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Campervans parked in Kenmare.

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Kerry council urged to act as campervans take up parking on Kenmare pier road

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The Irish Coast Guard remain at the scene in Ballybunion this evening. Photo by Domnick Walsh.

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Ballybunion drowning tragedy: post-mortems to take place today on siblings who died in the water

Take two: Having met in the group stage already Ballyduff and Causeway will do battle this weekend in the County Senior Hurling Final in Austin Stack Park. Pictured are Jospeh Diggins, Causeway, and Daniel O'Carroll, Ballyduff Photo by Domnick Walsh / Eye Focus

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Damian Stack Opinion Little to choose between Ballyduff and Causeway in bid to be champions of Kerry

The late Con Houlihan pictured at the unveiling of the bust created in his honour in Castleisland in 2004. Picture by Don MacMonagle

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Kerry legend Con Houlihan remembered on the tenth anniversary of his death

A glamping site in County Waterford.

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East Kerry glamping pods granted planning permission

Former IRA volunteer, Paddy McMenamin.

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Former Belfast IRA man says Kerry’s republican history ‘inspired’ him during 1970s conflict

Inny Strand, Waterville

News

Kerry County Council issues bathing warning over Waterville strand

Thomas O'Callaghan overlooking the racetrack at Ballintaggart. (Photo by Declan Malone).

News

Final call at Dingle Races for Thomas O’Callaghan: ‘I think it’s time to move on. I’ve enjoyed it’

Irish Coast Guard Rescue Helicopter. Photo: Irish Coast Guard.

News

Woman recovering in hospital following overnight rescue on Mount Brandon

Tom Cruise pictured at the Irish Premiere screening of 'Oblivion'

News

Is Hollywood star Tom Cruise on holiday in Kerry?

Patrick O'Sullivan.

News

Kerry GAA chief says rumours that players took drugs are ‘a joke’ and ‘unacceptable’

North and West Kerry News

Former IRA volunteer, Paddy McMenamin.

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Former Belfast IRA man says Kerry’s republican history ‘inspired’ him during 1970s conflict

Tight cornering at the Bín Bán turn in the one-mile Skellig Hotel Plate, which was won by Seven Up with Archie Young in the saddle. It was the first time in about 15 years that Archie's father, George, brought horses to Dingle Races and it proved a fruitful return for the Scottish crew. Photo by Declan Malone

No long faces as Dingle Races return this weekend

Ellie Ní Mhainnín and Éabha Ní Ainiféin with their haul of medals and trophies at the feis held in Halla John L. on Sunday as part of Féile Lios Póil. Photo by Declan Malone

Féile Lios Póil defies some unsporting weather to come out shining after all

Organisers, participants, sponsors and volunteers gathered at Ó Riada's Bar and Restaurant for the announcement of details of the 12th Ballymacelligott Vintage Club's Car and Honda 50 Run which will start from the same venue on this Sunday morning from 9:30am. Included are front: Dan Cotter, Marion Foley, John Lenihan, Mary Patwell, Victor Blennerhassett, Kieran Glover and Eamon Fleming. Back from left: Chris Robbins, Joan Glover, James Coffey, Carol Robbins, George Glover, Brian Glover and Tadhg O'Leary. Photo by John Reidy

Vintage car and Honda 50 run to hit the roads of Kerry this Sunday morning

Attending the Abbeydorney vintage rally on Sunday were Raymond and Oisin Flavin ,Kenneth Allen also Adam and John O Neill.Photo Moss Joe Browne.

Around the Districts: Finuge to Knockanure

The late Con Houlihan pictured at the unveiling of the bust created in his honour in Castleisland in 2004. Picture by Don MacMonagle

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Kerry legend Con Houlihan remembered on the tenth anniversary of his death

Oisin, Fionn, Adam, Cian and Zach Houlihan from Killorglin, supporters of Kerry player Emma Foley, pictured at the Fitzgerald Stadium on Monday. Photo: Tatyana McGough

Kerry fans ignore the rain to welcome ladies home after epic Croke Park battle

Enjoying a lovely sunny Sunday afternoon at the Abbeydorney vintage rally were Cian McElligott,Jason Brosnan, Justin McCarthy,Mike Leen and Francis Ferris.Photo Moss Joe Browne.

Around the Districts: Ballymacelligott to Duagh

South Kerry News

Michael Healy-Rae.

Healy-Rae baby boom as Michael welcomes the birth of two grandchildren in one week

From left: Niamh Sheehan, Aoibhe Kelleher and Eileen O'Donoghue from Kilgarvan having a great time at the Show on Sunday. Photo: Tatyana McGough

Biggest Kilgarvan Show ever captured in pictures

Keeping her lit!....Satisfaction of a job well done,Helen O'Sullivan after lighting the bonfire at the opening cermony of The Féile Lughnasadh in Milltown.

Pictures show Milltown the place to be as Sharon Shannon performs at Féile Lughnasadh

Spa Ladies Senior team & management who played Dr Crokes in the Donal Curtin Cup Co League Final last Wednesday night

Around the Districts: Rathmore to Waterville

Kerry Supporters in Templenoe GAA Pitch for RTÉ. Photo by Mary O'Neill

Around the Districts: Baile ‘n Sceilg to Fossa

Oisin, Fionn, Adam, Cian and Zach Houlihan from Killorglin, supporters of Kerry player Emma Foley, pictured at the Fitzgerald Stadium on Monday. Photo: Tatyana McGough

Kerry fans ignore the rain to welcome ladies home after epic Croke Park battle

Danielle McCarthy pictured with her children Nathan, Clodagh, Clara and dog Buddy at the Kilgarvan Show on Sunday. Photo: Tatyana McGough

Around the Districts: Glenflesk to Killorglin

The second of five free Spraoi Chiarraí concerts will take place this coming Saturday August 6 at St. Mary’s Church of Ireland in Killarney at 8pm.

Free Spraoi Chiarraí concert taking place in Killarney this Saturday night

Tralee News

Former IRA volunteer, Paddy McMenamin.

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Former Belfast IRA man says Kerry’s republican history ‘inspired’ him during 1970s conflict

Anne Sullivan, Tralee Flower and Garden Club; Tony Bergin, Kerry Group; Mayor of Tralee Mikey Sheehy; Niamh O'Sullivan and Jean Foley, Kerry County Council at the launch of the 2022 Féile na mBláth Park Festival

Park Festival teams up with Rose of Tralee for extended five-day event

The Tralee Parnells U12 Blue team who played against Cillard at home in Caherslee

District News: Abbeydorney, Ardfert, Kilfynn and Kilmoyley

Club News

Club News: Kerins O’Rahillys GAA, Conradh na Gaeilge, Tralee Toastmasters and St Brendan’s AC

The St Pats U11 Boys who take part in the Munster U11 Go Games in Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Thursday.

Club News: Austin Stacks GAA/Juveniles/Ladies

John Mitchels U 13 Boys B who faced Milltown Castlemaine in the Count league Sunday evening

Club News: John Mitchels and Na Gaeil

John Mitchels u9 boys who had go games against Na Gaeil on Sunday morning

Club News: Ballymac GAA, St Pats and Tralee Parnells

Oisin, Fionn, Adam, Cian and Zach Houlihan from Killorglin, supporters of Kerry player Emma Foley, pictured at the Fitzgerald Stadium on Monday. Photo: Tatyana McGough

Kerry fans ignore the rain to welcome ladies home after epic Croke Park battle

News

Kerry is set for a late summer heat wave.

Summer at last as Met Éireann issue high temperature advisory

Tom O'Sullivan and Paul Geaney promoting the 'Win a Home' draw.

Dingle GAA club moves draw date after falling short of tickets target

Ballybunion beach. Photo: Domnick Walsh

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‘My wife doesn’t want the children to go into the sea now’ – shock in Ballybunion after double tragedy

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Sneem rolls up its sleeves to help those living with autism

A glamping site in County Waterford.

East Kerry glamping pods granted planning permission

Kseniia, Yevlaliia, Olena, Natalia and Sofia Ershova – all aged between 6 and 17 - on their first performance in the Tínteán Theatre back in May. This time Kseniia and Yevlaliia take to the main stage alongside the National Youth Orchestra. Photo by Domnick Walsh

Ukrainian sisters to perform with national youth orchestra at Ballybunion’s Tínteán Theatre tonight

Campervans parked in Kenmare.

Kerry council urged to act as campervans take up parking on Kenmare pier road

The Irish Coast Guard remain at the scene in Ballybunion this evening. Photo by Domnick Walsh.

Ballybunion drowning tragedy: post-mortems to take place today on siblings who died in the water

Sport

Adam Donoghue of Castleisland Desmonds in action against Eoghan O'Donovan and Gary O'Leary of Kilcummin on Saturday in the Kerry Petroleum Club Intermediate Championship Group 3 Round 1 Photo by Tatyana McGough

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Kilcummin turn the tables on Castleisland Desmonds in championship opener

Kerry midfielder Diarmuid O'Connor shot 1-7 as Tralee club made a winning start to life in the senior grade Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

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Kerry star Diarmuid O’Connor lights up Lewis Road as Na Gaeil take debut win over Kenmare

Dingle's Barry 'Dan' O'Sullivan in action against Spa's Eric O'Donoghue during Saturday evening's County Senior Club Football Championship Group 1 Round 1 clash in Strand Road Photo by Domnick Walsh / Eye Focus

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Liam Kearney drives Spa to first round success against league champions Dingle

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Listry take deserved win over gallant Castlegregory in Kerry Premier JFC

Classic FC captain Linda Raymond being presented with the cup after victory in the Women's League Final Replay over Dingle Bay Rovers on Wednesday evening Photo by Mike Rice

Soccer

Kerry’s Classic FC need penalties to see off Dingle Bay Rovers in women’s final replay

A Press night was held this week ahead of the Kerry County Senior Hurling Championship Final between Ballyduff and causeway which will be played at Austin Stack Park Tralee . Pictures from the Ballyduff camp in Ballyduff - Ballyduff Captain Daniel O'Carroll on the night . Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD . Domnick Walsh Photographer is an Irish Aviation Authority ( IAA ) approved Quadcopter Pilot. Tralee Co Kerry Ireland. Mobile Phone : 00 353 87 26 72 033 Land Line : 00 353 66 71 22 981 E/Mail : info@dwalshphoto.ie Web Site : www.dwalshphoto.ie ALL IMAGES ARE COVERED BY COPYRIGHT ©

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‘Everyone is captain of this team really’ says Ballyduff skipper Daniel O’Carroll

Causeway boss Stephen Goggin has explained how a difficult start to the year has led to this becoming his favourite year to date at the helm of the club's hurlers Photo by Domnick Walsh / Eye Focus

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Stephen Goggin on how a 'tight bunch’ made this his favourite year as Causeway boss

Ballyduff number 1 PJ O'Gorman has been an unsung hero for the club for a number of years now Photo by Domnick Walsh / Eye Focus

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Four unsung heroes who could tilt the Kerry hurling final

Business & Farming

Jim O'Toole

Bord Bia appoints O’Toole as food agency’s new CEO

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IFA insist current markets justify strong prices for Irish beef

Pippa Hackett

Hackett in organic trade mission

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Equines are set to be part of TAMS scheme from 2023 onwards

The IDA's Advance Manufacturing Facility at Kerry Technology Park in Tralee

IDA to purchase unused Kerry Technology Park lands

Peter Bellew

Former Kerry Airport boss Peter Bellew up for top job at crisis-hit Dublin Airport Authority

Rhododendron

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Teagasc: assessing the Rhododendron threat on farms

Noel Murphy

‘55-cents-per-litre milk price would be justified’ – Milltown farmer Noel Murphy

Lifestyle

Front: Templenoe GAA chairperson Pat O'Neill; Templenoe and Kerry footballer Tadhg Morley; and Mark Murphy and Brendan Lynch (Credit Union). Back: Kerry and Templenoe players Killian Spillane, Adrian Spillane and Gavin Crowley.

Templenoe GAA golf classic will be key for the Kerry club following recent land purchase

Tight cornering at the Bín Bán turn in the one-mile Skellig Hotel Plate, which was won by Seven Up with Archie Young in the saddle. It was the first time in about 15 years that Archie's father, George, brought horses to Dingle Races and it proved a fruitful return for the Scottish crew. Photo by Declan Malone

No long faces as Dingle Races return this weekend

Ellie Ní Mhainnín and Éabha Ní Ainiféin with their haul of medals and trophies at the feis held in Halla John L. on Sunday as part of Féile Lios Póil. Photo by Declan Malone

Féile Lios Póil defies some unsporting weather to come out shining after all

Organisers, participants, sponsors and volunteers gathered at Ó Riada's Bar and Restaurant for the announcement of details of the 12th Ballymacelligott Vintage Club's Car and Honda 50 Run which will start from the same venue on this Sunday morning from 9:30am. Included are front: Dan Cotter, Marion Foley, John Lenihan, Mary Patwell, Victor Blennerhassett, Kieran Glover and Eamon Fleming. Back from left: Chris Robbins, Joan Glover, James Coffey, Carol Robbins, George Glover, Brian Glover and Tadhg O'Leary. Photo by John Reidy

Vintage car and Honda 50 run to hit the roads of Kerry this Sunday morning

From left: Niamh Sheehan, Aoibhe Kelleher and Eileen O'Donoghue from Kilgarvan having a great time at the Show on Sunday. Photo: Tatyana McGough

Biggest Kilgarvan Show ever captured in pictures

Keeping her lit!....Satisfaction of a job well done,Helen O'Sullivan after lighting the bonfire at the opening cermony of The Féile Lughnasadh in Milltown.

Pictures show Milltown the place to be as Sharon Shannon performs at Féile Lughnasadh

The Cliffords, Teahans & Sam Maguire at the Barry Clifford Blitz. Photo by Mary O'Neill

Blitz in memory of Kerry man Barry Clifford captured in pictures

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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