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68-year-old Austin with less than 10k on the clock

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RARE: Dermot Healy with his rare 1954 Austin A40 Somerset which has less than 10000kms on the clock.

A rare 1954 Austin A40 Somerset is the latest addition to a collection of rare cars in Kerry.

The 68-year-old car has just 5,700 miles (9,173km) on the clock since new and comes complete with a full set of NCT and MOT certs from its time in Ireland.

The A40 Somerset was made by the Austin Motor Company in England between 1952 and 1954.

The car has 1.2 litre engine which produces 42hp and has a top speed of around 70mph (110 km/h).

The car is on display at Dermot Healy Car Sales on the Mallow Road and Dermot hopes to use the car on local runs and show events including a fundraising static show in Tralee on February 13.

Dermot discovered the car through a motor industry contact in Dublin.

“All the records are there, even a guide on how to grease the various parts in the car – something we don’t think of these days,” he said. “It drives away lovely, at about 45 or 50 mph (75 or 80 km/h).

“There is a special mixture to add to the petrol – it won’t run on pure unleaded but I am going to drive it over to Tralee on February 13 and I know it will drive away perfect."

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Soroptimist make €3k donation to Rockmount Care Centre

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Members of the Killarney Soroptimist Society visited the Rockmount Care Centre on Wednesday, to present a cheque for €3000 to Nurse Manager Mary Hussey.


The significant sum was raised during the society’s successful annual pancake morning held on Shrove Tuesday at the Killarney Avenue Hotel.
Rockmount Care Centre provides essential support as a dedicated day care facility for individuals living with Dementia and Alzheimer’s, serving many clients and families from the Killarney area.
These funds arrive at a vital time, as they are earmarked for the centre’s new sensory garden project, which is currently in the design phase.
Pictured at the presentation are Soroptimists members handing over the proceeds to Mary Hussey. The society extended their thanks to the Killarney Avenue Hotel and all those who supported the fundraiser to help make this donation possible.

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Public realm works begin on Main Street and Kenmare Place

Repair works for the Killarney Public Realm project officially commenced on Monday, April 20, following approval from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. This phase of the project, […]

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Repair works for the Killarney Public Realm project officially commenced on Monday, April 20, following approval from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.

This phase of the project, funded by the URDF, focuses on enhancing the streetscape and accessibility of both Main Street and Kenmare Place.
To allow the appointed contractors to carry out the investment safely, a section of the R-878 on Main Street, stretching from Kenmare Place to Plunkett Street, is now closed to traffic. This first period of construction is scheduled to run from April 20 until July 3.
Recognising the importance of the tourism season, the council has confirmed the street will fully reopen from July 4 to October 4 to accommodate peak summer traffic. Following this break, works will resume for a second period starting October 5 and running until December 4.
While vehicle diversions are in place, pedestrian access to all businesses and emergency service access will be maintained throughout the construction phases. Kerry County Council stated that these works are part of a wider programme to improve the safety and quality of the town centre and has thanked the public and local business owners for their cooperation during these essential improvements.

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