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Public advised to stay away from A&E

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By Michelle Crean 

Members of the public are being asked not to attend A&E at University Hospital Kerry (UHK) as it is under extreme strain.

Staff are experiencing unprecedented levels of patients in the Emergency Department over the past number of days.

As a direct result of the volume of presentations, there is extreme strain on physical capacity within the Emergency Department itself and on bed capacity for those who require admission, the HSE said in a statement.
 
"Our focus and priority is to ensure patient safety in the Department and throughout the hospital. Given the prevailing status of the hospital, we are asking patients to only attend the ED in the event of an emergency.

"Where appropriate, we are requesting the public to contact Pharmacy/GPs/South Doc in the first instance and explore all other options available to them prior to presenting to the Emergency Department. Where you do require to present with an emergency, please anticipate lengthy delays.

"UHK would like to extend a very sincere ‘Thank You’ in anticipation of the public’s cooperation with these arrangements."

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Devine and O’Sullivan top seeds for Galway International Rally

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Four-time Rally of the Lakes winners Callum Devine and Noel O’Sullivan are the top seeds for next weekend’s 2026 Corrib Oil Galway International Rally.

The Derry driver will compete in a Škoda Fabia Rally2, with Noel O’Sullivan of Muckross continuing as co-driver.


While Devine is the reigning 2025 Tarmac Champion, the pairing are still seeking their first outright win on the Galway event.


The rally was officially launched on Friday last, January 16, at the Connacht Hotel, Galway, which is one of the associate sponsors for the 2026 event.


At the launch, Clerk of the Course Mark Parsons confirmed that over 100 entries have been received to date.


Other Kerry representation on the entry list includes Kevin O’Donoghue who will compete in a BMW M3, Mossie Costello is entered in a Ford Fiesta Rally4, and John Corrigan will contest the event in a Subaru Impreza.

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Irish Coffee Tasting at O’Donoghue’s this Sunday

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From Foynes to the cosy hearth of No. 76 College Street, join O’Donoghue Public House this National Irish Coffee Day

To mark National Irish Coffee Day on Sunday, January 25, O’Donoghue Public House will say Sláinte by hosting An Irish Coffee Tasting Experience from 3pm.

Discover the legendary story of how Irish Coffee was created on a Winters night in Foynes, County Limerick, the rich heritage of College Street and the past of O’Donoghue Public House.

Guests will enjoy a live demonstration on crafting the perfect Irish Coffee using Powers Whiskey and the best part, tasting it. All within the cosy setting of OD’s.

There will also be a complimentary mini-Irish coffee with any hearty main course from the food menu, served from 6pm to 9pm, all while soaking up the atmosphere of live music.

To book and for more information visit, O’Donoghue Public House on Instagram or Facebook.

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