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Tim Severin completed the epic Brendan Voyage using a currach that had been built by hand

Adventurer Tim Severin dies aged 80

Explorer, writer and film-maker Tim Severin has died aged 80. The adventurer was renowned for his daring attempts to recreate the legendary voyages.

Ireland • 19 Dec 20

The one-man Boyne currach was set ablaze in the shadow of Sceilg Mhichíl

Replica ancient currach set ablaze for new film project

The careful construction of an ancient hide-covered boat - only to be destroyed to create art - is all part of a film entitled 'Crann'.

Munster • 15 Dec 20

Curach trí thine mar chuid d'fhéile ealaíon

Curach curtha trí thine mar chuid d'fhéile ealaíon

Curach ársa lámhdhéanta agus tine tugtha di ar mhaithe na healaíne - sin ceann dos na radharcanna suaithinseacha a bheidh le feiscint ag Féile Litríochta Imram.

Nuacht • 15 Dec 20

Fitzgerald was a member of the Irish team that mounted a dramatic protest at the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne

Kerry cycling legend Paudie Fitzgerald dies aged 87

Kerry cycling legend Paudie Fitzgerald has died aged 87. The Lispole man won Ireland's premier cycle race, the Rás Tailteann, in 1956 and was a leading member of the famous Kerry cycling team of the 1950s.

Munster • 03 Dec 20

Chauffeur operators say they have seen a drop of 98% in revenue since March

Western tour operators face 'wipe-out' without support

Private tour operators in the west of Ireland say their industry is facing "complete wipe-out" in the absence of Government support.

Regional • 03 Dec 20

Hozier was a last minute addition to this year's Other Voices festival

Other Voices music festival gets underway in Dingle

The Other Voices music festival kicks-off in Dingle tonight, with 21 acts performing in the west Kerry town.

Music • 02 Dec 20

The search involving Dingle Coast Guard, Kerry Mountain Rescue and local gardaí was focused on the mountains surrounding Annascaul Lake (File Pic)

Hikers missing on the Dingle Peninsula found safe

Two hill walkers, who were reported missing on the Dingle Peninsula in Co Kerry, have been located safe and well by a joint team of Kerry Mountain Rescue and Dingle Coast Guard.

Munster • 30 Nov 20

The couple have left their previous jobs to concentrate full-time on the new enterprise

Kerry start-up gives boost to local craft producers

We once waited with excitement for the big parcel from America, but now the special gifts are travelling in the opposite direction, with Covid-19 travel restrictions leading to a surge in business for a small west Kerry start-up.

Ireland • 21 Nov 20

The unique vehicle was created by combining a 1996 Ford Scorpio hearse and an old 1988 Goldwing GL1500 motorcycle

Cork bike enthusiast builds 'trike hearse'

A Cork motorcycle enthusiast has built a trike hearse, the first of its kind in Ireland, by combining a 1996 Ford Scorpio hearse and an old 1988 Goldwing GL1500 motorcycle.

News Lens • 09 Nov 20

Breanndán Ó Beaglaoich successfully appealed Kerry County Council's decision to refuse permission for a dwelling house in Baile na bPoc in the west Kerry Gaeltacht

Kerry musician granted permission to build home on farm

Following a 15-year planning battle, a well-known west Kerry musician has been granted permission to build a home on his family farm.

Regional • 31 Oct 20