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Advertiser launches English/Ukrainian news column

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By Sean Moriarty

The Killarney Advertiser has been described as "pioneers of the Irish media" after launching a dual-language news column to help Ukrainian families integrate into the local community.

From next week’s issue Kyiv journalist Natalia Krasnenkova will write a weekly column in both English and Ukrainian for the Killarney Advertiser.

Natalia worked as a television news broadcaster for STB Channel and 5 Channel in her home country, but is now living in the Innisfallen Hotel in Fossa with her two teenage children who are attending local schools.

Her English column will tell the people of Killarney about how she and her country people are settling into life in Kerry.

Her Ukrainian language column will tell those recently arrived from the war torn country about what is happening in Killarney. It will serve as an event noticeboard and encourage the war refugees to attend local events and how they can get involved in local clubs and activities.

“Our first priority was safety, then it was to continue the education for the children, the Ukrainians want to integrate into life in Killarney and now that the children have found schools the women have started work in the hotels and tourism industry,” Natalia explained.

She also ran her own PR company in Kyiv while her journalist husband Dmytro remains in their home city and continues to broadcast the latest news on the conflict.

Speaking of her new role with the Killarney Advertiser she said that “this is an example to other media in Ireland".

"This is the first media to notice this, you are pioneers in Ireland.”

The Killarney Advertiser is inviting clubs and societies in Killarney to submit suitable events to sean@killarneyadvertiser.ie for translation into Ukrainian.

Look out for next Friday's issue for Natalia’s first column.

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Funding Imminent for Fitzgerald Stadium Development

The long-awaited development of Fitzgerald Stadium is set to take a major step forward, with an announcement on further funding expected imminently, according to Kerry Fianna Fáil TD Michael Cahill. […]

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The long-awaited development of Fitzgerald Stadium is set to take a major step forward, with an announcement on further funding expected imminently, according to Kerry Fianna Fáil TD Michael Cahill.

Deputy Cahill said the project must not be allowed to stall, urging that momentum be maintained as it moves into its next phase.
“The proposed development of Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney needs to be moved on now and not allowed to fall behind in its planned progression,” he stated, adding that he is confident of a positive funding decision soon.
Cahill has raised the Fitzgerald Stadium Development Plan in Dáil Éireann with several senior government figures, including An Taoiseach Micheál Martin and the Minister for Justice, Jim O’Callaghan.
“They are well versed in the detail of it, and I feel that we are going to get a positive announcement shortly on further funding for this crucial project for Kerry,” he said.
The proposed upgrades to the iconic stadium are seen as a key development not only for Killarney, but for the entire county. The venue would be able to host major sporting events and large-scale entertainment such as concerts featuring world-renowned performers.
“Kerry as a whole will benefit from having such a facility in Killarney,” said Cahill. “Hospitality providers of all hues and in all parts of Kerry will gain additional business when the Fitzgerald Stadium Development is completed.”
He also praised the application submitted by the Kerry County Board, calling it “fantastic” and deserving of support. “This will be a massive boost for Killarney and the entire county, will significantly increase footfall and will be great for the local economy. I believe that Fitzgerald Stadium will secure major funding under the IIP scheme in the very near future,” he said.

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Fossa roadworks concerns realised

Predictions made by elected members of the Killarney Municipal District (KMD) regarding the Fossa roadworks have come to fruition this week. A video has surfaced showing a local farmer driving […]

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Predictions made by elected members of the Killarney Municipal District (KMD) regarding the Fossa roadworks have come to fruition this week.

A video has surfaced showing a local farmer driving a tractor with a hay turner encountering a French-registered camper van in the village.
The footage shows very little space for the two vehicles to pass each other.
Concerns have been raised that if a camper van, which is similar in size to an ambulance, struggled to pass, it could create significant issues for emergency vehicles needing to use the road.
The ongoing major roadworks in Fossa were previously the subject of heated discussion at a Killarney Municipal District Council meeting.
At that time, councillors were warned about potential gridlock and traffic problems due to the narrowed road width. It was highlighted that with the road being just six metres wide and large vehicles measuring up to 3.5 metres, encounters could lead to “complete gridlock and traffic mayhem.”
Despite these warnings, council officials had stated that the construction work was too far advanced to make changes. The recent video validates the earlier concerns raised by elected members.

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