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Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a serious collision involving a van and an SUV on the N70 at Tullig Beg, Killorglin, shortly after 3:15 pm on Friday. The drivers of both vehicles, a woman in her 50s and a man in his 30s, were airlifted from the scene […]

THE gallery space and foyer of Siamsa Tíre was packed on Friday evening as Kerry  College held its annual Creative Arts Exhibition. Set in Siamsa Tíre, ‘WORK’ showcased a diverse array of artistic expressions spanning traditional and digital media. Open to the public until Monday, May 6, there’s a wide […]

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public… If you are renting a self-contained flat or apartment in your landlord’s home, your tenancy is covered by residential tenancies legislation and your landlord must register it with the Residential […]

THE Kerry ladies senior footballers continue their Munster Championship campaign with another home tie against Cork on Saturday. They’ll face their great rivals in Brosnan with a throw-in time time of 2pm. Tickets for the match can be purchased by clicking here. Here’s the Kerry team captained by Niamh Carmody… Continued […]

UNIVERSITY Hospital Kerry (UHK) commemorated its 40th anniversary with a heartfelt celebration, honoring the dedication and commitment of past and present staff members. On April 25, the hospital, which was originally called Tralee General Hospital, hosted a series of special events at its Rathass site, inviting all who have contributed […]

MINISTER for Education and Kerry T.D. Norma Foley has announced that initial project approval has been given for four new secondary school extensions in Kerry. The schools to benefit are Coláiste na Sceilge in Caherciveen, Castleisland Community College, Causeway Comprehensive School and Meanscoil Nua an Leith Triuigh in Castlegregory. All […]

PHARMACEUTICAL Science students at MTU have won the second-place prize at the 22nd Annual Eurachem Analytical Measurement Competition. The event hosted by Atlantic Technological University, ATU Sligo on April 19 was open to all universities across Ireland who were represented by second year students studying laboratory sciences. Participants who represented […]

A FREE Red Cross ‘Taster Session’ is being organised by Tralee Red Cross for Saturday, May 18 to assist prospective members find out about the society. Tralee Red Cross Chairman, Joe McDonnell, explained that the ‘Taster Session’ is an unusual event and will help people decide if the Red Cross […]

THE Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation has announced that its recent Incognito Art Sale has sold out, raising a remarkable €217,425 for the charity. Sixteen Kerry artists contributed work to the sale where 3,345 original postcard-sized artworks were created, all generously donated by over 1,200 artists from Ireland and all over the world going […]

A SINN Féin candidate in the Tralee Electoral Area for the upcoming local elections, has called on Minister Stephen Donnelly to ensure that the proposed Minor Injuries Clinic is located in Tralee. At March’s meeting of the Southern Health Regional Forum, the HSE confirmed it is planning to develop a local injuries […]

THREE friends are to climb Ireland’s toughest peaks in 24 hours to help out two children bravely battling a rare condition. Alannah and Adam Foley, two children from Killorglin, bravely fighting Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), have captured the hearts of their community. In a remarkable display of support, a trio […]

MINISTER of State at the Department of Transport, Jack Chambers TD, has today announced funding of €681,000 for Kerry Airport. The capital funding allocation comes under the Regional Airports Programme 2021-2025. In all, combined funding of over €5.6m has been allocated to support the eligible regional airports in Donegal, Kerry and Ireland […]

DARKNESS Into Light Tralee returns again this year and will begin from the Tralee Bay Wetlands. The walk, in aid of Pieta, will start on Saturday, May 11 at 4.15am beginning from the Wetlands carpark entrance. Registration is available online on www.darknessintolight.ie (then click Kerry and follow the steps). The Tralee […]

By Ivan Hurley MATCHDAY 12 sees the kingdom visit the seaside town of Bray in Wicklow for the first time in 2024 as Wanderers are the hosts in the Carlisle Grounds for the latest game in the SSE Airtricity Men’s First Division. Bray, who are currently fourth after an impressive […]

KINGDOM Swimming Club successfully hosted the Kingdom Invitational gala on Saturday and Sunday last at the Tralee Regional Sports and Leisure Center. The event, which drew over 200 swimmers from esteemed clubs such as Ballybunion, Killarney, Blackrock, Celtic Waves, Ennis Swimming Club, Mallow, and Sundays Well featured up to 30 […]

FENIT is embracing her wild side as The Wild Mind Festival returns to the seaside village  from April 26-28. The festival promises a stellar lineup of scientists, environmentalists, authors and artists mixed with a series of fun events, film, music and comedy, in what promises to be a fun filled […]

THE Creative Ireland Kerry Office, based in the Arts Office of Kerry County Council, issued a public call out last February, advertising funding for creative community engagement projects. Of the 40 plus applications received,  seventeen were awarded funding totalling €51,285.  The applications were assessed by an independent, expert, adjudication panel. […]

TRALEE Garda Station will host a special Open Day on Bank Holiday Monday, May 6. The event is a chance for families to visit the station, meet local gardaí, find out more about what they do and get a tour of the building. Youngsters can dress up as a Junior […]

BORN To Run Club Tralee will once again host their 5k, 10k and Half Marathon event on Sunday, June 23. The club has teamed up with Kerry Cancer Support Group to raise much needed funds for the organisation. Participants can either run a 5k/10k or Half Marathon to secure their […]

THIS week’s ‘Ireland’s Tracks and Trails’ programme on RTE will focus on Kerry with a former GAA star taking in the sights of Tralee bay. The episode, on Friday at 7.30pm on RTE One, will be presented by former Wexford camogie player and RTE analyst Ursula Jacob. Taking a break […]

PRESENTATION Secondary School Tralee was a hive of activity this week as it celebrated its annual Love Literature Week. Tuesday was especially fun and colourful with students and teachers donning costumes for ‘Dress Up Day’. There was a strong ‘Barbie’ theme among the staff while students were influenced by characters […]

KERRY County Council has begun the planning process for the development of trailhead facilities for the Listowel to Limerick Greenway at the former Neodata site in Listowel. The project would see the development of fully accessible trailhead facilities at the site at Bridge Road, Listowel and would provide an attractive […]

THE Department of Rural and Community Development has allocated a grant of €225,000 for a new mobile library  for Kerry. Kerry already has two mobile libraries which serve North and West Kerry and South and East Kerry respectively. The funding will be used to replace one of the existing mobile libraries […]

THE Kerry Association in Dublin held its Annual General meeting in Wynn’s Hotel in Dublin last Thursday. The Association is encouraging fellow exiles in Dublin to join the Association and enjoy its many activities which include bus trips to Kerry football away matches, theatre nights, concerts, weekends away, tours, quizzes, […]

GARDAI in Killarney are appealing for witnesses following an incident of robbery and assault that occurred in Killarney on Monday, April 22. Shortly after 8:30 pm, a woman aged in her 80s was approached by a lone male and robbed of her handbag on Port Road, Killarney. The woman required […]

A STUDY conducted for Virgin Media has revealed Kerry is the top county from which to work from home. Over the last four years, the number of people working from home in Ireland has increased from 19.89% to 36.2%.  With that in mind, Virgin Media commissioned research to rank the […]

THE 2023 Tom Crean Dingle Peninsula Challenge took place last August raising funds for the Kerry Cancer Support Group, Down Syndrome Kerry, The Irish Red Cross and other deserving local charities. The 24-hour challenge saw participants walk, kayak, run, cycle, climb, and swim their way around the picturesque Dingle Peninsula. […]

GARDAI in Tralee are appealing for information in relation to incidents of crime in the Tralee area over the past week. On Tuesday, April 16 between 5.30am and 5.45am, a blue Landrover jeep was parked for a short period at Market Place Tralee. The vehicle was unlocked and when the […]

NED O’Shea Construction is preparing a new application after they were informed  their previously approved planning application for 235 new homes in Lisloose, Tralee, has been overturned by An Bord Pleanála. Building plans were developed in consultation with Kerry County Council for the housing project through the Large Scale Development […]

FUNDING of €2.5 million  will be made available for the upgrade of rural laneways and non-public roads in Kerry. The focus of the Local Improvement Scheme is on upgrading rural laneways and non-public roads which provide access to homes, farms and outdoor amenities. The allocation of funds is for works […]