Tag: Kerry
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Kerry councillor demands overhaul of medical card rules for under-25s
Background: Outdated rules under scrutiny At a Kerry County Council meeting last week, Councillor Angie Bailey delivered a pointed critique of the current medical card assessment rules. She described them as “fundamentally unfair” and said they fail to protect a growing cohort of young people who need medical support the most. The core concern? The…
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Kerry Councillor Urges Reform of Medical Card Assessments After ‘Fundamentally Unfair’ Rules Critique
Outdated rules under scrutiny at Kerry council meeting In a heated session last week, Kerry County Council heard strong criticism from Councillor Angie Bailey over what she described as the “fundamentally unfair” medical card assessment rules that govern eligibility for people under 25. The discussion highlighted a growing discontent with how the system currently evaluates…
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Kerry Councillor Pushes Reform of Under-25 Medical Cards
Outdated Rules Under Scrutiny At a recent Kerry County Council meeting, Councillor Angie Baily condemned the current medical card assessment rules for people under 25 as “fundamentally unfair”. She argued that the framework, which determines eligibility for essential healthcare support, is long past its best and fails to reflect the realities of young life in…
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Kerry Prosecutions Urged Over Ambulances Used as Taxi Service
Background: A Growing Concern in Kerry The debate over how emergency vehicles are used in Kerry has flared up at a key council meeting this week, with local councillors and residents raising serious concerns about the misuse of ambulances. The issue, described by some speakers as a “scandalous” practice, centers on allegations that ambulances have…
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Call for Prosecutions in Kerry Over ‘Scandalous’ Misuse of Ambulances as a Taxi Service
Overview of the Controversy The controversy surrounding ambulance use in County Kerry has intensified after a council meeting where local representatives described reports of ambulances being used as a “taxi service.” The issue, flagged by Councillor Angie Baily, centers on alleged misuse of emergency transport for non-emergency trips, as well as for minor injuries that…
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Kerry Ladies Football Star Cuts Ribbon at New Lidl Store in Killorglin
Community milestone as Lidl Killorglin opens on Laharn Road The town of Killorglin welcomed a new chapter in its retail landscape as Lidl Killorglin officially opened its doors on Laharn Road. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was led by a prominent Kerry ladies Gaelic football star, underscoring the store’s ties to the community and its support for…
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Design Kenmare Festival: Kerry’s Creative Hub for Design
Design Kenmare: A New Creative Festival for Kerry In the picturesque town of Kenmare, County Kerry, a new festival is making waves across the design world. Design Kenmare is billed as a multi-disciplinary celebration of creativity, bringing together architects, interior designers, fashion, graphics, photography, and product design under one roof. The inaugural event aims to…
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Kerry’s Clifford and Tipperary’s McGrath Claim PwC All-Star Player of the Year honours
Kerry’s Clifford and Tipperary’s McGrath take top PwC All-Star honours In a night of celebration for Gaelic Games, Kerry forward David Clifford was crowned Footballer of the Year and Tipperary’s John McGrath earned Hurler of the Year at the PwC All-Star Awards ceremony held at the RDS. The glittering event highlighted standout performances across the…
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David Clifford Bounces Back: FOTY Rediscovers Form After a Challenging 2024
Introduction: A Season of Reflection and Renewal David Clifford, the star forward for Kerry known for his electrifying pace and precision, has once again reminded fans why he was crowned Footballer of the Year. After describing his 2024 campaign as “poor,” Clifford used the setback as fuel for a meticulous return. The 26-year-old’s resurgence culminated…
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Clifford Bounces Back: FOTY Surges After a ‘Poor’ 2024 Season
Introduction: A Season Reconsidered David Clifford, widely regarded as one of Gaelic football’s elite talents, has publicly reflected on a year he describes as “poor” before turning it into a springboard for something much bigger. The Footballer of the Year (FOTY) contender’s candid assessment of 2024 reveals a veteran mindset: failures are temporary, but the…