Archive for July 13th, 2022

UNIVERSITY Hospital Kerry management has extended the deferral of Out Patient Scheduled appointments and elective surgeries, with the exception of time critical surgery, for Thursday and Friday. They made the decision — which has been extended since last Wednesday’s announcement — having considered the continuing difficulties associated with increasing Covid-19 […]

FÉILE Lughnasadh, the free, family-friendly, four-day festival in Milltown will begin on July 28, bringing a spectacular line up to the stage. Free concerts include The Rising on July 29, Sharon Shannon on July 30, and Jiggy, on July 31 (see programme below). The festival marks Lughnasadh, the ancient Celtic […]

THE Phoenix Women’s Centre is holding an official launch of their Women’s Shed with two special events over the coming days. The centre, located at Market Place on Maine Street in Tralee, will now be known as the Phoenix Women’s Centre and Shed, providing the full range of supports, counselling, advocacy, […]

KERRY native Brighid Daly is performing a concert of song and music entitled ‘Memories Well’ this coming Sunday at St. John’s Church, Ashe Street at 8pm. Brighid’s music has also been influenced by her travels and training as a psychotherapist and an educator in the area of personal development and self-awareness for […]

THERE were 31 patients waiting on trolleys at the Emergency Department of University Hospital Kerry this morning. This is the highest number this week, with 10 patients waiting on trolleys on Monday and 18 on Tuesday. Nationwide there are 540 admitted patients waiting for beds this morning in the country’s […]

THE first ever People of UHK Awards were held on Monday, July 4 in the Pavilion Room of Ballygarry Estate. The People of UHK Awards celebrated a selection of individuals and teams who go the extra mile and make a real difference to patients, families, and colleagues. They focus on […]