Daily Archives: November 10, 2021

Beauty&Fashion, Lifestyle, News

Local Businesses Win At Hi Style Awards Ceremonies

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Frances and Maureen McCarthy of Brush N Blush picking up their award at the weekend.

TRALEE-BASED businesses were winners at two awards ceremonies last weekend.

Frances and Maureen McCarthy of Brush N Blush based in Milk Market Lane won Most Stylish Business Duo 2021 at the Cointreau Hi Style Awards on Saturday night.

Just 24 hours later, Maureen won the Upstyling & Wedding Hair Specialist of the Year 2021 at the Tia Maria Hair and Beauty Awards, also organised by Hi Style.

Expose Hair and Beauty were also winners on Sunday.

Meanwhile, Expose Hair and Beauty in Tralee were also winners picking up the Hi Style Tia Maria Multi Site Salon 2021.

Both awards ceremonies were held in the Clayton Silver Springs Hotel in Cork.

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News

Daly Says Courts Service Will Consider His Solution To Tralee Courthouse Impasse

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DEPUTY Pa Daly understands the builing committee of the Courts Service is to meet on Thursday to consider a proposal whereby an additional building could be acquired in Ashe Street to enable the Courts facilities to remain there.

The Sinn Féin spokesperson for Law Reform, proposed the solution to the ongoing issues relating to the courthouse which he said would ensure the Denny Site could be used for more “imaginative facilities”.

“After the recent Justice Committee meeting about court and courthouses, at which we heard of the importance of courthouses such as Tralee’s, I undertook to look into solutions for the current impasse with regards the site of a redeveloped courthouse,” said the Tralee native.

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“The possibility of a cost effective and practical solution should be explored where the Court Service could acquire a building close by which could host offices and other administrative functions. I understand the building committee of the courts service is meeting on Thursday and will consider this possibility.”

“With an internal fit out of both that building and the courthouse, with disability access also provided, we could have a state of the art and fit-for-purpose facility in Ashe Street,” continued Deputy Daly.

“Crucially, this would also reduce emissions from extensive building works, preserve the built heritage of the courthouse and keep the court as a focal point of economic life in the town.

“It would also allow the rear of the Denny Site to be used for imaginative facilities for the community especially younger people. I have a report prepared by an engineer which explores some options to this end.

“The Courts Service are independent in their operation and decisions but the Minister clearly has a large role to play in these plans. She can help to make this solution happen, for the benefit of Tralee and the people of Kerry,” said Deputy Daly.

News

Council Asked To Create Footpath From Blennerville To Tonevane Bend

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A TRALEE councillor asked the local authority to examine the possibility and potential of creating a footpath from Blennerville to Tonevane bend.

Labour Cllr Terry O’Brien was speaking at the recent meeting of Tralee Municipal District of Kerry County Council.

Cllr O’Brien said while it was great that the canal walkway will be extended all the way to the Spa, it would also be beneficial to create a safe, properly signposted, accessible link from Blennerville bridge, all the way to join the Kerry Camino which can be accessed via the road at the Tonevane bend.

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In reply, Council management said they will be preparing a Feasibility Report in 2022 for submission to TII to undertake road improvements on the N86 between Blennerville and Camp.

The provision of facilities to cater for pedestrian and cyclists will be one of the objectives of the proposed road improvements which will be rolled out in the long-term.

They said the sustainability of selected improvements in the short-term between Blennerville and Tonevane needs to be considered in the context of the long-term improvement along this section of the N86. This will be examined as part of the Feasibility Report.

Business/Property, News

Rents In Kerry Increase Over 19% In A Year

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THE latest Daft.ie Rental Report has shown that the average rent in Kerry has risen by nearly 20% in a year, compared to 6.8% nationally.

The Quarter 3 report from the property website shows that the average rent in Kerry is €1,070, up nearly 5% on quarter 2 and a year on year change of 19.2%.

It shows the average monthly rent for a one-bed apartment in Kerry is €729, up 14.5% on last year, a two-bed house is €829 per month (+17.2%), a three-bed house €934 (+15.3%), a four-bed house is €1,058 (+16%) and a five-bed house is €1,145 per month (+8.9%).

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Kerry has experienced the highest rise in rental costs, year on year, in Munster and the fifth highest in the country after Leitrim, Roscommon, Mayo and Donegal.

There were just 236 homes available to rent in Munster on November 1, the lowest ever in a series extending back to 2006 – the pre-covid average during 2019 was 750.

News

SVP Calls For People To Get In Touch About Meals On Wheels Christmas Dinner

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THERE will be no Christmas dinner at St John’s Parish Hall in Castle Street this year due to COVID, but the Tralee Meals On Wheels service will be delivering the turkey and ham and are asking older or vulnerable adults to get in touch.

St Vincent De Paul volunteers will once again take over the kitchen in Ozanam House on Christmas Day to distribute dinners as they have done since 1970.

Meals on wheels will be distributed on Christmas Day and New Years Day this year, so if you know of an older person or vulnerable adult who needs a Christmas Day dinner (no charge) in the Tralee area, please contact St. Vincent de Paul On (066) 712 8021 or email svp.tralee@svp.

Entertainment, News, WHAT'S ON

MTU To Host Family Day As Part Of Kerry Science Festival

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A PROGRAMME of free public events is taking place at Munster Technological University Kerry Campus as part of the Kerry Science Festival this week.

There will be workshops, science shows, talks, laboratory demonstrations, science walks and other science-related events to demonstrate how science can inspire and enable people to act positively to mitigate climate change.

As usual the flagship event as part of the Festival is the Family Showcase on Saturday November 13, at MTU’s North Campus.

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This daylong event offers a vast array of fun, educational and interactive events for all age’s including VR experiences, scientific testing, robotics, Robot Relay Races, The Marshmallow Challengs, and may even feature a Nutty Scientist or two. A full day of family fun is guaranteed.

As part of National Science Week, Kerry Science Festival, funded by Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) and led by Munster Technological University, will focus on Creating Our Future, a national conversation between the public, the research community and policy makers – exploring ideas for what scientists in Ireland should explore to create a better future.

Locally the festival will feature over 25 events developed in collaboration with industry, businesses, public bodies, schools, teachers, researchers, and students throughout the County.

The festival also aims to ensure that the sustainability and the climate crisis and how science must be the solution remain at the forefront of participants minds.

Highlights at this year’s Kerry Science Festival 2021 include; A Pint of Science aimed at adults seeking to discuss STEM, AgriTech – A Real Career Opportunity, Power Me Up (Renewably)!

The REEdI Sustainable Model Airplane Challenge, The Evolution of Automobiles, Growing STEMs: From Seeds to Trees, Industrial Rovbotics and a range of other events across the county.

Details on all of the events as part of Kerry Science Festival can be found at www.kerryscience.com.

Kerry Science Festival events are free, but all require registration, as places on interactive workshops are limited. All events will adhere to Government COVID19 Guidelines & Regulations.

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