BALLYBUNION

MESSAGE FROM DR ROBERT MAHARG G.P.

Dear Patients

We hope you are all keeping safe at this extraordinary time. As you may be aware we have to make changes to usual service to protect you and the staff during this event.

We will be curtailing all routine appointments except for Antenatal, childhood vaccinations and Urgent /Emergency care.

We are providing doctor consultations via telephone for people and we hope a lot of issues can be sorted out via this method.

However if the doctor feels you need to be seen you will be facilitated at the surgery. You will be asked to wait in the car and can you ring when you are here. We will then ring you when the doctor is ready.

Regarding repeat prescriptions to free up phone lines, we are asking if you are able to email your request to ballybscripts@protonmail. com

This is a secure email. We understand that some patients or their family do not have access so we will accept phone calls for this small cohort.

Can you nominate which pharmacy you use so arrangements can be made for dispensing your prescription. Again please allow at least 48 -72 hours notice due to high volume. You can then collect directly from the pharmacy. Note you may need to contact your pharmacy as each has different arrangements.

Things are changing almost daily so we will update if there are further changes.

Again be safe in this worrying time and follow government advice re social distancing to help us reduce the rate of transmission. We need to protect our vulnerable patients and allow our hospitals to cope with the expected volume

MASS ON TELEVISION

In response to Covid-19-related restrictions on public gatherings, RTÉ will air Mass every weekday at 10.30am.

RTÉ will also continue to broadcast a diverse range of Christian worship every Sunday at 11am, on RTÉ One Television, RTÉ Radio 1 Extra/LW252 and, in Irish, on RTÉ Raidio Na Gaeltachta.

RTÉ News now can be accessed on Saorview (channel 21), Sky (521), Virgin Media (200), Eir (517) as well as via the RTÉ Player, the RTÉ News Now app and via RTÉ.ie/news.

CAHILL’S SUPERVALU

In an effort to reduce the spread of Covid-19 and in order to protect our staff and our customers we will be changing our opening hours starting Sunday 22nd. We will now be open from 9am to 8pm each day. Other measures will also be in place,

There will be people at the door limiting the number of people allowed in at a time, and a queue system will be in place, please respect these people. We are doing this to protect our staff, our customers and extended community. Cahill’s Supervalu are continuing with a massive effort to keep the shop stocked and to accept orders via phone for delivery around our community. Currently, these orders can be placed between 9:30am - 3:30pm on 068 27244 or email: svdeliveriesbb@gmail.com

Please adhere to public health guidelines and advice before going to the shops or outdoors.

BALLYBUNION MARKETING GROUP

With the weather being nice and the stresses of social isolation continuing to mount for many, we wanted to take a moment to reach out and provide some advice for those of you intending to visit Ballybunion for a walk and a bit of fresh air.

We realise the importance of exercise and time outdoors during normal circumstances and respect that these become even more important in situations like the one we now find ourselves in. We hope you enjoy the beach and cliff walks, but we strongly recommend and ask that you take every precaution to protect the most vulnerable in our town and society when doing so.

As a nation, we have one chance to flatten the curve to try and protect those that need it the most. We must not fail.

To give it the best chance we ask that you adhere to the expert advice, social distancing guidelines, and the other steps outlined here. We ask that you are considerate and mindful when deciding whether or not you get out of your car for the walk on the beach/cliffs. Again, this is our one shot. Please adhere to social distancing guidelines and expert advice.

If we do this right then we will be able to put this difficult time behind us sooner than later. If we do not, we’ll endure more hardship and loss. This is in our hands. Please do the right thing.

Thank you for your cooperation in these difficult times.

Below you can find some useful numbers and information resources: Cahill’s Supervalu: 068 27244 Ballybunion Pharmacy: 068 27437 Ocean Medical (Dr. Maharg): 068 27406 HSE Helpline for COVID-19: 1850 24 1850 HSE Support site: https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/ coronavirus/coronavirus.html

COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT

Two Vacancies in Ballybunion Enquiries to Saothair na nAbhann Community Employment Office, Ballybunion Community Centre. Phone 068 - 27799 (mornings only) or email: saothairnanabhann@ gmail.com

BALLYBUNION LIBRARY

Our online services remain available on our website http:// kerrylibrary.ie Download the BorrowBox app to borrow ebooks and audiobooks. Or the RBdigitalUK app for magazines. To register, all you need is your library card. If you have any questions about accessing our online services or for other queries, contact your local branch by email or phone www.kerrylibrary.ie Phone 068-27615 Email: ballybunion@kerrylibrary.ie

BALLYBUNION BACHELOR 50TH CELEBRATIONS

Ballybunion Bachelor Festival first started back in May of 1970 and this year marks the 50th Celebrations. A committee has been formed to commemorate the event. They are currently looking for photographs or newspaper cuttings to the festival over the years, so if you can help with any of these please get in touch with Ger Walsh of Ballybunion News.

SAN RITA WELLNESS

The good news is we will still be open to support you in every way with our andquot;At Home Serviceandquot;. This service will keep you motivated, accountable and on track on your weight loss and wellness journey. We will continue to monitor the situation and keep you updated. Please phone Sandra 087-6718 377 or Rita 087-1012 174 or email: sanritawellness@ yahoo.com

BALLYBUNION NOTES

If you would like to include anything in The Ballybunion Notes, please forward to email address below or send us a message to the Ballybunion Tourist Office Facebook page by 10am on Mondays or Email: ballybuniontouristoffice@ gmail.com