Tag Archives: Kerry

Hang on.

Have we left Peig behind?

Last of the Blasket People

This afternoon.

Lixnaw, county Kerry.

Gardai block access on the approach road to Ballyreahan in Lixnaw and the scene of what they believe is a double homicide and suicide, following the discovery of three bodies last night.

A woman in her 60s was found in a house at Ballyreehan along with her son, aged 23, also in the house. Both had been shot. The body of the woman’s partner was found in a field, along with a shotgun.

Investigation after three people found dead in Kerry (RTÉ)

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A Postcard from Inch.

By Donal Moloney, who writes:

24 hours before Level 3 lockdown in late September, I headed for Kerry. I was desperate to try out a new video camera that was loaned to me for the weekend. The light on the west coast is always beautiful this time of year. Saturday was spent chatting and mingling with the locals on Inch Beach.

Donal Moloney

This afternoon.

Leinster House, Dublin 2.

Minister for Education Norma Foley (top left) is confronted by a group of publicans from Kerry, wearing their county jerseys, who are protesting against the continued closure of Irish pubs during lockdown.

This morning, NPHET”s guidelines for so-called ‘wet pubs’ to follow were revealed:

This includes a ban on any live music or dancing. Public health experts also recommended that TV volume must be turned down low to ensure people are not forced to speak over it.

International research has shown the virus spreads more quickly among people who are raising their voices – such as those attending sporting events or in other crowded situations.

Nphet also said some pubs may need to introduce extra toilets facilities to allow for social distancing.

Revealed: No music and TV volume turned down low – the new rules for pubs (Independent.ie)

Yesterday: Rejoice

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Meanwhile…

On me cap, son.

Independent Kerry TD Michael Healy Rae joins the attacking Kerry forwards.

Leah Farrell/Rollingnews

Dan!

Rob Cross writes:

My restored and colourised c1882 photo featuring The “Liberator” Daniel O’Connell statue on Sackville Street (now O’Connell Street) . On August 6th, 1775 he was born in Cahersiveen, Co. Kerry…

Derrynane House, Iveragh Peninsula, Co. Kerry (the ancestral home of Daniel O’Connell)

Bernard Dooley responds:

I was here yesterday!. What a beautiful house, gardens and beach…

Derrynane House

Meanwhile…