James Sugrue, who lives in Ballybunion, tells Jerry of what happened to him when he and his brothers were sent to the County Home in Killarney in 1959. James and his brother, Michael were boarded out – under this system, families were paid for taking in children who were in institutions. But instead of love and care, James and Michael were abused and exploited.
Tralee restauranteur calls for roadmap for reopening of businesses
A Tralee restauranteur is calling on the Government to provide a roadmap outlining when the hospitality sector will reopen.Noel Keane of Croí restaurant says...
Chair of Kerry Vintners’ says reopen all pubs at the same time
The Chair of the Kerry Vintners' Federation says all pubs should be reopened at the same time, regardless of whether they serve food or...
Healy-Rae claims there is a bias against religion from the Government
Rural Independent TDs have called on the government to consider re-opening places of worship before Easter.The group says religious services could take place safely...
Footprints – March 2nd, 2021
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On the first Tuesday of the month, Mike Lynch of Kerry Library looks at events that made the headlines in the county 100 years...
Rapid Antigen Testing: The Way Forward? – March 2nd, 2021
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Should the Government roll out rapid antigen testing in schools to help identify and isolate cases of COVID-19? Antigen testing is a fast process...
Bank of Ireland Urged to Donate Buildings to Communities – March 2nd, 2021
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Yesterday, Bank of Ireland announced that it would close 103 branches across the island of Ireland. In Kerry, three branches are to close –...