GARDAÍ in Listowel are appealing for witnesses to a fatal road traffic collision on the N69 on Wednesday evening.
Gardaí and emergency services responded after two cars collided on the N69 at Banemore, Listowel, around 9 pm.
A male passenger in his 20s from one car sustained serious injuries and was taken to University Hospital Kerry where he was pronounced deceased this afternoon, Thursday.
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Three other individuals were taken to hospital for assessment and treatment, their injures are not life threatening.
The N69 (Listowel to Tralee road) has since reopened to traffic after examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. The local Coroner has been notified.
Gardaí urge witnesses to come forward. Road users on the N69 between Tralee and Listowel yesterday evening from 8:30 pm to 9:15 pm with camera footage, including dash cam, are requested to provide it to investigators.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Listowel Garda Station at 068 50820, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
.Where the new proposed developments will be located at the Tralee Sports and Leisure Centre.
KERRY County Council has announced plans for the further development of Tralee Regional Sports and Leisure Centre at Clounalour.
The proposed works will include the construction of a new three-lane 25m training pool, a new 45m x 35m sports hall, construction of new Sport Therapy Suite, construction of new all-weather playing surfaces and construction of 85 additional carparking spaces and mobility hub and ancillary site works.
A member of the public, may at any time before the expiration of four weeks beginning on the date of the publication of this notice, seek an EIA screening determination from An Bord Pleanála as to whether the proposed development would have significant effects on the environment.
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Plans and particulars of the proposed works are available for inspection or purchase, on payment of a specified fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making such a copy, during normal office hours from Thursday, 11th of April to Friday, 24th May 2024 at the following locations…
.Sand Artist Manuel Frolich, putting the finishing touches to his sand artwork on Ballybunion North Beach (Ladies Beach) County Kerry to celebrate 10th anniversary of the iconic Wild Atlantic Way. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
A NEW report issued today estimates that almost 2,000,000 more tourists visited the Wild Atlantic Way in 2023 than in 2013.
The Wild Atlantic Way tourism brand developed by Fáilte Ireland, was launched to the tourism industry at Meitheal in Killarney back in 2014, and over the last decade has become a globally recognised tourism brand and has provided an economic engine for the west of Ireland.
According to a new report launched today, nearly 2 million more visitors visited the Wild Atlantic Way in 2023 compared with 2013.
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Tourism is now worth €3billion per year on the Wild Atlantic Way, an increase of 59% on 2013, and this growth has contributed to the creation of an additional 35,000 jobs, with tourism now supporting 121,000 jobs across the region.
Speaking at Meitheal, Fáilte Ireland’s flagship trade event, at the INEC in Killarney today, Catherine Martin TD, Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, said: “This [Wild Atlantic Way] is now a household name and cements Ireland’s reputation as a must-visit tourism destination, and I commend Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland on their work in driving this success over the last 10 years.”
Speaking about the impact of the Wild Atlantic Way and developing a future pipeline of tourism business, Paul Kelly, CEO of Fáilte Ireland, said: “Domestically, the Wild Atlantic Way is our most popular region with 51% of all domestic tourism revenue being generated there.
“When we compare this internationally, based on the most recent data available, we see that inbound travel to Ireland grew by 45% between 2013 and 2019, well above the Northern European average of 25%. And the Wild Atlantic Way was a key contributor to this success with overseas visitor bednights in the region growing by 60% across this period.”
Meitheal, which has been running since 1975 got underway today at the Gleneagle INEC in Killarney, and will see over 380 Irish tourism partners pitch to 241 international buyers and tour operators from around the world.
.Tralee Food Festival is among the funding recipients.
KERRY County Council has announced the successful recipients under Fáilte Ireland’s Regional Festival & Participative Events Programme 2024.
The Programme aims to support festivals and participate events that will drive domestic tourism and help to improve the visitor experience in Kerry.
Among the recipients are Tralee Food Festival (€1,805), National Circus Festival Of Ireland (€2,482) and Féile Thrá Lí (€3,286). See the full list of recipients below…
KERRY FC make the short journey to the Markets Field in Limerick this Friday to take on Treaty United in Matchday 10 of the SSE Airtricity Men’s First Division, with a kick-off time of 7.45pm.
The season has passed its quarter mark following the conclusion of Matchday 9, with the Kingdom in a strong position heading into the second meeting of the sides in the league in 2024.
On the first occasion where the sides met, Kerry went down by a goal to nil in Mounthawk Park. Ryan Kelliher’s missed spot kick in injury time was the last time this side has faltered, with Kerry FC going unbeaten in the seven games since that night in Tralee.
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In fact, the first of the seven unbeaten games was an impressive 4-1 win against Treaty in Mounthawk just 4 days later to book the Kingdom’s place in a final for the first time in the club’s history.
McCarthy’s group continues to write new chapters in the history books over the last number of weeks.
A seven-game unbeaten run in all competitions, six unbeaten in the league is a record in itself for the club.
And to top it off, a convincing victory on Matchday 9 against Longford Town in the club’s 50th competitive game gave Kerry a very first league victory at home to the delight of the home fans.
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With man-of-the-match contenders from one to eleven, the squad morale has never been higher.
Our hosts on Friday night Treaty United are on a mixed run of form. Having started in impressive form with three straight wins, the Limerick-based side were flying high at the top of the division.
But three straight defeats to Finn Harps, Athlone Town and Wexford FC have the Treaty men sitting 4th overall and just three points ahead of Kerry on the table.
A very much in-form Kerry FC side are sure to challenge Treaty for the three points in the Markets Field, despite a poor record from the venue last term.
Kerry FC landed their first home win in the SSE Airtricity Men’s First Division last time out in their 50th competitive fixture.
Kerry FC and Treaty United have shared several players in the last year. Matt Keane and Martin Coughlan both made the switch from Limerick to Tralee in 2023 while current captain Andy Spain signed from Treaty United during the winter transfer window
Speaking earlier this week, First Team Head Coach Conor McCarthy was happy to report no fresh injury concerns ahead of the game on Friday night. Valerii Dolia is the only man who remains out long-term. Jack Kavanagh is close to a comeback to the matchday 20 but this game might come too soon. Nathan Gleeson remains out of action while the likes of Daire McCarthy and Steven Healy are both back to full fitness.
“It’s going to be a really tough game up there,” said Conor McCarthy. “What Treaty have created up there makes it a very hard place to go to. Every team will tell you that no matter what level they are at, whether it be the Premier Division teams that go there or the First Division sides, everyone finds it hard. So we know exactly what we are going into. They have huge support and we need to be bang at it from the first to the ninety-fifth or sixth minute like we have been for the last number of games. Every week is a bigger challenge but one we are looking forward to”
Ryan Kelliher said; “I’m really looking forward to the game. The last time we played them was obviously a massive disappointment for me especially. But to be totally honest it made me hungrier to try and make up for it. I was fairly disappointed after the game but I’ve gotten 2 goals since then. We know they aren’t in the greatest of form for the last few games so I think it is a massive chance to get 3 points up there and I hope we will.”
MTU invites companies, start-ups, businesses, entrepreneurs, community groups and the general public to visit the campus from 8.30am to 11.00am to ‘Connect with MTU’ on Friday, April 26.
This event is an opportunity for anyone to connect with the university. Whether you are a company looking for research support to bring innovation into your business, interested in upskilling or part-time learning or wondering what the Kerry Sports Academy has to offer; this is the day to find out more.
According to Anne Looney, External Services Manager, Kerry is now in a unique position as a university county.
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“MTU plays a central role in the economic, social, and cultural life of the county. The university feeds the talent pipeline for the growing knowledge economy by being a centre of creativity and learning. We generate real-world research and innovation and support communities, while also being a significant employer in the local economy,” said Anne Looney.
“We want MTU to be the university of choice for the county; whether that’s for study or research. It’s about showcasing the university, making connections, and ultimately ensuring that the county becomes an attractive place to study, live and work”, added Anne.
STEM, Sustainability and Virtual Reality demos and workshops will be available on the day. Academic departments and research centres will be on hand on to answer any questions and the MTU lifelong department will be available to guide you through our part-time programme provision.
For more information and to register your place at this free event visit go.mtu.ie/connect or scan the QR code below.
UNIVERSITY Hospital Kerry (UHK) has extended an invitation to all past and present staff members to a very special celebration this month.
To mark the 40th anniversary of the hospital at the site in Rathass, an invitation is extended to join them for a series of special events throughout the day on Thursday, April 25.
It was opened as Tralee General Hospital in April 1984 by then Minister for Health Barry Desmond and Tánaiste Dick Spring, later evolving into Kerry General Hospital and then to UHK in 2016.
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From 12 noon to 1 pm, celebrations will begin with a symbolic tree planting ceremony. Three trees will be planted by individuals close to the heart of UHK, representing their past, present and future.
These trees will symbolise the growth and evolution of UHK over the years. This will be followed by the raising of a specially commissioned UHK 40th Anniversary flag, by a member of UHK staff who embodies the very essence of UHK’s people.
Afterwards, guests are invited to attend at the cake cutting ceremony and enjoy the atmosphere of this very special occasion.
Staff with 40 years service will be formally acknowledged. Guests will also have the opportunity to enjoy complimentary refreshments and 40th-anniversary cupcakes.
Guests are invited to capture an image with colleagues of old, in the specially designed ‘photoframe’ and also opportunity to sign the giant Anniversary Card which will be preserved for future posterity, on a wall, inside UHK.
Later in the afternoon, a special Mass will be celebrated at the hospital chapel for all current and former UHK staff members.
Following the Mass, attendees are invited to take a ‘Walk Down Memory Lane’, as we showcase a specially commissioned video featuring old images from decades past at the hospital.
Complimentary finger food and refreshments will be served, providing an opportunity for guests to reminisce and reconnect with colleagues.
“We are incredibly grateful to all the staff members who have contributed to the success and legacy of University Hospital Kerry over the past 40 years,” said Mary Fitzgerald, General Manager at UHK.
“This celebration is a tribute to your dedication and commitment to our hospital, and we look forward to welcoming you back to share in this special occasion.”
Members of the public who are in the hospital vicinity on the day are most welcome to attend at the events from 12 – 1pm. For more information on the event, please contact on email UHK.GMSecretary@hse.ie
GARDAÍ in Listowel are appealing for witnesses to a fatal road traffic collision on the N69 on Wednesday evening.
KERRY FC make the short journey to the Markets Field in Limerick this Friday to take on Treaty United in Matchday 10 of the SSE Airtricity Men’s First Division, with a kick-off time of 7.45pm.
MTU invites companies, start-ups, businesses, entrepreneurs, community groups and the general public to visit the campus from 8.30am to 11.00am to ‘Connect with MTU’ on Friday, April 26.
UNIVERSITY Hospital Kerry (UHK) has extended an invitation to all past and present staff members to a very special celebration this month.