by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 1, 2020 | App News, News
The elected members of Kerry County Council have unanimously condemned the illegal burning of gorse in the county following a further 16 callouts by the Kerry Fire Service in the last 24 hours. At a teleconference meeting of party representatives and senior management...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 1, 2020 | App News, News
SOLAS, the Further Education and Training Authority, is making its eCollege online learning service available free of charge as a support to Kerry learners who have been impacted by the current containment measures. eCollege, which provides online courses including...
by Killarney Advertiser | Mar 31, 2020 | App News, News
There has been a further six cases of COVID-19 diagnosed in Kerry and 17 deaths nationally since yesterday (Monday), with the total number of cases now at 3,235 across Ireland. In Kerry, the figure now stands at 66 – up six, while the national figure has...
by Killarney Advertiser | Mar 31, 2020 | App News, News
As teens can’t get out, the KDYS has launched a new ‘Online Club’ to provide an outlet for young people across Kerry. It’s open to all secondary school aged young people via the KDYS Facebook page, but anyone can join in! “We are hoping that we can provide another...
by Adam Moynihan | Mar 31, 2020 | App News, News
Kerry GAA legend Colm Cooper has joined forces with 15 fellow Irish sports stars for a powerful video message that encourages social distancing. In the video, Gooch joins the likes of Brian O’Driscoll, Bernard Brogan, Shane Lowry, Derval O’Rourke and Paul McGrath in...
by Killarney Advertiser | Mar 31, 2020 | App News, News
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...
by Killarney Advertiser | Mar 31, 2020 | App News, News
Students who have had to leave campus accommodation early due to the COVID-19 pandemic must be refunded rent, claims Norma Foley TD. She said that universities and large private accommodation operators differ hugely in their approach to handling the issue of student...
by Killarney Advertiser | Mar 31, 2020 | App News, News
The current restrictions around social distancing due to the COVID-19 has meant that both teachers and students have had to adjust to teaching and learning remotely. The sudden change in how we teach and you learn has brought challenges and opportunities for all of...
by Killarney Advertiser | Mar 31, 2020 | App News, News
ONLINE LEARNING: Holy Cross Mercy School Teacher Rhonda Healy preparing work to give to her pupils online. By Michelle Crean Pupils from Holy Cross Mercy Primary School are not missing out on school work as teachers are continuing with classes online via the school’s...
by Killarney Advertiser | Mar 30, 2020 | App News, News
There is a total of 295 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 nationally, 60 cases of COVID-19 in Kerry, while eight patients in Ireland have died since yesterday (Sunday). So far in Ireland there’s 2,910 and 54 COVID-19 related deaths. The Health Protection Surveillance...
by Killarney Advertiser | Mar 30, 2020 | App News, News
A fire which led to the loss of 150 acres of prised habitat in Killarney National Park last night have been described as “reckless and irresponsible” by a Government Minister. Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Josepha Madigan TD, condemned those who...
by Killarney Advertiser | Mar 30, 2020 | App News, News
In light of the evolving situation with COVID-19, the Park Road office of Killarney Credit Union will be temporarily closed effective from 4pm, tomorrow (Tuesday). This decision has been taken in order to limit the potential impact which this virus may have in the...
by Killarney Advertiser | Mar 30, 2020 | App News, News
A new free and confidential Kerry phone helpline has been launched this morning (Monday) to assist members of the public in accessing non-emergency and non-medical services and to provide support and advice to people during the current public health emergency. The...
by Killarney Advertiser | Mar 29, 2020 | App News, News
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has suspended the Driver Theory Test on advice from Prometric, the provider of the Driver Theory Test service. As a result of COVID-19, Prometric said it is no longer in a position to provide a normal level of staffing that maintains...
by Killarney Advertiser | Mar 29, 2020 | App News, News
10 more patients diagnosed with COVID-19 have died 200 new confirmed cases nationally 53 cases of COVID-19 in Kerry Total of 46 COVID-19 related deaths and 2,615 confirmed cases in Ireland. The Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has today been informed that...
by Killarney Advertiser | Mar 29, 2020 | App News, News
NEW RANGE: Chris McGillycuddy (Head Geek) and Tadhg Fleming (Social Media Geek) from The Brand Geeks have launched their new ‘Giddy Goats’ clothing and merchandise range. By Michelle Crean In order to diversify due to loss of business over the COVID-19...
by Killarney Advertiser | Mar 29, 2020 | App News, News
Teens in Kerry – who have created a powerful video message – are hoping that it’ll go viral after they teamed up with their peers in Italy to encourage young people to keep their physical distance. KDYS created a YouTube video ‘I’m in & Staying...
by Killarney Advertiser | Mar 28, 2020 | App News, News
ON THE FRONTLINE: Lucy Whelan (28) from Milltown, whose grandmother Eileen Whelan is from Beaufort, is an A&E nurse in the UK. By Michelle Crean A Kerry nurse who is working hard on the frontline in a London Hospital says that the people in the UK are not taking...
by Killarney Advertiser | Mar 28, 2020 | App News, News
Kerry County Council is appealing to people of Kerry to adhere strictly to the new restrictions announced by the Government and the National Public Health Emergency Team in relation to limiting the spread of the Coronavirus/COVID-19. The Council is echoing the call of...
by Killarney Advertiser | Mar 28, 2020 | App News, News
47 confirmed cases in Kerry 294 new confirmed cases nationally 2,415 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland 36 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today (Saturday) been informed that 14 patients diagnosed with COVID-19 in...
by Killarney Advertiser | Mar 28, 2020 | App News, News
THIRD PLACE: Laura Looney, a Fifth Year student in St Brigid’s Presentation Secondary School, pictured with her mom Karina, finished in third place in the senior category of the Ceist All-Ireland bake off. By Michelle Crean A Fifth Year student in St Brigid’s school...
by Killarney Advertiser | Mar 28, 2020 | App News, News
HELPING OTHERS: Student nurse Megan O’Connor returns to Dublin today to work on the frontline. Here she’s pictured with her dad Denis, both are members of the local branch of the Red Cross. EXCLUSIVE By Michelle Crean One local woman will be on the frontline...
by Killarney Advertiser | Mar 27, 2020 | App News, News
By Michelle Crean Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has just announced further restrictions from midnight tonight for the next two weeks, and said that Gardai will be available to police it if needed. He said that this is the “most intensive phase of the COVID-19 battle”....
by Killarney Advertiser | Mar 27, 2020 | App News, News
DAILY PATROLS: Garda Deirdre Quinn O’Doherty and Garda Laura Cahill pictured near Ross Castle as gardai step up patrols in areas across town to minimise the number of groups congregating together. By Michelle Crean With new increased powers as a response to the...
by Killarney Advertiser | Mar 27, 2020 | App News, News
The organisers of K-FEST today (Friday) said that it is with deep regret that they must announce the cancellation of this year’s festival. “Clearly this was not the course of action we hoped to take for this year’s event, and we held off as long as we could, hoping...
by Killarney Advertiser | Mar 27, 2020 | App News, News
FIRST MEETING: Bridie McGrath meeting her new granddaughter Chloe for the first time through the window due to physical distancing restrictions as Chloe’s big brother Joshua looks on. EXCLUSIVE By Michelle Crean Their emotional first meeting was one which will...
by Killarney Advertiser | Mar 27, 2020 | App News, News
Kerry County Council is encouraging people to observe physical distancing guidelines at the county’s five civic amenity sites and recycling centres. Sites include Coolcaslagh in Killarney, Cahersiveen, Milltown, Kenmare, and Lios Póil (Ionad Athchúrsála Chorca...
by Killarney Advertiser | Mar 27, 2020 | App News, News
TEST CENTRE: A sign outside the HSE test centre in Tralee. EXCLUSIVE By Michelle Crean With COVID-19 cases on the rise in Kerry, the HSE has this week said they’ve no immediate plans to add to the number of centres in Kerry – including Killarney. There’s just...
by Killarney Advertiser | Mar 26, 2020 | App News, News
By Michelle Crean The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that an additional 10 patients diagnosed with COVID-19 in Ireland have died – with 255 new confirmed cases in Ireland. The patients who died include three female and seven males. Nine...
by Killarney Advertiser | Mar 26, 2020 | App News, News
Killarney’s business leaders have sent out a loud and clear message to the local business community and the people of the town saying “We will get through this together and there will be better days”. Senior Chamber of Tourism and Commerce officials were out and about...
by Killarney Advertiser | Mar 26, 2020 | App News, News
Visiting has been temporarily paused at all Kerry Community Healthcare hospitals and nursing units – due to COVID-19. The HSE said they wish to thank the public for their ongoing support as all parts of the health services respond to the crisis. ‘Taking into...
by Killarney Advertiser | Mar 25, 2020 | App News, News
By Michelle Crean There are now 33 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Kerry and a total of 235 new cases in Ireland. That’s according to figures released this evening by the Health Protection Surveillance Centre. The results for Kerry are based on data released for...
by Killarney Advertiser | Mar 25, 2020 | App News, News
The people of Kerry can help to save lives by slowing the spread of COVID-19, but it will take a sustained and focussed effort from the entire community. That’s the message from civic leaders and the emergency services across the county, who have joined together to...
by Killarney Advertiser | Mar 24, 2020 | App News, News
This evening the Health Protection Surveillance Centre announced that there’s been 204 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, and a patient diagnosed with the virus has died. The patient, a male in the east of the country, had an underlying health condition. It bring to...
by Killarney Advertiser | Mar 24, 2020 | App News, News
By Michelle Crean One Killarney GP is offering her virtual telehealth platform free to allow GPs connect with patients online via computer or smartphone. MyClinic365, founded by an Killarney GP, Dr Laura Malone, announced that they will donate their telemedicine...
by Killarney Advertiser | Mar 24, 2020 | App News, News
By Michelle Crean Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has just announced increased measures to fight spread of COVID-19 including a National COVID-19 Income Support Scheme. During a live televised broadcast he said that schools, universities and childcare centres will remain...
by Killarney Advertiser | Mar 24, 2020 | App News, News
In association with Chambers Ireland national survey, Tralee Chamber undertook a survey of businesses in Kerry and today (Tuesday) published the results. The survey sought to quantify the impact of COVID-19 on businesses right across the county. Nationally the survey...
by Killarney Advertiser | Mar 24, 2020 | App News, News
Kerry Fire and Rescue Service has strengthened its force with the recruitment of 15 additional personnel. The new retained fire fighters are to replace recent and upcoming retirements and departures within the Fire Service and will take up posts at the various fire...
by Killarney Advertiser | Mar 24, 2020 | App News, News
A meeting of Kerry County Council management and representatives of the political parties and Independents took place this morning (Tuesday) to continue the coordination of the Council’s response to the current public health emergency. The meeting observed personal...
by Killarney Advertiser | Mar 24, 2020 | App News, News
HELPING OTHERS: Pictured a number of weeks ago at the County Cooking Championships before being temporarily let go from their jobs are five of the seven Killarney based chefs, Dan Moynihan, Chad Byrne, Simon Deegan, Cyrille Durand and John Drummond, who plan to cook...
by Killarney Advertiser | Mar 24, 2020 | App News, News
By Michelle Crean Given the high numbers of people observed out on Kerry mountains at the weekend one local life-saving group has had to make some difficult choices. Due to COVID-19, Kerry Mountain Rescue Team are asking walkers to forego their enjoyment of the hills...
by Killarney Advertiser | Mar 23, 2020 | App News, News
By Sean Moriarty Ryanair is expected to ground all but a very limited number of its aeroplanes by tomorrow (Tuesday) in an effort to stop the spread of Coronavirus in Europe. The airline started grounding its fleet on Thursday last and by tomorrow (Tuesday) only a...
by Killarney Advertiser | Mar 23, 2020 | App News, News
Three more cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Kerry – bringing the total to 12. This evening the Health Protection Surveillance Centre revealed that there’s 219 new confirmed cases in Ireland as of 1pm, today (Monday) – and that community transmission accounts...
by Killarney Advertiser | Mar 23, 2020 | App News, News
By Michelle Crean Bank of Ireland has today (Monday) said it plans to temporarily close 101 branches from tomorrow, while 161 will remain open – including its Killarney branch. The bank took the decision as it has experienced a reduction in footfall in recent...
by Killarney Advertiser | Mar 23, 2020 | App News, News
A newly formed Kerry group aims to contribute to the community-wide effort to limit the spread of COVID-19. Ireland’s National Action Plan on COVID-19 (Coronavirus) has tasked local authorities and other agencies to work closely with the Department of Community and...
by Killarney Advertiser | Mar 22, 2020 | App News, News
There’s been another confirmed case of COVID-19 in Kerry – bringing the current total to 9. The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has also been informed of 121 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 at 1pm today (Sunday), and that a patient, a male in the east of...
by Killarney Advertiser | Mar 22, 2020 | App News, News
ONLINE SENSATION: Paul Treyvaud’s ‘Cooking with the Treyvauds’ has reached over 1.4 million people all over the world. By Sean Moriarty An online cookery show presented by Killarney celebrity chef Paul Treyvaud has reached over 1.4 million people....
by Killarney Advertiser | Mar 22, 2020 | App News, News
STAY ACTIVE: Killarney Hardware is staying open so people can stay active. Pictured is Manager Anne Marie O’Sullivan-Darcy with long-time staff member Ger Warren. By Sean Moriarty Killarney Hardware is going to stay open as long as possible so people can have...
by Killarney Advertiser | Mar 21, 2020 | App News, News
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has been informed of 102 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland – with another confirmed case in Kerry – bringing a total of 8 in the county. There are now 785 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the country. Today’s data...
by Killarney Advertiser | Mar 21, 2020 | App News, News
By Sean Moriarty Kerry Mayor Niall Kelleher is asking all people who have recently returned from abroad to self-isolate to protect those around them. The Fianna Fail councillor was in America last week when Ireland was put into partial lock down to stop the spread of...
