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Killarney COVID cases on the rise 

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By Michelle Crean 

There's been a surge in the number of confirmed COVID cases in the Killarney area it was revealed this week by NPHET.

Yesterday (Thursday) nationally there was shock at the sharp rise in cases which stood at 994 - a huge increase from 783 reported the previous day. It follows a steady increase over the last number of days across the country.

According to the Health Protection Surveillance Centre, 80 COVID-19 patients were hospitalised yesterday, of which 22 are in ICU.

According to a NPHET health briefing on Wednesday, Killarney is not escaping the surge in numbers as it was named as one of 14 towns in the country to have the highest cases in a slide name 'Local areas of high cases in Ireland' - with a seven day incidence rate of 155 cases per 100,000 population.

According to Ireland's COVID-19 Data Hub, Killarney LEA had the highest rate of COVID-19 in the county during the two weeks up to July 5, with 49 cases over that period.

“I was very disappointed to hear NPHET saying Killarney is a COVID hotspot," Mayor of Killarney, Cllr Marie Moloney, told the Killarney Advertiser.

“I urge people to act with caution, follow the guidelines, wash and sanitise their hands, to social distance, for their own safety and the safety of those around them."

Dr Ronan Glynn, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Department of Health, said: “The latest data is showing clear increases in incidence of disease right across the country. There is no question that the Delta variant is having a considerable impact of transmission of COVID-19. Delta also appears to be presenting with a different variety of symptoms than we have seen with other variants, including headache, sore throat and blocked or runny nose. If you have any symptoms of a cold or flu it is vital that you isolate immediately and arrange a test.”

Meanwhile, the HSE has advised of revised times for COVID-19 walk-in tests at its centre in Ballymullen Barracks in Tralee.

Walk-in testing without appointment or referral will be available from 9am to 11am, Monday to Saturday; and 2pm to 3pm on Sundays and Bank Holidays.

Outside of these times, testing will only be conducted by appointment which can be booked online at hse.ie or covid19test.healthservice.ie/hse-self-referral/.

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Aghadoe Heights introduces Engagement Concierge service

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Aghadoe Heights Hotel & Spa has launched a full-service Engagement Concierge, providing a bespoke proposal planning service.


Part of the TMR Hotel Collection, the five-star property aims to handle every detail of popping the question, offering discreet support from initial planning to execution.
The process begins with a private consultation to tailor the occasion to the couple. Services on offer include secure ring safekeeping, hidden photography or videography, custom floral arrangements, manicures at the hotel spa, and candlelit balcony or penthouse setups.
Post-proposal options include private dinners, couples’ spa treatments, framed photos delivered at evening turndown, custom embroidered robes, and helicopter flights.
Speaking on the launch, Aghadoe Heights Hotel & Spa General Manager Brian Bowler highlighted the focus on reducing stress for guests.
“Proposals are among the most meaningful moments in a person’s life, yet they often come with significant pressure,” Bowler said. “Our Engagement Concierge allows guests to focus entirely on the moment itself. We discreetly manage every detail behind the scenes.”
The hotel is also offering follow-up planning for engagement parties and weddings, ranging from intimate penthouse gatherings for up to 18 guests to full exclusive venue takeovers.
Consultations are designed around individual preferences and budgets. Further information is available at aghadoeheights.com/engagement-concierge or through the hotel’s wedding team.

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Paralympic legend to headline Chamber winter schedule

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Six-time Paralympic gold medallist Jason Smyth will head to Killarney next month as part of an ambitious winter events schedule announced by the Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce.


The legendary sprinter will take centre stage for ‘An Evening with Paralympian Jason Smyth’ on Wednesday, October 7 at The Killarney Plaza Hotel & Spa. The complimentary discussion event, sponsored by AIB, promises an inspiring insight into the career of one of Ireland’s greatest-ever sporting figures.
The high-profile appearance forms part of a busy lineup of upcoming gatherings designed to connect local businesses and residents across the town.
The schedule kicks off on Wednesday, September 30 with a Chamber Luncheon at the Killarney Heights Hotel, offering members a key networking opportunity ahead of the autumn season.
Chamber leadership highlighted that the autumn and winter series continues the organisation’s core mission of bringing the local community together and showcasing Killarney as an outstanding place to live, work, and belong.

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