by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 30, 2020 | App News, News
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has this evening (Thursday) said that the lifting of current restrictions will be “slow and gradual” and will be “done in a stepwise, tiered manner”. Speaking in the Dáil, he said that people want to know when things are going...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 30, 2020 | App News, News
BikeFest Killarney will not go ahead this year as a result of COVID-19 led event restrictions. Organisers were preparing for the 14th edition of the event which was scheduled from May 29 to June 1 when they took the reluctant decision to can this year’s festival. “It...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 29, 2020 | App News, News
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that a total of 31 people with COVID-19 have died. There have now been a total of 1,190 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland. As of 11am today (Wednesday), the HPSC has been notified of 376 new...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 29, 2020 | App News, News
WRITER: Zoe O’Connor, author of ‘Duplicity’, a fictional serialised story of dating, desire and deception, which she has released online on www.the-dots.eu. By Michelle Crean A young Firies woman has been busy filling her free time with fictional tales,...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 29, 2020 | App News, News
HOPEFUL: Organisers of the annual 4th of July festival are investigating ways of running a smaller event this year within HSE guidelines. Photo: Dylan Clifford By Sean Moriarty EXCLUSIVE Efforts are on-going behind the scenes to run a scaled-back version of the...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 28, 2020 | App News, News
FILM ADVICE: Jeffrey Stott, the Producer of ‘Seinfeld’, ‘When Harry Met Sally’, ‘Drive’ and ‘Whiplash, is engaging with Kerry College students via Zoom. From as far as New York, Los Angeles, London and Vancouver – top film makers are connecting with Kerry – as...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 28, 2020 | App News, News
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today (Tuesday) been informed that a total of 59 people with COVID-19 have died, of which 45 were laboratory confirmed. There have now been a total of 1,159* COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland. As of 11am today...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 28, 2020 | App News, News
The bank holiday weekend isn’t a break from the hard work of dealing with COVID-19, frontline public sector workers in Kerry have warned. Staff from the HSE, An Garda Síochána and Kerry County Council joined together this week for a photo demonstrating that...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 28, 2020 | App News, News
President Higgins today (Tuesday) marked International Workers’ Memorial Day with a ceremony remembering all workers who died through exposure COVID-19. The President laid a wreath for all those who died in the pandemic, at the ‘Plough and the Stars’...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 27, 2020 | App News, News
An Garda Síochána has today (Monday) announced the continuation of its major operation to ensure public compliance with the travel restrictions introduced as part of COVID-19 public health guidelines. The operation – Operation Fanacht – will once again see an...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 27, 2020 | App News, News
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today (Monday) been informed that a total of 18 people with COVID-19 have died, of which 17 were laboratory confirmed. There have now been a total of 1,102* COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland. As of 11am today (Monday),...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 27, 2020 | App News, News
FUEL VOUCHERS: Driver with Kerry Cancer Support Group Health Link Transport, John Fleming, was presented with fuel vouchers to the value of €2,000 by Aoife Sheehy CSR Manager with Applegreen Ireland and Ovi Krisciunas, Site Manager at Applegreen in Manor Village...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 27, 2020 | App News, News
Gardaí are currently at the scene of a fatal road traffic collision involving a car and a pedal cyclist that occurred at approximately 8.20am this morning (Monday). The incident occurred on the N22 Tralee-Killarney road in Rockfield, Killarney. The pedal...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 27, 2020 | App News, News
For the first time in its 61 year history the Rose of Tralee International Festival has been postponed. Anthony O’Gara, Executive Chair of the Festival, this morning said that it is the right decision given the ongoing health crisis. “Over the past...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 26, 2020 | App News, News
DELIVERING FOOD: Food Share Kerry’s van driver and warehouse coordinator Brian McCannon prepares a delivery for Killarney on Tuesday. By Sean Moriarty A Tralee-based surplus food distribution charity – which has experienced unprecedented demand for its...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 26, 2020 | App News, Features, News
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today (Sunday) been informed that a total of 26 people with COVID-19 have died, of which 23 were laboratory confirmed. There have now been a total of 1,087* COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland. As of 1pm today, the HPSC has...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 26, 2020 | App News, News
By Sean Moriarty A popular Killarney eatery has thanked frontline staff for their efforts by filling the front window of the restaurant with messages and artwork made by local school children. The Caragh Restaurant on New Street, which is operated by the O’Sullivan...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 26, 2020 | App News, News
By Sean Moriarty Anti-social behaviour continues to be an issue in the Ballyspillane Estate in Killarney this week as a number of residents contacted the Killarney Advertiser concerned that nothing is being done. Last week’s article revealed that large groups of...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 25, 2020 | App News, News
By Sean Moriarty The Mayor of Killarney, Cllr Michael Gleeson, has condemned the dumping of household rubbish on Mill Road. Locals woke on Monday morning to find a large quantity of household rubbish dumped in a secluded area on the road that links Muckross...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 25, 2020 | App News, News
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that a total of 52 people with COVID-19 have died, of which 42 were laboratory confirmed. There have now been a total of 1,063* COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland. As of 1pm today (Saturday), the...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 25, 2020 | App News, News
VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE: Head Guide Ann Tagney pictured in Muckross House which has created a virtual experience online for the very first time. EXCLUSIVE By Michelle Crean Normally it’s such a busy time with visitors flocking to see the picturesque beauty at...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 25, 2020 | App News, News
SPECIAL DELIVERY: Postman Denis Cronin from Woodlawn pictured on his daily rounds delivering the Killarney Advertiser to Alice and Pat O’Sullivan at Valley Farmhouse, Minish. By Michelle Crean Cocooning at home is the safest option for the older members of the...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 25, 2020 | App News, News
WHEELIE GOOD IDEA: A screenshot Marcus Treacy cycling through his empty hotel which has gone viral online. By Sean Moriarty It was a ‘wheelie’ great idea in terms of publicity – as well as having some fun – as one local hotelier who decided to...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 24, 2020 | App News, News
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today (Friday) been informed that 37 people with laboratory confirmed COVID-19 in Ireland have died. The HPSC has also been informed that, to date, 185 probable deaths* have occurred. Therefore, there have now been...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 24, 2020 | App News, News
PROUD: Anne Marie Cagney, who has very strong Killarney links, has been promoted to the rank of Assistant Commissioner with An Garda Síochána. EXCLUSIVE By Sean Moriarty Chief Superintendent Anne Marie Cagney, who has very strong Killarney links, has...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 24, 2020 | App News, News
CARING: Staff from the Tralee branch of Penneys pictured putting together the care packs for frontline staff and patients in University hospital Kerry. Penneys is donating 6,000 care packs filled with over 45,000 products including leggings, t-shirts, underwear,...
by Adam Moynihan | Apr 24, 2020 | App News, News, Sport
After the so-called flash in the pan of ‘75 and the ambush of ’78, it was time for The Kingdom to put the final nail in their greatest rival’s coffin. In Part 2 of our series on the Golden Years, Adam Moynihan examines the 1979 All-Ireland final between Kerry and the...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 24, 2020 | App News, News
SPECIAL VISIT: Nell O’Mahony, pictured with staff from St Columbanus Nursing Home, had special visitors on Tuesday as her great-grandchildren called to celebrate her 99th birthday. By Michelle Crean Celebrations have been turned on their head in recent times...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 24, 2020 | App News, News, Sport
The GAA may be forced to stage this summer’s senior intercounty football and hurling championships behind closed doors after the government confirmed on Tuesday that mass gatherings of over 5,000 people will not be permitted until September at the earliest. The...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 24, 2020 | App News, News
FUNDRAISER: Derry O’Leary wanted to thank care staff who looked after him while he fought cancer so a fundraiser was set up in his memory. By Sean Moriarty A GoFundMe campaign set up in memory of a popular Killarney man has already raised €8,000 for cancer...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 23, 2020 | App News, News
There were uplifting scenes when the country first came together to #ApplaudTheFrontline and again to #ShineYourLight on Easter Sunday. Making #ApplaudTheFrontline a weekly event would enhance that feeling of solidarity and show on-going appreciation for frontline...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 23, 2020 | App News, News
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today (Thursday) been informed that 28 people diagnosed with COVID-19 in Ireland have died. There have now been 794* laboratory confirmed COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland. As of 1pm today, the HPSC has been notified of...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 23, 2020 | App News, News
EXCLUSIVE JACKPOT JOY: SuperValu Store Manager PJ McGee pictured outside the supermarket on Park Road after the winning €9.7m ticket was sold there. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan By Michelle Crean The unbelievable lucky winner of Kerry’s largest ever Lotto jackpot...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 23, 2020 | App News, News
By Sean Moriarty The national suicide and mental health charity, Pieta House, will run its series of Darkness into Light walks in October after postponing its initial events due to COVID-19 restrictions. The morning walk, which was due to take place in...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 22, 2020 | App News, News
Gardaí have seized €2,000 worth of suspected drugs in Killarney. As part of an ongoing investigation into the sale and supply of drugs in Killarney, Gardaí from Killarney Garda Station executed a search warrant at an apartment in the town centre on Monday. During the...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 22, 2020 | App News, News
Kerry Library is now offering free access for library members to a new eComics service, offering hundreds of digital comics and graphic novels, suitable for all ages. All you need to get started is have a Kerry Library membership card. Anyone can register...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 21, 2020 | App News, News
HOTELIERS CALL FOR SUPPORT: Bernadette Randles previously pictured on the occasion of being elected chair of the Kerry Branch of the Irish Hotels Federation with fellow Kerry hoteliers. Hotel and guesthouse owners in Kerry and across the country are calling on...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 21, 2020 | App News, News
There’s been 388 new confirmed COVID-19 cases in Ireland bringing the total now diagnosed to 16,040. Today, the National Public Health Emergency Team announced a further 44 deaths in Ireland. In Kerry, there’s been no increase as today’s figure remains the same...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 21, 2020 | App News, News
Mr Michael Ring TD, the Minister for Rural and Community Development, has today (Tuesday) announced the cancellation of the TidyTowns competition for 2020 in the interests of public health and safety. “For over 60 years the TidyTowns competition has captured...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 21, 2020 | App News, News
HUG A TREE: Marcus Treacy, Operations Manager at The Killarney Park Hotel pictured with his wife Anne Treacy encouraging people to post their ‘Hug A Tree Not Me’ pictures to social media. The Killarney Park and sister hotel, The Ross, are well...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 21, 2020 | App News, News
Up to 40 members of frontline staff and management in University Hospital Kerry (UHK) took part in a video message that thanks the people of Kerry for their continued support during the COVID-19 pandemic. The video, which is available to view on the hospital’s...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 21, 2020 | App News, News
By Sean Moriarty St Mary of the Angels is in urgent need of general operatives, kitchen staff and cleaning volunteers to help maintain its crucial service during the current crisis. The Beaufort facility, which is operated by the St John of God charity, is home to 76...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 20, 2020 | App News, News
‘Five More Ways Over Five Days’ is the second series of videos which Cork Kerry Community Healthcare is releasing this week to help individuals and their families cope with the impact of COVID-19. Each day, a new video will be issued where Daniel Flynn,...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 20, 2020 | App News, News
Ireland has experienced the highest number of COVID-19 deaths to date as it was revealed this evening (Monday) that there’s been 77 new deaths in the past 24 hours. The overall death toll now stands at 687, and there’s been 15,652 cases diagnosed with the...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 20, 2020 | App News, News
The National Lottery has revealed that the winning ticket for Saturday’s Lotto jackpot worth over €9.7 million was sold in Killarney town. It was also confirmed that the winning ticket holder has yet to make contact with Lotto HQ to make arrangements to claim their...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 20, 2020 | App News, News
GOT THE CHOP: Eight-year-old Elaine McCarthy from Gneeveguilla cut 14 inches off her hair as her communion is not going ahead next month. By Michelle Crean With home haircuts all the rage at the moment one girl from Gneeveguilla opted for a short bob – but with a...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 19, 2020 | App News, News
DONATION: Stephen O’Leary with some of the electrical goods his family firm has donated to UHK. Photo: Paudie Healy By Sean Moriarty Several businesses in Killarney have donated electrical equipment to new staff canteens at University Hospital Kerry. O’Leary’s...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 19, 2020 | App News, News
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today (Sunday) been informed that 39 people diagnosed with COVID-19 in Ireland have died. 37 deaths located in the east, two in the west of the country The deaths included 19 females and 20 males The median age of...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 19, 2020 | App News, News
By Sean Moriarty Tributes have been paid to one of Killarney’s greatest charity workers who died suddenly on Easter Saturday. John ‘Noelie’ O’Sullivan (70) from St Brendan’s Terrace in Killarney, and originally from Scart Cross, was laid to rest on...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 19, 2020 | App News, News
By Sean Moriarty Current COVID-19 imposed restrictions are having mixed effects on golf clubs all over the county. Both Killorglin and Castleisland Golf Clubs face an uncertain future. Both have ceased trading with one member of the Killorglin club describing the...
