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An incident where a basking shark was struck by a boat in April allowed the team to capture new data

'Grim' basking shark boat strike data captured in Kerry

A team of researchers in Co Kerry has been able to capture data detailing how endangered basking sharks respond to boat strikes.

Munster • 24 Jul 24

Samantha Cookes was using the alias 'Carrie Jade Williams' when she contacted RTÉ's Doc on One team

Woman accused of €60,000 social welfare fraud in Kerry

A woman accused of defrauding the Department of Social Protection of almost €60,000 has been remanded in custody at a hearing in Tralee District Court.

Ireland • 13 Jul 24

Sebastian Jaworski was last seen heading towards a feature called An Eisc last Sunday

Poor visibility hampers search efforts on Kerry mountain

The search for a 46-year-old hiker in Co Kerry was hampered by weather conditions again today with poor visibility around Cnoc Bhréanainn.

Munster • 01 Jul 24

42-year-old Padraig 'Paudie' O'Connor was found outside a house at An Caisleán Mór in Castleisland

Man who died in suspected assault in Co Kerry named

A man who died following a suspected assault in Co Kerry in the early hours of this morning has been named as 42-year-old Padraig 'Paudie' O'Connor.

Ireland • 28 Jun 24

Thomas Dooley died when he was attacked as he attended a funeral in Tralee, Co Kerry on 5 October, 2022

Wife of Thomas Dooley gives evidence at murder trial

The wife of 42-year-old father of seven Thomas Dooley has been giving evidence for a third day in the trial of six people charged with his murder.

Courts • 07 Jun 24

Wife resumes evidence in Dooley murder trial

The wife of 42-year-old father-of-seven Thomas Dooley has resumed her evidence in the trial of six men charged with his murder.

Courts • 06 Jun 24

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following the incident in Co Kerry

Two arrests after man dies after alleged assault in Kerry

Two men have been arrested after another man died following an alleged assault in Co Kerry in the early hours of this morning.

Munster • 27 May 24

Minister for Finance Michael McGrath said those studies estimate that AI will affect around two thirds of employment in Ireland (File photo: RollingNews.ie)

One-third of jobs at risk from AI in future - McGrath

Minister for Finance Michael McGrath has said a study by his department has concluded that up to one-third of jobs in Ireland could be at risk in the future from artificial intelligence.

Ireland • 20 May 24

Governor of New York Kathy Hochul was received at the event by Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council Jim Finucane

NY governor honoured at ancestral homeplace in Kerry

The Governor of New York has been honoured with a civic reception at her ancestral homeplace in Co Kerry.

Munster • 19 May 24

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Killarney Garda Station

Two people in serious condition after Killorglin crash

Witnesses are being sought to a serious road traffic crash that happened in Killorglin, Co Kerry, yesterday.

Regional • 27 Apr 24

Government approval was secured for the men to be pardoned by President Michael D Higgins

Pardons approved for two men hanged in Co Kerry in 1880s

Two men who were executed by hanging more than 140 years ago after being convicted of murder could soon receive a posthumous presidential pardon following Government approval.

Ireland • 17 Apr 24

The warning will come into effect from 7pm tomorrow evening and remain in place until 10am on Monday morning (file image)

Status Yellow rain warning issued for Kerry from tomorrow

A Status Yellow rain warning has been issued for Co Kerry from tomorrow, with heavy rain forecast.

Regional • 23 Mar 24

Gardaí seized crystal meth with an estimated value of €32.8m at Cork Port last year

Father offers life savings for bail in €33m meth case

The father of a Kerry businessman charged over the country's largest-ever crystal meth seizure has offered to stand bail for his son and told a court he would put forward €100,000 from his life savings.

Munster • 21 Mar 24

Dingle Coastguard responded to an emergency call from the Conor Pass in west Kerry (File image)

Injured paraglider rescued after Conor Pass cliff crash

An injured paraglider has been rescued after crashing on a cliff on the Conor Pass in west Kerry.

Munster • 20 Mar 24

Darren McFadden and Emma Melay will work on the island during the busy summer season

Couple chosen as new caretakers of An Blascaod Mór

Two teachers have been announced as this year's caretakers of An Blascaod Mór in west Kerry. 34-year-old Darren McFadden and Emma Melay, 26, were chosen out of 300 people across the world who applied for the role.

Munster • 19 Mar 24

Gardaí at the scene of the incident in Tralee on Thursday

Man charged with rape of woman after Tralee attack

A man has appeared before a special sitting of Mallow District Court in connection with an attack on a woman in Tralee, Co Kerry, on Thursday.

Courts • 16 Mar 24

Gardaí at the scene of the incident this afternoon in Tralee

Arrest after woman sexually assaulted, stabbed in Kerry

A man has been arrested in connection with an incident in which a woman in her 20s was stabbed and sexually assaulted in Co Kerry earlier today.

Ireland • 14 Mar 24

The woman received treatment for her injuries at University Hospital Kerry (file photo)

Man arrested after woman injured in aggravated burglary

A woman has been hospitalised with apparent stab wounds following an aggravated burglary in Co Kerry.

Munster • 11 Mar 24

Very strong winds and spells of heavy rain are expected from this evening

Status Yellow wind and rain warnings for five counties

Parts of the south and west of Ireland are set for a spell of wet and windy weather as Met Éireann issues weather warnings for five counties.

Weather • 04 Mar 24

Paddy O'Mahony was found dead at his home near Castlemaine, Co Kerry on Sunday

Funeral of Paddy O'Mahony held in Co Kerry

Paddy O'Mahony was remembered as "gentle and humble in heart" at his funeral mass in Co Kerry today.

Munster • 02 Mar 24

Paddy O'Mahony was found dead at his home in Co Kerry on Sunday

Man remains in custody in Kerry death investigation

A man in his 60s is still being questioned by gardaí investigating the murder of 84-year-old Paddy O'Mahony at his home near Castlemaine in Co Kerry.

Ireland • 27 Feb 24

A post-mortem examination on the body of 84-year-old Paddy O'Mahony is being carried out

Man held on suspicion of murder of elderly man in Kerry

A murder investigation is under way following the discovery of the body of an elderly man at his home near Castlemaine in Co Kerry.

Munster • 27 Feb 24

The 546kg seized has an estimated street value of just under €33 million

Further questioning granted over Cork drug seizure

Gardaí investigating the seizure of almost €33 million worth of synthetic drugs at the Port of Cork last Friday have been granted a further 48 hours to question two men arrested in Kerry as part of the investigation.

Regional • 21 Feb 24

Philip Griffin appeared before Kerry District Court

Man charged with murders of father and daughter in Kerry

A 37-year-old man has appeared before Kerry District Court charged with the murders of a father and his five-year-old daughter in Tralee 12 years ago.

Courts • 08 Feb 24

Anthony O'Brien and his five-year old daughter Nadine died in the blaze which broke out at their home at Killeen Heights in Tralee in May 2012

Man due in court over fatal 2012 Kerry house fire

A man in his 30s is due in Cahirciveen District Court tomorrow morning in connection with a fatal house fire in Co Kerry in May 2012.

Munster • 08 Feb 24