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Sunday World
22-05-2025
- Sunday World
Father ‘overwhelmed' by support for talented GAA-loving son in critical condition
The teenager was involved in a serious accident at Fenit at the weekend The father of Luke Silles (18) said he is grateful for the public support since his son was seriously injured in an accident at Fenit on Saturday that has left him in a critical condition. A sixth-year pupil at CBS The Green, Luke was enjoying the fine weather with friends close to Fenit Pier when an accident resulted in him having to be removed from the water unconscious. The National Ambulance Service and Valentia Coast Guard immediately rushed to the scene where CPR and First Aid was administered before Luke was taken to University Hospital Kerry (UHK) where he remains critical. UHK in Tralee. News in 90 Seconds - May 22nd In a statement to The Kerryman, Tony Silles said his family is 'overwhelmed' at the support, prayers and thoughtfulness that is extended to Luke in the days since the accident. 'The amount of well-wishes that have come back through Luke's friends, CBS The Green, and beyond, has been overwhelming for us. We are extremely grateful for this,' Tony said. 'Luke is an extremely positive, thoughtful, outgoing child, boy, and young man. Everywhere Luke has gone he has touched a spark in people so that one would remember meeting him and encountering him. For now, the family ask for your prayers and support at this difficult time. We thank each and every person for doing so. We are deeply grateful for it,' Tony said. CBS The Green said its school community is holding Luke 'close in our hearts' and thinking of him every day. 'We extend all our strength, love, and prayers your way. To Luke's family and close friends — we are with you,' they said. 'Your courage, love, and resilience inspire us. You are surrounded by a school that cares deeply and stands ready to support in any way we can.' Management at CBS The Green also said Luke is a valued part of the school family, while the 'gentleness and kindness' of Luke's personality is also mentioned. 'His good humour and bright spirit leave a mark on everyone he meets. We know he's drawing on that same strength now, and we look forward to the day we see his smile in our school community again. Until then, we remain united in hope, in prayer, and in friendship.' Luke is a pupil of teacher and Fianna Fáil Councillor Fionnán Fitzgerald. The Ballymacelligott-based representative said his thoughts and prayers are with Luke and his family in these difficult days. 'Luke is a very well-liked student and a very popular and highly regarded GAA person. There would hardly be a club grounds in Kerry that the Silles family would not have played in, or have been in, at some stage over the years,' said Cllr Fitzgerald. 'I pray every strength to them, and to Luke's many friends in school, Ballymacelligott, and beyond. He is a great student and I have been graced to have him in my classroom. Your friends everywhere, neighbours and community in Ballymac, are thinking of you and your family at this time. Wishing you and yours well,' Cllr Fitzgerald added.
Irish Independent
13-05-2025
- Health
- Irish Independent
New Kerry medical facility sparks town tension – ‘Killarney makes no sense'
Sinn Féin Councillor Paul Daly tabled a motion at a recent Tralee MD meeting when he asked the council to meet with management at University Hospital Kerry (UHK) to discuss plans for the proposed MIU in the town. Such a facility would cater for the rising population in Tralee and help ease pressure at UHK's Accident & Emergency Unit where patients are waiting unreasonable amounts of time for treatment. According to the HSE website, MIUs treat non-life-threatening cases that are unlikely to require admission to hospital. They are designed to help many of the injuries that people go to the emergency department with – such as broken bones, dislocations, and minor burns. Usually, MIU's will offer treatment such as x-rays, plaster casts, and wound care. Cllr Daly demanded an update on the matter saying reports of the MIU going to Killarney is unacceptable given the larger population in Tralee and its environs. 'This is a huge issue for the town. I've heard reports that this, possibly, is going to be located in Killarney rather than in Tralee,' he said. 'I don't know how this can happen when the facts and figures show that 70 per cent of the people using A&E are living in and around the Tralee area, North Kerry, and West Kerry. It makes no sense to bring it to Killarney,' Cllr Daly said. He explained that if a new MIU were based in Killarney, it would only result in doubling the journey for patients in cases where they require ongoing hospital treatment. 'They would only be coming back to Tralee again if their minor injuries are considered serious enough that they must use A&E. Where and when was this decision made? What can be done about it?' Cllr Daly asked. Tralee MD management said this is a matter for consideration by the elected members. Cllr Daly's motion was seconded by Cllr Deirdre Ferris.
The Star
08-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Türkiye's wheat output expected to fall below long-term average in 2025
ISTANBUL, May 8 (Xinhua) -- Türkiye's wheat production is expected to reach 18.65 million tons this year, falling below the long-term average of 20 million tons due to climate factors, the semi-official Anadolu Agency reported Thursday, citing latest estimates by the National Grain Council (UHK). The report attributed the projected decrease in wheat output to climate variables, including a severe drought in March, as well as heavy rains and extremely low temperatures in the first half of April. According to Anadolu, Türkiye's planting area of strategic wheat has gradually expanded from 6.8 million hectares to 7.6 million hectares over the last three years. Türkiye is a major agricultural exporter in the global market. Addressing the Pre-Harvest Grain Congress held in late April, UHK Chairman Ozkan Taspinar highlighted that the country has maintained a surplus in agricultural foreign trade. He said Türkiye exported agricultural products valued at 32.6 billion U.S. dollars in 2024, with a 5.4-billion-dollar trade surplus, noting that 8.5 million tons of wheat-equivalent finished products were exported last year, compared to 4.5 million tons of wheat imports.
