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Few ice rinks are open this year due to a combination of insurance costs and Covid-19 restrictions

Restrictions and costs put rinks on ice this Christmas

If you've been searching for some Christmas activities, you might have noticed a distinct lack of ice-skating rinks in your county.

Ireland • 24 Nov 21

The club aims to provide a non-alcohol alternative to pubs or nightclubs

Non-alcoholic nightclub launching in Co Kerry

The first non-alcoholic nightclub is opening tonight in Tralee, Co Kerry.

Munster • 12 Nov 21

A 1.3km portion of the loop is to be completely closed for large sections of the day between late November and next March

Ring of Kerry roadworks cause concern for locals

If you are planning on visiting the Ring of Kerry over the next few months, you will have to be sure of your timing as Kerry County Council is due to carry out essential roadworks on the famous route.

Regional • 11 Nov 21

'No realistic prospect' of LNG terminal in Kerry

The Green party leader Eamon Ryan has said he sees no realistic prospect of a liquified natural gas terminal being built in north Kerry, which he said would be contrary to Government policy.

Ireland • 05 Jul 21

New Fortress Energy intends to reapply for planning permission for the construction of the Shannon Liquified Natural Gas terminal on the Shannon Estuary in Co Kerry

Firm to reapply for planning for Shannon gas terminal

New Fortress Energy has notified stakeholders of its intent to reapply for planning permission for the construction of the Shannon Liquified Natural Gas terminal in north Kerry.

Munster • 23 Jun 21

The report said that not all those with weak financial incentives to work will opt for unemployment or inactivity

Over 95% on PUP would be better off at work - ESRI

Younger people are more likely to suffer from financial hardship when Covid-19 State supports are ceased, according to new research published by the Economic and Social Research Institute.

Ireland • 21 Jun 21

Darkness into Light is one of the most successful fundraisers for the charity Pieta House (File pic)

Darkness Into Light walk pivotal for grieving family

Tomorrow morning, the Darkness Into Light walk will take place across the country. Each year, the sunrise walk raises awareness of suicide and fundraises to support suicide prevention.

Darkness into Light • 07 May 21

Gorse fires on the Iveragh Peninsula range. Pic: Suzan Baughman

IFA calls for extension of scrubland burning deadline

The Irish Farmers' Association has called on the Government to extend the deadline for the burning of scrubland to the end of March.

Regional • 24 Feb 21

Casey Etheron won the 2020 competition with 'Kevin in the Pink'

'Kevin in the Pink' to light up Kerry galleries

The winner of the 2020 Texaco Children's Art Competition, Casey Etherton, will have his painting displayed in galleries across Kerry under an initiative led by the Arts Council in Kerry County Council.

Munster • 02 Feb 21

Coffee cups and face masks are among the most prevalent litter items

Covid litter sees number of towns deemed 'clean' drop

Discarded face masks, coffee cups and other pandemic-related material are continuing to have an impact on littering levels across the country.

Regional • 25 Jan 21