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Mayor of Killarney and President of the town's Chamber of Commerce Niall Kelleher

Kerry refugee support 'can't cope' with demand

A key support organisation for asylum seekers and refugees in Killarney says it can no longer cope with demand on its services, such are the numbers being placed in the tourist town.

Regional • 20 Oct 22

The facility, which could accommodate up to 200 people, was opened on 8 September

Athletics arena to no longer be used for asylum seekers

The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth has confirmed that the National Indoor Athletics Training Centre on Sport Ireland's Abbotstown campus will no longer be used to accommodate asylum seekers from Friday.

Munster • 12 Oct 22

Solo sailor Pat Lawless at the start of his round the world voyage

Irish solo-sailor among leaders in round-the-world race

Irish solo-sailor Pat Lawless is among the leading group of boats as the round-the-world Golden Globe Race enters its sixth week.

Regional • 10 Oct 22

Thomas Dooley, 43, was stabbed and fatally injured at a funeral

Second arrest in connection with fatal funeral attack

Gardaí investigating the death of Thomas Dooley at a funeral in Tralee, Co Kerry, yesterday have arrested a second man.

Munster • 06 Oct 22

Night busking in Killarney now starts around 11pm (File pic)

Killarney pubs and buskers at centre of noisy row

Businesses in Killarney are turning up their amplifiers and putting speakers outside in an attempt to outperform the noise from mobile buskers, a council meeting has been told.

Regional • 29 Sep 22

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

The existing court complex on Ashe Street, Tralee

Kerry councillors approve sale for new court complex

Councillors in Kerry have voted to sell a site to the Courts Service and pave the way for what the meeting was told will be an investment of €22 million in a new courts complex in Tralee.

Regional • 19 Sep 22

The existing courts complex at Ashe Street in Tralee

Vote due on sale of Tralee site to Courts Service

Kerry County Council will be asked to vote tomorrow on the sale of a key council-owned site to the courts service to allow a new county courthouse to be built.

Munster • 18 Sep 22

The cranes could not be fully assembled before transportation as they had to pass under bridges to reach their destination

Cranes complete journey from Kerry to New York

Three enormous cranes manufactured in Co Kerry have completed their journey from Cork Harbour to the Port of New York and New Jersey in the United States.

Ireland • 12 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

Documentation and files relating to the purchase of properties were also seized during the searches
(Image: RollingNews.ie)

Watches, cash seized in CAB searches in Kerry and Cork

Watches, cash and bank account details have been seized by the Criminal Assets Bureau following a number of searches across Cork and Kerry this morning.

Munster • 07 Sep 22

Anthony O'Brien and his five-year-old daughter Nadine died in the 2012 fire

Three arrested over 2012 fire that killed father, child

Three people have been arrested in connection with a fatal house fire in Co Kerry ten years ago.

Munster • 01 Sep 22

The cranes will become the largest objects ever engineered in Ireland to be shipped out of the country

Three of world's largest cranes set for US from Kerry

Three of the world's largest ship-to-shore container cranes are about to set sail from Cork Harbour for the Port of New York and New Jersey.

Munster • 23 Aug 22

Miriam Burns was found dead in her home in Killarney

Man released without charge in Kerry murder inquiry

A man in his 50s who was arrested on suspicion of the murder of Miriam Burns in Co Kerry, has been released without charge.

Ireland • 19 Aug 22

Miriam Burns was found dead at her home on Monday

Garda search in Kerry as murder investigation continues

A 51-year-old man is still being questioned in connection with the investigation into the murder of Miriam Burns at her home in Killarney, Co Kerry.

Munster • 18 Aug 22

The body of Miriam Burns was discovered in her home

Man, 50s, arrested on suspicion of Co Kerry murder

A man in his 50s has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of a 75-year-old woman in Co Kerry.

Ireland • 17 Aug 22

Irish Water says it hopes supply will return in the afternoon

4,000 homes and businesses without water in Kerry

Four thousand premises in Kerry, including households and tourism sites, have been left without water today after a major mains linked to the county's largest water treatment plant near Killarney burst overnight.

Munster • 14 Aug 22

The woman was taken to University Hospital Kerry where she is being treated for her injuries

Two men arrested after woman stabbed in Tralee

A woman in her 20s is recovering in hospital after she was stabbed during an assault in Tralee last night.

Munster • 08 Aug 22

A technical examination of the scene took place this morning (File image)

Two men arrested after woman stabbed in Tralee

A woman in her 20s is recovering in hospital after she was stabbed during an assault in Tralee last night.

Munster • 08 Aug 22

Water Safety Ireland recommended making noise and calling for help if you find yourself in difficultly (file pic)

Water Safety Ireland makes plea after Co Kerry drowning

Water Safety Ireland has issued an appeal for people not to overestimate their swimming ability when swimming outdoors.

Ireland • 05 Aug 22

Muriel Eriksson and Desmond Byrne died in the incident on Ballybunion beach

Taoiseach pays tribute after two drown in Co Kerry

A community in Roscommon is in shock following the deaths of a brother and sister in a drowning tragedy in Ballybunion, Co Kerry.

Munster • 05 Aug 22

The 47km Slea Head Drive, on Ireland's most westerly peninsula, regularly experiences long tailbacks

Drivers in Dingle to go 'clockwise' round Ceann Sléibhe

Motorists in Kerry will be directed to drive "clockwise" around Dingle's Ceann Sléibhe from Friday, for a three-week trial period.

Regional • 28 Jul 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

Micheál Martin with Kathy Hochul during the Taoiseach's St Patrick's Day visit to the US in March

US governor issues letter of support to Kerry

The Governor of the State of New York has written a letter of support to Kerry ahead of tomorrow's All-Ireland final.

Munster • 23 Jul 22

Templenoe GAA members show their support for the Kerry team ahead of Sunday's All-Ireland SFC final (Pic: Mary O'Neill)

Steeped in football history, Kerry supporters eye win

At his home on the outskirts of Tralee, Mick Laide's grandchildren are learning how a Kerry man lined out for Galway in the 1959 All-Ireland final between the two counties.

Ireland • 22 Jul 22

Kerry

Kerry refugee support 'can't cope' with demand

Athletics arena to no longer be used for asylum seekers

Irish solo-sailor among leaders in round-the-world race

Second arrest in connection with fatal funeral attack

Killarney pubs and buskers at centre of noisy row

Bird flu threatens gannet colony on Sceilg Bheag

Kerry councillors approve sale for new court complex

Vote due on sale of Tralee site to Courts Service

Cranes complete journey from Kerry to New York

Dingle telecoms mast protest enters 269th day

Watches, cash seized in CAB searches in Kerry and Cork

Three arrested over 2012 fire that killed father, child

Three of world's largest cranes set for US from Kerry

Man released without charge in Kerry murder inquiry

Garda search in Kerry as murder investigation continues

Man, 50s, arrested on suspicion of Co Kerry murder

4,000 homes and businesses without water in Kerry

Two men arrested after woman stabbed in Tralee

Two men arrested after woman stabbed in Tralee

Water Safety Ireland makes plea after Co Kerry drowning

Taoiseach pays tribute after two drown in Co Kerry

Drivers in Dingle to go 'clockwise' round Ceann Sléibhe

Irishman begins treacherous 'voyage for madmen' race

US governor issues letter of support to Kerry

Steeped in football history, Kerry supporters eye win

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