Funerals, Communions and weddings blamed for Kerry's high Covid-19 numbers 

First Communions and Confirmations are being blamed for high Covid rates in Kerry.

Funerals, First Communions, Confirmations, weddings and other "social gatherings" are driving high Covid-19 case numbers in Kerry, the region's public health service has said.

The county is experiencing high positivity rates throughout, but particularly in urban areas, it has said.