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Calls for modular homes for 1,400 on waiting list

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By Sean Moriarty

Two Killarney Municipal District councillors believe that modular housing could be put forwards as a solution to the county’s housing shortage.

The Government plans to build 500 modular houses in various locations across the country in an effort to cope with the corresponding refugee crisis.

At last Monday’s full Kerry County Council meeting Cllr. Brendan Cronin said:

"I am requesting Kerry County Council's Planning Department to give favourable consideration to people in Kerry that apply for permission to construct appropriately designed modular homes."

A Kerry County Council official explained that the local authority offers a comprehensive pre-planning service to any individual with an interest in land and property.

“As part of this service, the merits of any particular proposal including the design of a dwelling, its construction type including modular designs together with relevant national and local planning policy applicable can be discussed,” the official said.

However, on the days after the meeting, Cllr Donal Grady said housing locals who are on Kerry County Council’s housing list was more important and that modular homes could be used in the Killarney area.

“They are completely overlooking and forgetting the existing crisis we have of our own here for those currently on the social housing list, prior to refugees arriving in this State and particularly the overloading of them here in Killarney. There’s 1,400 waiting on the housing list in the Killarney Municipal District area and 950 in the Killarney Urban Area,” said Cllr Grady.

“If half the effort was put into housing those on the social housing list here in Kerry, everyone on the list would be housed.”

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Kilcummin GAA announces return of annual Pink Night

The Ladies’ Committee of Kilcummin GAA Club has announced the return of its annual Pink Night, set to take place in The Klub Bar on Saturday, January 3. Now in […]

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The Ladies’ Committee of Kilcummin GAA Club has announced the return of its annual Pink Night, set to take place in The Klub Bar on Saturday, January 3.

Now in its 12th year, the event will support Comfort for Chemo for the fifth year running. The evening promises both fun and fundraising for the charity.

Guests will be greeted with a Prosecco reception and chocolate-dipped strawberries to start the post-Christmas celebration.
While attendees are encouraged to wear pink, dressing up is optional, with the focus on community and support for the cause. Prizes will be awarded for Best Dressed Female and Best Dressed Male.

The event begins at 8:00pm. Entertainment will be provided by Derry and Rosie Healy followed by Barry McGrath playing late into the night.

A raffle and door prizes, kindly provided by local sponsors, will take place on the night. Committee member Kathleen Ryan said the continued support of the local sponsors is deeply appreciated.

Admission to the event is free, and all are welcome to attend the celebration.

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A winter ascent of the MacGillycuddy Reeks is always special

Killarney resident and experienced mountaineer Melissa Trant recently shared incredible photographs and her account of climbing the snow-capped MacGillycuddy Reeks, highlighting the unique experience of the mountain range during winter. […]

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Killarney resident and experienced mountaineer Melissa Trant recently shared incredible photographs and her account of climbing the snow-capped MacGillycuddy Reeks, highlighting the unique experience of the mountain range during winter.

The MacGillycuddy Reeks at Christmas time offer a cure for whatever the heart needs, whether it is peace, relaxation, or reflection. Melissa described spending time there as magical at any point of the year, but particularly during the winter months when the mountains are covered in snow.
Climbing one of the winter routes on Carrauntoohil, Ireland’s highest mountain, requires essential safety gear, including crampons, an ice axe, and a helmet, making the experience “incredibly exciting and fun.”
Melissa said that she enjoys visiting the stunning peaks of the MacGillycuddy Reeks often because it is a place she can never get enough of. She finds that mountains make her feel alive, giving her joy, thrill, satisfaction, and peace. She added that the feeling of tranquility and calm on the mountains encompasses every ounce of her.
With Ireland’s finest and highest mountain range on our doorstep in Killarney, Melissa said she feels blessed to be able to head up whenever the mountains are calling

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