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Publicans not optimistic ahead of today’s government announcement
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Publicans not optimistic ahead of today’s government announcement
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By Sean Moriarty
Killarney publicans say they are not hopeful of being allowed open next Tuesday following comments made by the National Public Health Emergency Team this week.
Pubs that do not sell food have been told to stay closed since March 15 in an effort to stop the spread of the Coronavirus but their food-selling colleagues have been allowed trade since June 29.
It was hoped that ‘wet’ pubs would get a permit to reopen on August 7 but government officials delayed that plan until at least August 31 as they grew concerned at the rise in the number of confirmed cases in the country.
A decision is expected today, Friday, on if pubs can re-open or not next Tuesday.
Local bar owner, John O’Shea, whose family operate the traditional Jack C’s on High St says he is not hopeful getting permission to re-open.
“I am ready to go,” he told the Killarney Advertiser. “I am not too optimistic. Ireland is the only country in Europe were bars remain closed. Some countries are fully open and others are allowed trade with restrictions.”
The Killarney publican was basing his comments of what acting Chief Medical Officer Dr Ronan Glynn said at an Oireachtas Covid-19 Committee meeting on Wednesday this week.
As of today, Friday, rural pubs have been closed for a total of 166 days.
Three generations of O’Connor family complete Killarney parkrun
Three generations of the O’Connor family completed the 5km course together at Killarney House and Gardens last Saturday.
Grandfather Mike, his son Jeremiah, and grandson Brian all participated in the weekly event. Organisers noted that the family’s participation shows what parkrun is about, as the event is open to people of all ages and abilities.
The free weekly 5k community event takes place every Saturday morning at 9:30am sharp in the Killarney House gardens (V93HE3C). Members of the public are welcome to walk, jog, run, volunteer, or spectate.
Spa GAA has finalised a deal with Cork-based renewable firm ePower to install two electric vehicle (EV) charging points at its club grounds in Killarney.
The move makes the club one of the very first GAA organisations in County Kerry to provide dedicated, on-site charging infrastructure for drivers.
The dual-socket units will be situated directly within the club’s main car park, offering charging accessibility to members, visiting supporters, and patrons.
The new ePower facilities are designed to support local EV drivers and visitors traveling to the club’s various sporting events throughout the season.
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