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Killarney councillor calling for inoculation centre to established in town

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By Sean Moriarty

A Killarney councillor is calling for an inoculation centre to be established in the town.

Currently Killarney children are being forced to travel to receive their jabs for Measles Mumps and Rubella.

Cllr. John O'Donoghue raised the issue at a recent Kerry County Council meeting.

“The current situation whereby families are being asked to travel across the county to receive vaccines for their children is completely unsatisfactory and I believe it encourages families to not bother engaging with the services, particularly those who do not own their own car,” he told the meeting.

“Indeed given the standard of public transport servicing some areas of the County, it could be argued that these people are being discriminated against. I urge this chamber to call on the HSE to immediately reopen inoculation centres in all major urban areas of the county, or better again, to revert to the old system whereby children received their vaccines in school from a visiting nurse or doctor.”

Cllr O’Donoghue’s motion was passed and the council executive will now contact the Health Services Executive in an effort to open vaccination clinics in Killarney and other urban centres in the country.

HSE will be contacted regarding the matter.

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Fossa Climate Action Group to host waterways walk

Fossa Climate Action Group will host a walk to the waterways of Killarney this Saturday, , at 11:00 am. The walk will be led by Blathnaid O’Loughlin, the Community Water […]

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Fossa Climate Action Group will host a walk to the waterways of Killarney this Saturday, , at 11:00 am.

The walk will be led by Blathnaid O’Loughlin, the Community Water Officer for Kerry County Council’s Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO).
Participants will learn about the health of natural streams in Fossa. The event will include a Citizen Science demonstration to assess water health and a discussion on individual and community actions to protect and improve local water quality.
Numbers for the walk are limited to 20 people.
Those interested in attending should contact Paul O’Raw of the Fossa Climate Action Group at 087 231 7204 to book a place.

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Killarney Valley AC launches athlete support programme

Killarney Valley Athletic Club has announced the launch of its Elite Athlete Support Programme. This new initiative aims to provide assistance to the club’s top-level athletes as they strive for […]

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Killarney Valley Athletic Club has announced the launch of its Elite Athlete Support Programme.

This new initiative aims to provide assistance to the club’s top-level athletes as they strive for excellence at national and international competitions.
The programme offers a clear pathway for young athletes within the club, from juvenile level to the international stage, demonstrating that progression to a global level is achievable with support and recognition.
Financial support will be available for international travel costs to eligible athletes aged Under 17 to Senior who are trending towards or have achieved international selection, pursuing scholarships abroad, committed to representing KVAC in team events, and willing to mentor and contribute to club development.
Killarney Valley AC athletes who believe they meet the criteria and have upcoming international competitions are encouraged to contact their club coach for an application form. The club states this initiative will empower its athletes to pursue the highest levels in athletics.

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