Road plans on display until 8 o’clock tonight

Road plans on display until 8 o’clock tonight

The initial public consultation phase highlighting the referred route for the proposed N22 Farranfore to Killarney project will continue this Tuesday in the Great Southern Hotel, Killarney where provisional route plans will be on display all day until 8.00pm. Members of the project team will be on hand to assist visitors with any queries. The… Read More…

O’Shea: I can bridge the Kerry-Dublin gap

O’Shea: I can bridge the Kerry-Dublin gap

Kerry needs someone who can bridge the gap between the needs of local communities and the decision-makers in Dublin, Kerry general election candidate Billy O’Shea has stressed. He said he believes he is the best suited candidate and he is looking forward to the challenge and opportunity to serve. The first-time Fine Gael candidate, who… Read More…

Tax load on people must be lightened

Tax load on people must be lightened

There has been a call for the tax rates on Capital Acquisitions Tax to be further reduced. Fianna Fáil general election candidate, Linda Gordon Kelleher, said the current situation is placing a big burden on people. “I welcome the increase of the threshold for a son or daughter who receive inheritance in Budget 2025 but… Read More…

No tourism would make Kerry a wasteland

No tourism would make Kerry a wasteland

Without tourism, Kerry would be a wasteland of closed businesses, massive dole queues and crowded airplanes heading out on the emigration trails once more, it has been claimed. Fianna Fáil general election candidate, Cllr Michael Cahill, said commercial rates and VAT must be reduced for the sector immediately to avoid disaster. “Closed businesses are no… Read More…

3,899 people in Kerry awaiting physiotherapy

3,899 people in Kerry awaiting physiotherapy

Shocking new figures have revealed that there are currently 3,899 people in Kerry awaiting physiotherapy, with 729 waiting over a year. For occupational therapy, 1,509 are waiting, with 201 waiting over a year and there are 97 waiting for speech and language therapy, with patients waiting over 12 months. Highlighting the figures, Kerry Sinn Fin… Read More…

New role on board for screenwriter Ailbhe

New role on board for screenwriter Ailbhe

Talented screenwriter Ailbhe Keogan has taken over as chairperson of the Kerry International Film Festival. She succeeds Grace O’Donnell who has spent 15 years on the board, the last eight as chairperson, and she will remain a valued member going forward. “It was an honour and a privilege to serve as chair for one of… Read More…

27-medal haul for Killarney Judo Club

27-medal haul for Killarney Judo Club

Killarney Judo Club, in partnership with Cork City Judo Club, hosted the annual Munster Open on Sunday with local coach Tim Kelly as tournament director. The event hosted 200 entries from across Ireland and the United Kingdom with more than 600 fights on the day. For Killarney Judo Club, there were 27 members of the… Read More…

Student Water Ambassadors to spread the word

Student Water Ambassadors to spread the word

Students from Pobalscoil Inbhear Scéine in Kenmare have signed up for the Green Schools Water Ambassador programme, in partnership with Uisce Éireann and with support from Clean Coasts, joined and they have been tasked to spread the Think Before You Flush message throughout their school and community. The programme encourages students to undertake actions in… Read More…

Glenflesk getting ready for Rambling House

Glenflesk getting ready for Rambling House

All roads will lead to Glenflesk GAA Club hall for a rousing Rambling House session on Saturday, November 16, starting at 8.pm sharp. Patrons will be treated to three hours of the best songs, music and stories and in keeping with the great rambling house traditions, tea and brack will be served on the night.… Read More…

Fexco Group had operating profit of €24m for 2023

Fexco Group had operating profit of €24m for 2023

Fexco Group has recorded an operating profit of €24 million for the 2023 financial year, a significant increase from the €14.8 million reported in 2022. Income increased from €156.1m in 2022 to €178.7m, marking an increase of 14 per cent year on year. This growth was fuelled by ongoing investments in innovation. Fexco’s Payments and… Read More…

Creative Garda Patricia scoops national award

Creative Garda Patricia scoops national award

An innovative Kerry Garda who invented a novel way to keep people safe and not disturbed in their homes at Halloween, has won a special award for her efforts. Patricia Fitzpatrick from the Tralee Policing Community Unit devised special Halloween door hangers which essentially were two-sided waterproof signs to hand on door handles. A flashing… Read More…

Seven-day sale gets underway at Cremur

Seven-day sale gets underway at Cremur

A sensational seven-day sale, with incredible offers up for grabs, will commence at Cremur Heating, Bathrooms and Stoves this Monday and it will run all though the week until close of business on November 17. Drop into one of the showrooms at the CWS Complex, Upper Rock Street, Tralee or in Newcastle West where there… Read More…

Brilliant Brosnan inspires Crokes to victory

Brilliant Brosnan inspires Crokes to victory

Dr Crokes 1-15 Castlehaven 1-8 Terrific Tony Brosnan demonstrated that class is permanent with a power-packed display for Dr Crokes that sent reigning provincial and Cork champions Castlehaven packing from this year’s Munster Club Football Championship. The lethal Crokes and Kerry attacker contributed 1-7 to the 1-15 to 1-8 victory at Lewis Road as a… Read More…

The life of Brian remains as competitive as ever

The life of Brian remains as competitive as ever

At the age of 37 and with eight county championship medals, an All-Ireland Under 21 victory, an All-Ireland Club title, Munster Club medals, several East Kerry Championships and County League crowns already to his credit, swashbuckling Dr Crokes star Brian Looney is still hungrier than ever for success on the field. But, as John O’Mahony… Read More…

Real thriller in store at Lewis Road

Real thriller in store at Lewis Road

Dr Crokes and Castlehaven are evenly split with the bookies heading into this weekend’s Munster Club Championship clash in Killarney. Castlehaven, the Cork back-to-back county championships, will be hoping that the trip to Killarney will be a worthwhile one and they are offered at even money to triumph at Lewis Road. Dr Crokes will be… Read More…

Four hour journey without even a sip of water

Four hour journey without even a sip of water

There has been a call for the immediate restoration of the food cart on the Tralee to Dublin rail service for the benefit of commuters. Fianna Fáil general election candidate, Linda Gordon Kelleher, noted that it has been restored on the Cork service and if people change trains in Mallow it available to them. “The… Read More…

Joanna’s talk lived up to the forecast

Joanna’s talk lived up to the forecast

It’s an everyday topic of conversation and a total preoccupation for some but an entirely different perspective on the weather was offered to an appreciative audience at the Killarney National Park Autumn Talks series on Thursday night. Met Éireann weather specialist Joanna Donnelly was the guest speaker at Killarney House and she delivered an engaging… Read More…

School’s great achievers are honoured

School’s great achievers are honoured

Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra in Rathmore has recognised the accomplishments of its students at its annual awards ceremony. The event brought together students, parents, staff and community members to celebrate the educational, personal, social and academic achievements of students and the positive contribution they have made to the school and their communities. Subject Awards were… Read More…

Green Flags fly proudly in Kerry

Green Flags fly proudly in Kerry

Kerry has been awarded five Green Flags for 2024 by An Taisce. Killarney House and Gardens, Tralee Town Park, Childers Park, Woodlands in Listowel, Tralee Bay Wetlands and Derrynane Historic Park were among the 120 public greens places recognised in the awards, which includes parks, gardens, greenways and wildlife sanctuaries around the country. The scheme… Read More…