do with a bit of light relief, so here are some options available for viewing on Netflix.  Once again, please feel free to add your […]

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Gardaí Seize €600 Worth Of Cannabis In Tralee After Stopping Car

Gardaí Seize €600 Worth Of Cannabis In Tralee After Stopping Car

April 3, 2020 at 2:27 pm Comments are Disabled

GARDAI in Tralee have arrested a man and seized €600 worth of cannabis. Gardaí observed a car driving with no lights on in Tralee town and on stopping the car, they discovered a strong smell of cannabis so the passengers were searched. One male was arrested at scene and later […]

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New Opening Hours For Cara Credit Union From Monday

New Opening Hours For Cara Credit Union From Monday

April 3, 2020 at 12:06 pm Comments are Disabled

CARA Credit Union is advising customers of new opening times taking effect from next Monday. “In the interest of public health and that of our members and staff we ask that you avoid coming to our branches if you can,” said a spokesperson. “We ask, where possible, that you phone […]

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Just One Patient Was Waiting On A Trolley In UHK In The Past Five Days

Just One Patient Was Waiting On A Trolley In UHK In The Past Five Days

April 3, 2020 at 11:04 am Comments are Disabled

THERE was just one patient waiting on a trolley in the Emergency Department of University Hospital Kerry in the past five days. According to data from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation, the patient was waiting on the trolley on Tuesday. Since Monday, just 41 patients were waiting on trolleys […]

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Gardaí Respond To Incident In Kilgarvan

Gardaí Respond To Incident In Kilgarvan

April 2, 2020 at 5:35 pm Comments are Disabled

GARDAI responded to an incident at a private dwelling in the Kilgarvan area at around noon today. A man, aged in his 50s, had barricaded himself into a house and it was confirmed that he had access to firearms and ammunition. No other person was in the dwelling during the barricade. An […]

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Kerry TD Asks For Introduction Of ‘No Detriment Policy’ For Students

Kerry TD Asks For Introduction Of ‘No Detriment Policy’ For Students

April 2, 2020 at 10:55 am Comments are Disabled

FIANNA Fáil TD Norma Foley is calling on universities, institutes of technology and third level colleges to bring in ‘No Detriment Policies’ to ease the pressure on students in completing assignments, assessments and online exams for this semester. Deputy Foley explained; “Students here are extremely worried about their exams given […]

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Recovery Haven Launches 10th Anniversary Art And Photography Competition

Recovery Haven Launches 10th Anniversary Art And Photography Competition

April 2, 2020 at 10:52 am Comments are Disabled

AS part of Recovery Haven Kerry’s 10th anniversary plans in 2020, the cancer support charity has announced details of its inaugural ‘Haven’ Art and Photography competition. A haven is a resting place, a refuge on a journey and Recovery Haven Kerry aims to provide a safe confidential space for people […]

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Kerry Shop Sells €500,000 Winning Euromillions Plus Ticket Again

Kerry Shop Sells €500,000 Winning Euromillions Plus Ticket Again

April 1, 2020 at 3:03 pm Comments are Disabled

A KERRY shop has sold a €500,000 EuroMillions Plus winning ticket for the second time in five weeks. The ticket was purchased at Sheahan’s Centra in Glenbeigh village. It sold another EuroMillions Plus winning ticket on February 28. Last night’s winning Plus numbers were: 08, 15, 23, 41 and 42. This is the […]

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Sixteen Callouts To Gorse Fires In Past 24 Hours

Sixteen Callouts To Gorse Fires In Past 24 Hours

April 1, 2020 at 1:57 pm Comments are Disabled

KERRY County Councillors have unanimously condemned the illegal burning of gorse in the county following a further 16 callouts to gorse fires by the Kerry Fire Service in the last 24 hours. At a teleconference meeting of party representatives and senior management of Kerry County Council this morning, councillors appealed […]

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Pieta House at 28 Moyderwell.

‘Darkness Into Light’ Postponement Severely Affects Funding For Pieta House

April 1, 2020 at 10:48 am Comments are Disabled

THIS year’s Darkness Into Light event has been postponed leaving a huge gap in Pieta House’s funds for this year. The international event provides much-needed funds for Pieta every year but has been postponed because of the Covid-19 crisis.  Originally scheduled for May 9, the event will now take place […]

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Kerry Cycling Campaign Calls On Motorists To Slow Down

Kerry Cycling Campaign Calls On Motorists To Slow Down

April 1, 2020 at 10:46 am Comments are Disabled

KERRY Cycling Campaign have called for motorists to slow down and take more care following an increased number of road deaths and injuries so far this year. With so many people out walking and cycling within 2 kilometres of their homes motorists are asked to slow down and be careful. […]

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Cllr Mikey Sheehy

Cllr Sheehy Calls For Car Tax Rebate For Over 70s ‘Cocooning’

April 1, 2020 at 9:57 am Comments are Disabled

TRALEE MD Councillor, Mikey Sheehy, has called for a tax rebate for over 70’s who find themselves cocooning during the COVID19 pandemic. “Over 70’s who find themselves cocooning under HSE and government advice should be offered a retrospective car tax rebate if their vehicle is off the road during the […]

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