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The Kerryman is now available as an ePaper

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Now for the next chapter: introducing the Kerryman ePaper

The Kerryman is now available as an ePaper, an exact digital version of the physical paper to read and enjoy on a device of choice. It’s the latest chapter in the long history of one of Ireland’s favourite local papers and a response to the changing needs of readers.

One of several signs that have been erected at the site of a proposed crematorium at Reanasup, Gneeveguilla. Photos by Sheila Fitzgerald

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Signs of opposition as planning to be sought for Gneeveguilla crematorium

‘Luck’ what I found: Tralee woman Rachael Brassil Makenzie pictured on Tuesday
re-united with the three precious rings that she thought were lost on Fenit Island

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'I had started to think there was no hope of finding them.' Joy for Tralee woman Rachael as lost rings are found on beach

'Bespoke policing plans' are to be put in place for the summer months in Kerry. Stock image

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Call for extra resources as Gardaí prepare for summer influx of tourists

Curlew champion Tim O’Donoghue scouring the mountainside of Lyre for signs of the curlew.
Photos by Domnick Walsh

News

'We could be the last generation to hear the cry of the curlew'

Garda Diane Collins and her husband Garda Paudie Twohig and their daughter Tara Grace

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Incredible support for Garda following shock cancer diagnosis

Tralee’s Máiread McMahon

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Máiread among Crossfit elite as she makes semi-finals

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Now the expectation is to win silverware

Entertainment

Caitríona's joy at reception to her latest single

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Dr Crokes are 'sowing seeds' for the future

Entertainment

Tralee photograper Jaro Fagan’s ‘Heaven At Night’ picture which is one of his entries in the DIAS ‘Reach for the Stars’ photography competition

Entertainment

Tralee photographer needs your votes for competition

Caoimhe Ní Shé in flying form at the Féile na Bealtaine stationary parade along the Mall River. The mythological characters behind her are: Brigid goddess of fire, poetry, healing and water; Balor of the Evil Eye; Niamh Chinn Óir, the princess of Tír na nÓg, Labhraí Loingsigh, the king with horses’ ears; Fliodhais, goddess of deer and cattle, Mad Sweeney, who was cursed to run naked through the world; and Crom Dubh. Another mythological figure is the unicorn on Caoimhe’s sweater - but we know they aren’t real. Photos by Declan Malone

Entertainment

Féile stays offline to bring living art onto the streets

Caitríona O’Sullivan and Johnny Brady pictured singing outside Dick Mack’s bar in Dingle as part of their music video for ‘This Country Girl’

Entertainment

Caitríona's joy at reception to her latest single

Ballet Poulet by Fanzini Productions which will be part of online events in Cruinniú na nÓg on June 12

Entertainment

Cruinniú na nÓg returns on June 12

Lifestyle

Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal in When Harry Met Sally (Friday, BBC1, 10.50p.m.)

Lifestyle

Top films to watch on television this week

The Red-necked Wallaby is a medium-sized marsupial, common in temperate parts of eastern Australia, including Tasmania

Lifestyle

Kangaroos can survive in the wild in Ireland

Fleetwood Mac in 1988

Lifestyle

Top ten albums chart this week in 1988: final album from classic Fleetwood Mac line-up

Each of the engraved stones brings back strong memories

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Memorials help us to remember our beloved pets

Local Notes

Tralee teacher and Dromid native Micheál Sheehan pictured presenting a cheque for €4,508 to Tina Cunningham and Kathleen Collins of Recovery Haven after his successful marathon fundraiser. Photo by Joe Hanley

Local Notes

Mícheál's successful marathon effort in aid of Recovery Haven

Cathal, Gearoid and Sinead Sugrue with (back) Eamonn Fitzgerald, Club Health Officer, planting the Wild Flower garden at Dr Crokes GAA Grounds, Killarney. Photos by Michelle Cooper Galvin

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Dr Crokes are 'sowing seeds' for the future

Castleisland Community College engineering teacher Jacinta Buckley with her creative team and the sign they made for the community garden from material crying out for a meaningful afterlife. From left: Emma Kerins, Bernadette Mahony, Rachel Murphy, Shauna Tangney and Abbie O’Mahony

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Recycling is key to Community College garden sign

Noreen Roper, a teacher from Ballyfinnane NS pictured presenting a cheque to €300 to Con O’Connor of Pieta House last week. The money was raised as part of the school’s Amber Flag. Photo by Joe Hanley

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Ballyfinnane National School donate €300 to Pieta House

News

'Bespoke policing plans' are to be put in place for the summer months in Kerry. Stock image

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Call for extra resources as Gardaí prepare for summer influx of tourists

Dr Ursula Scullion of the Clanmaurice Medical Centre in Abbeydorney administers the vaccine to Mary Ann Murphy at the Community Centre – being used for the vaccination programme in the village – on Friday. Photos by Domnick Walsh

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GPs approach completion of over-70s vaccine programme

Curlew champion Tim O’Donoghue scouring the mountainside of Lyre for signs of the curlew.
Photos by Domnick Walsh

News

'We could be the last generation to hear the cry of the curlew'

A screenshot from soccer stars Ian Wright and Alan Shearer’s online video discussing racist abuse

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Wright's pain at Tralee abuse case

Opinion

Simon Bourke: "Put simply: Buying Irish is costly. Even online, items are invariably between 10-20 per cent more expensive here, and that’s before you walk into an actual bricks n’ mortar shop."

Opinion

Simon Bourke: 'Buy Irish mantra comes with a disclaimer'

Opinion

Covid catastrophe in India should be a lesson to all as the world reopens

'Within days of the five kilometre restriction being lifted last month Cormac arrives at my door with his mother's Christmas Cake. At last I have it.' Stock image

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'Within days of the five kilometre restriction being lifted last month Cormac arrives at my door with his mother's Christmas Cake. At last I have it'

US President Joe Biden

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Biden’s tough line on Russia needs to be backed up by Putin’s appeasers

Sport

It was a hive of activity at the GAA grounds in Caherslee, Tralee as the younger hurling and camogie players from Tralee Parnells - including Kyle Lucid, pictured, returned to the pitch as children were allowed back to outdoor collective sport and activity after Covid-19 level 5 lockdown restrictions. Photo by Domnick Walsh

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June 13 for county leagues as clubs resume on Monday

"For the time being it might be as well that our footballers and hurlers get to find their feet - their game legs - away from the most critical eyes and most vociferous tongues. Not forever, mind." Photo by Sportsfile

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Paul Brennan: No crowds might be no bad thing as players find their feet

Kilmoyley Athletic’s Florence McCarthy in action against Sneem Santos during the
2019 Denny Division 2 Final. Photo by Eye Focus

Soccer

Founding member McCarthy is still at heart of the Kilmoyley club

We meet again: John Griffin in action against Down’s Paul Braniff during the 2013 Christy Ring Cup Final a day Griffin remembers well. Photo by Oliver McVeigh /
Sportsfile

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Now the expectation is to win silverware

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