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Medical centre part of Áras Phádraig redevelopment plans

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By Sean Moriarty

A new primary medical centre will form one of the centre points of the redevelopment of the Áras Phádraig on Lewis Road.

At Wednesday’s Killarney Municipal District meeting Kerry County Council engineer David Doyle presented plans for the future development of the town centre site that has been idle since 2009.

One of the key elements of the new project is the construction of the medical centre on the site. The centre will include doctor’s and dentist surgeries, an X-ray department and other primary care medical facilities.

“The Health Service Executive has given a commitment in writing to provide a primary care [unit] on this site,” Mr Doyle told the meeting.

This new facility build would be part of a multi-phased plan to redevelop the Áras Phádraig site.

“A commitment in writing is a hugely important step,” said Cllr Brendan Cronin.

The cost of construction of the care centre would be borne by the HSE, however as part of the deal, Kerry County Council would have to provide a construction ready site to the HSE.

Several councillors raised questions on the legality of the ownership of the land should the project go ahead in the format it was presented and questioned what would happen if the HSE decided to vacate the area in the future.

It is proposed that Kerry County Council will supply a serviced site to the HSE and that the health service would then offer a tender to construct the medical care centre on that site.

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Charity drama and music night at The Fáilte

The West End Players are set to take over The Fáilte Hotel on College Street next Thursday, (January 22), for a night of local theatre and live music in aid […]

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The West End Players are set to take over The Fáilte Hotel on College Street next Thursday, (January 22), for a night of local theatre and live music in aid of Palliative Care.

The evening kicks off at 8:00pm with a double bill of one-act plays.
Audiences will first see ‘The Flesh Game’, a piece written by Rae Shirley, followed by ‘The Fag’, written by local thespian Brian Bowler.
Once the dramas concludes, the entertainment will continue with live music from popular local duo Bugzee & Eddie starting at 9:30pm.
The event is free to attend and no advance booking is required.
The Fáilte Hotel will be providing food on the night and hosting a raffle with various prizes. While there is no cover charge, all voluntary contributions and proceeds from the raffle will go directly to support Palliative Care services.

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KCC celebrates Junior Cert students

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On Wednesday the Killarney Community College celebrated the achievements of their Junior Cycle students as they received their Junior Cycle Profile of Achievement (JCPA).  

This important milestone recognises the dedication, effort, and learning journey of each student throughout the three years of Junior Cycle.

The JCPA highlights not only academic success but also the development of key skills and participation in a broad range of learning experiences.

The presentation is a moment of pride for students, parents, and teachers alike. Stella Loughnane, Principal said: “We commend each student for their hard work and enthusiasm for learning. This achievement is a testament to the support of families and the dedication of our teaching staff.  At Killarney Community College, we strive to nurture every student’s potential and celebrate their individual strengths.”.

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