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Castleisland to hold economic forum
Miriam O'Callaghan will be amongst the many speakers at the upcoming Castleisland Chamber Alliance's forum on the economy this weekend.
Power cuts, fallen trees and traffic jams as Storm Ali sweeps across the county
Simon Brouder Storm Ali swept across Kerry on Wednesday morning leaving a trail of damage and disruption in its wake. Kerry, Cork, Limerick and Galway were the counties worst hit with gusts of up to 106 kilometres an hour recorded at Valentia weather station.
AHAR Manager opposes Charities Regulator's plans to appoint two nominees to board
Stephen Fernane Castleisland-based AHAR has opposed the appointment of two external members to the five-person board of the animal charity which had been proposed by the Charities Regulator of Ireland's (CRI).
Last post sounds in Bally
Dónal Nolan The stark reality of State policy towards the rural post office network hit Ballylongford this week as the local service closed its doors on Main Street for the last time.
Century-old mystery of executed 'informer'
Simon Brouder A garda search for the remains of a man thought to have been executed by the IRA during the war of independence has yielded no results.
Rowing traditions join forces
It's been a phenomenal year for Kerry and its clubs on the coastal rowing front, and it seems fitting that the year will come to something of an historic conclusion this Sunday.
Customs officers in over 130 visits to Kerry airport
Simon Brouder Customs and Revenue officers have made over 130 unannounced visits to Kerry Airport so far this year according to new figures released by the Government.
Kerryman in Greek prison denied bail
Sinead Kelleher A Castlegregory man who is currently being detained in Greece, accused of helping illegal immigrants into Greece, espionage and money laundering, has been moved to jail on the island of Chios this week having lost an appeal against his detention last week.
Another vintage display at Ballymac rally
Fergus Dennehy Ó Riada's bar looks like it was the place to be at the weekend as the bar and surrounding grounds played host to the "brilliant" Ballymac Vintage Rally weekend.
Appeals lodged against Muckross parking plans
Two appeals have been lodged against plans to expand the bus- and car-parking facilities at Muckross House in Killarney.
Michael Healy Rae blasts LNG objection - 'it will hurt our county'
Dónal Nolan Michael Healy Rae blasted the latest objections to the proposed Shannon LNG plant this week, claiming they would hurt the entire county if upheld in the High Court shortly.
Call for post Brexit funds for ports
MEP Sean Kelly is calling for more funding for Irish ports to reduce our dependence on the UK 'landbridge' post Brexit.
Kids enjoy wheely good time at Ardfert NS
Fergus Dennehy What an exciting afternoon it was in Ardfert last Sunday as over 50 kids - some as young as eight - hopped on their bikes, strapped on their helmets and took part in the now-annual Ardfert Kids Cycle.
Castleisland to hold economic forum
Fergus Dennehy Miriam O'Callaghan will be amongst the many speakers at the upcoming Castleisland Chamber Alliance's forum on the economy this weekend.
Joy after unveiling of 'Heart of Ballybunion'
Fergus Dennehy A huge collaborative effort between four groups in Ballybunion has resulted in the installation of a life-saving defibrillator. The new defib is located right outside Mikey Joe's Bar near the Garda Barracks.
Navy board yacht off the Skelligs
Simon Brouder A detailed search of a suspected drug-running boat stopped off the Skelligs has failed to uncover any narcotics.
Protesters, like everyone, must obey the law
Deborah Coleman - Straight Talking There's no denying that gardaí have an extremely difficult job to do and certainly face some unsavoury situations during the court of their work but the sight of officers wearing what was described as hoods or ski-masks, by the Garda Commissioner is not one that people want to see repeated.
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Instagram co-founders resign from social media company
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Mel Gibson to direct and co-write remake of The Wild Bunch
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Dallas police officer who shot neighbour fired by department
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- Supreme Court pick Kavanaugh: I will not let false accusations push me out
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Minister Byrne ‘couldn’t continue’ if she votes against housing minister
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Ireland’s President submits nomination papers as he seeks second term
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Primary school evacuated after huge sinkhole appears
- O’Doherty fails to secure enough county councils to contest presidential race
- Sinn Fein candidate calls on President Higgins to join in election debates
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Instagram co-founders resign from social media company
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Mel Gibson to direct and co-write remake of The Wild Bunch
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Dallas police officer who shot neighbour fired by department
- Rescued Indian and Irish sailors head for remote island
- Supreme Court pick Kavanaugh: I will not let false accusations push me out
