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Cardiac Unit redeployed to help with volunteer effort
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By Sean Moriarty
Members Killarney Cardiac Response Unit (KCRU) will continue to assist in a volunteer capacity despite being temporarily stood down by the HSE.
The Killarney Advertiser understands that KCRU cannot now act as a first responder to cardiac cases in the Killarney region as they risk contacting COVID-19 from a potential patient.
Up until restrictions were put in place last month, the unit acted as first responders to cardiac patients.
They were under the control of the HSE’s regional ambulance base and their prime purpose was to provide assistance while the patient waited for an ambulance.
This intermediate service has now been withdrawn but KCRU members will continue to help local community groups and are now linked with the Kerry Community Response Advisory Group (KCRAG).
KCRU volunteers said there was no need for concern and that these cardiac incidents would be dealt with through normal 999 services.
Additionally, KCRU has placed two new defibrillators in key locations in town – outside the Ilona Louise Hair Salon and on the grounds of the Kingfisher Lodge Guesthouse on Lewis Road – to complement the 18 other units scattered all over Killarney and its hinterland.
“We are now linked in with Kerry Volunteer Centre and many of our team are available to assist as needed,” Carole Moran, PRO of the KCRU, said. “We must praise the wonderful efforts of so many groups who have been providing support so far and also to An Garda Síochána who have been supporting communities throughout this crisis.”
Kerry Community Response Advisory Group has also set up a freephone number - 1800 807 009 – for those who may require non-medical or emergency assistance in the coming weeks.
Members of the public can also text ‘SUPPORT’ followed by their name to 50555 or e-mail covidsupport@kerrycoco.ie available 8am to 8pm seven days a week.
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New local date for Hozier this summer
With over 22 billion global streams Hozier, whose other shows are completly sold out, has announced a new date in Killarney this summer. Not only will the Grammy-nominated, award-winning multi-platinum […]

With over 22 billion global streams Hozier, whose other shows are completly sold out, has announced a new date in Killarney this summer.
Not only will the Grammy-nominated, award-winning multi-platinum singer and songwriter, perform in Malahide Castle and The Academy, but he has announced a gig at the Gleneagle INEC Arena on June 27.
Driven by the thought-provoking quintuple-platinum anthem, ‘Take Me To Church’, ranked the 30th most listened to song on Spotify, the track is the 103rd song to ever achieve the rare milestone of Diamond certification and the highest certified solo Alternative single in RIAA history.
‘Take Me To Church’ has surpassed 2 billion streams, the only Irish artist to achieve this feat.
Hozier’s success hasn’t been confined to the UK and US with the album also achieving Multi-Platinum status in Belgium, Canada, Australia, Germany, France, Italy, Denmark, Ireland, Russia, Sweden, Poland, Switzerland, Austria and the Netherlands.
Major TV appearances have helped spread the gospel including stand-out appearances on Later with Jools, Jimmy Fallon , David Letterman, Saturday Night Live, Ellen, Jimmy Kimmel, and Graham Norton. Following a year of sold out shows and festival appearances across the US, Canada, Europe and Australia, VH1 crowned Hozier ‘Artist of the Year’ and he received the honours ‘Top Rock Artist’ and ‘Top Rock Songs’ at the 2015 Billboard Music Awards.
In addition, he scored nominations for ‘Song of the Year’ at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards at which he performed alongside Annie Lennox and ‘Favourite Artist – Alternative Rock’ at the American Music Awards.
He won BBC ‘Song of the Year’ and the coveted Ivor Novello award for ‘Song of The Year’.
As Hozier prepares to release his third album ‘Unreal Unearth’ in 2023, his 3-track EP ‘Eat Your Young’ was released on March 17 in honour of his birthday and St. Patrick’s Day.
Tickets for Hozier go on sale this Thursday at 9am.
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First born Kerry Calf of the year is a girl!
The first born Kerry Calf of 2023 was born at Muckross National Park this week. Both mother and calf are doing very well. The rare and native bred is distinguished […]

The first born Kerry Calf of 2023 was born at Muckross National Park this week.
Both mother and calf are doing very well. The rare and native bred is distinguished by its black colour, grazing outdoors in all seasons and is extremely hardy. The newborn calf can expect a long and peaceful life grazing in the National Park – the half moon close to Torc Waterfall is a popular grazing field.
Kerry cattle are a rare breed of dairy cattle – native to Kerry, descended from the Celtic Shorthorn, brought to Ireland as early as 2000BC. They are considered one of the oldest breeds in Europe, known for their milk quality and gentle nature.
Killarney National Park recognises the importance of conserving the historic Muckross herd. Former owners of Muckross Estate, Arthur Rose Vincent, were passionate about the Kerry Calf. Today, the rare bred are cared and managed by Chief Herdsman, Mike Fleming, particularity for preservation and agricultural heritage.
Another prolific breed is the ‘Cahernane Kerry’ owned and bred by dairy farmer, Ms Hilliard of Cahernane, Killarney. Ms Hilliard is one of the strongest advocators in the preservation and conservation of the bred. She is life-long secretary of the Kerry Cattle Society.
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