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Flooding prevention works to commence in Fossa, Glenflesk and Killarney

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Eilish McCarthy, Eoin O'Donoghue and Jimmy Sweetman, Killarney Water Rescue, checking on householders in Glenflesk during the flooding caused by Storm Desmond in December. PICTURE: VALERIE O'SULLIVAN

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STEPS are being taken to protect against another flooding crisis in Fossa, Glenflesk and other areas in Killarney, according to Kerry County Council.

Evacuations became commonplace as Storm Desmond battered the county in December, when the first-ever Red Alert for rainfall was issued in the county.

Today news was welcomed that works on flood relief are to commence in the greater Killarney area in coming weeks.

Kerry TD Michael Healy-Rae said: “The flooding crisis in Fossa caused serious problems to residents in the area last December. A pipe will be put in place to join up with other pipes and will take the water to the lake in Fossa.”

Kerry County Council added that flood relief would also be carried out in Glenflesk, Whitebridge and the Ross Road in Killarney in the coming weeks. “I welcome the fact that this necessary work is going to be carried out in the coming weeks as residents have been very worried about the winter and the fear of further flooding,” said Deputy Healy-Rae.
 


 
Eilish McCarthy, Eoin O'Donoghue and Jimmy Sweetman, Killarney Water Rescue, checking on householders in Glenflesk during the flooding caused by Storm Desmond in December. PICTURE: VALERIE O'SULLIVAN

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Gardai confirm person of interest “has left jurisdiction” in Killarney murder case

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Person of interest leaves jurisdiction in Killarney murder case

Gardaí investigating the murder of Jamey Carney have confirmed that a person of interest left the jurisdiction in the early hours of Tuesday July 7, prior to the discovery of the body.

An Garda Síochána are currently engaging with international law enforcement partners as part of the ongoing investigation into the death at a domestic residence on Muckross Road. The murder investigation is being carried out by the Serious Crime Unit, Kerry Division, with assistance from national units including the Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation (GNBCI) and the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB).

The scene at Muckross Road remains preserved today, and the technical examination is continuing.

Gardaí are renewing their appeal for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. In particular, anyone who was in the Muckross Road area between 11pm on July 6 and 5am on July 7, and who may have camera, CCTV, or dashcam footage, is asked to contact the investigation team.

Anyone with information can contact Killarney Garda Station on 064 667 1160, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

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Ade Desbrow wins Killarney Camera Club final seasonal competition

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Ade Desbrow wins Killarney Camera Club final seasonal competition


Killarney Camera Club member Ade Desbrow has secured first place in the Unrestricted Category of the club’s final competition of the season.

His winning photograph, titled ‘Submerged Flowers’, took the top spot in the Open Print Competition.
The Open Print Competition serves as a special highlight of the club calendar, encouraging members to print their photos and bring them to life. Presenting an image as a physical print offers a completely different experience from viewing a digital file on a screen, allowing the detail, texture, and craftsmanship of the printed photograph to create a new appreciation of the work.

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