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Calls to limit Carrauntoohil access during extreme weather

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By Sean Moriarty

Carrauntoohil and other popular mountaineering treks in the MacGillycuddy's Reeks should be deemed out of bounds during specific weather alerts.

That is according to Fianna Fáil Councillor Michael Cahill who raised his concerns at a recent Kerry County Council meeting.

Earlier this month, 26 members of Kerry Mountain Rescue were tasked with helping several climbers off the mountain on a night of heavy snowfall.

“Hiking and mountain climbing are enjoyed by many as a healthy outdoor adventure and are fantastic experiences. However, like in anything there are inherent dangers, where injuries may be sustained or lives lost unfortunately. Kerry Mountain Rescue are an amazing gathering of dedicated, highly trained individuals, who regularly put their lives on the line for people in danger on our mountains," he said.

"I believe that when severe weather alerts are in place by Met Éireann, places like Carrauntoohil should not be open to visitors who are putting, not alone their own lives in danger, but also the lives of our rescuers,” Councillor Cahill told the meeting. It is quite understandable that you could set out in good weather conditions and all of a sudden a major change could occur putting you and your friends in danger. But there are also people who set out knowing well that there are adverse conditions from Met Éireann warnings and yet they persevere with their trip, putting lives in danger.

"This is a form of negligence on their part and to ensure the maximum safety, we need to have a protocol in place, advising no access is allowed to these places, such as Carrauntoohil, during specific weather alerts.”

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Eamonn Moriarty and Gráinne Fitzgerald, Joint Chairpersons of Currow Rural Development, pictured with Secretary Anthony Donnelly as they prepare for the upcoming community clean-up at St Michael’s Cemetery, Currow. The […]

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Eamonn Moriarty and Gráinne Fitzgerald, Joint Chairpersons of Currow Rural Development, pictured with Secretary Anthony Donnelly as they prepare for the upcoming community clean-up at St Michael’s Cemetery, Currow.

The event, organised in association with Killeentierna Parish Church, takes place this Saturday, May 2, and will run throughout the day. Members of the community are encouraged to attend to tidy family graves and adjacent pathways in preparation for the cemetery mass on Wednesday, May 13, at 7.30 pm. This initiative follows the success of last year’s event, with organisers hoping for another strong turnout to help maintain the local grounds. Photo: Mairead O’Keeffe.

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O’Donoghue Ring Collection celebrates triple win at ‘Yes Chef’ Ireland Awards

The O’Donoghue Ring Collection has been honoured with three prestigious Munster accolades at this year’s Yes Chef Ireland Awards, earning recognition across its hotel and food and beverage outlets. As […]

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The O’Donoghue Ring Collection has been honoured with three prestigious Munster accolades at this year’s Yes Chef Ireland Awards, earning recognition across its hotel and food and beverage outlets.

As one of Ireland’s leading culinary and hospitality programmes, the Yes Chef Ireland Awards recognise excellence across restaurants, chefs, cafés, hotels, and food-led venues nationwide. The awards ceremony brought together the very best of Ireland’s culinary talent at the Fairways Hotel Dundalk, as chefs, restaurateurs and hospitality professionals gathered to celebrate creativity, skill, and dedication across the industry.
On the night, the Collection secured Best Country House Restaurant for Druid’s Restaurant, located within the Killarney Avenue Hotel, Best Gastro Pub for O’Donoghue Public House, and Best Vegetarian Menu for Café du Parc, delivering a strong sweep of Munster titles and marking Café du Parc’s third consecutive year winning in the category.
The O’Donoghue Ring Collection features centrally located hotels, bars, and restaurants, each offering a bespoke guest experience tailored to individual preferences and delivered by a passionate, experienced team.
For more information about the O’Donoghue Ring Collection visitwww.odrcollection.com.

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