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THE Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) in conjunction with Gardaí from Killarney District have arrested and charged a man, aged in his 50s, for money laundering offences contrary to Section 7 of the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Act, 2010. On November 21, 2017, a major search operation was […]

It’s time to decide whether to go ahead or to postpone, but not to cancel the State Exams says Guidance Counsellor Billy Ryle… To be or not to be? That is the question being asked by over 125,000 anxious and stressed Leaving Cert (LC), Leaving Cert Applied (LCA) and Junior […]

MOUNTAIN Biking Kerry (MTBKY) have commissioned a short film of the Tralee to Fenit Greenway to showcase construction progress of the amenity. A trailer for the short film is now live on social media. Greenway development began at the western end of the project in Fenit Village late last year […]

IN light of the  global COVID-19 emergency, both Cara Credit Union and Killarney Credit Union are not charging their members the quarter one fees from January to March this year on their Current Accounts. Last October, Cara Credit Union and Killarney Credit Union launched their Current Account with a globally accepted Mastercard […]

KERRY Diocesan Youth Service has launched a new initiative to provide a telephone and email support service for all parents and children across Kerry. The service was created as a direct response from the needs that the Tusla-funded Tralee Springboard Family Support project and other KDYS services were hearing in […]

Bishop of Kerry, Ray Browne, has issued a A Holy Week Message of Hope to parishioners in the diocese… This Holy Week and Easter the ceremonies will be celebrated, without a congregation, at the traditional times in the parishes throughout the diocese. Priests will be celebrating on behalf of all […]

GARDAÍ have seized €1,000 worth of suspected cannabis and a suspected pellet gun in Killarney. On Saturday, April 4 Gardaí from Killarney were on routine foot patrol when they noticed a strong smell of cannabis coming from an apartment in Killarney town. A surveillance operation was put in place and […]

KERRY Fianna Fáil TD, Norma Foley, has called on the Minister for Employment Affairs & Social Protection to extend the COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment to people over the age of 66. As it stands, the Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment is only applicable to people aged between 18 and 66. “I […]

KERRY students registered for SciFest 2020 are being asked to upload their projects online for judging for this year’s 15th annual SciFest@College competition. In line with recommendations and advice from the HSE, the SciFest regional finals that usually take place in 16 venues, including one at IT Tralee, will continue […]

AONTÚ Ciarraí is pledging a percentage of sales from its Easter Lily badge to charities during this Coronavirus crisis. Kerry Aontú Rep, Sonny Foran, has announced that Aontú has made the decision in recognition of the sacrifices being made by so many people today in the face of COVID-19. He […]

KERRY Pride has announced that due to the COVID-19 pandemic they are postponing their parade and festival until later in the year. “Our focus is on ensuring that everyone in our communities stays safe and well, which means staying home, washing our hands regularly, practising physical distancing on the occasions […]

THE timeframe for public consultation on proposals for the development of part of the Island of Geese (Denny) site in Tralee has been extended following a decision on such consultations from the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government. The Department has advised that, because of current public health restrictions, […]

THE Government’s measures to combat the spread of COVID-19 have had a hugely detrimental effect on most businesses in the community. Most businesses are closed and people are only venturing out for their weekly shop or for some brief exercise, so it’s vital that people have access to reliable, trustworthy […]

GARDAI in Tralee have arrested a man and seized €600 worth of cannabis. Gardaí observed a car driving with no lights on in Tralee town and on stopping the car, they discovered a strong smell of cannabis so the passengers were searched. One male was arrested at scene and later […]

CARA Credit Union is advising customers of new opening times taking effect from next Monday. “In the interest of public health and that of our members and staff we ask that you avoid coming to our branches if you can,” said a spokesperson. “We ask, where possible, that you phone […]

THERE was just one patient waiting on a trolley in the Emergency Department of University Hospital Kerry in the past five days. According to data from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation, the patient was waiting on the trolley on Tuesday. Since Monday, just 41 patients were waiting on trolleys […]

GARDAI responded to an incident at a private dwelling in the Kilgarvan area at around noon today. A man, aged in his 50s, had barricaded himself into a house and it was confirmed that he had access to firearms and ammunition. No other person was in the dwelling during the barricade. An […]

FIANNA Fáil TD Norma Foley is calling on universities, institutes of technology and third level colleges to bring in ‘No Detriment Policies’ to ease the pressure on students in completing assignments, assessments and online exams for this semester. Deputy Foley explained; “Students here are extremely worried about their exams given […]

AS part of Recovery Haven Kerry’s 10th anniversary plans in 2020, the cancer support charity has announced details of its inaugural ‘Haven’ Art and Photography competition. A haven is a resting place, a refuge on a journey and Recovery Haven Kerry aims to provide a safe confidential space for people […]

A KERRY shop has sold a €500,000 EuroMillions Plus winning ticket for the second time in five weeks. The ticket was purchased at Sheahan’s Centra in Glenbeigh village. It sold another EuroMillions Plus winning ticket on February 28. Last night’s winning Plus numbers were: 08, 15, 23, 41 and 42. This is the […]

KERRY County Councillors have unanimously condemned the illegal burning of gorse in the county following a further 16 callouts to gorse fires by the Kerry Fire Service in the last 24 hours. At a teleconference meeting of party representatives and senior management of Kerry County Council this morning, councillors appealed […]

THIS year’s Darkness Into Light event has been postponed leaving a huge gap in Pieta House’s funds for this year. The international event provides much-needed funds for Pieta every year but has been postponed because of the Covid-19 crisis.  Originally scheduled for May 9, the event will now take place […]

KERRY Cycling Campaign have called for motorists to slow down and take more care following an increased number of road deaths and injuries so far this year. With so many people out walking and cycling within 2 kilometres of their homes motorists are asked to slow down and be careful. […]

TRALEE MD Councillor, Mikey Sheehy, has called for a tax rebate for over 70’s who find themselves cocooning during the COVID19 pandemic. “Over 70’s who find themselves cocooning under HSE and government advice should be offered a retrospective car tax rebate if their vehicle is off the road during the […]

THE South/South West Hospital Group (S/SWHG), which includes UHK, has announced that the following private hospitals: Bon Secours Cork, Bon Secours Kerry, Mater Private Hospital Cork and UPMC  Whitfield Waterford will be working with the South/South West Hospital Group in their efforts to combat the COVID-19 virus. Following an agreement reached […]

KERRY Library Service is reminding everyone that you don’t need to set foot in your local branch library to access a wide range of free library services. During the current public health restrictions, numerous Kerry Library services can be accessed from your living room. While all library buildings are currently […]

GOGGLES from local secondary schools were recently gathered and donated to University Hospital Kerry. Presentation Tralee, CBS The Green, Mercy Mounthawk and  Coláiste Gleann Lí donated over 300 goggles as PPE equipment for the frontline staff. All at the schools wished the staff well and thanked them for the amazing […]

KERRY Fianna Fáil TD, Norma Foley, has called for students who leave campus accommodation early due to the Covid 19 pandemic to be refunded rent. “Universities and large private accommodation operators differ hugely in their approach to handling the issue of student accommodation refunds,” said Deputy Foley. “It is interesting to […]

KDYS has launched a new initiative to provide an outlet for young people across Kerry. The message is ‘if you can’t get out to a youth club then let the youth club come to you’. This is open to all teenagers and to find out more just go to the […]

Bishop of Kerry Ray Browne has issued a message of encouragement to all going through the Coronavirus crisis… “We are in week three of a most difficult journey. In all our parishes we journey one day at a time, supporting and encouraging one another. This journey will end, our ordinary […]