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Free parking on Rock Road to continue

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By Sean Moriarty
The free parking scheme at Rock Road is to be extended for the duration of the Safe Streets programme.
Killarney Municipal District (KMD) introduced free parking on Thursday and Fridays at the new car park near the Mercy Covent in July.
It was a concession granted as a result of 50 car parking spaces being lost to the town centre when footpaths were widened as part of the Safe Streets project which was brought in to allow businesses reopen following pandemic related restrictions.
Originally set to run until early September, the Council extended Safe Streets until January in light of evidence that Coronavirus is still prevalent in society and in anticipation of a predicted boom in Christmas shopping.
On Wednesday last Mayor Brendan Cronin asked a special meeting between KMD elected members and officials if the programme “could be extended for the foreseeable future”.
Killarney Municipal District Manager Angela McAllen confirmed to the meeting that free parking at Rock Road would “tie in with the current lifeline of the Safe Streets plan”.
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Students awarded for their contribution to school life
By Michelle Crean Students were honoured for their contribution to school life this week during a special end of year awards ceremony. Held in the school gym on Wednesday afternoon, […]

By Michelle Crean
Students were honoured for their contribution to school life this week during a special end of year awards ceremony.
Held in the school gym on Wednesday afternoon, the students from St Brigid’s Presentation were presented with a variety of awards from sport to science, music and visual art while Sixth Year student Saoirse Coffey received the Orla Benson Award.
“During this school year, our students have showcased their brilliance and extensive talents,” teacher Adrienne Brosnan, said.
“We are all so proud of these outstanding achievements across all aspects of school life. Awards day is a truly special occasion for all members of the St Brigid’s community and one which we relish the opportunity to celebrate. It is a time of anticipation, a time of excitement and a time of great joy. The awards that are presented are a testament to that dedication and we also acknowledge all the great work that is done by the teachers here in St Brigid’s.”
Sixth Year students also said their final goodbyes ahead of their State exams next month.
“We wish them the best of luck as they spread their wings and leave the shelter of St Brigid’s for the beginning of a new adventure.”
AWARD WINNERS
Other awards winners were:
Anna Dunlea received the Contribution to Graphics award while Leah Vinluan got the Design and Communication Graphics award.
Clodagh O’Connor and Sarah O’Sullivan both received the Contribution to Visual Art award.
Abbie Finan was awarded Soccer: Player of the Year, Chloe Hue Senior Football: Player of the Year, Emily Buckley 1st Year Football: Player of the Year, Abbey Cronin 2nd Year Football: Player of the Year, and Andrea Murphy Junior Football; Player of the Year, Senior Basketball: Most Valued Player went to Tara Donnellan, the Minor Basketball: Most Valued Player was given to Ciara O’Sullivan and the Cadette Basketball: Most Valued Player went to Leah McMahon.
Kara Huggard earned herself the LCA Student of the Year, Sarah McGrath received the CEIST Award, Excellence in Science was awarded to Emma Myers and Jennie O’Mahony, while Rita Akhter received the Overall Contribution to STEM.
Bríd O’Connor who wrote the book Spark presented Saoirse O’Sullivan with the Outstanding Achievements in Music award.
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Businesses face closure due to staff shortages
Hospitality sector businesses might have to close a few days a week to off-set staff shortages. Fáilte Ireland last week launched a recruitment drive to attract part-time workers into hospitality […]

Hospitality sector businesses might have to close a few days a week to off-set staff shortages.
Fáilte Ireland last week launched a recruitment drive to attract part-time workers into hospitality and tourism roles, where it is estimated that there is as much as a 40,000 shortage in such roles for the peak summer season.
Damien McCarthy of HR Consultancy firm HR Buddy, founded in Killarney but now based in the RDI Hub in Killorglin, said that workers are losing out due to a more cashless society.
“Hospitality businesses may have to consider shutting their doors or decreasing their operational hours during the peak summer season as many businesses such as bars, restaurants, cafes, B&Bs and hotels are struggling to find staff for the demand. The industry is suffering over these few current weeks in particular as many part-time student workers are not available due to college and Leaving Cert exams. This shows how dependant the industry has become on young student workers,” he said.
“Many service industry workers choose part-time or casual work in hospitality roles because of the tip bonus, but this has even been impacted negatively now as most tips are taxed because they are coming in electronically. The worker is losing out and this key attraction tool that existed when we were a more cash orientated society in pre-pandemic times, is now gone.”
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