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Fourth annual showcase in Tralee's Brandon Hotel

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:43:05 +0000

TRALEE'S Brandon Hotel will be the venue for the 2012 Kerry Wedding Show, which takes places this year on Sunday, February 19.

Comprehensive guide on road traffic law from legal expert

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:43:05 +0000

MINISTER for Transport and Sport Leo Varadkar got stuck into a little light reading this week courtesy of Listowel legal expert Robert Pierse, on the launch of his new tome, Road Traffic Law.

Deenihan appoints Ted Creedon to Arts Council

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:43:05 +0000

FORMER Kerryman journalist Ted Creedon was among the six people appointed to the Heritage Council last week by Minister for Arts, Heritage and Gaeltacht Jimmy Deenihan.

Dingle hospital opens amid protest against cuts

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:43:05 +0000

THERE were angry scenes outside the West Kerry Community Hospital in Dingle last Friday as approximately 80 people protested against HSE cutbacks.

Mass gathering of the Ferriters

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:43:05 +0000

WEST Kerry, in particular Ballyferriter, will host a mass gathering of Ferriters, Feirtéars, Ferreters and Farritors this April when family members from the local area and across the world congregate to celebrate their shared heritage in the village that shares their name.

'Nurses must come to the party'

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:43:05 +0000

HEALTH Minister Dr James Reilly confirmed to The Kerryman at the official opening of Dingle Hospital that recent bed cuts were a strictly temporary measure. However, he insisted that reinstating the six closed beds depends on nurses agreeing to change their work practices and rosters.

'A very special day for people of West Kerry'

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:43:05 +0000

DESPITE a protest at the gate, the official opening of West Kerry Community Hospital in Dingle last Friday seemed to run pretty smoothly.

Signs needed to curb 'mayhem' in the Square

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:43:05 +0000

SIGNS are vital in the central Square area to alert motorists to a new one-way system and to reduce the danger of an accident happening in the busy thoroughfare.

Clochan Breanainn

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:43:05 +0000

BAILL CLUB 500: Más mian leat a beith páirteach i gclub 500 nó má tá gá agat le athnuachan a dhéanamh ar do bhallraíocht déan teagmháil láithreach le Máirín nó Brendan ag 0667138137.

Kilmoyley

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:43:05 +0000

COMMUNITY CARE LOTTO: The numbers drawn for the Lotto of the 30th January were 3,8,16,21.

Ballybunion

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:43:05 +0000

FEALE & NET FISHERMANS Association meeting at the Community Centre Ballyduff on Sunday 12th Feb at 7pm.

Camp

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:43:05 +0000

OBITUARY: Sympathy is extended to Micko Horan, Kilteenbane, Camp and to all his family on the death of his mother Catherine Horan, St.

Mountcollins

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:43:05 +0000

LOTTO DRAW: There was no winner in last week's soccer lotto draw, numbers drawn were 11, 14, 20 and 23.

Duagh

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:43:05 +0000

PARISH: Church 068 45102 or 087 6751706.

Adult training course

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:43:05 +0000

GLIN Development Association has announced plans to run a further full time adult training course at St Paul's Heritage Centre in Glin in 2012.

Duagh/lyre Community Games

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:43:05 +0000

GIRLS U 13 INDOOR SOCCER: This took place on Sunday last in Mountcoal.

Knocknagoshel

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:43:05 +0000

The death occoured last week of Jimmy Greaney , Knockbrack, Knocknagoshel. His remains were removed from Dave Leahy's Funeral Home to St Mary's church and burial was in Blacksod , County Mayo. Sincere sympathy is extended to all his relatives and friends. SYMPATHY EXTENDED: Sympathy is also extended to Mrs Kathleen Murphy , Meenleitrim and Mrs Marie Daly ,Two Gneeves, on the death last week of their mother Mrs Norrie Lenihan, nee O'callaghan , of Mountcollins. Mrs Lenihan was in advanced years. COURSING: Congratulations to Mossie Collins , Abbeyfeale , on his great win last week with his charge at the National Coursing Meeting at Clonmel. This was a most popular win in the Fealeside town . The attention now turns to the Irish Cup , at Limerick Racecourse later month.

From Lispole to Belarus with love

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:43:05 +0000

THE pride of Lispole, Kerry Rose Síle Ní Dheargáin, is embarking on a mission of mercy this week as she departs these shores for Belarus.

Price of exclusive Adare home drops over € 10m

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:43:05 +0000

AN exclusive home in the exclusive grounds of Adare Manor has had its value slashed by a staggering €10 million in just four years.

Castlegregory

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:43:05 +0000

Opening Hours: The Visitor Information Centre is now open daily.

Shannon Rangers

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:43:05 +0000

CLUB NEWS.

Timpeall na háite

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:43:05 +0000

RETRO ROMP RETURNS

Dog goes home as hero of Glin

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:43:05 +0000

RUMOUR has it that celebrations are still in full swing in Glin this week after Go Home Hare, owned by the local 'Mel Syndicate' won the 2012 Boylesports.com Derby at the National Coursing meeting in Clonmel last Wednesday.

Causeway

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:43:05 +0000

KILLURY NS: Go raibh míle míle maith agaibh to everybody who helped in our Lee Strand Milk Token collection.

Kilflynn

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:43:05 +0000

DRAMA: Preparations are well under way for the up coming Play, which is to take place in early March in Kilflynn village.

Charity nuptials night

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:43:05 +0000

BULGADEN Castle in Kilmallock will host a charity wedding night in aid of the Children's high dependency unit at Limerick Regional Hospital this Saturday night, February 11.

Let John guide you to fitness for the 10 Miler

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:43:05 +0000

THOSE in that particular groove will remember that I told them weeks ago of the return of big time athletics to Castleisland.

Cordal

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:43:05 +0000

The Cordal Biddy Group were enjoyed by all as the travelled the the usual areas at the weekend were enjoyed nby all.

Knockanure

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:43:05 +0000

ACTIVE Retirement Day at Knockanure Community Centre will be held on Monday the 13th February 2012.

Congrats to school quiz team

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:43:05 +0000

CONGRATULATIONS are due to four Scoil Réalta general knowledge whizzes who won the first stage in Listowel of the under-13 Credit Union quiz.

Wedding Fair in Charleville

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:43:05 +0000

THE Charleville Park Hotel and Leisure Club hosts its Wedding Fair on Sunday, February 19, from 1pm5pm.

Soccer club quiz in Mccarthy's

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:43:05 +0000

WHO invented the corn plaster? What brand of fags does manager Edmond Hartnett smoke when he's under pressure on the sideline? You probably won't find the answers to these burning questions at Tom Mccarthy's Bar on Friday night – but you're guaranteed a good night out.