Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a fatal road traffic incident that occurred this afternoon, Saturday on the R552 in Ballylongford.
The two vehicle collision happened at around 4pm. The driver of one of these cars and sole occupant, a male, suffered fatal injuries.
The three occupants of the second car are currently receiving treatment for their injuries. A man and woman have been taken University Hospital Kerry while a female (teens) has been taken to Cork University Hospital.
The scene remains preserved this evening to allow for a technical examination, with local diversions in place.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone with information to come forward to them. Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may have video footage (including dash-cam) is asked to contact Gardaí.
Gardaí can be contacted at Listowel Garda Station on 068 50820, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
THERE was stunning style once again at the Connect Kerry Women in Business Awards held on Friday night at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel.
In fact, in the absence of the Rose Ball, the Connect Awards nights will prove the most glamorous occasions in the social calendar this year.
We brought you the list of the many winners along with photos of the style on the night earlier (click here if you missed it) and here’s more amazing glamour from the guests. Scroll down for photos…
ANOTHER day, another Status Yellow – Thunderstorm warning issued by Met Eireann.
Kerry and 21 other counties are affected by the warning which is in effect until 11pm tonight. Met Eireann says thunderstorms will bring frequent lightning, heavy downpours, gusty winds, and a chance of hail.
Possible impacts in some areas of the country include localised flooding and difficult travelling conditions.
Judging by the rainfall radar on the Met Eireann website, it looks that — while there will be some heavy showers — Tralee will escape the worst of the rain and there will be long spells of dry weather today and tonight.
A PHOTOGRAPHIC collection of images that seeks to encapsulate the essence of Tralee town through the lens of the people who live there has just opened in Tralee.
Organised by Maddens Cafe, the ‘Days Like These’ exhibition at the premises on Milk Market Lane aims to evoke a deep sense of belonging, nostalgia and connection to Tralee.
“Tralee is much more than a physical space however; it is a sanctuary of memories, emotions & personal narratives,” said Rebekah Wall of Maddens. They asked for submissions for the exhibition and received around 250 entries. These were whittled down to the 14 on display upstairs at the cafe.
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“For those fortunate enough to call it home, it represents a source of comfort, identity, and cultural heritage. Through the powerful medium of photography, we invited its community members to share their unique perspectives, stories, and experiences that celebrate the diverse meaning of Tralee as ‘home’,” added Rebekah.
The exhibition was officially opened on Friday evening and is open to the public from 10am to 4pm, Monday to Saturday at the cafe.
Maddens would like to express their gratitude to community partners and sponsors, Kerry County Council and Creative Ireland whose support made this project possible.
Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public…
Many young people will be taking up summer jobs during the summer months so today Deirdre Vann Bourke, Kerry Development Manager with South Munster Citizens Information Service looks at some useful information in relation to the employment rights of young workers.
Firstly, Deirdre, what information and supports are available for workers from Citizens Information?
We provide information, advice and advocacy across a broad range of topics and one of those is employment, including young workers. If we don’t have the answers, we will refer you to someone who does.
Who are classed as ‘young workers’?
Young workers are people aged 14 to 18, who work for an employer. As they are generally in full-time education, they are protected by different employment laws than adults. This is to make sure their work does not put their health or education at risk.
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The law also sets out different rules for young workers, depending on their age. Workers aged 14 and 15 are classed as ‘children’. Workers aged 16 and 17 are classed as ‘young persons’.
Do employers have to receive proof of age and written permission from parents?
Before young workers can get a job, they must show a copy of their birth certificate (or other proof of their age) to the employer.
If they are under 16, they need written permission from their parent or guardian. This permission letter must be given to the employer.
Are there any restrictions on employing 14 and 15 year-olds?
Yes there are. By law, children aged 14 and 15 cannot be employed in regular full-time jobs. However, they can:
• Do light work during the school holidays (they must have at least 21 days off work during this time)
• Take part in an approved work experience or educational programme (once the work is not harmful to their health, safety or development)
• Work in film, cultural, advertising or sport (under licences issued by the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment)
• Outside school term time i.e. during school holidays, children aged 14 and 15 can work a maximum of 35 hours a week (or up to 40 hours if they are on approved work experience).
During school term time children aged 14 are not allowed work during school time, while children aged 15 can do 8 hours of light work a week.
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Are there restrictions on employing 16 and 17 year-olds?
Young people aged 16 and 17 can work a maximum of 8 hours a day, up to 40 hours a week. If the young worker is under 18 and works for more than one employer, their combined daily or weekly hours cannot exceed the maximum number of hours allowed.
Young people aged 16 & 17 are only allowed to work between 6am and 10pm.
What are the rules in relation to rest breaks during the working day?
Children aged under 16 must have a half-hour rest break after 4 hours work and young people aged 16 & 17 must have a half hour rest break after 4.5 hours work. If you are aged under 16, you must have 14 consecutive hours off each day and 2 days off each week, while 16 & 17 year olds must have a daily break of 12 consecutive hours and 2 days off each week.
Can young people work in a licensed premises (such as a pub)?
A. Young people who are attending school can be employed on general duties in a licensed premises, such as a pub. It is important to note that general duties does not include selling alcohol at the bar or in an off-licence.
During school term, they can only work until 11pm on a day that is not immediately before a school day. For example, you can work until 11pm on Friday night if you are not in school on Saturday. However, you cannot work until 11pm on Sunday if you must be in school on Monday.
Employers who employ young people in a licensed premises must follow the Code of Practice concerning the Employment of Young Persons in Licensed Premises.
What is the minimum wage for young workers?
Since 1 January 2023, the national minimum wage is €11.30 per hour. However, not everyone is automatically entitled to get this. Workers under 18 are only guaranteed up to 70% of the national minimum wage, which is €7.91 per hour. Your employer can pay you more than the minimum wage if they want, but they are not required to by law.
Are young workers entitled to receive tips and gratuities?
If you work in a job where staff get tips and gratuities from customers (such as a restaurant or bar), you are not automatically entitled to get these tips. However, you are not required to give your tips to your employer either.
If all tips are collected by management and paid to staff through the payroll, then these tips are taxed in the normal way. Upcoming changes to the law on tips will give employees new legal rights in relation to both cash and card tips.
Employers will have to make sure tips are distributed to staff fairly, equally and in a transparent way. They will also have to display a notice explaining how tips are shared among staff. This has not come into effect yet.
Do these regulations apply to children or young people employed in their family business?
The working hours for young people are regulated by the Protection of Young Persons (Employment) Act 1996 and it sets maximum working hours, rest breaks from work and bans late night working for young people under 18. The Act does not apply to children or young people who are employed by a close relative.
As usual, this is a vast area and we do not have time to delve into all the details so if someone would like more information what should they do?
• If someone would like more information about any of the issues covered, it would be best to telephone or drop-in to your local CIC. Staff there will discuss your current circumstances with you and make you aware how the various schemes apply to your personal circumstances. The service is free and confidential.
If you need further information about any of the issues raised here or you have other questions, you can call a member of the local Citizens Information Service in Kerry.
Mary O’Donnell of the Cosmetic and Hair Restoration Clinic at the Bon Secours in Tralee on the many treatments available there…
At the CHRC Bon Secours Hospital Tralee, we look after aesthetic needs and hair loss solutions for both males and females.
We offer many services where we use the latest technology, to ensure minimal downtime and optimal precision for medical aesthetic and hair restoration procedures.
The clinic is the only provider in Ireland of the state-of-the-art ARTAS iX hair restoration robotic device, an advanced minimally invasive hair transplant system that works with artificial intelligence technology to deliver precise, natural looking results.
PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) is also a treatment option available which uses your own blood to stimulate hair growth for both males and females.
CHRC is the only provider in Ireland of the Venus Bliss, which is a body treatment device for fat reduction, cellulite reduction and skin tightening.
The fat reduction is FDA approved, minimally invasive treatment that selectively breaks down fat cells which are then naturally eliminated by the body.
The skin tightening is non-surgical and non-invasive and uses advanced radio frequency to rejuvenate the appearance of the skin by triggering the production of collagen and elastin.
We provide a menu of aesthetic facial procedures including our award winning Tribella. This treatment is a complete facial rejuvenation which combines three treatments to achieve exceptional results. A photo facial IPL treatment, skin tightening anti-ageing treatment and a skin resurfacing treatment.
We also offer IPL for pigmentation, thread veins, rosacea, and acne. The clinic also offers AlumierMD medical grade peels and products and the award-winning collagen supplement; Skinade.
To book a consultation with this multi-award winning clinic, contact chrc@bonsecours.ie or phone 086-0786120.
Mike O’Halloran reports on the opening round of the Garveys Supervalu Kerry hurling championship game played on Friday evening at Austin Stack Park…
Ballyduff GAA 4-20
Ballyheigue GAA 0-11
A big win for Ballyduff in the opening round of the Garveys Supervalu Kerry hurling championship.
Ballyduff led by their young guns came out on top over a much depleted Ballyheigue outfit. Ballyheigue had to line out without their two county men Colin Walsh and Michael Leane.
Ballyheigue had the opening score from the stick of Philip Lucid after two and a half minutes. Ballyheigue were not to lead again after Dylan Moriarty pointed for Ballyduff 30 seconds later.
A minute after that, Padraig Boyle was found with space close to goal and he blasted to the net. Kyle O’Connor finished off and end to end move with a fine point.
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With eleven minutes on the clock, Graham Slattery pointed for Ballyheigue while Jack O’Sullivan and Phelim O’Sullivan swapped scores so it was Ballyduff 1-03 Ballyheigue 0-03 after 13 minutes.
Kyle O’Connor had two points in a row and Eoin Ross made it 1-6 to 0-03. Ballyduff lost Padraig Boyle to injury and he was replaced by Jack Enright.
Ballyheigue only managed two more points before halftime from Philip Lucid and Felim O’Sullivan. Ballyduff added 1-04 in the final ten minutes of the half — Kevin Goulding netting for Ballyduff.
Goulding also added a point along with Michael Boyle, Dylan Moriarty and a point from downtown by Eoin Ross to leave the halftime score Ballyduff 2-10 Ballyheigue 0-05.
Early in the second half, Michael Boyle grabbed the ball in the air and he was fouled. Dylan Moriarty pointed the free and another a couple of minutes later.
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Eoin Ross and Kevin Goulding had a point each before Nathan Guerin pointed for Ballyheigue. Daniel O’Carroll had a point for Ballyduff, who had eight different scorers by the 37th minute (they would have nine different scorers by games end).
Dylan Moriarty and Philip Lucid exchanged points, Philip had two more points — one from a 65. Michael Boyle brought the Ballyduff score to 2-17 to Ballyheigue’s 0-9 points.
On 53 minutes, Michael Boyle caused havoc in the Ballyheigue goal mouth and the ball crept over the goal line.
Ballyheigue added two more points before the end, but Ballyduff put one goal and two points on the board — Kevin Goulding weaved his way through the Ballyheigue defence to tip the ball to the net one handed.
Cillian Boyle son of Michael Boyle had the final score of the game a point from a free.
This victory was forged by the young lads from Ballyduff augmented by the more experienced players, Ballyduff looked like a team that is coming together.
I was very impressed by the decision making of the young players especially Dylan Moriarty who was pretty close to player of the match. Final score again Ballyduff 4-20, gallant Ballyheigue 0-11.
HIGH-ACHIEVING women, fabulous fashion and fine foods?
Then that would be the Connect Kerry Women In Business Awards which were held at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night.
Over 300 guests attended the occasion where they enjoyed a bubbly reception outside the front of the hotel in the lovely sunshine. Then it was upstairs to the main event where broadcaster and PR consultant, John Drummey, once again proved a genial and entertaining host for the night.
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The winners were chosen by a panel of judges including Deirdre Walsh of Radio Kerry; Carol Brick, Managing Director of CWM Management and founder of HerMoney; James Murphy founder of BillGenie.ie and Sinead Healy, Retail Manager with AIB.
The highlight was the recipient of the Connect Kerry Lifetime Achievement Award which was presented to Dr Helena McMahon of Seabody and Head of Department at STEM at MTU.
The other winners on the night were;
• Connect Kerry Business Woman in Business Services in association with IRISH DRAIN SERVICES – Gina Jones Inspire HR
• The Connect Kerry Business Customer Service Award – Zhaia Landers Pixie Property Management
• Connect Kerry Business Woman in Childcare in association with MOUNTHAWK MONTESSORI – Elaine Murphy Puffins Childcare
• The Connect Kerry Business Entrepreneur Award – Laura Collins Collins Equestrian
• Connect Kerry Business Woman in Consumer & Retail in association with AIB BANK – Mairead Roberts Listowel Garden Centre
• The Connect Kerry Business Development award –Diana Thornton Like Bikes
• Connect Kerry Business Woman in Creative Design in association with ROCK IT KAFTANS – Lyndsay Lawless of the Lawless Company
• The Connect Kerry Family Business of the year Award – Eileen Creedon Top o the Coom
• Connect Kerry Business Woman in Education & Training in association with SOUTH KERRY SKILLNET – Maebh O Connor Aiseanna na Hoige
• The Connect Kerry One to Watch – Orla Brosnan Clipity Clop
• Connect Kerry Business Woman in Entertainment in association with K+A Services –Jessica Courtney Leen, West End School of Arts
• The Connect Kerry Team Leader – Eileen O Mahony Maroney Michael Guineys Tralee
• Connect Kerry Business Woman in Financial Services in association with CSG ACCOUNTANTS – Anne Hannon Sort my Books
• The Connect Kerry Specialist In her business Award – Cathriona Hobbart John Canty Accountants
• Connect Kerry Business Woman in Sport & Fitness in association with SCOTIA CLINIC – Cassandra Buckley
• The Connect Kerry Reader’s Choice Award – Hayley Murphy Legacy Elite
• Connect Kerry Business Woman in Floristry & Horticulture in association with TRALEE BAY WETLANDS — Karen Browne Florist
• The Connect Kerry Social Media – Anna and Orla Snook, Valentia Island Vermouth
• Connect Kerry Business Woman in Food Production in association with O SULLIVANS BAKERY. – Rustic Boowa
• The Connect Kerry years of Service to her chosen Industry Award – Fiona O Connor INEC
• Connect Kerry Business Woman in Health & Wellness in association with BEACH FITNESS –Rebecca Atkinson
• The Connect Kerry National/International Business Woman of the year Award –Mariana Kobal Wazp
• Connect Kerry Business Woman in Literature & Creative Writing in association with EXPOSE DESIGN –Emma Larkin
• The Connect Kerry Media Support to Women in Business – Keelin Riley Southwest Social
• Connect Kerry Business Woman in Marketing PR & Events in association with BALLYROE HEIGHTS – Mary McQuinn O’Donoghue Ring Hotel Group
• The Connect Kerry Rising Star Award – Lauren Critch The Wild Tribe.
• Connect Kerry Business Woman in Media in association with KERRY BUSINESS WOMENS NETWORK – Lauri Giroux, Designed by Lauri
• The Connect Kerry Mission Possible Award – Sharon Brosnan Slimming World.
• Connect Kerry New Business Award in association with CARA CREDIT UNION –Sherry O Callaghan Town and Country Real Estate
• The Connect Kerry Overall Best Business – Tangney Opticians Kerry
• Kerry Outstanding Manager Award in association with CWM WEALTH MANAGEMENT – Bridget Flannery Dingle Sea Seafari
• The Connect Kerry Further Training Support to Women in Business — Maeve Lyons RDI HUB KILORGLIN
• Connect Kerry Community Champion Award in association with LISTOWEL GARDEN CENTRE – Claire Maher Bumblance Ireland
• The Connect Kerry Home Based Business Award – Niamh Savage Tastebuds
• Connect Kerry Business Woman in Science & Innovation in association with JOHN CANTY ACCOUTANTS – Clodagh Moynihan Acorncloud
• The Connect Kerry Most Inspirational Business Woman – Finnoula O’Callaghan RDI Hub Kilorglin
• Connect Kerry Business Woman in Veterinary & Pet Care in association with JOHN WALSH PHOTO – Paula Curtin MTU
• The Connect Kerry Editor’s Choice Award – Andzelik Sitkowska k+a cleaning Services
• Connect Kerry Young Business Woman Award in association with RADIO KERRY – Natasha McAuliffe
• The Connect Kerry Lifetime Achievement Award – DR HELENA MCMAHON. Seabody Ireland and MTU.
AFTER yesterday’s sunny and dry opening day, the fun continues at Féile na mBláth on Saturday with a host of free activities and entertainment in the Town Park.
Saturday is International Juggling Day and a host of activities are planned for all the family to get involved with including Juggling workshops, performances, street theatre shows and Drum Circles rounding off the evening with a ‘Movies & Musicals’ concert at 7pm in the Kerry Group Marquee.
The day starts with a fancy dress Park Run with the theme of ‘Blooms, Bees and Trees’. The food and craft village will be opening from 10am to 6pm with gourmet food and lovely crafts on offer.
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Art In The Park will be on Denny Street while ‘The Last Prince — A Living History Event’ will see medieval reenactors visit the Geraldine experience in Kerry County Museum interacting with visitors in games and activities for all the family.
There will be floral exhibits all day in the Ballyseedy Home and Garden Marquee while there’ll be lots of family entertainment throughout. See the programme below…
Our movie guy, James Finnegan, recommends a musical classic and an underrated Robert De Niro performance on the box tonight…
I have nothing but the fondest of memories of Oliver!(Saturday 3pm RTE1) as it was the second film I was taken to see in the cinema as a child. The first was The Sound of Music, since you ask.
However, when I grew up and read the original Charles Dickens book, I could never imagine how you could even begin to make a musical, of all genres, out of such a bleak story.
So, kudos to Lionel Bart who wrote the original stage adaptation as well as the music and lyrics, which in turn led to this colourful film that leaps out of the screen in effervescent joy and colour.
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Oliver (Mark Lester) is an orphan who is given to an undertaker who abuses him. Oliver runs away and falls in with a street gang of pickpocket thieves led by the Artful Dodger (Jack Wild) and Fagin (Ron Moody in a career defining role).
However, Fagin is also in cahoots with a violent thug Bill Sikes (Oliver Reed) who sees Oliver as a means to make more money. Only Nancy (Shani Wallis) tries to save and protect Oliver with tragic results.
Directed by Carol Reed with a screenplay by Vernon Harris, as well as the wonderful songs by Lionel Bart, this won six Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Director.
Despite its subject matter, The Queen’s Corgi(Saturday 6.35pm RTE1) is a Belgian animation film.
Rex (voiced by Jack Whitehall) is Queen Elizabeth’s favourite corgi. During a state visit by US President Trump it is suggested that Rex might be a suitable mate for the Trump’s dog Mitzi.
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Rex is unimpressed and does his best to avoid Mitzi, but unfortunately this results in a diplomatic incident with Rex the wrong side of the Palace gates and without his collar.
Even allowing for the already dated nature of the characters, there are some unpleasant undercurrents in the tone of this film, and I would not recommend it for the children.
In It’s Complicated(Saturday 9.35pm RTE1) divorced couple Jane and Jake (Meryl Streep and Alec Bladwin) reconnect at their son’s college graduation after being apart for a decade.
Despite Jake being married to a younger woman and Jane’s involvement in a fledgling romance with architect Adam (Steve Martin), they embark on a clandestine affair.
Directed and written by Nancy Meyers, this is perhaps best described as an average rom-com, distinguished by a high quality cast.
Awakenings (Saturday 9.50pm TG4) is my film of the night. It is a sterling drama based on the work of real-life pioneering neurologist Oliver Sacks.
Dr Malcolm Sayer (Robin Williams) is a research doctor in a New York psychiatric hospital who discovers that by administering the drug L-DOPA, he can revive patients who have been trapped in a catatonic state for over thirty years.
These patients include Leonard Lowe (an underrated Robert De Niro performance) who have to deal with a very unfamiliar world. Enjoy!