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Meet Kerry’s five newly elected TDs

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Elected candidates Brendan Griffin (Fine Gael), Martin Ferris (Sinn Féin) Michael Healy-Rae (Independent), Danny Healy-Rae (Independent) and John Brassil (Fianna Fáil) after the 2016 general election count for the Kerry constituency in Killarney Sports Centre on Sunday night. PICTURE: EAMONN KEOGH (MACMONAGLE.COM)
Elected candidates Brendan Griffin (Fine Gael), Martin Ferris (Sinn Féin) Michael Healy-Rae (Independent), Danny Healy-Rae (Independent) and John Brassil (Fianna Fáil) after the 2016 general election count for the Kerry constituency in Killarney Sports Centre on Sunday night. PICTURE: EAMONN KEOGH (MACMONAGLE.COM)

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Elected candidates Brendan Griffin (Fine Gael), Martin Ferris (Sinn Féin) Michael Healy-Rae (Independent), Danny Healy-Rae (Independent) and John Brassil (Fianna Fáil) after the 2016 general election count for the Kerry constituency in Killarney Sports Centre on Sunday night. PICTURE: EAMONN KEOGH (MACMONAGLE.COM)
 

 
EMOTIONAL and heartfelt speeches were made by Kerry’s newly elected TDs as well as candidates who had run for election after Kerry’s five seats were filled last night.
Taking their place in the 32nd Dáil will be Michael Healy-Rae, Independent, Danny Healy-Rae, Independent, Brendan Griffin, Fine Gael, Martin Ferris, Sinn Fein, and John Brassil, Fianna Fáil.
They were congratulated in a packed count centre at Killarney Sports & Leisure Centre following a two-day count in the wake of the general election on Friday.
Returning officer Padraig Burke made announcement after 8.30pm on Sunday night, with the last three seats filled after the 11th count.

Michael Healy-Rae (Independent): 20,378
Danny Healy-Rae (Independent): 13,826
Brendan Griffin (Fine Gael): 14,050
Martin Ferris (Sinn Féin): 12,964
John Brassil (Fianna Fáil): 12,792

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Library upgrade to begin next week, two years after plan first mooted

Work on new, fully accessible public toilet facilities at Killarney Library is set to begin on Monday, July 20, marking the realisation of a project first tabled over two years […]

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Work on new, fully accessible public toilet facilities at Killarney Library is set to begin on Monday, July 20, marking the realisation of a project first tabled over two years ago.

The upgrade was initially put forward by Councillor Marie Moloney in May 2024, when she raised a motion at a Kerry County Council meeting highlighting the unacceptable lack of disabled toilets in a public building. At the time, Cllr Moloney noted that while access ramps were in place, several library users with disabilities were disappointed by the lack of facilities. “I will be keeping the pressure on to have these facilities provided as soon as possible,” she stated at the time.
Delivered by the Council’s Facilities Section, the upcoming works are expected to be completed in the autumn. The development will provide a new entrance to the toilet area, a fully accessible toilet, and baby changing facilities.
Killarney Library will remain open throughout the construction period, with all regular services continuing as normal. To ensure safety, the front porch, the existing public toilets, and the events room will be temporarily closed. Visitors will access the library via a signposted side entrance, and alternative public toilets will be available nearby at the High Street Car Park.

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Kerry Mountain Rescue issues warm weather warning

Kerry Mountain Rescue Team (KMRT) has issued a warm weather warning for anyone climbing in the region after being called to assist a walker on Sunday. The rescue team was […]

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Kerry Mountain Rescue Team (KMRT) has issued a warm weather warning for anyone climbing in the region after being called to assist a walker on Sunday.

The rescue team was tasked to the Devil’s Ladder area of Carrauntoohil (Corrán Tuathail) to help a climber experiencing severe exhaustion and dehydration. Volunteers successfully assisted the walker down to an awaiting vehicle.
With the current heatwave continuing, KMRT is reminding all hillwalkers to prepare adequately before setting out.
The team recommends carrying at least one extra litre of water, wearing sunscreen, and using a peaked or wide-brimmed hat. Walkers should set out early in the morning to ensure they are off the mountains before the peak heat builds in the middle of the day.
KMRT also advises walkers to consider changing their plans to less strenuous routes or rescheduling their climbs entirely until temperatures drop.

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