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Previous high waves and flooding in Fenit during red weather warning.

News

latest Wind speeds will increase significantly as Storm Barra reaches its peak in Kerry

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High tide in Cork this morning (Photo: Cork City Council)

News

latest Cork and Kerry bear the brunt of Storm Barra: Power outages, fallen trees and flooded properties

Austin Stacks boss Wayne Quillinan celebrates the club's 13 County Senior Football Championship title with Rockies supporters after victory over town rivals Kerins O'Rahillys on Sunday afternoon Photo by Domnick Walsh / Eye Focus

GAA

‘Cut me open and I bleed black and amber’ says salt of the earth Stacks boss Quillinan

Austin Stacks captain Dylan Casey, centre, and teammates, from left, Shane O'Callaghan, Gearoid Fitzgerald and Barry Shanahan celebrate with the Bishop Moynihan Cup after the County Senior Football Championship Final at Austin Stack Park in Tralee. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

GAA

Stacks rock to 13th county title after O’Rahillys are left stranded by Moran injury

‘Unique taste’: John Keane, manager of Torc Brewing at Scart Cross, Farranfore, Co Kerry. Photos: Valerie O’Sullivan

Agri Food

How this Kerry brewery is giving a boost to local tillage farmers

skelligs

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Kerry welcomes first man to finswim the county’s coastline

Kilmoyley NS pupil Aoibhinn O’Driscoll (10) displaying her shorn braids alongside her sister Caoímhe and cousin Fionn McKenna. Photo by Joe Hanley

News

Aoibhinn bids farewell to her beautiful locks in a sacrifice ‘for those less fortunate’

Justice Minister Helen McEntee. Photo Gareth Chaney/Collins

News

Text alert line has helped cut crime in Tralee by a fifth

Shannon LNG's vision for its technology and energy 'park' on the Landbank - comprising a permanent tanker, gas transmission infrastructure, a 600MW power plant and laying the groundwork for what the company say would be up to eight data 'halls'. Up to 270 would be employed in its construction, with 70 permanent positions required thereafter.

News

‘It’s a major shift in policy’: Shannon LNG advocates welcome Eamon Ryan’s statement on role of gas

Thalidomide tablets

News

Kerry Thalidomide victims renew call for State apology

Manor West Retail Park in Tralee

News

Tralee’s Manor West Retail Park sold in €56m deal

Jack Patrick Healy pictured with his little brother Thomas who sadly died in a road accident in July has recorded a duet of them singing a Christmas song together.

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Jack keeps his ‘Thomas promise' with beautiful song tribute to late brother

Pictured at their extensive display of Christmas lights in Sunhill, Killorglin, were Joe and Denise Purcell with extended members of their family. All proceeds from the display go to Killorglin Hospice and Recovery Haven. Back row (from left): Lobeada, Liv, Chaoimh Joe & Denise Purcell; Gerard Lucia & Fionnuala Curran, Melissa Cahillane. Front (from left): Paula Purcell, Lillie & Brooke Curran. Photo by Michael G.Kenny

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Killorglin family transform home into winter wonderland for charity

Noel Crowley, Clare Thoma, Micky Ned O’Sullivan and Maureen Finnegan of The Peninsula group close to the entrance to the peninsula lands which are to used to develop a new walkway thanks to funding announced this week. Photo by Michelle Cooper Galvin

News

Kenmare’s peninsula lands to be developed as funding announced this week

Thomas Sheehy (62) was sentenced to a decade in prison after pleading guilty to raping the woman when she was a child

Courts

‘He got 10 years. But when he did that to me, I got a life sentence’ – victim of child rape speaks out

North and West Kerry News

'Ship of Souls', shot here in Kerry, is now in contention to be considered for the BAFTAS and the Academy Awards.

Film shot in Kerry in contention for Academy Awards

Padraig Dillon, Rathea and Jerry Clancy, Knockanure both graduating from UCC with First Class Honours in Masters of Accounting.

Around the Districts: Abbeydorney to Ballybunion

Moira and Eileen Dunne co-authors of the All Star Gazing, All Ireland 50 years if the GAA All Stars with All Star winner Tom Spillane at the Great Southern on Tuesday. Photo by Michelle Cooper Galvin

Around the Districts: Scartaglen to Waterville

Claire Dempsey, Abbeydorney, and on right Hilda Nolan, Kilmoyley, with their children from left Órna Nolan, Hazel Dempsey, Dáichí Nolan and Clíona Nolan. Pictured in the Square, Tralee on Saturday for the Christmas Fun fair. Photo; John Cleary.

Around the Districts: Ballydonoghue/Lisselton to Ballyheigue

Early arrivals at Lixnaw coursing field on Sunday were Andrew Sheehy,Jack O Carroll with Martin,Evan and Mike O Connor.Photo Moss Joe Browne.

Around the Districts: Ballylongford to Camp

Sinead Stack from Cordal, Castleisland and Brendan O'Donovan from Ballyclough, Mallow who were married in Firies church recently and held their reception at Ballygarry Estate hotel, Tralee. Photo by Martin Cleary

Around the Districts: Castlegregory to Kilflynn

Enjoying the coursing at Lixnaw on Saturday were Kieran Walsh,Mike Quilter and Thomas Sheehy.Photo Moss Joe Browne.

Around the Districts: Kilmoyley to Lios Póil

Geraldine O'Regan presents "Tales from the Debenhams Picket Line' to former Debenhams staff onThursday. Foreword to the book was by Karen Gearon, Arthur and Sue O'Connell and Fergus O'Dowd. Pictured from left Rita Gleeson, Karen Gearon, Geraldine O'Regan, Deirdre Mangan and Amy Hourigan. Photo; by John Cleary.

Around the Districts: Lixnaw to Moyvane

South Kerry News

Killarney Soprano, Mary Culloty O'Sullivan has just released a four song strong Christmas EP called 'Christmas Bells'.

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Killarney newest songwriter Mary hits all the right notes with Christmas EP

Fianna Fáil County Cllr Michael O’Shea has welcomed the unanimous approval for the Kilderry to Milltown Amenity Walk.

Unanimous approval given for Kilderry to Milltown amenity walk

Jack Patrick Healy pictured with his little brother Thomas who sadly died in a road accident in July has recorded a duet of them singing a Christmas song together.

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Jack keeps his ‘Thomas promise' with musical tribute to late brother

Killarney native Davena O'Neill - who is now based in Abbeydorney - pictured with her new book 'Little Star Lost'. Photo by Joe Hanley.

Kerry author raising vital funds for the Great Ormond Street Hospital

Cahersiveen Social Services have purchased a new wheelchair accessible bus thanks to grant-aid. Pictured left to right Kitty King, Chairman Paul O'Donoghue, Noreen O'Donoghue and Jackie Cournane.

New bus to help local community in Cahersiveen

Cllr Patrick Connor Scarteen who called on the council to fix speed signs at Foilmore National School

Speed signs at Foilmore NS so old they can’t get parts

Pictured at their extensive display of Christmas lights in Sunhill, Killorglin, were Joe and Denise Purcell with extended members of their family. All proceeds from the display go to Killorglin Hospice and Recovery Haven. Back row (from left): Lobeada, Liv, Chaoimh Joe & Denise Purcell; Gerard Lucia & Fionnuala Curran, Melissa Cahillane. Front (from left): Paula Purcell, Lillie & Brooke Curran. Photo by Michael G.Kenny

Killorglin family transform home into winter wonderland for charity

Celebrating their 4th green flag success at Filemore National School last week. Photo by Christy Riordan

Around the Districts: Cromane to Glenbeigh/Glencar

Tralee News

Ailbhe Keogan, Ciara Finnerty, Mary Daly and Niamh Kelly pictured before the start of the history-making Balloonagh Church concert in Tralee on Saturday evening. Photo by Joe Hanley.

Smiles all round as Balloonagh Church proves to be great concert venue

MEP Sean Kelly will be cheering on Kerins O'Rahillys this Sunday in their historic meeting with Austin Stacks.

Sean Kelly, who played with O’Rahillys, will be “cheering on the blues”

The countdown is on. Denis, Conor, Tim, Chloe, and Gráinne O'Sullivan and Noreen Power all decked out in their club colours ahead of Sunday's big game. Photo by Joe Hanley

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A marriage and a match made in Heaven...at least until Sunday

Hori Morse (left) who was a member of the was a member of the infamous H Division of the Auxiliaries that besieged Tralee during the War of Independence and Hilda Hunter (right) who lived in Coleraine with her husband and three children and who was Hori's his ex-lover and a woman whom he killed with a revolver in Australia. Their story is the basis for the upcoming TG4 documentary set to air on December 15.

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Siege of Tralee examined as part of upcoming TG4 documentary

John Savage flying the flag for his beloved Strand Road with his sisters Fiona (left) and Mags. Photo by Joe Hanley

True blue and lifelong Narrie John Savage will be first through the turnstile for Sunday’s final

Austin Stacks legend Paddy 'Whacker' Moriarty. Photo by Joe Hanley

Paddy ‘Whacker’ Moriarty: The Rock means everything to me, my blood is black and amber’

Breaking News

District News: Abbeydorney, Ardfert, Kilflynn and Kilmoyley

The BIG GAME is coming.. we had young players Nathan Walsh from Kerins O'Rahillys club and Cian Griffin ( brother of Stacks player Colin Griffin) from Austin Stacks club in to our studio for this Epic Image.. Great result from this photoshoot !! Pic: Clearys Photography

Club News: Austin Stacks GAA/Juveniles

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Derrynane National Park and beach.

Give your views on the future of County Kerry

Listowel District Court took place last Thursday

Man walked towards Ballybunion with knife on jeans’ waistband

Previous high waves and flooding in Fenit during red weather warning.

latest Lunchtime update Wind speeds will increase significantly as Storm Barra reaches its peak in Kerry

Children have been doing exactly as what's been asked of them.

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Much ado about masks reaches fever pitch as u-turns abound

Since the Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, Green coalition took power last year the Covid communications strategy, such as it is, has been nothing short of a shambles.

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The Government’s shambolic Covid PR strategy makes leaks inevitable

While 2020 was an annus horribilis for us humans it was an absolute banger for the canines of this world.

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Straight Talking It’s a dog’s life as TV and pills fill the void

Kilmoyley NS pupil Aoibhinn O’Driscoll (10) displaying her shorn braids alongside her sister Caoímhe and cousin Fionn McKenna. Photo by Joe Hanley

Aoibhinn bids farewell to her beautiful locks in a sacrifice ‘for those less fortunate’

Shannon LNG's vision for its technology and energy 'park' on the Landbank - comprising a permanent tanker, gas transmission infrastructure, a 600MW power plant and laying the groundwork for what the company say would be up to eight data 'halls'. Up to 270 would be employed in its construction, with 70 permanent positions required thereafter.

‘It’s a major shift in policy’: Shannon LNG advocates welcome Eamon Ryan’s statement

Sport

Castleisland Desmonds advanced past Knocknagoshel to return to the semi-finals of the North Kerry SFC

GAA

Desmonds march on with eyes firmly fixed on another title

St Senans had to battle to see off Ballydonoghue in last weekend's North Kerry SFC quarter-final Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

GAA

St Senans dig deeper to advance to North Kerry semi-final with Ballyduff

Wayne Guthrie of Austin Stacks celebrates with supporters after the Kerry County Senior Football Championship Final match between Austin Stacks and Kerins O'Rahilly's at Austin Stack Park on Sunday Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

GAA

Wayne’s transformation to sweeper keeper helps drive Stacks to title

Patrick O'Sullivan has been elected the new chairman of Kerry GAA, having previously held the office from 2012 to 2016

GAA

Patrick O’Sullivan defeats Whelan to secure a return as chairman of Kerry GAA

Na Gaeil players celebrate after they defeated Beaufort in the Kerry Petroleum County Intermediate Football Championship final at Fitzgerald Stadium, Killarney on Saturday. Photo by Michelle Cooper Galvin

GAA Premium

Na Gaeil overcome huge obstacles to rise to ranks of senior championship

Kerry GAA chairman Tim Murphy, left, Larry McCarthy, Uachtarán CLG, and Liam Lenihan, Munster Council Chairman, right, at the official opening of Kerry GAA Centre of Excellence in Currans on Saturday. Photo by Tom O Donoghue

GAA

GAA President officially opens ‘gold standard’ Centre of Excellence in Currans

Outgoing Kerry GAA chairman Tim Murphy addressing delegates at annual convention in the Sports Academy at the MTU Campus in Tralee on Monday night. Photo by Domnick Walsh

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Population movements and greater concentration in urban areas is threatening very existence of some GAA clubs, warns Kerry chairman

Outgoing Kerry GAA chairman Tim Murphy

GAA

Murphy says the spread of misinformation and lies through social media is of “huge concern” for the GAA

Business & Farming

The Tricel facility in Killarney

Tricel Killarney in major green investment

During late pregnancy, nutrition management is key

Teagasc: Pregnancy scanning your flock

Cara Credit Union CEO Pa Laide and Sarah O’Regan, Head of Credit at the announcement that Cara is to join the Brexit Impact Loan Scheme as a business support loan lender. Photo Domnick Walsh

Cara CU joins Brexit business loan initiative

Kerry Airport CEO John Mulhern. Photo Domnick Walsh

Over €1 million in funding for green initiatives at Kerry Airport

Celebrating the launch of Maxi Zoo’s first Kerry outlet at Manor West Retail Park in Tralee are Gary Colton, District Manager; Anthony Cremin, Maxi Zoo Marketing Manager; Sean O'Connell, Store Manager; Joana Kazukauske and Catheriona Cotter

14 new jobs created at new Maxi Zoo outlet in Tralee's Manor West Retail Park

Representatives of various basketball clubs across Kerry pictured at Kerry Airport. The image was taken prior to the pandemic outbreak. Photo Domnick Walsh

Kerry Airport renews its basketball sponsorship

SIMI Director General Brian Cooke

Kerry car sales up almost 13 per cent

Minister Pippa Hackett

Govt receives woodland report

Lifestyle

Promoting staff morale is key to your organisation’s success and growth.

Ways to help boost employee morale

The refreshed Škoda Karoq.

Motoring Extra Škoda Karoq gets an update

'She Loves You' is the biggest-selling Beatles single in the UK.

RETRO CHART 1963: The song that propelled Beatlemania into overdrive

When it comes to matters of national importance or political scandal, there will ALWAYS be somebody willing to spill the beans.

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This Nphet/Government war of words reeks of playground antics

Puppies are at risk of falling ill if they leave their Mums too soon.

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The reasons not to buy puppies for Christmas

Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Chloe Grace Moretz in Kick-Ass (Friday, BBC1, 12.10a.m.)

Top films to watch on TV this week

A hamper is always a great idea.

Naturally Healthy Some natural gift ideas for Christmas

The Blackcap is a stocky little bird about the size of a Robin and is one to watch out for as it visits gardens and bird feeders.

Nature Trail The Irish Garden Bird Survey has just started

Obituaries

Kerry’s very own ornithological David Attenborough, Frank King.

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Remembering Frank King, a walking encyclopedia of bird-life

Noel Lucey, who played centre half back in Kerry’s victorious All-Ireland encounter against Roscommon in 1962.

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Kerry mourns last of the famous Lucey brothers of Caragh Lake on death of Noel (82)

The late Jo Jo Barrett making his way past the iconic Mulchinock’s Corner for the final time on Monday. Friends and members of the Austin Stacks GAA Club lined the route. Photo by Domnick Walsh.

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Fitting farewell for Jo Jo

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