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Bernard Casey tickets remain valid for future shows

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By Sean Moriarty

Kerry comedian Bernard Casey says he will run a new show in the INEC in April or May next year to make up for the disappointment of last week’s re-scheduled show.

Casey was one of the first performers to suffer under the new rules that came into effect on the Monday night before Christmas night.

As part of another attempt by the Government to curb the spread of COVID-19 and the Omicron variant, pubs, restaurants and live venues are instructed to close at 8pm.

Casey was able to reschedule his 8pm show to 6pm ensuring that all fans that attended were able to leave the INEC by 7.45pm.

However, he accepted that not all ticket holders were in a position to attend Wednesday night’s show.

“Don’t worry,” he said. “I have come to an arrangement with the INEC that [unused] tickets can be used for the new show. Hold on to the tickets – they are valid for the new show in April or May. Thanks for all the kind support.”

Casey felt the pressure more than anyone. He filmed some of his sketches that he used in last night’s show last Friday as the Cabinet were meeting to decide on the latest rounds of restrictions.

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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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