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REAL COUNTYWIDE EFFORT FOR CLEAN UP

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The final call has been made for groups and individuals to sign up for this year’s County Clean Up which takes place on Saturday, April 14. This week, several local organisations including Kerry GAA, Kerry IFA and Kerry ICMSA have announced their support and that of their members for the day-long event which takes place with the support of KWD Recycling and Kerry County Council.

The Mayor of Kerry, Cllr John Sheahan, Kerry County Council Chief Executive, Moira Murrell and Tadhg Healy of KWD Recycling came together in Farranfore on Tuesday to urge groups to register as soon as possible to receive their clean-up packs and to arrange litter collection points for the day.

They were joined by the chairman of the Kerry County Board of the GAA, Tim Murphy, the chairman of Kerry IFA, Patrick O’Driscoll, and the chairman of Kerry ICMSA, Mike Teahan. Each of the three organisations are calling on all their members around the county to get involved on the day and to help to clear and collect litter in their own areas.

Full details and registration information are available at www.countycleanup.com or e-mail countycleanup@kwd.ie. The Clean Up coordination team are asking local residents’ associations, schools, youth groups, sporting groups, businesses, families and individuals to get together and gather litter along all routes on the day. Last year, 5,000 volunteers gathered 6,500 bags of litter on a single day in their own localities, which left the county of Kerry looking spick and span.

Organisers say the response so far has been fantastic. They are aiming to make it the biggest ever Clean Up this year and are asking groups to get together and sign up now to take part on the day.

Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr John Sheahan, said the event is all part of ongoing work to promote a clean environment in Kerry and to ensure the county is litter-free and he welcomed the support of groups like the GAA, the IFA and the ICMSA.

Mike Teahan of Kerry ICMSA said it was important for Kerry people to realise that with the joys of living in Ireland’s most beautiful county came certain duties, chief of which was the duty to look after the beautiful environment and both built and natural heritage of the county. Patrick O’Driscoll of Kerry IFA said his members throughout Kerry were delighted to support the Clean Up and he urged the farming community to participate in local clean-ups in their areas on the day. Kerry GAA chairman, Tim Murphy added that GAA clubs and members all over Kerry have been asked to help out on the day. ‘As a grassroots organisation across the county, we are delighted to offer our support,’ he said.

 

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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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