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Council appeal to adhere to new restrictions

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In the interest of public health and to limit the spread of the Coronavirus, the public offices of Kerry County Council will close to public access from Monday next (January 11), however, all essential services will continue to be provided to the people of the county.

Members of the public are asked not to attend the public offices of Kerry County Council and to use telephone, email and the Council website to access local authority services.

Appointments can be facilitated in exceptional circumstances, for emergencies, and to facilitate essential statutory services such as planning. Motor tax services will be provided online and by post.

A full list of Council services and contact details are available on www.kerrycoco.ie and the Council’s main contact telephone number is 066 7183500.

Kerry County Council is appealing to the people of Kerry to adhere strictly to the new restrictions announced by the Government this week in relation to limiting the spread of COVID-19. The Council is echoing the call of An Taoiseach and the Chief Medical Officer for people to stay at home except for the exceptional circumstances set out by the public health authorities.

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O’Flaherty Centenary Exhibition announced for library

A month-long exhibition marking the centenary of Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty’s ordination will open at the Library next week. The Hugh O’Flaherty Memorial Society has confirmed that the exhibition will run […]

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A month-long exhibition marking the centenary of Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty’s ordination will open at the Library next week.

The Hugh O’Flaherty Memorial Society has confirmed that the exhibition will run from December 16, to January 17, , coinciding with the 100th anniversary of the Killarney priest’s ordination on December 20, 1925.
The display will feature a collection of photographs, artefacts and documents previously exhibited in Killarney, along with several newly sourced historic items.
Organisers say the exhibition will appeal to visitors of all ages, particularly students, as it outlines the life and humanitarian work of the famed cleric, who saved thousands of lives in Rome during World War II.
The exhibition will be formally opened by the Mayor of Killarney, Cllr Martin Grady.

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Woodlawn residents unite to launch Memory Tree

Residents of Woodlawn Park,gathered on Monday night to officially light their community’s Memory Tree, created to honour loved ones who have passed away. The event brought together three generations of […]

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Residents of Woodlawn Park,gathered on Monday night to officially light their community’s Memory Tree, created to honour loved ones who have passed away.

The event brought together three generations of families from the estate.
Cathaoirleach of the Killarney Municipal District, Cllr. Martin Grady, was invited by the residents to switch on the lights. The project was organised locally and supported by long-standing and newer households in the area.
First-generation residents taking part included Tim O’Leary, Angela Curran, Mella Wade, Pam Brosnan, Jacquie O’Sullivan, Kathleen Pyne, Breda O’Connor, Gerry O’Donoghue, Mossie Cremin, Derry Pyne and Denis Carroll.
Members of the third generation included Jennifer Pyne, Robyn O’Leary and Sophie Tyler-Curran.
The Memory Tree will remain lit throughout the Christmas season as a shared tribute from the Woodlawn Park community.

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