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A message of hope for 2021 from Kerry County Council
2020 has been an extremely challenging and, in many cases, a most difficult year. Usually, on New Year’s Eve, families and friends gather together to see out the old year and welcome in the new year. This year, as we take care to mind each other and stay safe, we stay apart to protect each other.
The Cathaoirleach and Chief Executive of Kerry County Council proposed a message of hope for 2021 to the people of Kerry. Dóchas Chiarraí 2021 is a short reflection and message of hope and goodwill featuring well-known figures from the arts community in Kerry, which will be broadcast online tonight (New Year’s Eve) at 8pm.
Kerry has many wonderful musicians, artists, poets and creative individuals and it was agreed to ask poet, Gabriel Fitzmaurice, to select and recite two poems that communicate good wishes to the people of Kerry and the Kerry diaspora, wishing everyone a healthy, peaceful and prosperous New Year.
The Arts Office of Kerry County Council approached St John’s Theatre in Listowel to host the event, as an appropriate setting, full of atmosphere and creativity. Theatre Director, Máire Logue selected two excellent musicians, flautist Matt Dean and harpist Deirdre Granville to join poet Gabriel Fitzmaurice in delivering this message of hope for 2021.
Dóchas Chiarraí 2021 will be broadcast on Kerry County Council’s social media platforms and YouTube channel as well as the social media channels of the Kerry County Council Arts Office, on @KerryCoArts and Facebook.
Kerry County Council wishes everyone a peaceful, healthy and happy New Year.
GoSafe cameras live at Farranfore level crossing next week
Automated speed cameras at the Farranfore rail level crossing will become fully operational next Wednesday, September 30, as part of a national push to improve safety at railway intersections.
The GoSafe system at crossing XT 131 will monitor passing traffic and automatically log speed violations. Under the enforcement rules, motorists caught exceeding the speed limit through the crossing face an automatic €160 fine and three penalty points. Drivers who break the red warning lights face an €80 fine and three penalty points.
The installation follows an initial announcement in June by Iarnród Éireann, An Garda Síochána, and the Road Safety Authority to mark International Level Crossing Awareness Day.
The automated infrastructure was previously piloted at the Merrion Gates in Dublin to deter dangerous driving and protect rail barriers.
A similar camera system planned for the Minish level crossing outside Killarney is expected to go live shortly after the Farranfore setup is up and running.
HARVEST TIME: Service users Andrew Alade and Jessica O’Connell from the Kerry Parents and Friends Association (KPFA) proudly displaying the results of their spring vegetable planting in Kilcummin. Included in the photo are Sheila O’Sullivan (Kilcummin Looking Good), Helen Moynihan (Kilcummin Looking Good), Catriona Maloney Johnson (KPFA), Jessica O’Connell (KPFA), Batt Stewart Healy (KPFA), and Andrew Alade (KPFA). Photo: Patricia O’Mahony
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