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Tralee Town Park.

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‘Drug dealing in full view of school children in the middle of the day is the final straw for me’

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The old CBS school on Strand Street where it had been hoped a new theatre and café could be established after planning permission was granted in 2021. (Photo by Joe Hanley).

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Endgame for Tralee theatre plans over failure to secure financial backing

Jack O'Connor and his Cork counterpart Keith Ricken will meet in battle for the first time in Fitzgerald Stadium this Saturday afternoon Photo by Brendan Moran / Sportsfile

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Early season McGrath Cup shadow-boxing can still reveal plenty about Kerry and Cork

Mayor of Tralee Cllr Johnnie Wall pointing towards what he says is a dangerous blind spot for pedestrians crossing the street from behind the Croppy Boy monument at Denny Street. (Photo by Joe Hanley).

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‘Someone’s going to get seriously hurt here’

Tralee court house

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Woman refused to return stolen balaclava and tools as she ‘was going to court anyway’

File photo of Killarney Legion Club members participating in the St Patrick's Day in Killarney. Photo by Michelle Cooper Galvin

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Signs of normality as Patrick’s day parades make a come back

Michael Healy-Rae TD. Photo: Tom Burke

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‘They must put men out shooting’ – Michael Healy-Rae calls for army to ‘cull deer’

James Quinlan.

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Kerry Motor Club to hold fundraiser for injured Waterville man, James Quinlan

One of the many signs at vigils across the county to remember Ashling Murphy calling for an end to violence. Photo taken in Cahersiveen by Christy Riordan

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‘It happens every day right here in Kerry’ – Kerry women shed a light on their own terrifying experiences in the wake of Ashling Murphy’s killing

Ger and Tríona Hussey of Hussey's Newsagents and Food Deli in Tralee who last month sold a €500,000 winning lottery ticket. This past weekend saw the shop sell two more winning tickets, both worth €36,000. Photo by Joe Hanley.

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Luckiest shop in town? Tralee store sells two more winning lotto tickets

Walking your dog in summer on Kerry's Blue Flag beaches could be a thing of the past if new bye-laws are passed.

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Threat to Kerry’s Blue Flag status unless walking dogs on beaches is restricted

North and West Kerry News

John Martin Carroll (second from left) pictured with his friends Ashling Fleming, Ed McSweeney and Ian Donegan on top of Torc Mountain. John is hoping to recruit a few more of his friends for his upcoming climb of Mt Brandon on Saturday, January 29.

Pieta House at the centre of Causeway man’s upcoming Mt Brandon climb

Tarbert Comprehensive students Paula Eve Culhane and Jim Culhane who were 'Highly Commended' at last week's BT Young Scientist competition for their 'CPR Pedal Chest Compression Device'. Photo by Fennell Photography.

Tarbert siblings ‘Highly Commended’ for CPR device at Young Scientist

The Carmody family out in full support of Na Gael in the AIB Munster Intermediate final in Mallow on Sunday. From left, Avril, Darragh, Cliodhna and Aidan Carmody with the Munster intermediate cup.

Around the Districts: Abbeydorney to Ballybunion

Tralee entertainer Mark Leen who was at his local Town Park on Wednesday for the anniversary of his friend Billy Curtin who passed away 10yrs ago and whos ashes are buried under a tree nearby.Photo Moss Joe Browne.

Around the Districts: Asdee and Ballydonoghue-Lisselton

Ned O Gorman from Tarbert who was enjoying a trip to the Lock Gates,Lohercannon on a lovely day last Tuesday.Photo Moss Joe Browne.

Around the Districts: Ballyduff to Ballymacelligott

Attending the vigil in memory of Ashling Murphy in the Square Tralee on Friday. Photo; John Cleary.

Around the Districts: Moyvane to Tarbert

Placing your candle in memory of Ashling Murphy in the square Tralee, on Friday, from left Treasa Walsh, Neneth Gutuay, Phil Horgan organiser, Triona Barber, Listowel, Rose and Siun Burke, Castlegregory. Photo; John Cleary.

Around the Districts: Knockanure to Mountcollins

Local man Tom Kennedy who was taking a break while working at Asdee Village on Saturday afternoon.Photo Moss Joe Browne.

Around the Districts: Brosna to Finuge

South Kerry News

Cathy O'Donoghue (centre left) and (front right) Denise O'Donoghue presenting a cheque for €40,061.71 - the proceeds of the Castlemaine Fair Day in memory of the late John O'Donoghue (Keel) - to Mary Shanahan and Jack Shanahan (Kerry Hospice) with (front from left) Tommy Griffin, Niall, Eve, Lilian and Donna O'Connor (back from left) Bob Stephens, Padraig O'Reilly, Pat O'Keeffe, Freddie O'Sullivan, Margaret Clifford, Charlie Boyle, Dara O'Connor, Johnny O'Sullivan, Marion Costello, Timmy Galvin, Helen Cronin and William Kelliher at Griffin's Bar and Restaurant in Castlemaine on Saturday. Photo by Michelle Cooper Galvin

Castlemaine Fair Day raises over €40k for the Kerry Hospice

Brid Stack (Killarney Valley Athletic Club) with John O’Shea and Norma Foley participating in the Killarney Valley Athletic Club Couch to 5K at the Micro Track at St Brendan’s College, Killarney on Thursday evening. All photos by Michelle Cooper Galvin.

Killarney Valley AC helps runners get healthy for 2022 with couch-to-5k

Christopher, Sean, Danielle and Sandra Brosnan Killarney shopping in the new Aldi Store which was opened in Deerpark, Killarney on Thursday. Photo by Michelle Cooper Galvin

Around the Districts: An Dromid to Cromane

Cliona and Tom Palmer Killarney shopping in the new Aldi Store which was opened in Deerpark, Killarney on Thursday. Photo by Michelle Cooper Galvin

Around the Districts: Farranfore-Firies to Glenbeigh/Glencar

Claudie Buckley, Mary O'Connor and Marie Buckley Killarney at the Vigil in Memory of Ashling Murphy outside Navé Coffee House, Killarney RaceCourse on Friday. Photo by Michelle Cooper Galvin

Around the Districts: Glenflesk to Kilgarvan

Louise and Laura O'Sullivan with Lily MacMonagle Organiser at the Vigil in Memory of Ashling Murphy outside Navé Coffee House, Killarney RaceCourse on Friday. Photo by Michelle Cooper Galvin

Around the Districts: Killorglin to Renard

Mary, Michael, Breda and Sean Kelliher Killarney at the Vigil in Memory of Ashling Murphy outside Navé Coffee House, Killarney RaceCourse on Friday. Photo by Michelle Cooper Galvin

Around the Districts: Rathmore to Waterville

Patrick Lawlor, Store Manager, cuts the ribbon to officially open Aldi’s new store in Killarney, Co. Kerry on Thursday. Also in picture are, MEP Sean Kelly, Ciara Griffin, former Ireland Rugby Captain, Bert Krause and Ada Sipos, store staff. The €8M store will replace its existing store at Ardshanavooly, and has been designed to be as environmentally friendly as possible, featuring free to use electric car charging points and being powered by 100% green electricity. All photos by Don MacMonagle.

PHOTOS: Aldi unveils brand new Killarney store

Tralee News

The old CBS school on Strand Street where it had been hoped a new theatre and café could be established after planning permission was granted in 2021. (Photo by Joe Hanley).

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Endgame for Tralee theatre plans unless financial backing is secured

Tralee Town Park.

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‘Drug dealing in full view of school children in the middle of the day is the final straw for me’

Recovery Haven Kerry deputy manager, Katie O’Donoghue.

Recovery Haven Kerry invites new members to Women’s Cancer Support Group

Ronnie Whelan will take part in a Q & A session in The Huddle Bar in Tralee on April 10.

Ireland and Liverpool legend Ronnie Whelan coming to Tralee in April

Mayor of Tralee Cllr Johnnie Wall pointing towards what he says is a dangerous blind spot for pedestrians crossing the street from behind the Croppy Boy monument at Denny Street. (Photo by Joe Hanley).

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‘Someone’s going to get seriously hurt here’

Tutors Martina Ryan Murphy, Joanne Barry, Tom Hanafin, and Jonathan Kelliher in action as they prepare to teach Siamsa Tíre's Sharing the Tradition classes.

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Siamsa Tíre maestros of singing, dancing and music welcome all newcomers to 2022 classes

The Carmody family out in full support of Na Gael in the AIB Munster Intermediate final in Mallow on Sunday. From left, Avril, Darragh, Cliodhna and Aidan Carmody with the Munster intermediate cup.

Club News: Austin Stacks GAA/Juveniles

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Club News: Na Gaeil, St Pats GAA and Kerry Hospice Foundation

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Fianna Fáil Cllr wants Gardaí to get €1,000 bonus for frontline work

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20-year old man pleads guilty to money laundering

Local residents protesting at McDonalds Killarney over traffic, litter and general disturbance at Cork Road, Killarney on Saturday. Photo by Michelle Cooper Galvin

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McDonalds Killarney considering closing Drive-Thru after residents complain about traffic chaos

The old CBS school on Strand Street where it had been hoped a new theatre and café could be established after planning permission was granted in 2021. (Photo by Joe Hanley).

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Endgame for Tralee theatre plans unless financial backing is secured

Tralee Town Park.

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‘Drug dealing in full view of school children in the middle of the day is the final straw for me’

File photo of Killarney Legion Club members participating in the St Patrick's Day in Killarney. Photo by Michelle Cooper Galvin

Signs of normality as Patrick’s day parades make a come back

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Young man critical after road accident in North Kerry

Tralee court house

Woman refused to return stolen balaclava and tools as she ‘was going to court anyway’

Sport

Kilmoyley assistant manager Maurice Murnane celebrates with his players after victory over Courcey Rovers in the Munster Club Intermediate Hurling Championship Final against Courcey Rovers in the Gaelic Grounds earlier this month Photo by Dermot Lynch

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Murnane keen to bring Kilmoyley back to earth ahead of All Ireland semi-final

Seán O'Shea, seen in action here against Tipperary earlier this month, will captain the Kerry side for Saturday's McGrath Cup Final Photo by Brendan Moran / Sportsfile

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Kerry name strong side for McGrath Cup final with David Clifford held in reserve

At the announcement of the return of the Ras Mumhan cycle race to Kerry were, from left, Peter Finn and John Breen, Cycling Munster Committee, Tom Moriarty, EVO Pro Racing, Daithí Creedon, Race Director, and Sinéad Moriarty, PRO Kerry Group Ras Mumham.

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Ras Mumhan coming back to Kerry with Knocknagoshel to host race finale on Easter Monday

Tralee Warriors captain Fergal O'Sullivan is looking ahead to this weekend's Pat Duffy National Cup Final against Neptune at the National Basketball Arena in Tallaght on Saturday evening Photo by Brendan Moran / Sportsfile

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‘We kind of see it all our lives and we love it’ – Warriors captain O'Sullivan on the magic of the Cup

Pobailscoil Chorca Dhuibhne players celebrate with the trophy after their side's victory in the Pinergy Basketball Ireland U19 C Boys Schools Cup Final against Gaelcholaiste Cheatharlach, Carlow, at the National Basketball Arena in Dublin. Photo by Sportsfile

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Uosis outscores opposition as PS Chorca Dhuibhne win All-Ireland U-19 basketball title

Finuge's Paul Galvin has linked up with the Kildare senior footballers in the role of forwards coach under manager Glenn Ryan Photo by Ray McManus / Sportsfile

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Paul Galvin confirmed as part of Kildare backroom team

Daniel Bowler of Mercy Mounthawk in action against Conall McGirr of St Malachy’s College during the Basketball Ireland U-19 A Boys Schools Cup Final

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Mercy Mounthawk and brilliant Bowler leave it all on the line as All-Ireland U-19 basketball title eludes Tralee school

Mercy Mounthawk captain Ryne Ybanez lifts the cup as he celebrates with teammates after their side's victory in the Pinergy Basketball Ireland U-16 A Boys Schools Cup Final against Malahide Community College at the National Basketball Arena in Dublin. Photo by Sportsfile

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Mercy Mounthawk boys net All-Ireland U-16 ‘A’ basketball title

Business & Farming

Eric Teahan, the CEO & Founder of Tralee company, Eclipse Sleep Bliss Ltd, has said that for every Sleep Bliss Box that the company sells between now and Christmas, they will donate €6 to the Simon Community.

Tralee company’s pledge to help the Simon Community this Christmas

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

Lifestyle

Nature Connection is ‘an understanding of nature and everything it is made up of and the feeling that we human animals are part of nature and not a separate entity’.

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Understanding our ‘nature connection’

Blue Monday typically happens on the third Monday in January.

Blue Monday Week: how to lift your spirits

ICONIC: The 1971 ad for Coca-Cola.

RETRO CHART 1972: The No. 1 inspired by Coke drinkers at Shannon Airport

Peter Sellers as Inspector Clouseau in The Pink Panther (Thursday, Film4, 4.25p.m.)

Top films to watch on TV this week

I want to teach my daughter to speak out, to not just accept that because she is a woman that’s the way things are.

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Ashling’s death has shattered a nation, and it’s time to speak out

The distinctive All-New Renault Arkana.

Motoring Extra All-new Arkana is a ‘unique’ SUV

In the future, dairy cows may no longer be needed to create milk.

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The future: real cow’s milk, made by yeast?

Cleanmarine V-Good contains Omega 3 oils, as well as vitamin D3, B vitamins, iron, folate, selenium, and zinc.

Naturally Healthy Supplements to support a vegan lifestyle

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