EirGrid, the state-owned independent electricity Transmission System Operator and Market Operator in Ireland is proposing two new Reinforcement Schemes in North Kerry.

Firstly, the Tarbert Redevelopment Project: a new 220kV electricity substation is required for Tarbert. A number of lines currently connected to the existing electricity substation in Tarbert will be diverted to the new substation.

Secondly, the North Kerry Project: where a new 220kV electricity substation is required to the east of Listowel. The new substation will connect into the existing 220kV transmission line which runs from Tarbert to Clashavoon in Co. Cork. It will also connect into the existing 110kV transmission lines in the area.

It is vital that this new electricity infrastructure is built to ensure that the region meets the standards required for a safe and secure electricity system and to utilise the South West region’s abundant renewable energy resources.

You are invited to a public information day which will take place in Kirby’s Lanterns Hotel, Tarbert on Thursday 2nd September between 2.00pm and 8.00pm. This is your opportunity to come and view EirGrid’s plans and determine how these redevelopment projects might affect you.

Congratulations to Timmy O’Flaherty, of 5^th class Tarbert National School who won first place in the All Ireland under 12 banjo playing competition and coming second in the mandolin at the All Ireland Fleadh Ceol in Cavan.

The Annual Church Gate Collection on behalf of Kerry emigrants in England will be taken up before all masses this coming weekend August 14 and 15, 2010.

Many of our emigrants are now old and are unemployable, some are sick, unwanted and have fallen on hard times with no one to care for them.

Many of these people sent money back to Ireland to help eliminate the scourge of poverty that ravished the homeland during their youthful years.

Let us not forget them now by giving generously to such a worthy cause. All money raised goes directly, without reduction, to benefit these people.