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‘Punters cannot get enough of Danny Healy-Rae’

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Independent Danny Healy-Rae pictured on the canvas trail with his daughter Maura and Brendan Hartnett in Killarney on Tuesday. Picture: MacMonagle.com

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THINGS are looking positive for the Healy-Rae brothers’ hopes of winning two seats in the new five-seat Kerry constituency, as suggested by the latest odds from BoyleSports and a poll conducted for TG4.
The Ipsos MRBI survey for TG4's Seacht Lá programme shows Michael Healy-Rae with support of 33% – more than twice the quota.
With his brother and fellow Independent Danny Healy-Rae on 4%, a vote-management strategy could result in both brothers taking a seat.
And this evening bookmakers BoyleSports has seen one of the biggest political gambles so far in the Irish General Election as the odds of Kerry’s Danny Healy-Rae have been slashed into 1/7 from 13/8 overnight.
Having initially been installed at 6/1 last week when it was announced that he would be running for a seat, Danny Healy-Rae is now 1/7 to win one of the available five seats following the latest poll From TG4 regarding Kerry.
“Punters cannot get enough of Danny Healy-Rae and following the latest TG4 poll, he now looks certain to win one of the five available seats as punters have backed him into 1/7 from 6/1 in just under a week," Liam Glynn, BoyleSports’ spokesperson, said.
According to BoyleSports data, Michael Healy-Rae’s odds are at 1/500.
 


 
Independent candidate Danny Healy-Rae pictured on the canvas trail with his daughter Maura and Brendan Hartnett in Killarney this week.
PICTURE: MACMONAGLE.COM

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Library upgrade to begin next week, two years after plan first mooted

Work on new, fully accessible public toilet facilities at Killarney Library is set to begin on Monday, July 20, marking the realisation of a project first tabled over two years […]

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Work on new, fully accessible public toilet facilities at Killarney Library is set to begin on Monday, July 20, marking the realisation of a project first tabled over two years ago.

The upgrade was initially put forward by Councillor Marie Moloney in May 2024, when she raised a motion at a Kerry County Council meeting highlighting the unacceptable lack of disabled toilets in a public building. At the time, Cllr Moloney noted that while access ramps were in place, several library users with disabilities were disappointed by the lack of facilities. “I will be keeping the pressure on to have these facilities provided as soon as possible,” she stated at the time.
Delivered by the Council’s Facilities Section, the upcoming works are expected to be completed in the autumn. The development will provide a new entrance to the toilet area, a fully accessible toilet, and baby changing facilities.
Killarney Library will remain open throughout the construction period, with all regular services continuing as normal. To ensure safety, the front porch, the existing public toilets, and the events room will be temporarily closed. Visitors will access the library via a signposted side entrance, and alternative public toilets will be available nearby at the High Street Car Park.

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Kerry Mountain Rescue issues warm weather warning

Kerry Mountain Rescue Team (KMRT) has issued a warm weather warning for anyone climbing in the region after being called to assist a walker on Sunday. The rescue team was […]

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Kerry Mountain Rescue Team (KMRT) has issued a warm weather warning for anyone climbing in the region after being called to assist a walker on Sunday.

The rescue team was tasked to the Devil’s Ladder area of Carrauntoohil (Corrán Tuathail) to help a climber experiencing severe exhaustion and dehydration. Volunteers successfully assisted the walker down to an awaiting vehicle.
With the current heatwave continuing, KMRT is reminding all hillwalkers to prepare adequately before setting out.
The team recommends carrying at least one extra litre of water, wearing sunscreen, and using a peaked or wide-brimmed hat. Walkers should set out early in the morning to ensure they are off the mountains before the peak heat builds in the middle of the day.
KMRT also advises walkers to consider changing their plans to less strenuous routes or rescheduling their climbs entirely until temperatures drop.

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