What happened in Kerry this week
Dingle GAA Club, the All-Ireland senior club champions are breaking out the champagne again - a big-hearted supporter has just handed them a major slice of prime land beside their GAA pitch, absolutely free.
Firies National School has become the first primary school to win an award at the STEM South West Awards, in recognition of its outstanding commitment to science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) and innovation.
Used to sharing the spotlight with his father, Beaufort singer Paudie Coffey is preparing to go it alone for his biggest performance yet as he makes his debut on TG4’s Glór Tíre.
President Catherine Connolly received such a warm reception in Kerry last weekend that she said it made her want to move to the county.
Read the full story in Kerry’s Eye Digital Edition.
A grand day in the classroom!
Sheila O’Connor wants to go back to school - she said she’d happily join her granddaughter Ceoladh in the classroom every day, if only the teachers would let her.
Sheila was one of the many proud seniors who were back in the classrooms last Friday at Tralee’s Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn, for a special day celebrating all the wonderful things about grandparents.
The Tralee woman attended Grandparents’ Day with her granddaughter, Second Class pupil Ceoladh O’Sullivan - who also said she wished her ‘Shema’ could come to school every day.
Read the full story in Kerry’s Eye Digital Edition.
Taoiseach visits new Astellas plant
Taoiseach Micheál Martin was in Tralee last Friday as work on the €330m Astellas pharmaceutical facility at Kerry Technology Park continues - ahead of plans to have the manufacturing plant up and running in two years’ time.
The state-of-the-art factory, which has been under construction by the Japanese pharmaceutical giant since March 2024, is expected to create 120 full time jobs - acting as a huge economic boost to Tralee, and the county as a whole, when it opens.
The jobs will be in manufacturing, engineering, science and technology.
Read the full story in Kerry’s Eye Digital Edition.
Full STEM ahead for Firies award winners!
FIRIES NATIONAL SCHOOL has become the first primary school to win an award at the STEM South West Awards, in recognition of its outstanding commitment to science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) and innovation.
It’s the latest accolade for the school which has been to the fore in promoting STEM subjects and incorporating them into all aspects of learning.
Principal Claire Doyle, Deputy Principal Eva Spillane and special needs assistant Mary O’Sullivan attended the awards ceremony in Cork where the exceptional contributions in education, industry and community were honoured.
Read the full story in Kerry’s Eye Digital Edition.
Pharmacies can now write prescriptions
Over 40 pharmacies in Kerry have already signed up to a new scheme which allows them to hand out prescription drugs to patients without them having to go to the doctor.
The Common Conditions Service allows community pharmacists to provide advice and offer treatment for eight common conditions – and the list could grow in the future.
The eight conditions covered by the scheme include cold sores, conjunctivitis, oral thrush, shingles, and cystitis.
Read the full story in Kerry’s Eye Digital Edition.
Runners ready for Half on the Head’s return
Ballyheigue’s ever-popular Half on the Head returns this summer - and one of the organisers, Mick Harkin, said it continues to attract growing interest from runners at home and abroad.
This year’s Half on the Head, incorporating the Kerryhead Half Marathon and 10k run, will take place on Saturday, June 13, with a start time of 11am in Ballyheigue.
Each year, participants travel from a wide range of countries to take part, giving Ballyheigue and the wider area an opportunity to showcase North Kerry’s scenic beauty to the world.
Read the full story in Kerry’s Eye Digital Edition.
Kerry welcomes President Connolly
PRESIDENT CATHERINE Connolly received such a warm reception in Ballybunion on Friday that she said it made her want to move to Kerry.
Ireland’s first citizen was on a two-day visit to Kerry where she officially opened Éigse na Brídeoige in Caherdaniel Church, and dropped into Teach Siamsa in Finuge, Recovery Haven in Tralee, and Torc Community and Family Resource Centre in Killarney.
Her first engagement on Friday was ‘What if We Were Brilliant?, a celebration of a creative climate action community initiative by Brilliant Ballybunion.
Read the full story in Kerry’s Eye Digital Edition.
