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The scene of the fatal car crash near The Reeks Gateway

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Sadness at death of 62-year old Marie Murphy in tragic Killarney accident

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Retired Tralee teacher plays an active role in Kenyan Brighter Communities Worldwide project
boozy break Woman (25) fined for drinking and smoking in unlocked caravan in Ballybunion
Reaffirming care, equality and respect as key values of State’s educational mission in Kerry
Woman (60s) dies following single vehicle crash in Killarney

Tralee’s Joan O’Regan (pictured far right) was part of the hugely successful ‘Plant The Planet’ Project in Kenya last week with Brighter Communities Worldwide.

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Retired Tralee teacher plays an active role in Kenyan Brighter Communities Worldwide project

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Woman (25) fined for drinking and smoking in unlocked caravan in Ballybunion

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Former Tralee golf tour firm operator gets suspended sentence for deception

John Begley and Kevin Devane at the start of the West Kerry Tractor Run on Saturday. Photo by Declan Malone

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Staggering sum raised in West Kerry Tractor Run

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Eight month sentence for son of murdered Killarney woman for stealing a car

A sunken boat and smashed pontoons at Dingle marina after a trawler went out of control and ploughed into it on Friday evening. Photo by Declan Malone

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Runaway trawler causes €1m damage to Dingle Marina

Samantha O'Hara Smith

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exclusive Kerry abuse victim: ‘I still wake up screaming in terror, he destroyed my mental health’

Kerins O'Rahillys manager William Harmon celebrates with Barry John Keane after the Munster Club SFC semi-final win against Éire Óg Ennis at Austin Stack Park. Photo by Sportsfile

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John O'Dowd Opinion Kerins O’Rahillys ‘nearly men’ simply would not countenance defeat this time

Listowel's Ellie-Mai Neylon (far left) pictured with Saoibh Lonergan and Jack and host Ryan Tubridy on The Late, Late Toy Show on Friday night.

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Listowel’s Ellie-Mai reunited with best friend on Late, Late Toy Show

Mary Kissane with the remainder of her Whitehead herd after Friday’s theft of five pedigree cows. Photo by John Kelliher

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Fury in Kerry after widow farmer's herd hit by cattle rustlers

North and West Kerry News

Present at the Walk Launch at Meadowlands Hotel on Monday is the Mayor of Tralee Cllr Mikey Sheehy, pictured with Kerry Camino committee members Billy Nolan, Grace O'Donnell, Adrienne McLoughlin, Ingrid Boyle and Mike O'Donnell.

Kerry Camino launches 2023 event with a special booking rate in time for Christmas

Bhí oíche specialta ag an ngrúpa 'Cúpla Focal agus Cupan Tae' nuar a thánaigh Proinnsias Ó hUrmoltaigh ar cuairt ag an tsean leabharlann an tseachtain seo caite. Insin bhí, céad líne ar chlé; Helena Ní Bhraoin, Seosaimhín Ní Fhlannnchadha, Éamonn Ó Braoin, Proinnsias Ó hUrmoltaigh, Caoimhe de Róiste agus Deirdre Uí Chonchúir. Dara líne: Breandán Ó Duinneacha, Siobhán Ní Bhrosnacháin, Gerard Ó Conchúir, Maire Uí Shíthigh, Mairéad Nic Cárthaigh, Ryna Ní Shé, Treasa Nic an Átha, Pádraig Ó Súilleabháin, Diarmuid Ó Drisceóil, Dónal Ó Seighin, Ina Bn. Uí Argáin, Eibhlin Ní Sheoigh. Ar chúl: Peadar Ó Gallchóir, Séamas Mac Amhlaoibh. Griangraf: Seán Ó Riada.

Fear a tógadh le Gaeilge agus Gearmáinis

Ella Flynn and Leah Kelly (left) with the cow's eyes and Sarah Lenihan with the sheep's heart at the recent Presentation Castleisland Open Day.

Presentation Castleisland Open Day – a mix of virtual and in-person events

A sunken boat and smashed pontoons at Dingle marina after a trawler went out of control and ploughed into it on Friday evening. Photo by Declan Malone

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Runaway trawler causes €1m damage to Dingle Marina

John Begley and Kevin Devane at the start of the West Kerry Tractor Run on Saturday. Photo by Declan Malone

Staggering sum raised in West Kerry Tractor Run

Thomas O'Callaghan, who has just released his fourth CD entitled 'Outside the Box'. Photo by Declan Malone

West Kerry Singer hits the right note with fourth CD for charity

Listowel was this week crowned the overall Cadbury and Today FM Sound Town winner, scooping the overall prize of €10,000. Cadbury and Today FM visited Listowel last weekend for an outside broadcast. Picture shows Alison Curtis, Today FM announcing the winner live on radio on Saturday morning at St. John’s Theatre, Listowel. All photos by Don MacMonagle.

Pictures show Alison Curtis and Today FM team crowning Listowel as Ireland’s Soundest Town

Listowel's Ellie-Mai Neylon (far left) pictured with Saoibh Lonergan and Jack and host Ryan Tubridy on The Late, Late Toy Show on Friday night.

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Listowel’s Ellie-Mai reunited with best friend on Late Late Toy Show

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Present at the Walk Launch at Meadowlands Hotel on Monday is the Mayor of Tralee Cllr Mikey Sheehy, pictured with Kerry Camino committee members Billy Nolan, Grace O'Donnell, Adrienne McLoughlin, Ingrid Boyle and Mike O'Donnell.

Kerry Camino launches 2023 event with a special booking rate in time for Christmas

Good news as progress made on South Kerry Greenway.

Section of South Kerry Greenway to be opened in 2024

Congratulations to Abbie O'Sullivan from St. Brigid's Presentation Killarney who has been chosen to represent Ireland at the Rotary Youth Leadership trip to Strasbourg in February 2023.

St Brigid’s student Abbie is Strasbourg bound in 2023

Checking in at the International Hotel, ahead of official business in turning on the lights throughout the town of Killarney, Santa brings great delight to Manager Barbara Ftarzak-Pilch (centre) & Anne Marie Collins, Front of House (right) confirming that they have made it to the 'Good List' this Christmas. Picture Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Around the Districts: Sneem to Waterville

It's the most wonderful time of the year for newborn twins Jerry & Chloe O'Donoghue pictured with Santa Claus himself and their parents, Dad Jer (right) and Mum Caragh (left), pictured at the International Hotel, Santa's residence for one night only ahead of Saturday's Parade. Picture Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Around the Districts: Killorglin to Scartaglen

Chris (right) & Christy (left) O'Brien, pictured at the International Hotel celebrating their Golden Wedding Anniversary on Sunday. Picture Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan.

Around the Districts: Glenflesk to Kilgarvan

Chris & Christy O'Brien seated centre with their family at the International Hotel on Sunday in celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary. Front Row L-R Denise McSweeney, Chrissie & Christy O'Brien and their son Alan O'Brien. Picture Marie Carroll-O'Sullivan

Around the Districts: Cromane to Glenbeigh/Glencar

Kerry Parents and Friends Biddy Group presenting a cheque for ten thousand, nine hundred, forty eight euros and 30 cent to Kerry Parents and Friends in "The Kerryway" Pub on Cork Road on Saturday. Photo: front l-r:Noreen Guiney Casey, Pat Moriarty, Catherine Moriarty Deputy Manager, Paul Cremin ,Ger Fitzgerald; back l-r: Kathleen Fitzgerald, Sheila Enright, Eileen Scully, Donie O'Doherty, Mary Kissane, Tim Kissane, Nuala O'Doherty, Sarah Griffin, Paudie Kissane, Phil Hannafin; missing from photograph Noel Lucey and Joan Healy. Photo by Tatyana McGough.

Around the Districts: An Dromod to Callinafercy

Tralee News

Tralee’s Joan O’Regan (pictured far right) was part of the hugely successful ‘Plant The Planet’ Project in Kenya last week with Brighter Communities Worldwide.

Retired Tralee teacher plays an active role in Kenyan Brighter Communities Worldwide project

Present at the Walk Launch at Meadowlands Hotel on Monday is the Mayor of Tralee Cllr Mikey Sheehy, pictured with Kerry Camino committee members Billy Nolan, Grace O'Donnell, Adrienne McLoughlin, Ingrid Boyle and Mike O'Donnell.

Kerry Camino launches 2023 event with a special booking rate in time for Christmas

Joyous scenes at Austin Stack Park, Tralee on Sunday as Kerins O'Rahillys advanced to the Munster Final. Strand Road abú!

Club News: John Mitchels and Kerins O’Rahillys

Na Gaeil players Jack Barry, Diarmuid O'Connor and Stefan Okunbor with their proud moms. The picture was taken at the Gala Dinner in the Great Southern Hotel last Friday night when the lads were presented with their All-Ireland medals.

Club News: Na Gaeil, St Pats and Tralee Parnells

The Lixnaw Vintage Club raised €5,500 through a Vintage Tractor Run in the Memory of Tommy Molyneaux last September. A presentation was made in the Railway Bar, Lixnaw to Gabrielle Brown, principal of Nano Nagle School, Listowel on Saturday evening last in the Railway Bar, Lixnaw by John Goggin, chairman of the club.

Club News: Tralee Dynamos AFC, St Brendan’s AC, Tralee Chess Club, Tralee Toastmasters and Kerry Hospice

Ella O'Sullivan and Chloe O' Halloran enjoying the Festive Fair at Scoil Eoin Balloonagh Tralee on Sunday Afternoon - Photo by Mark O'Sullivan

Pictures show crowds enjoying festive fair at Tralee school

Anna McSweeney, of Manor Drive, Manor Village, Tralee, who graduated with a first-class honours Bachelor of Business in Accounting degree from the Munster Technological University recently.

Club News: Austin Stacks GAA/Juveniles/Ladies

Tralee Chamber Board Members with Keynote Speakers at the Chamber's President's Lunch (Back from left) Kevin McCarthy Chair, Aidan Turner, Siobhan Rivas May, Padraig McGillicuddy, Mark O’Sullivan. (Front from left) - Tony Bergin, Colette O’Connor, Nathan McDonnell & John Reen. Photo Valerie O'Sullivan

Tralee Chamber marks its 10th anniversary

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boozy break Woman (25) fined for drinking and smoking in unlocked caravan in Ballybunion

The scene of the fatal car crash near The Reeks Gateway

Sadness at death of 62-year old Marie Murphy in tragic Killarney accident

The scene of the fatal car crash near The Reeks Gateway

Woman (60s) dies following single vehicle crash in Killarney

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Former Tralee golf tour firm operator gets suspended sentence for deception

Present at the Walk Launch at Meadowlands Hotel on Monday is the Mayor of Tralee Cllr Mikey Sheehy, pictured with Kerry Camino committee members Billy Nolan, Grace O'Donnell, Adrienne McLoughlin, Ingrid Boyle and Mike O'Donnell.

Kerry Camino launches 2023 event with a special booking rate in time for Christmas

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Eight month sentence for son of murdered Killarney woman for stealing a car

Good news as progress made on South Kerry Greenway.

Section of South Kerry Greenway to be opened in 2024

Bhí oíche specialta ag an ngrúpa 'Cúpla Focal agus Cupan Tae' nuar a thánaigh Proinnsias Ó hUrmoltaigh ar cuairt ag an tsean leabharlann an tseachtain seo caite. Insin bhí, céad líne ar chlé; Helena Ní Bhraoin, Seosaimhín Ní Fhlannnchadha, Éamonn Ó Braoin, Proinnsias Ó hUrmoltaigh, Caoimhe de Róiste agus Deirdre Uí Chonchúir. Dara líne: Breandán Ó Duinneacha, Siobhán Ní Bhrosnacháin, Gerard Ó Conchúir, Maire Uí Shíthigh, Mairéad Nic Cárthaigh, Ryna Ní Shé, Treasa Nic an Átha, Pádraig Ó Súilleabháin, Diarmuid Ó Drisceóil, Dónal Ó Seighin, Ina Bn. Uí Argáin, Eibhlin Ní Sheoigh. Ar chúl: Peadar Ó Gallchóir, Séamas Mac Amhlaoibh. Griangraf: Seán Ó Riada.

Fear a tógadh le Gaeilge agus Gearmáinis

Sport

Kerins O'Rahillys manager William Harmon celebrates with Barry John Keane after the Munster Club SFC semi-final win against Éire Óg Ennis at Austin Stack Park. Photo by Sportsfile

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John O'Dowd Opinion Kerins O’Rahillys ‘nearly men’ simply would not countenance defeat this time

There was lots of juvenile games played in the Kerry Area Basketball Board leagues in the last week

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Marian O’Callaghan’s baskets prove crucial to St Pauls win over St Annes in KABB Divison 3

Tralee CBS won a rare Munster hurling title thanks to a five-point victory over St Augustine's from Waterford in a great final

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Cillian Hurley goal helps Tralee CBS win Munster U-16 ½ ‘C’ hurling title

Paul Nagle and Craig Breen will lead the 150-car field over the ceremonial start ramp in Killarney town centre on Friday night

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Three runs over Moll’s Gap await the 150 Killarney Historic Rally competitors this weekend

Liam Dowling sends Ballymac Whispa and Ballymac Run to traps for the semi-finals of the Matchbook Irish Leger at Limerick on Saturday, while Willie Joe Murphy from Gneeveguilla runs Bobsleigh Dream for a place in the final

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Liam Dowling duo and Willie Joe Murphy’s Bobsleigh Dream carry Kerry hopes in Irish Leger semi-finals

Donagh O’Brien, John Ward and Dan Fisher scored for The Park

Soccer

The Park beat MEK Galaxy by the odd goal in five in Premier B cracker

Patrick O'Brien, Elton Wanderers, dribbles the ball away from Damian O'Riordan, Killarney Athletic C, in their Division 3A game at Mounthawk Park

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Fenit Samphires earn their first win of Division 1A campaign against still pointless Asdee Rovers

The Rattoo Rovers team that scored five goals against Castlegregory Celtic

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Rattoo Rovers continue to set the pace in Division 2A after five-goal win over Castlegregory Celtic

Business & Farming

IHF President Denyse Campbell

IHF warns hotel sector bracing for a tough year

Gortatlea Mart. Photo by John Reidy.

Latest prices from Gortatlea Mart

Eric Lyne, Gerard O’Donoghue and Noranne Stack from Kerry winners on the night Enercon Ireland pictured collecting their Best Learning Workplace award at the 2022 Leaders Awards at the Rochestown Park Hotel on November 4.

Multiple Kerry winners announced at 2022 Leaders Awards in Cork

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Teagasc: an in-depth guide into soil-carbon sequestration

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Kerry Group's headquarters in Tralee

Kerry Group launch app to help reduce food wastage

Irish entrepreneurs pictured at the Darrell K Royal – Texas Memorial Stadium during the 2022 EY Entrepreneur of the Year CEO Retreat in the US last week

Leading Kerry entrepreneurs take part in EY CEO retreat in US

Lifestyle

Marking the launch of the ETB ethos framework at Coláiste Gleann Lí in Tralee were, from left, Ian Cuevas Panizo, Mr. Paudie Fleming (Deputy Principal), Julia Pieniuk, Yabo Montcho (kneeling), Corey O’Brien, Ms. Myrna Egan (CGL Ethos Coordinator), Amanda Diggin (kneeling), Mr. Liam McGill (Principal), Abigail O’Shea, Mr. Pat O’Sullivan (Kerry ETB Ethos Coordinator), Isabel Locke Clifford (kneeling), Shannon Fitzgerald, Alison O’Brien and Shore Ojo. Photo by Domnick Walsh

Reaffirming care, equality and respect as key values of State’s educational mission in Kerry

Irish Life and Lore directors Jane O'Hea O'Keeffe and husband Maurice with their masterful new history of the Anglo-Irish, The Big House in Kerry: A Social History, outside Collis-Sandes house in Tralee, one of the 20 estate homes covered. Photo by Domnick Walsh

Jane signing copies of her striking new history of the ‘Big Houses’ of Kerry

From left, Paul Neary director of services Kerry County Council, Brendan Ferriter Station Officer Dingle receiving his 20yr medal, John O'Grady Sub Station Officer receiving his 20yr Medal, Kieran Corcoran (Retired) Station Officer Killorglin receiving his 30yr Medal, John Francis Flynn Mayor Of Kerry, Chief Fire Officer Co Kerry Andrew MacIlwraith, John Curtin Sub Station Officer Listowel receiving his 30yr medal and John Kelliher Driver-Mechanic Listowel receiving his 30yr Medal.

Kerry’s longest-serving fire fighters honoured for their dedication

Christmas Fair, coming to Teach an tSolais

Tralee’s Teach an tSolais lights up for Christmas Fair

Young musicians from the Glenflesk and Lixnaw Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann groups taking part at Ceol an Gheimhridh. Photo by Domnick Walsh

Young trad stars brighten the winter gloom at Ceol an Gheimhridh Kerry County Finals

A knock like a job loss may be your doorway to greater things.

Losing your job and your wellbeing

Robert De Niro and John Cazale in The Deer Hunter (Thursday, BBC2, 11.15p.m.)

Top films to watch on TV this week

Santa and Mrs Claus invite special guest Paul Manning to turn on the lights. Photos by John Kelliher

Listowel lights up for Christmas

Obituaries

Paddy O'Connor, Ballybog, Lios Póil (1965-2021)

Obituary: Paddy O’Connor, Ballybog, Lios Póil (1965-2021)

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