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Plans for interim Primary Care Centre progressing

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The Minister for Health has provided an update on the long-awaited Killarney Primary Care Centre in response to a parliamentary question from Kerry Fianna Fáil TD, Michael Cahill.

The Minister confirmed that the Health Service Executive (HSE) and Kerry County Council (KCC) have submitted a joint venture planning application for the development of the Áras Phádraig site.

If planning permission is granted, the facility is expected to be completed within three years, allowing for the necessary phases of design, tendering, construction, and commissioning.

In a correspondence between the HSE and Cahill, Cork-Kerry Community Healthcare outlined the current status of the project.

The long-term Killarney Primary Care Centre at the Áras Phádraig is awaiting planning approval from Kerry County Council.

In the meantime Cork-Kerry Community Healthcare confirmed that an interim primary care facility is proposed to be developed on the grounds of the old St. Finan's Hospital – possibly in disused out offices on the site

A capital submission for this project has been made and approved, subject to funding and prioritisation. If approved to proceed, the interim facility could be operational within 10 to 12 months.

Deputy Cahill welcomed the update, describing it as "a major step forward for the people of Killarney and the surrounding hinterland of East and Mid Kerry."

"The Minister also expects to have an interim facility in place in 10 to 12 months, in the grounds of the old St. Finan’s Hospital," he added.

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HeartBeat to host Advanced Healthcare Directive information night

Anne O’Shea Clarke, Regional Manager of SAGE Advocacy Mid & South West Regions, will provide a comprehensive explanation of the process involved in properly creating an Advanced Healthcare Directive (AHD) […]

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Anne O’Shea Clarke, Regional Manager of SAGE Advocacy Mid & South West Regions, will provide a comprehensive explanation of the process involved in properly creating an Advanced Healthcare Directive (AHD) on Tuesday, April 29, starting at 8pm in the Parish Centre, Park Road.

An ADH is a document which sets out your instructions in relation to healthcare treatments in the future, when you no longer have the capacity to decide. AHDs are not solely relevant to older individuals. Young adults can also significantly benefit from putting these directives in place for themselves or when assisting loved ones. Attendees will gain valuable ‘Knowledge is Power; regarding legal and personal matters
The meeting will specifically look at two key application forms: the standard AHD Form and the Think Ahead / my form.
Prior to the main meeting, a Blood Pressure. and Pulse Clinic will be available from 7:15pm until 8:00pm sharp. Following O’Shea Clarke’s presentation, there will be a Question & Answer session, followed by tea and coffee.
SAGE Advocacy, the national service for older people, works to ensure access to information, support, and independent advocacy, while also providing safeguarding services across various settings, including homes, day centres, hospitals, and nursing homes.
They also support vulnerable adults and healthcare patients in situations where other services may not be available.
For further information, email anne.osheaclarke@sageadvocacy.ie or visit www.sageadvocacy.ie.

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Singer-songwriter Lillie Foley releases second single

Local singer-songwriter Lillie Foley, from Whitebridge Manor, has released her second single of 2025, titled ‘That’s Life’, on all major streaming platforms. ‘That’s Life’ is described as a powerful blend […]

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Local singer-songwriter Lillie Foley, from Whitebridge Manor, has released her second single of 2025, titled ‘That’s Life’, on all major streaming platforms.

‘That’s Life’ is described as a powerful blend of pop and soul music, drawing on Foley’s own life experiences. The track marks a further step in the promising career of the emerging local artist.
Recorded at the renowned Windmill Lane Recording Studios in Dublin, ‘That’s Life’ showcases Foley’s emotive lyrics, soulful vocals, and a sound that is both modern and deeply personal. Collaborating with music producer and audio engineer Hermann Ogulla, Foley has crafted a song that blends her Irish background with contemporary musical styles, aiming to resonate with listeners in Ireland,and beyond.
Foley said: “This is a song about resilience and accepting that bad things happen in life and we just have to get on with it and move on as best we can.”
‘That’s Life’ is the second of several songs Foley has planned for release in 2025.

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