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Cora, Coornagillagh a nurse in Cork Tuosist and formerly University Hospital, and Sabrina, an Emergency Medical of Loughbrin Technician will be volunteering for Operation Smile Ireland on Blackwater, who their upcoming medical mission to the city of Kinshasa. For Cora celebrated her 90th this will be her fourth mission and her role will be to look after the birthday surrounded young patients before and after they have received their surgery by family and friends while Sabrina will be tasked with taking care of medical records. on May 18th at the Brooklane Hotel. Would you like to cycle or volunteer to help out on the day of the Ring of Kerry cycle on July 6th? We need cyclists, medics, motorcylists, van drivers, bike All welcome to Parent & Toddler Group mechanics, marshalls, stewards and people to cover food Kenmare Family Centre Parent & Toddler Group is now up and stations. 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Enjoying their First Holy Communion in Kilgarvan are Conaill pic Harry O'Sullivan, Nathan Kellher, Calum Buckley, Timothy O'Donoghue, Chloe O'Leary, Sarah O'Donoghue, Clodagh Casey, Luke Scanlon Masterson pictured with teacher Helen Cronin and Father Donal O'Neill. pic Harry Masterson Barraduff Memorials Barraduff, Killarney Tel: 064 7754021 Mobile: 087 2598664 All types of headstones supplied Erected and cleaned Kenmare Mobile: 0868533830 Additional names engraved [email protected] Personal attention foto Contact: Tom Murphy Weddings, Tel: 064 7754021 Press, Portraits, Private functions, A revolution in the wedding album; The wedding [book] up o 70 pages, full page, images and two-page panoramas. CALL TO VIEW SAMPLE See our fabulous Halloween pictures on our facebook page Kenmare News [email protected] Page 3 enmare Cabs: oach & 087 2480 800 ab Hire Late night service Daily Tours Gortamullen,K Kenmare, Co. 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Many thanks photographers etc many thanks to all to everyone who supported the event. This involved. Thanks too to the Kenmare years play had a cast of twenty four and Gardai for their support with parking and was written by the Drama Group and to everyone who supplied equipment and directed by Eileen O'Leary. There was an props for the event. pic Mary O'Leary Page 4 Phone 087 2513126 • 087 2330398 Kenmare News Fully 24-Hour Accredited Emergency ASK YOUR Veterinary Hospital Cover Kenmare Veterinary Centre PHARMACIST Pet – Equine – Farm Insect Bites & Stings 064 6642695/087 7710360 with Christine Bender-Pototzki Full range of Royal Canin and Hills diets Large shop with equine, pet and farm supplies Insect bites and stings are common and usually cause W: www.kenmarevc.ie • E: [email protected] only minor irritation. In Ireland, insects that bite include Mart Road – Kenmare – Co. Kerry midges, mosquitoes, fleas, bedbugs and ticks. When an insect bites, it releases saliva that can cause skin around Do you need to reduce your household fuel & energy bills? Fuel poverty is now a serious issue facing many households. The cost of the bite to become red, swollen and itchy. As well as electricity, gas and home heating oil has risen considerably over the last insects that bite, some insects sting and inject venom into couple of years. You are welcome to attend a talk on reducing household the wound. In Ireland, insects that sting include bees and energy bills & water usage in the Home. Free of charge. Wednesday 3rd wasps. July 7pm - 8.30pm The severity of bites and stings varies depending on the type of Kenmare Family Centre Resource Room, Railway Road, Kenmare insect and the sensitivity of the person. In very rare cases, some Supported by Kenmare Tidy Towns people can have a serious allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) to a bite or a sting that requires immediate medical treatment. Most insect bites however cause itching and swelling that usually clears within a few hours. You can treat these by washing the bite with soap and water and placing a cold compress over the affected area to reduce swelling. Instead of a cold compress you may also use a local cold spray. Topical antihistamines are for a quick temporary relief, hydrocortisone cream has a slower onset, but longer effect. Ibuprofen gel is an excellent anti-inflammatory with a quick onset. If the itch is very severe you may try an antihistamine taken by mouth. Always check with your pharmacist or doctor before you give an antihistamine to your child. If there is a lot of swelling and blistering or if there is pus which indicates an infection you should see your doctor. Symptoms like wheezing, nausea, a fast heart rate, dizziness; difficulty swallowing or confusion may indicate an anaphylactic shock and require immediate intervention. In such a case call 999 and ask for an ambulance. Pictured are the newly re-established Kenmare Girl Guides on their You are more likely to be bitten or stung if you work outdoors or 10k hike last month of the old Kenmare road. They meet every regularly take part in outdoor activities such as camping or biking. Friday in the Gateway Methodist Hall (the old ESB by Centra) Wearing insect repellent and keeping your skin covered will help from 5.30pm - 6.45pm and are open to all girls aged 10 to 15. avoid a bite or a sting. Try not to panic if you encounter bees or wasps and back away slowly. In order to avoid stinging insects don’t wear perfume or scented lotions. Also control odours at Willowfield picnics and garbage areas. Try to avoid brightly coloured clothing Garden Centre outdoors. Last but not least destroy or relocate all known hives or Kenmare 064 41403 nests near the house. If you want to know more about the prevention and treatment of insect bites please call 064-6679880 or drop into McSweeney Pharmacy Kenmare and we will be more than happy to answer all SUMMER GARDENING SUPPLIES your queries. Landscaping and Garden Maintenenace from Your McSweeney pharmacist, Christine Bender-Pototzki Willowfield Garden Centre Kenmare News [email protected] Page 5 Page 6 Phone 087 2513126 • 087 2330398 Kenmare News Senator Daly reports...HSE fit out to commence in 2 weeks The commission of services for water, heating and electricity has now begun at the new Kenmare Hospital. In 2 weeks the hospital will be handed over the the HSE who will being their fit out of the interior. It is hoped that the transfer of patients will begin on the 11th and 12th of June.