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How to protect your home from intruders

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By John Healy of Healy Insurances

Burglary rates have increased considerably as pandemic restrictions were lifted and workers returned to the workplace.

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It is important to be mindful of security in your home. You should include all the following in your everyday routine to avoid break-ins:

Use levered deadlocks

Fitting and using good quality locks such as levered deadlocks on your doors will make it harder for burglars to barge through them. You should also ensure all ground floor windows have locks.

Hide keys/valuables out of sight

Remove keys from locked doors and windows and put them in a safe place. Valuables (cash, jewellery etc.), which can be seen from outside, are tempting targets for burglars, so keep them out of sight.

Apply timed switches on lights

Put timer switches on your lights so it looks like you’re at home when you’re out.

Install home security cameras and/or an alarm system

These can act as a deterrent and may ward off burglars. When choosing a home alarm system, look for one which is all the following:

1. Your home’s alarm should be easy to see as it will ward off burglars
2. A loud alarm will scare off burglars’ mid-break-in, while a fake or ‘dummy’ alarm won’t
3. Monitored alarms will allow the police to respond to an alarm event much more quickly
4. Household alarm systems that are wireless are harder to tamper with and continue to work during power outages

Lock garden items away

Valuable items such as bikes and power tools should be locked securely in a garden shed or outbuilding when not in use. Also, a well-lit garden can deter would-be burglars as it stops them from sneaking around unseen.

Most insurers will offer a discount if your house has a monitored alarm, however you must ensure that it is turned on and in working order each time you leave the house.

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Centenary exhibition to chart early years of Fianna Fáil in Kerry

. The exhibition, which runs from March 10 to March 31, explores the foundational years of the political party within the county between 1926 and 1933. The exhibition details how […]

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The exhibition, which runs from March 10 to March 31, explores the foundational years of the political party within the county between 1926 and 1933.

The exhibition details how the party established itself in a county where Civil War divisions were particularly deep-seated. It covers the transition of local figures from revolutionary activities to parliamentary politics and the intense election battles of the late 1920s. Visitors will be able to view documents and archives that illustrate how the party built its organisation across South Kerry in its first decade.

As part of the event, local historian and author Dr. Owen O’Shea will give a public lecture at the library on Thursday, March 26, at 7:00 p.m. His talk will focus on the foundation of the party and the “bullets to ballots” transition in Kerry politics. The exhibition is free to attend and will be open during the library’s scheduled operating hours throughout the month of March.
The project is the result of extensive research funded by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media. The grant was awarded under the Commemorations Bursary Scheme for 2025-2026 and managed by the Royal Irish Academy. This scheme supports local research that helps the public better understand the political and social evolution of Ireland following the Civil War.

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St Brendan’s College travel to London

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5th year students from St Brendan’s College went to London on their English school trip.

They enjoyed a production of ‘The Book of Mormon’ at the Prince of Wales theatre.

The following morning was spent touring Tate Modern before attending a tour and a brilliant interactive workshop in Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre focusing on their Leaving Certificate single text “Othello”.

The focus of the workshop centred on the performative elements of the play in relation to themes and character development. 

All students performed with great theatrical verve. 

A brilliant experience for all before attending an acclaimed production of the play in the Theatre Royal.

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