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Killarney hoteliers facing “unprecedented cancellations”

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By Sean Moriarty

The Kerry branch of the Irish Hotel Federation says it can bounce back from the current crisis despite the industry suffering “unprecedented cancellations”.

This weekend traditionally marks the official start of the tourist industry in Kerry but several events including the Killarney’s St Patrick’s Day Festival and the new Wander Wild Festival have now been cancelled with hoteliers left reeling from the fall out. The fast pace of the spread of the virus and the fact that many countries like Italy have shut down their borders has left the industry in uncharted waters.

“This setback has come and will go again. We will be reaching out to Government for help as our staff have to be our priority at this stage as it will have a profound effect on the industry in the short to medium term,” Padraig McGillicuddy, PRO of the Kerry branch of the IHF, told the Killarney Advertiser. “We are seeing unprecedented cancellations and drop in business which is reminiscent of recessionary times in 2008, but this has come at a much faster pace.” 

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ANAM Arts and Cultural Centre and Killarney Library are just two of several Kerry County Council operated public amenities that will be closed until at least March 30 following Thursday’s Government announcement. The council took advice from the National Public Health Emergency Team before issuing the closure notice. 

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Road from Lissivigeen to Barraduff to close until 9am tomorrow

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The road from Lissivigeen roundabout to Barraduff will be closed from 3pm today until 9am tomorrow morning.

Presently, a single-lane traffic system is in operation on the N72 road west of Barraduff village, this will remain in place until the full road closure begins this afternoon.

The road was initally closed this morning due to a crane going off the road.

After the road reopens tomorrow, traffic will continue to operate under a single-lane traffic system for several days to facilitate the recovery option.

Motorists are advised to observe the traffic management in place in the area.

This is a notice from Kerry County Council.

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Kerry Friends of Motor Neurone benefit from Ballybunion golf f0undraiser

Kerry Friends of Motor Neurone (KFMN) was one of seven local charities to receive funding from Ballybunion Golf Club Lady Captain Mags O’Sullivan’s Charity Golf Classic. At a presentation on […]

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Kerry Friends of Motor Neurone (KFMN) was one of seven local charities to receive funding from Ballybunion Golf Club Lady Captain Mags O’Sullivan’s Charity Golf Classic.

At a presentation on October 5, Mags O’Sullivan presented a cheque for €5,000 to KFMN at Ballybunion Golf Club.
The donation was made in memory of her late friend Angela Fahy, a former Lady Captain and President of the club, who passed away from Motor Neurone Disease.
Pat Kelleher and Christy Lehane accepted the cheque on behalf of KFMN and thanked Mags, Lady President Aideen O’Leary, and the organising committee for their generosity and hospitality.
He said the donation will provide vital support for the charity’s ongoing work assisting those living with Motor Neurone Disease in Kerry.
“Fundraising is becoming increasingly difficult, so this contribution makes a real difference,” he said.

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