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Bird flu threatens gannet colony on Sceilg Bheag

An outbreak of bird flu which has seen hundreds of dead seabirds washed ashore is now threatening the gannet colony on Sceilg Bheag off the Kerry coast.

Ireland • 21 Sep 22

Protestors have remained camped outside the entrance to the site since December

Dingle telecoms mast protest enters 269th day

A community protest against the erection of a telecommunications mast in Co Kerry has entered its 269th day.

Regional • 09 Sep 22

Pat Lawless is among a field of 16 international competitors attempting to sail solo around the world non-stop (Credit: Kieran Ryan Benson)

Kerry sailor begins quest to complete solo world trip

A Kerry sailor has begun his quest to become the first Irish person to complete the legendary Golden Globe Race.

Munster • 04 Sep 22

Artwork and manuscripts by Mickie Cavan are on display at an art centre in Ardfert Visitor Centre in Kerry

Art of Kerry labourer on display following appeal

The art of a much-loved Co Kerry farm labourer has been uncovered 26 years after his death. The discovery of up to 30 paintings by bachelor Mickie Cavan, along with his decorated manuscripts, follows a community appeal in Ardfert to locate the work of the popular local character.

Munster • 15 Aug 22

An Blascaod Mór was abandoned in 1953 when the last of the islanders were relocated to the mainland

Tradition of Blasket music celebrated in new collection

The haunting lament of 'Port na bPúcaí' is just one example of the rich tradition of music and song associated with the Blasket Islands now being celebrated in a new collection.

Munster • 03 Aug 22

Pat Lawless will tackle some of the world's most dangerous seas and oceans (Pic: Kieran Ryan Benson)

Irishman begins treacherous 'voyage for madmen' race

A Kerry sailor has departed Ireland to compete in the legendary Golden Globe Yacht Race, also known as the "voyage for madmen".

Ireland • 27 Jul 22

The Irish Coastguard was tasked to the scene (File image)

Ten rescued from boat off Blasket Islands

Ten people have been rescued from a boat that got into difficulty off the Blasket Islands in west Kerry.

Munster • 08 Jul 22

The project features a dramatic transformation of the exhibitions at Ionad an Bhlascaoid in Dún Chaoin

New visitor experience opens at Blasket centre in Kerry

A new €2.9m visitor experience which celebrates the Blasket Islands has been opened in west Kerry.

Regional • 27 Jun 22

Mórthaispeántas nua in Ionad an Bhlascaoid

Mórthaispeántas nua oscailte in Ionad an Bhlascaoid

Tá taispeántas úrnua a chosain €2.9 milliún oscailte in Ionad an Bhlascaoid i gCorca Dhuibhne, Co Chiarraí.

Nuacht • 27 Jun 22

Ukrainians have formed both men's and women's crews and a number of Ukrainian children are involved with the underage crews

'They're hardy out' - Refugees join Kerry rowers

Ukrainian rowers are set to take on local crews in this summer's circuit of regattas in south Kerry.

Regional • 08 Jun 22