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Audiology Medical Services opens new Killarney clinic
Ireland’s leading independent hearing healthcare company, Audiology Medical Services (AMS), has opened a new clinic in Killarney on Scott’s Street.
Kay and Charles Lewis.
Kay and Charles Lewis.
Located at the ‘Killarney GP’, this new clinic is part of AMS continued expansion plans for Kerry, with clinics already in the Bon Secours Hospital and Scotia House in Tralee.
“We are delighted and proud to be opening a new clinic in the heart of Killarney," Chief Operating Officer of Audiology Medical Service, Kay Lewis, said.
"It will now allow us to provide a full diagnostic, adult and paediatric audiology service to clients based in South and East Kerry with this new Killarney clinic, as well as North and West Kerry with our existing Tralee clinics.”
Director of Audiology, Jessica Lewis, will be leading the Audiology team on site in Killarney. She has extensive experience of working with both adults and children, bringing with her an enthusiasm in audiology and microsuction ear wax removal, as well as an appetite for keeping up with the latest advancements in hearing aid technology.
A family-owned business, Audiology Medical Services is leading the way in Ireland when it comes to the provision of expert and comprehensive child-centred and family-friendly diagnostic audiological assessment of infants, children and adolescents.
At the forefront of hearing care, Audiology Medical Services constantly strive to introduce innovative techniques and practices to their comprehensive range of services. This includes microsuction; a quick, comfortable, safe, and effective way of ear wax removal, while as an independent hearing healthcare company, Audiology Medical Services also have the luxury of not being tied to any single hearing technology manufacturer. This means they can provide each patient the best hearing solutions to suit both their budget and individual needs.
"Our ethos is always to provide a professional service in a clinical setting, using the latest technology available, and that’s exactly what we will be doing at our new clinic in Killarney," Kay added.
"Our experienced audiology team are expertly trained and are members of the Irish Society of Hearing Aid Audiologists (ISHAA) and the Irish Academy of Audiology (IAA). Their training is continuous, so we can provide the best in audiology health care."
Hearing can easily be taken for granted, but it is vital that a hearing test becomes part of your annual health check-up. Audiology Medical Services offer free adult hearing screening tests at all their clinics nationwide including their new Killarney clinic. To book your appointment, or find out more about their services, freephone 1800 501 501.
KWD Recycling shortlisted for national environmental awards
Killarney-based KWD Recycling has been announced as a finalist in the 2026 Repak Resource Awards, securing a spot on the national shortlist for environmental achievement.
The local waste management company has been nominated in the Best Recovery Operator Innovation category, sponsored by DNV, for its state-of-the-art residual waste recovery system.
The Killarney facility utilizes optical sorting, screening, and mechanical processing to extract recyclable plastics and organic material from municipal waste. In its first year of operation, the technology recovered more than 10 per cent of plastic packaging from residual waste for recycling and diverted almost 50 per cent of organic material toward composting.
KWD Recycling will compete alongside Dublin operators Panda and Thorntons Recycling for the category title.
Repak CEO Zoe Kavanagh commended the Kerry firm for demonstrating environmental leadership and bringing local ambition to the national awards.
Category winners will be announced at a black-tie ceremony at the Mansion House in Dublin on Friday, October 23, where each winner will also compete for the Overall Repak Resource Award.
Local businesses have a strong track record at the national event, with Killarney town venue The Killarney Park and The Ross previously taking home the overall title in 2023.
Drivers warned as deer rutting season begins
Motorists in Killarney are being urged to exercise extreme caution as the annual deer rutting season gets underway, causing animals to stray far beyond their usual habitats inside Killarney National Park.
The autumn mating season sees deer becoming highly active and unpredictable, leading to increased sightings and collisions on local roads outside traditional park boundaries.
Two separate incidents highlighted the growing hazard on local routes this week. A reader contacted the Killarney Advertiser to warn drivers after spotting a deer roaming near Tiernaboul towards the school on Sunday afternoon around 7.30pm.
Later that same night, in the early hours of Monday morning, a local driver collided with a deer near Kerry Airport around 1am while returning home from an event.
Despite attempting evasive action, the motorist struck the animal, which died at the scene and temporarily blocked the road before local Gardaí were alerted to clear the obstruction.
The driver sustained substantial vehicle damage, requiring repairs to the bumper, headlamp, and internal components, leaving her facing significant garage costs and time off the road.
Gardaí and road safety advocates advise motorists travelLing during early morning and late evening and remain vigilant along tree-lined routes.
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