Archive for April 14th, 2021

THERE were eleven new cases of COVID-19 reported for Kerry this evening. There were 12 more deaths reported and 431 new cases of the virus reported nationally this evening. Of the deaths reported today, four occurred in April, two occurred in March and six occurred in January. The median age of […]

A WOMAN who received treatment at University Hospital Kerry Chemotherapy Unit is giving something back by taking part in a fundraiser next month. Linda Woods is championing an incredible initiative for Comfort for Chemo, Kerry, the Round Ireland Virtual Cycle from May 1st to May 8th. Linda and her fundraising […]

THE number of passengers traveling through Kerry Airport in 2020 was down 77% on the previous year according to the latest data from the Central Statistics Office. The impact of COVID-19 travel restrictions saw just 82,959 passengers using the airport as opposed to 369,836 in 2019. The top route for […]

HOW would you like to get active this May while raising funds for cancer support charity, Recovery Haven Kerry? The charity has joined forces with Just Giving for their exciting #5KMay fundraising event, which aims to get as many of their supporters as possible to sign up for a 5K […]

APPROVAL in principle has been issued by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage to Kerry County Council for the construction of 24 social homes at the Old Denny Site/Island of Geese on the Matt Talbot Road side. In total the new build will consist of 17 one-bedroomed and […]

MUNSTER Technological University has been awarded a community radio broadcast licence by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland. The licence affords MTU―Kerry Campus its inaugural FM radio station, and broadcasting will take place from its North Campus studio in Tralee. Head of School of Business, Computing and Humanities, Ms Mary Rose Stafford said; “Community radio […]

SIAMSA Tíre has announced a trio of new Irish drama which will be available online as part of its new programme of events. Working in partnership with theatre companies and other theatres across Ireland, Siamsa Tíre will present three world premieres including The Visiting Hour from the Gate Theatre, Druid’s […]