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‘A matter of life and death’ as Storm Ophelia hits Ireland

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DEFENCE Minister Paul Kehoe has advised people to remain indoors as Storm Ophelia hits Ireland, saying it's "a matter of life and death".

People in Kerry are urged not to travel during the period in which the Status Red weather warning is in place, which is until 3am tomorrow.  

This morning Kerry County Council has informed the public that trees in certain areas are causing obstructions. A tree is blocking the Milltown to Ballyhar road, while a tree at Cahir school near Kenmare has now been cleared

A number of events have been cancelled, including the Killarney Looking Good Awards, which will now instead take place next Monday, October 23, in the Killarney Plaza Hotel.

An Garda Siochána are advising householders and business owners to secure wheelie bins, which are not being collected today.

Drivers of high-sided vehicles should not drive on the roads today during the period of red warning.

Motorcyclists and cyclists should also not use the roads. Train services into and out of Kerry are affected also.

Bus Éireann has cancelled all its services until 2pm today. All schools and colleges across the country are closed.

The HSE has cancelled all hospital outpatient appointments which were due to take place today.

Kerry Local Coordination Group has met to discuss Storm Ophelia and the Code Level Red weather warning for Kerry. The meeting included representatives frm Kerry County Council, the HSE, University Hospital Kerry, Kerry Fire and Rescue and Kerry Civil Defence. The meeting took account of the decisions of the National Emergency Coordination Committee.

The most powerful hurricane on record to hit Ireland, Storm Ophelia is expected to cause extensive damage.
 


 
Above: Image: Twitter, Met Eireann

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KC Print Gains Prestigious Forest Stewardship Council Certification

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Irelands leading trade printer, KC Print, has been awarded FSC Certification after an extensive auditing process.


The FSC certification is globally recognised as the gold standard for responsible forest management.


It ensures that paper and wood products originate from forests that are managed in a way that preserves biodiversity and supports local communities.


By achieving certification, KC Print, ensures its continued commitment to reducing environmental impact while maintaining the highest standards in quality.

Customers can now choose FSC certified materials for their print projects, confident that their choices support sustainable forestry and responsible supply chains.


They can also choose to carbon offset their print project with KC Print.

The Killarney company has grown to employ over 30 people and supplies books, magazines and printed material to customers across Ireland.


Sales Director, Aidan Quirke said: “Being sustainable is good business practice, by gaining certification we ensure that our customers are sourcing ethically and sustainably.
In addition, we have invested in solar panels and continue to invest in new equipment to reduce our carbon footprint,”

With the recent achievement of FSC certification, alongside its existing ISO 9001 Quality Management System accreditation, KC Print is placing continuous improvement and customer satisfaction at the very core of its operations.

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37th annual Autumn Talk Series to return in October

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The annual Killarney National Park Autumn Talk Series will return in October for six weeks.

The series is free, seating is limited, it will also be live streamed via the Killarney National Park Facebook page @killarneynationalpark.

Long time organiser of the Talks Series NPWS Conservation Ranger, Padruig O’Sullivan said: “The speakers and subjects chosen are always engaging. The live streaming has enhanced the experience with audiences joining from all parts of the globe, which is so encouraging. The speakers stem from every walk of life this year and I’ve no doubt will prove very popular”.

For the latest updates keep in touch with the @killarneynationalpark Facebook page or instagram page.
List and dates of Autumn Talks Series 2025
9th October: Julian Friers Artist ‘Wild Ireland’ Past•Present•Future
16th October: Alan McCarthy ‘The Secret Lives of Owls in Ireland
23rd October: James Flynn ‘Killarney Arbutus Furniture History 1825-1953’
30th October: Chris Barron ‘Killarney National Park Education Centre: 40 Years of Conservation’
6th November: John Casey ‘The History of Irish Forests from Tudor to the early 20th Century’
13th November: Éamonn Meskell ‘Killarney National Park Projects and Operational Works update 2025’

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