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I don’t think that’s very fair to say. Damage like that can be done in a split second.
While yes we need more Garda patrolling the streets, it is not the fault of normal rank and file members. They are rostered for duty the same way other people are rostered for a days work and like any short staff workplace they are doing their best.
The lack of Gardai needs to be politically addressed as that’s where the budgets are formed and agreed. It needs to start with the local councillors on the ground putting pressure at joint policing meeting and on their parties TD’s to increase resources for Gardai.
Blame lies solely with the people that commit these stupid acts of vandalism and their parents.
Take care this morning, the roads are absolutely lethal with black ice. It doesn't look like the council have gritted them.
Anyone venture to the Christmas markets in island of geese? Couldn’t make it in with the roads but it looked really good.
It was excellent, fair play to organisers and stall holders, it was better than I was expecting! I went down Friday evening for a look, the place was thronged, great atmosphere, lovely lighting, covered seating area if you wanted to sit down and have coffee/eat something, couple of small roundabout things for kids. All in all an excellent Christmas market, I was there before any music/singing started but I imagine it would have added greatly to the atmosphere.
I didn't actually buy anything though, a bit more food stalls would be nice but for a first outing it was very good, it's hard to coordinate food stalls with the possible wastage etc if not a success or weather fails! Not sure how second night went with the bad weather, it was just starting to rain Friday evening when I left which can't have been good either.
The market was lovely, great success by all accounts! We went down Friday evening and thankfully it had stopped raining but the paths got very icy. Saw a girl fall on her back outside the Garda station it was so bad! But they were doing all they could to keep it safe at the market and there was a great crowd. My son was singing in one of the choirs, and it was lovely!
I was hoping to go down again on Saturday but didn't end up going as I wasn't feeling well and a bit worried about driving. I was told there was still a good crowd there, although possibly less than the Friday night. I am sure this will be an annual event, it was really well done. I would say maybe it was on a little too late in the evening and maybe should be started a bit earlier, but Well done to all involved!
I think the short two hour slot was a mistake and could easily have ran from 4-7.
The layout was excellent and the Xmas stall markers really separated it from just a normal market.
I was maybe expecting a few more stalls but hopefully after it’s success there will be a larger number next year.
We went to the Santa show in the square beforehand and I must say it was fantastic, especially the 2 main characters the Elf and the fairy Princess.
Was it 2 hours? It was advertised as 5 to 9
Anyone driving around? How are the roads?
Kerry at home to Cobh in Week 1 of the First Division in February, so should see a fair contingent of Corkonians in Tralee that Friday.
It was advertised 5-9
It was 5 - 9pm for sure. Some stalls opened earlier than advertised
My apologies, don’t know why I had 5-7 in my head,
Council announces 97 locations where grit can be collected
DEC 12, 2022 13:12
BY RADIOKERRYNEWS
Kerry County Council has announced a list of 97 locations around the county where people can collect grit to use in their locality.
It’s being made available as the inclement weather is set to last until the weekend at least, and perhaps beyond that.
The grit is for community use, such as at schools, churches, and facilities for older people.
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It can be used by individuals and groups on local roads and footpaths.
Below is the full list of 97 grit locations in Kerry:
Killarney Municipal District
Killarney Town
Killarney Rural
Tralee Municipal District
Tralee Town
Tralee Rural
Kenmare Municipal District
Cahersiveen
Killorglin
Kenmare
Listowel Municipal District
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anyone know why the water is off?
Whereabouts in Tralee are you?
Burst pipes all over the town and water conservation coming into effect tonight.
Feck sake. Is this up on kerrycoco/irishwater re when where yet?
Mine is back about an hour but the pressure is down. Some other areas are later today
That link will give you the latest updates on it
My water pressure was very low last night & didn't know why. Irish water said today it was because of this water conservation. Apparently they are doing it all over the country.
Irish Water | Uisce Éireann | Water Utility | Irish Water
Water Conservation restrictions may cause intermittent supply disruptions to in Tralee, Killarney, Castleisland, Castlemaine, Firies and surrounding areas in Co. Kerry.
Crews are working to have the supply restored as soon as possible.
We recommend that you allow 2-3 hours after the estimated restoration time for your supply to fully return.
I noticed recently that 'the Yellow Door' up Denny Lane didn't look like it was open anymore. Its up on Daft to rent so it must have closed. I never heard about it closing.
Yeah, I noticed that recently too, pity, I enjoyed the food and service there.
I was driving through Caherslee a couple of evenings this week and noticed there are a lot of street lights not working. I had a look on the fault reporting page on Airtricity, and they seem to have been reported, but not due to be fixed until the new year.
Maybe cutting electricity usage in parts of France all street lights cut off after 1 am till 6 am
This was at 6pm! Doubt that's happening here!
Does anyone have any recommendations for bathroom companies in Tralee? We need to get an ensuite redone (new tiles, shower etc). I got a quote from Bathrooms 4 U, but found them to be very expensive. There are quite a few companies in town, but I've never had to do a bathroom job before so don't know where to start really!
Green plumbing I think in Clash. Excellent fitting selection.
If your looking for someone to take it all on start to finish like bathrooms4u do then you don't have many options as it's multiple trades (plumber, tiler, even electrician maybe)
a quick google and i find O Sullivan bathroom renovations in Monavalley
Never heard of them but worth a call
Green heat in clash supply all the bathroom hardware and sanitary ware and they are very good but you'll need a plumber to fit it.
Your options really are a crowd to take it all on but charge a premium for doing so or direct labour but good look getting tradesmen these days as they are so busy
The biggest part of job is the tiling, and we are going to replace the shower frame. Won't be needing new toilet or sink. But the tiling is our biggest problem as we have a lot of old cracking tiles, so doing that is going to be the most awkward part. I will have a ring around in the new year and see what to do.
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