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Updated: 24 Jan 2021, 13:21 HEAVY snow fell across Ireland overnight and this morning as the country was covered in white. People in many parts of the country woke to a covering of snow with showers heavy until midday. 5 5 5 5 A JCB clearing snow off a road in CarlowCredit: PA:Press Association Full list of current weather warnings and updates for Ireland below. Keep up to date on weather warnings here: https://t.co/Xg3aMJlyuSpic.twitter.com/45qccJGYtr— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) January 24,...

The strong Kerry connections with Monsignor Hugh OFlaherty will never be forgotten in Kerry and to mark some of the key locations connected with the Vatican Pimpernel, commemorative plaques have been placed in key locations across the county and not least his first home in Kerry in Tralee. The latest location to have a commemorative plaque put in place is Cahersiveen where a plaque now takes pride of place in his last home in the county and has been welcomed by his family. This is located ...

We all want to know the secret to a long and healthy life, and Thomas ODriscoll has revealed that plenty of rest has helped him to the momentous milestone of his 100th birthday. Thomas, who turns 100 on January 27, is originally from Abbeyfeale but has spent much of his life in Kerry, most recently passing his retirement living in Scrahan Mews in Killarney. Though birthday celebrations are currently on hold given the COVID-19 pandemic, Thomas is delighted to have reached the 100-year mark and...

However, it is praise and credit her friend, Angela, says she more than deserves. "She is worth it for the diligence and care that Loreto shows with her two girls, who have Autism. It is challenging living with Autism 365 days a year 24/7 with no respite. There is hardship attached. Loreto always has a smile on her face. It is a home filled with love," said Angela. In a letter to the Womans Way competition, Angela wrote about the difficulties of life for Loreto and her husband Jim. They have...

Ten outdoor recreation projects in Kerry have received funding of over €191,000. The investment has been allocated under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme, which aims to provide assistance for the development, promotion and maintenance of outdoor amenities such as trails, walkways and cycleways. This scheme provides grants of up to €20,000 for small scale maintenance, […]

Mick Moloney BY MEMORY INSPIRED: MICK MOLONEY’S SONGBOOK CONCLUDES By Marilyn Lester (Top)Moloney, Castles (Bottom) Johnson, Doyle. . . For fifteen weeks, the Irish Arts Center has presented segments of Mick Moloney’s Songbook, curated by Irish musician, musicologist and teacher Moloney, comprised of stories, songs and tunes from Ireland and Irish America. Moloney, who has a doctorate in Folklore and Folklife from the University of Pennsylvania, explored Irish history and culture through t...

January 14, 2021 3:48 pm When the news emerged this week that two legal challenges have been brought to the High Court in relation to the South Kerry Greenway, there were mixed reactions and emotions. For a local representative, his was “disappointment and sadness” for those that had “big plans” as a result of An Bord Pleanála’s November decision to approve the controversial project, a 32km greenway stretching from Cahersiveen to Glenbeigh. The greenway project was first proposed in ...

Later this year Aldi will be opening additional stores in Cahersiveen and Killarney. Six new store planning applications were also submitted in the past year, seeking permission to open new stores in Castlecomer, Roaches St. Limerick, Ballybrit, Ballyhaunis, Kanturk and Shannon. Welcoming the announcement, Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar  thanked Aldi for their work in Ireland. “Aldi staff and all other supermarket workers have made a crucial contrib...

Later this yea, Aldi will be opening additional stores in Cahersiveen and Killarney. Six new store planning applications were also submitted in the past year, seeking permission to open new stores in Castlecomer, Roches St. Limerick, Ballybrit, Ballyhaunis, Kanturk and Shannon. Welcoming the announcement, Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar thanked Aldi for its work in Ireland. “Aldi staff and all other supermarket workers have made a crucial contribution...

German supermarket chain Aldi is to recruit 1,050 additional employees in Ireland this year.