Plan to evict convicted drug dealers from Killarney council houses

By Donal Hickey

Monday, November 29, 2010

CONVICTED drug dealers will be evicted from council houses in Killarney under a new draft anti-social behaviour policy adopted by the local town council.

Drug-dealing, harassment and excess noise can all be tackled in council estates under the revised policy, which also includes "nuisance behaviour". 

Drinking alcohol in public, illegal dumping and "unreasonable" holding of parties are among the activities which come under the definition of antisocial behaviour in the policy. 

A strategic approach involving pro-active prevention and estate management — is highlighted in the policy document, which allows for consultation with the Killarney Drugs Liaison Committee, voluntary bodies and residents’ associations.

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DEFIBRILLATOR locations, KIllarney

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National Accessibility Week 2010

National Accessibility Week 2010

National Accessibility Week 2010 is taking place in local authorities from 29th November to 3^rd December 2010. The week-long campaign will coincide with International Day of People with Disability which is taking place on 3^rd December 2010.

The National Accessibility Week has been designed with a particular focus on illegal and inconsiderate parking, poor parking behaviour and the difficulties and access issues that are caused by parking on footpaths, blocking entrances etc. The theme of the week is ‘Park Right’. Parking illegally on the footpath effectively forces people with disabilities, wheelchair users, parents with pushchairs, older people and all pedestrians onto the roadway and into traffic. The campaign aims to create general awareness of this issue on both a national and local level.

The week is being co-ordinated by the Local Authority Access Officer Network under the aegis of the LGMSB Disability Steering Committee and is supported by Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government.

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LIGHTING UP THE STREETS

LIGHTING UP THE STREETS 

KILLARNEY will be in sparkling form as the magical Christmas in Killarney Children’s Parade unfolds on Friday, November 26, at 6.30pm. 
The parade, in association with Eddie Rocket’s Killarney, will begin at Scotts Street, travelling to Main Street, with the official switching on of the town’s spectacular Christmas lights taking place at the Market Cross. 
All children are invited to take part, and of course they will be joined by a very special guest, Mr Claus himself. 
Already lined up to take part in the parade are participants from local schools and organisations. 
Denis Pio Moriarty of Eddie Rocket’s Killarney said: “We’re delighted to sponsor the Children’s Parade this year. The switching on of the town’s Christmas lights is a pinnacle moment of the whole festival and a truly magical way to mark the festive season. We look forward to welcoming all the local children taking part in the event.” 
Other activities for young people to look forward to include Battle of the Bands which takes place in Killarney KDYS on Saturday, November 20, and at Tralee KDYS on Friday, November 26.
Also lined up on the Christmas in Killarney Advent Calendar of Events are the open-air Christmas markets, Saturday, November 27, and Sunday, November 28, and Saturday, December 11, and Sunday, December 12, and Saturday, December 18, and Sunday, December 19.
Killarney on Ice runs from Friday, December 3, until January 2011, while The Xmas Factor will be held on December 2, December 5, December 8 and December 12. 
The 5km Santa Fun Run and the Christmas Community Concert take place on Saturday, December 11.
The Concerto Classico Opera Nights in association with Cucina Italiana are presented on December 16, 17 and 18.
The Free Santa’s Grotto in association with The Kingdom takes place on Saturday, December 4, and Sunday, December 5, and Saturday, December 11, and Sunday, December 12.
The Christmas in Killarney agenda also includes shows and concerts in the INEC and the Walk Killarney and Kerry 2010 Programme. 
For further information on all the festival activities and to enter the fantastic ‘12 Stays of Christmas’ competition visit www.christmasinkillarney.com or check out the festival’s Facebook page on facebook.com/christmasinkillarney and Twitter (XmasinKillarney).


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Killarney Defibrillators

ON COURSE TO SAVE LIVES 


THEIR hard work will pay off for 150 trainees who will receive their Heartsaver AED qualification on Wednesday, November 24. 
The Michael Linehan Heartsafe Killarney Committee, which organised the training, has also confirmed that the first boxes with public accessible defibrillators will be installed in the week of November 15 by Southern Safety.
The first of these will be officially opened in Market Cross on December 8. 
“The Michael Linehan Heartsafe Killarney Committee organised three training days in conjunction with the Irish Heart Foundation,” said spokeswoman Ann Nieuwenhuizen. 
“Approximately 150 people participated and learned how to act when a person suffers sudden cardiac arrest and how to use a defibrillator. They have all been invited to an informal presentation evening on November 24 at 7.30pm in the Gleneagle Hotel, where they will be presented with their Heartsaver AED certificates and a map with all locations of Public Accessible Defibrillators (PAD) in Killarney.” 
Installation of public accessible defibrillators takes place from November 15 when Martin O’Brien of Southern Safety and electrician Seamus O’Donoghue will install the first PADs in Killarney.
The PADs will be placed around town including Killarney Court Hotel, St Mary’s Cathedral, Market Cross, the taxi rank, Killarney Cineplex, Daly’s Supervalu, Ilona Louise (Woodlawn), White Gates Hotel and Hegarty’s (Muckross Road). 
The Michael Linehan Heartsafe Committee will continue to raise funds, not only to place more defibrillators in Killarney but also to pay for ongoing costs, like insurance. If you wish to make a contribution, please contact Siobhan Linehan, treasurer, on 087-6396584.
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Reduced Parking rates for Christmas shoppers 2010

Free parking for the month of Dec in Lewis Rd and High St. car parks.

Town centre car parks which are the Glebe and New St. car parks will be reduced by 50% on the following  Saturday dates of the 4th ,11th & 18th of Dec.



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Christmas in Killarney 2010

Childrren's parade & switching on of lights - 26th of Nov.


Christmas Markets - 26th & 29th of Nov, 10th, 13th, 17th & 20th of Dec.


Santa fun run - 11th of Dec.

Santa's Grotto - 4th, 5th & 11th, 12th of Dec.

Ice rink - from the 3rd to the 24 of Dec & the 26th of Dec to the 9th of Jan.



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Pedestrianisation of Main St.

Pedestrianisation of Main St. is to be examined.

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