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Minister singles out Killorglin student Timothy for praise
An inspiring Killorglin student, who invented a water-purifying product to be used in developing countries, has been praised by Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Conveney for his work.
Kerry's in the money as local duo enjoy a 'Winning Streak'
Fergus Dennehy Forget green and gold - Kerry is all gold this week after not one, but two Kerry players enjoyed a very successful Saturday night on RTÉ'S 'Winning Streak' - bringing home a total of €46,000 between...
2017 saw 'considerable improvement' in rates collection by council
Kerry County Council (KCC) has reported a "considerable improvement" in rate collection last year, with businesses across the county becoming more compliant in paying their commercial rates.
Full steam ahead for Cahersiveen photographer
Sinead Kelleher Cahersiveen photographer Stephen McCarthy is still pinching himself after one of his photographs won second place in the World Press Photography awards last week.
Runners enjoy wonderful Ballyheigue battle
Fergus Dennehy Ballyheigue was a hive of activity on Sunday morning as runners from all over the county descended on the scenic north Kerry town for what is now a well-established tradition.
Council spent €2.9 million on plant hire
Simon Brouder Kerry County Council paid out close to €3 million for plant hire and haulage services last year according to new figures that have been released by the county.
Kenmare karate kids to kick up a storm in Sicily
Sinead Kelleher Four Kenmare karate students will represent their county and country at the World Marshal Arts Kombat Federation (WMKF) European Championships next month.
'Renting homes won't solve the housing crisis'
Simon Brouder The reliance on leasing as a way of coping with housing lists isn't working and Kerry County Council should switch its focus to building and buying homes.
'Do we need to close deathtrap Dale Road?'
Transport Minister Shane Ross is hell bent on making a name for himself as the champion of road safety. But the safety of residents living along the notoriously dangerous Dale Road in North Kerry doesn't seem to matter as much to him.
Delaney leads tributes to Kerry soccer legend
Stephen Fernane FAI Chief Executive John Delaney has paid tribute to George O'Callaghan whose death has saddened the entire Kerry soccer community. Better known as 'Georgie', the popular Castleisland man was a lover of the game and devoted his life to Castleisland AFC.
Fears over Aughinish
Fianna Fáil TD John Brassil is calling on the Government to take immediate political and diplomatic steps over the potential impact of US sanctions on the Russian-owned alumina plant at Aughinish.
Doing everything to keep Kerry shining
Tadhg Evans The county was left gleaming after the weekend as members of some 300 volunteer groups from all over Kerry got their gloves and high-vis vests on for the seventh annual County Clean-Up.
Man claims knife was for protection
A man who was found with a knife clipped inside his tracksuit bottom has told the district court that the knife was for his protection following a fight at the caravan park where he was living.
Flash floods strike south Kerry
Eve Dowling South and Mid Kerry experienced flash floods, which threatened homes across the area this week following severe rainfall. Many Mid Kerry roads were flooded on Tuesday following the downpour that started on Monday and continued unabated into Tuesday morning.
Progress on contentious Greenways
Simon Brouder Kerry County Council is to seek a pre-planning meeting with An Bord Pleanála to discuss the controversial South Kerry Greenway proposal.
Staff level concerns at St Mary of the Angels
Sinead Kelleher Concerns about staffing levels and the complaints procedures at St Mary of the Angels in Beaufort have been raised by a HIQA report this week.
Great night on the menu
Fashion Designer to the stars, Don O'Neill, will return to his culinary past for one night only this July for what promises to be an unforgettable fundraising event in memory of his beloved mother, Mim O'Neill.
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George HW Bush taken to hospital with blood infection
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Bishop says abortion is morally wrong whether legal or not
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Irish Government urges Britain to think again on Brexit problems
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