Articles by: Dermot Crean

TRALEE Chamber Alliance is asking local businesses to take part in the the second Chambers Ireland Covid19 Survey. This survey is targeted at business owners and operators, both those who are members of their local chambers of commerce and those that are not. With it, Chambers seek to chart out the effects […]

THE Government’s measures to combat the spread of COVID-19 have had a hugely detrimental effect on most businesses in the community. Most businesses are closed and people are only venturing out for their weekly shop or for some brief exercise, so it’s vital that people have access to reliable, trustworthy […]

Our movie guy, James Finnegan, chooses five movies available on Netflix that’ll give you a much-needed laugh… I think we can all agree we could do with a bit of light relief, so here are some options available for viewing on Netflix.  Once again, please feel free to add your […]

GARDAI in Tralee have arrested a man and seized €600 worth of cannabis. Gardaí observed a car driving with no lights on in Tralee town and on stopping the car, they discovered a strong smell of cannabis so the passengers were searched. One male was arrested at scene and later […]

CARA Credit Union is advising customers of new opening times taking effect from next Monday. “In the interest of public health and that of our members and staff we ask that you avoid coming to our branches if you can,” said a spokesperson. “We ask, where possible, that you phone […]

THERE was just one patient waiting on a trolley in the Emergency Department of University Hospital Kerry in the past five days. According to data from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation, the patient was waiting on the trolley on Tuesday. Since Monday, just 41 patients were waiting on trolleys […]

GARDAI responded to an incident at a private dwelling in the Kilgarvan area at around noon today. A man, aged in his 50s, had barricaded himself into a house and it was confirmed that he had access to firearms and ammunition. No other person was in the dwelling during the barricade. An […]

FIANNA Fáil TD Norma Foley is calling on universities, institutes of technology and third level colleges to bring in ‘No Detriment Policies’ to ease the pressure on students in completing assignments, assessments and online exams for this semester. Deputy Foley explained; “Students here are extremely worried about their exams given […]

AS part of Recovery Haven Kerry’s 10th anniversary plans in 2020, the cancer support charity has announced details of its inaugural ‘Haven’ Art and Photography competition. A haven is a resting place, a refuge on a journey and Recovery Haven Kerry aims to provide a safe confidential space for people […]

A KERRY shop has sold a €500,000 EuroMillions Plus winning ticket for the second time in five weeks. The ticket was purchased at Sheahan’s Centra in Glenbeigh village. It sold another EuroMillions Plus winning ticket on February 28. Last night’s winning Plus numbers were: 08, 15, 23, 41 and 42. This is the […]

KERRY County Councillors have unanimously condemned the illegal burning of gorse in the county following a further 16 callouts to gorse fires by the Kerry Fire Service in the last 24 hours. At a teleconference meeting of party representatives and senior management of Kerry County Council this morning, councillors appealed […]

THIS year’s Darkness Into Light event has been postponed leaving a huge gap in Pieta House’s funds for this year. The international event provides much-needed funds for Pieta every year but has been postponed because of the Covid-19 crisis.  Originally scheduled for May 9, the event will now take place […]

KERRY Cycling Campaign have called for motorists to slow down and take more care following an increased number of road deaths and injuries so far this year. With so many people out walking and cycling within 2 kilometres of their homes motorists are asked to slow down and be careful. […]

TRALEE MD Councillor, Mikey Sheehy, has called for a tax rebate for over 70’s who find themselves cocooning during the COVID19 pandemic. “Over 70’s who find themselves cocooning under HSE and government advice should be offered a retrospective car tax rebate if their vehicle is off the road during the […]

THE South/South West Hospital Group (S/SWHG), which includes UHK, has announced that the following private hospitals: Bon Secours Cork, Bon Secours Kerry, Mater Private Hospital Cork and UPMC  Whitfield Waterford will be working with the South/South West Hospital Group in their efforts to combat the COVID-19 virus. Following an agreement reached […]

KERRY Library Service is reminding everyone that you don’t need to set foot in your local branch library to access a wide range of free library services. During the current public health restrictions, numerous Kerry Library services can be accessed from your living room. While all library buildings are currently […]

CORONAVIRUS – COVID 19: We continue to remind readers that any family members who are in need of help may contact or text Ciara at 086 0690145 or Wayne at 087 6283308 and a member of our team will be in contact. SENIOR FOOTBALL: In a normal year at the […]

GOGGLES from local secondary schools were recently gathered and donated to University Hospital Kerry. Presentation Tralee, CBS The Green, Mercy Mounthawk and  Coláiste Gleann Lí donated over 300 goggles as PPE equipment for the frontline staff. All at the schools wished the staff well and thanked them for the amazing […]

KERRY Fianna Fáil TD, Norma Foley, has called for students who leave campus accommodation early due to the Covid 19 pandemic to be refunded rent. “Universities and large private accommodation operators differ hugely in their approach to handling the issue of student accommodation refunds,” said Deputy Foley. “It is interesting to […]

KDYS has launched a new initiative to provide an outlet for young people across Kerry. The message is ‘if you can’t get out to a youth club then let the youth club come to you’. This is open to all teenagers and to find out more just go to the […]

Bishop of Kerry Ray Browne has issued a message of encouragement to all going through the Coronavirus crisis… “We are in week three of a most difficult journey. In all our parishes we journey one day at a time, supporting and encouraging one another. This journey will end, our ordinary […]

McCAULEY Health & Beauty Pharmacy, which has a store at Manor West in Tralee, has just launched an easy prescription ordering app and free prescription delivery service to ensure vulnerable people and those in isolation are not left without essential medication. These steps have been taken to help more people […]

COVID-19 Corona Virus Update    Due to the increasing numbers of cases of people affected by the Covid-19 virus and subsequent deaths, the Government, last Friday night introduced tighter measures to hopefully reduce its spread. This came into effect from midnight on Friday and will last for a two-week period at […]

KERRY County Council’s five Civic Amenity Sites (Kenmare, Killarney, Milltown, Lios Póil and Cahersiveen) will re-open tomorrow, Tuesday, 31 March for the receipt of domestic waste from customers without an existing door-to-door, kerbside service and who need to dispose of household waste during the current period of COVID-19 restrictions. Further […]

Keep Active As this period of uncertainty continues, it is still unclear when we will all return to the playing fields. While we do our bit for the country by staying at home, it is very important that we all stay fit and healthy by getting as much exercise as […]

Club Activities Suspended    Due to the worsening situation of the Coronavirus in Ireland the decision has been taken both at national and local level to suspend all GAA activity, matches and training at club, school and county level across all grades and codes  inclusive in the interest of public safety. […]

Covid19 We are all well aware of the present situation, so in light of this please keep an eye on our elderly neighbours and those living alone locally. Make sure they have enough food stuffs and supplies. Maintain washed hands and good social distance at all times. If you need any […]

Ballymac GAA and Ballymac Community Alert Work together. Ballymacelligott GAA in conjunction with Ballymacelligott Community Alert Group are offering help to anyone in the area that needs it over the next while. We will offer services such as delivering shopping, medication and fuel for those living alone or unable to […]

Lotto   Due to the Covid 19 restrictions announced last Friday night, St Pats has decided to suspend our club lotto for the foreseeable future All tickets played during the week and all multiple entries played recently will be carried forward to the next Draw and subsequent draws which will […]

NEVER, at least in my lifetime, has the Serenity Prayer been more apt or more helpful than it is at the current moment. What is the Serenity Prayer? I’m fairly sure you have heard of it and perhaps even said it, but this time I’m asking you to slow down […]