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Kerry braces for more severe weather as Orange Warning issued
Kerry County Council is urging extreme caution on all roads this morning due to a combination of snow and ice.
Priority routes were treated yesterday evening and overnight, but treacherous conditions persist.
Motorists are advised to remain on treated routes and exercise extreme caution even there. Travel should only be undertaken if absolutely necessary.
Meanwhile, An Garda Síochána are maintaining patrols throughout the county, with the Armed Support Unit spotted on road safety patrol in Killarney yesterday.
Met Éireann has issued a Status Orange weather warning for Kerry tonight.
The warning predicts extremely cold temperatures with widespread severe frost, ice, and lying snow.
This could lead to dangerous travelling conditions, travel disruptions, and animal welfare issues. The warning is valid from 8:00 pm Tuesday to 10:00 am Wednesday.
A Status Yellow Snow Ice warning remains in effect until 12 noon Tuesday, and a Status Yellow Low Temperature warning will be in place until 6:00 am Friday.
TV presenter Frankie Foster named honorary Kerryman
Racing TV’s Frankie Foster made his debut at Killarney Racecourse during the July Festival, broadcasting the event to hundreds of thousands of online viewers.
Operating across Thursday and Friday with his signature orange microphone, the London-based presenter interviewed racegoers and highlighted the course’s scenic backdrop across social media platforms.
In recognition of his promotion of the festival, Killarney Racecourse official Brendan Fuller presented Foster with an official Kerry GAA jersey signed by goalkeeper Shane Murphy, declaring him an honorary Kerryman.
Winners announced for Best Dressed at Races
Niamh Lordan and Tariq Anwar took top honours at Friday’s Lee Strand Best Dressed competition at Killarney Racecourse.
Judges TJ Reid, Kilkenny hurling player, and influencer Niamh de Brún-Reid selected ten male and ten female finalists after reviewing contenders throughout the enclosures.
Listowel native Niamh Lordan, now living in Cork, won Best Dressed Lady. She wore a rented Leo Lin dress from Labelle paired with a self-designed glass hat, securing a VIP trip for two to Paris and a crystal vase.
Dublin resident Tariq Anwar was named Best Dressed Gent, wearing a white Louis Copeland suit, a Texas off-white hat, and handmade Italian shoes to win a VIP trip for two to Milan.
TV presenter Frankie Foster named honorary Kerryman
TV presenter Frankie Foster named honorary Kerryman Racing TV’s Frankie Foster made his debut at Killarney Racecourse during the July...
Winners announced for Best Dressed at Races
Winners announced for Best Dressed at Races Niamh Lordan and Tariq Anwar took top honours at Friday’s Lee Strand Best...
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