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Council sets up emergency phone number following code orange rainfall warning for Kerry

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Heavy rainfall is expected to continue in Kerry until tomorrow evening.

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FLOODING precautions are being taken in areas around the county and Kerry County Council has set up an emergency number as rain continues to batter Kerry. Met Éireann has issued a Code Orange rainfall warning for Kerry which is valid until 6pm tomorrow, Tuesday. In the event of emergencies, members of the public can call the council number, 066-7183588, which operates out of hours also.

There is very heavy rainfall expected in the county this evening and especially overnight tonight with up to 80mm expected in many places. Up to 100mm is expected on higher ground, particularly in coastal areas.

Kerry County Council expects the west of the county and the Dingle and Iveragh peninsulas will be worst affected. Sandbags are being provided in Dingle, Caherciveen, Sneem and Kenmare. The situation is being closely monitored by council staff on the ground. Updates will be provided on the council’s Twitter and Facebook pages.

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Devine and O’Sullivan top seeds for Galway International Rally

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Four-time Rally of the Lakes winners Callum Devine and Noel O’Sullivan are the top seeds for next weekend’s 2026 Corrib Oil Galway International Rally.

The Derry driver will compete in a Škoda Fabia Rally2, with Noel O’Sullivan of Muckross continuing as co-driver.


While Devine is the reigning 2025 Tarmac Champion, the pairing are still seeking their first outright win on the Galway event.


The rally was officially launched on Friday last, January 16, at the Connacht Hotel, Galway, which is one of the associate sponsors for the 2026 event.


At the launch, Clerk of the Course Mark Parsons confirmed that over 100 entries have been received to date.


Other Kerry representation on the entry list includes Kevin O’Donoghue who will compete in a BMW M3, Mossie Costello is entered in a Ford Fiesta Rally4, and John Corrigan will contest the event in a Subaru Impreza.

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Irish Coffee Tasting at O’Donoghue’s this Sunday

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From Foynes to the cosy hearth of No. 76 College Street, join O’Donoghue Public House this National Irish Coffee Day

To mark National Irish Coffee Day on Sunday, January 25, O’Donoghue Public House will say Sláinte by hosting An Irish Coffee Tasting Experience from 3pm.

Discover the legendary story of how Irish Coffee was created on a Winters night in Foynes, County Limerick, the rich heritage of College Street and the past of O’Donoghue Public House.

Guests will enjoy a live demonstration on crafting the perfect Irish Coffee using Powers Whiskey and the best part, tasting it. All within the cosy setting of OD’s.

There will also be a complimentary mini-Irish coffee with any hearty main course from the food menu, served from 6pm to 9pm, all while soaking up the atmosphere of live music.

To book and for more information visit, O’Donoghue Public House on Instagram or Facebook.

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