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Construction of new Killarney hospital on track for December completion

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The construction of the new community hospital in Killarney is progressing as planned, with completion expected by December.

However, the opening of the facility is anticipated to be delayed until early 2025 due to necessary preparations such as staffing and equipment installation.

While the building handover is scheduled for mid-December, the hospital requires significant preparation before it can be operational. This includes stocking the facility, obtaining necessary certifications from HIQA, and conducting final inspections.

Meanwhile, local councillor Martin Grady has called for the repurposing of the existing Killarney District Hospital. He believes that the facility could be transformed into an emergency department and minor injuries clinic, addressing a critical healthcare need in the region.
Grady argues that converting the existing hospital would be a cost-effective solution, avoiding the expense of building a new facility. He also expressed concerns that the district hospital could fall into disrepair if left unused.

“The district hospital is ideally suited for a minor injuries clinic,” said Grady. “It’s already operational and would require minimal investment to be repurposed. This would provide much-needed healthcare services to the people of Killarney and South Kerry.”

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Bumper GAA weekend in town

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Killarney is set for a bumper GAA weekend as Kerry faces Cavan in a do-or-die All-Ireland Senior Football Championship preliminary quarter-final.

The game is scheduled for Saturday, June 21st, at Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney, with a 3:30pm throw-in and traffic and parking restrictions will be in place on the bypass and on all approach roads.
Kerry will be looking to recover quickly from their recent defeat to Meath in their final round-robin match.
The match will be streamed live on GAA+. Radio Kerry will provide live commentary with Timmy Moynihan and Ambrose O’Donovan. Jerome Henry will officiate the match.
This game is one of four All-Ireland SFC preliminary quarter-finals. The other Munster county still in the championship, Cork, will play Dublin at Croke Park at 6:15pm on Saturday, with that game also broadcast on GAA+.

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Killarney café to host free event in aid of local charity

A local cafe in Killarney is hosting an event to celebrate cherished sporting memories in Killarney. The event is taking place in Clann Housing, Coill na Darrach on June 28 […]

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A local cafe in Killarney is hosting an event to celebrate cherished sporting memories in Killarney.

The event is taking place in Clann Housing, Coill na Darrach on June 28 and it is part of the wider Alzheimer Society of Irelands sporting memories initiative.

There will be stories, photographs, and memorabilia shared on the day.

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is organising a sporting memories initiative which aims to harness the power of sport to spark memories and create connections with people living with dementia.

John Don O’Donoghue, who is a joint organiser of the event, is emphasising the importance of events like these for those who suffer with dementia.

He said: “They offer people, especially older adults and those living with dementia, a meaningful way to reconnect – not just with their memories, but with each other. We’ve seen first-hand how powerful it can be when someone’s face lights up remembering a match, a goal, or a moment they thought was long forgotten.”

All members of the community are welcome to attend and take part. The event is free and guests are encouraged to bring their own photos, memorabilia and stories to share.

For more information, please contact: Triona Heffernan or John Don O’ Donoghue Email: soccermemoriescafe@gmail.com

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