A KILLARNEY man who had dedicated so much time and effort to the promotion of Irish music, song, dance and culture has been honoured for his outstanding contribution. Tony O’Connor was recognised by the Kerry County Board of Comhaltas Ceoltóiri Éireann for his work as development officer and, in particular, for his role in the… Read More…
Author Archives: John O'Mahony
Simple eye test led to brain tumor diagnosis
A YOUNG schoolgirl has undergone potentially lifesaving surgery after a local optician identified signs of a brain tumour. Having complained of headaches and nausea, nine-year-old Aoise O’Sullivan’s mum, Ciara, began to notice a change in her daughter’s eyes which were no longer moving in sync and one appeared to look slightly different. During an eye… Read More…
All set for the greening of Killarney
OTHER towns will be left green with envy when Killarney turns on the style – as only it can – to celebrate St Patrick’s Day 2021. It will be much different to previous years – for obvious reasons – but it will still be quite spectacular as the town will turn various shades of green… Read More…
40 houses in Kerry to benefit from €1m investment
A SUM of €1,082,718 has been allocated to Kerry County Council under the energy efficiency retrofitting programme for social houses. The funding will allow for the deep retrofit of 40 social houses bringing them to a very high standard of energy efficiency and it will ensure that Kerry County Council’s housing stock is upgraded in… Read More…
Householders upset over ‘dirty water from taps’
DIRTY water is pouring out of the taps in private houses in Caragh Lake and concerned residents say their supply is not fit for human consumption. The problem has been raised by Cllr Michael Cahill who has called on Irish Water to immediately address the ongoing issue in the Muingaphuca Caragh Lake Water Supply Scheme… Read More…
