Archive for March 31st, 2022

THE number of new COVID-19 cases more than doubled in the Tralee Local Electoral Area in the 14 day period up to Monday, March 28. There were 857 new confirmed cases in that period compared to the 399 in the fortnight up to Monday, March 14, according to figures available […]

THE number of patients waiting on trolleys at University Hospital Kerry in March was the highest for that month since March 2019. The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation trolley watch figures for the month showed there were 338 patients waiting on trolleys at UHK compared to 144 in 2021, 169 […]

IF you’re thinking of a short trip out west this weekend, then a stop-off in Camp on Saturday morning would benefit a great organisation. Ashe’s Coffee Bar in Camp are hosting a Charity Coffee Morning in aid of Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind between 10am and 12.30pm. Volunteers from […]

AFTER a two year break, the annual festival of literacy and fun is being held in Presentation Secondary School Tralee this week. Love Literature Week is a homage to all things literature-related and there’s a plethora of events for staff and students to enjoy. The theme of the week is ‘Let […]

ONE of the biggest mobilisations of volunteers in the county will take place this weekend as the annual County Clean Up returns after a two-year absence. The 10th annual County Clean Up will take place on Saturday and individuals and communities are encouraged to take part and help give Kerry […]