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Restrictions in place at Council’s civic amenity sites

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Waste and recycling centres at Kerry County Council’s five civic amenity sites are this week experiencing high volumes.

The sites at Killarney, Kenmare, Milltown, Cahersiveen and Dingle are currently experiencing high volumes of visits by members of the public which usually occurs in the post-Christmas period.

Members of the public are asked to visit the centres if waste needs to be disposed of urgently and to limit travelling to centres as much as possible. The Council is also reminding the public of the 5km travel restriction currently in place and the advice to remain at home except for essential reasons.

Having regard to Level 5 restrictions and in the interests of public health and minimising the numbers of people circulating at each of the centres, Kerry County Council has put the following measures in place:

Traffic management and a queueing system is in place at all sites and this may lead to short delays for those visiting the centres.

Just one occupant should leave vehicles on site in the interest of reducing numbers of people circulating at the sites.

Members of the public are asked not to bring items to sites which do not need to be disposed of urgently.

Members of the public are asked to adhere strictly to social distancing and to wear a face covering while on site.

​​​​​​​Customers are asked to use credit/debit cards payments as far as possible.

Kerry County Council appreciates the patience and cooperation of all those using the five civic amenity sites in the county.

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‘Spring into Your Best Life’ event

The Oaks Hotel in Killarney will host ‘Spring into Your Best Life’ on April 5, an event organised in association with Breast Cancer Ireland and Irish Country Magazine. The event, […]

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The Oaks Hotel in Killarney will host ‘Spring into Your Best Life’ on April 5, an event organised in association with Breast Cancer Ireland and Irish Country Magazine.

The event, running from 12:30pm to 5:30pm, aims to provide attendees with advice on beauty, wellness, fashion, health, and happiness.
Hosted by Maura Derrane and James Patrice, the event will feature speakers including fashion expert Celia Holman Lee, pharmacist Laura Dowling, wellness expert Oonagh O’Hagan, and fitness coach Orla Hopkins.
Dr. Brian Cotter from Sisu will discuss aesthetics, while Christina Foley will focus on holistic wellbeing. Life coach Ariana Dunne will also speak on personal and professional success.
The event will include a drinks reception, a gourmet lunch, beauty and fashion masterclasses, and shopping opportunities. Attendees can win prizes throughout the day. A special Mother’s Day draw will take place for those attending with their mothers or daughters.
Tickets are available for the event via: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/your-best-life-kerry-fun-style-wellness-giveaways-breast-cancer-ireland-tickets-1021537374787?aff=oddtdtcreator

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KCC Students Receive Social Enterprise Award

Killarney Community College students Cian Walsh, Sophie Ballard, and Ella Whiteley received the Runners Up award for Social Enterprise at the Kerry County Council Annual Student Enterprise Awards. Their business, […]

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Killarney Community College students Cian Walsh, Sophie Ballard, and Ella Whiteley received the Runners Up award for Social Enterprise at the Kerry County Council Annual Student Enterprise Awards.

Their business, ‘Moods & Moments’, was recognised at the county final held at Munster Technology North Campus on Friday last (March 14).
The event saw 20 mini businesses created by secondary school students, focusing on business development, finance, marketing, and business plan presentation. Students operated their mini companies over several months, experiencing real-world entrepreneurship.
Prizes were awarded across Junior, Intermediate, and Senior levels.
Tomás Hayes, Head of Local Enterprise Office said: “I am pleased to see the level of innovation, resourcefulness, planning and development of all 20 projects in this year’s awards. This is a real-life exercise. It involves idea generation and actual trading. Profits are generated and finance is secured. It is a taste of business and all the issues involved from finding the right idea, funding the business, collecting the money, and building the team. I must commend the teachers for their efforts and the mentors for their support. The judges had a very difficult task.”

Photo: Michelle Breen Crean Photography

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