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Hairdressers call on Government for earlier reopening

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EARLY REOPENING: Sean Taaffe, who is the current President of the Hairdressing Council of Ireland, says they're going to write to Government to make the request to allow hairdressers to reopen earlier.

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By Michelle Crean

 

Hairdressers who say that their industry is one of the safest in the country regarding COVID-19 regulations are to write to the Government requesting that they be allowed to reopen early - possibly as soon as November 20.

As one of their busiest seasons approaches, they say they'll be under pressure to meet the demand of bookings before Christmas.

Currently due to Level 5 restrictions - December 1 is the earliest they can reopen their doors.

Killarney based hairdresser Sean Taaffe, who is the current President of the Hairdressing Council of Ireland, says they're going to write to Government to make the request.

He explained that they won't ever go against any Government or NPHET advice - but as COVID cases across the country continue to drop - and with their industry adhering to strict safety COVID protocols - that it could be very positive, especially for peoples' mental health.

The move comes after ex-HSE chief Tony O'Brien this week called on the Government to allow hairdressers reopen during Level 5, saying that they are amongst the businesses which have shown they can operate safely during the pandemic.

Agreeing with him, Sean Taaffe told the Killarney Advertiser that hairdressers have learnt a lot in the aftermath of the first lockdown.

"I think at the moment anything is possible," Sean said.
"We would be hopeful. It would be fantastic if we could come back two weeks early, even November 20. To be fair our industry has taken it seriously. We're always going to be governed by the Government and take the advice of NPEHT. Hairdressing is one of the safest environments. The Hairdressing Council will certainly be writing to all relevant Government departments based on our proven track record. We were even recognised by the Government as being one of the safest industries in the country."

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Legion GAA Club’s set dancers claimed the County Final title in Set Dancing

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Killarney Legion GAA Club’s set dancers recently claimed the County Final title in Set Dancing at Scór na bPáistí, held in the Tinteán, Ballybunion.
The winning group includes Diarmuid and Hannah O’Regan, Aoibheann and Cliona Hegarty, Sadie and Grace Brosnan, and Mark and Anne Marie O’Sullivan. Also pictured is their dance teacher, Hanna Majella O’Donoghue. The club was also represented at the finals by Abbey O’Leary, who performed in the solo dancing category.

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O’Leary and Lynch among local stars as Kerry win Camogie league final

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The “trilogy” between Kerry and Meath ended in triumph for the Kingdom on Saturday, as the Kerry Intermediate Camogie team secured the Division 2 league title in Banagher.


In a match dominated by a fierce breeze and relentless defending, Kerry edged out their rivals by 1-07 to 0-08. While the scoreboard remained low, the impact of the Killarney-area players was a decisive factor in securing Division 1B status for next season.
Kate Lynch of Glenflesk, a mainstay of the attack this season, started in the forward line and contributed to an offensive effort that gradually wore down the Meath backline. However, it was the second-half introduction of Rathmore dual star Danielle O’Leary that helped shift the momentum.
Entering the game in the 43rd minute, O’Leary sharpened the Kerry attack during the intense midfield battles of the final quarter. Her impact was most evident when she combined with fellow substitute Shannon Collins to set up Patrice Diggin’s only score from play, providing the platform for the game’s decisive moment.
In the 55th minute, Collins fired a low shot into the net to nudge Kerry ahead. Despite a late Meath rally, Patrice Diggin held her nerve to slot over two late dead-ball scores to seal the win.
While Kathryn Ryan, Áine Devlin, and Tiarna Dineen were part of the matchday panel and have played key roles throughout this unbeaten campaign, they were not called upon from the bench on this occasion.
Scorers for Kerry: P Diggin 0-07 (4fs, 2 45s); S Collins 1-00
Kerry: A Fitzgerald, T McCarthy, S Murphy, M Costello, R Quinn, N Leen, E O’Donoghue, P Diggin, C Spillane, A O’Sullivan, J Horgan, K Lynch, R O’Connor, L Collins, E Conway. Subs: D O’Leary for Conway, S Collins for Lynch (43); A Behan for Quinn (43)

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