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Gardaí arrested the man a short distance from the property (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

Man charged in Tralee after aggravated burglary

A man in his 20s has been charged in connection with an aggravated burglary overnight in Tralee, Co Kerry.

Two mothers living at the hotel said this will be the third time in 12 months that they will be relocating

More hotels to cease providing refugee accommodation

More hotels will cease providing refugee accommodation in the coming weeks, according to a spokesperson for the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth.

Ireland • 24 Feb 23

The Health Information and Quality Authority said its findings at University Hospital Kerry were a cause for concern

Emergency room conditions 'risk patient safety' - HIQA

The Health Information and Quality Authority has found that gross overcrowding, shortages of medical and nursing staff and significant issues with patient flow posed a risk to patient safety at the emergency department of University Hospital Kerry.

Kerry • 22 Feb 23

The road has been closed for a technical examination

Man dies following road collision in Co Kerry

A man in his 30s has died following a single vehicle collision in Co Kerry.

Munster • 16 Feb 23

The crash in Kerry occurred on the N71 Kenmare to Bantry road at Drominassig

Two killed in separate road crashes in Mayo and Kerry

Two men have been killed in separate road crashes in counties Mayo and Kerry.

Regional • 16 Feb 23

The 'brídeog' doll which the Biddy carries with them

'This is mighty': Biddy returns to Kilgobnet homes

Tucked away under the shadow of Carrauntoohill lies the parish of Kilgobnet, the last stronghold of the 'Biddy'.

Munster • 01 Feb 23

The repurposed Virgin Atlantic Boeing 747 aircraft carrying Virgin Orbit's LauncherOne rocket at Cornwall Airport earlier this evening

Warnings issued over possible rocket debris off coast

Mariners, fishers and seagoing vessels have been warned to stay out of an area of ocean south of Cork and Kerry for a time tonight, due to the fear of potential rocket debris falling from the sky.

Ireland • 09 Jan 23

Killarney District Court heard today that the incident involved a group of Georgian and Algerian men

Up to 20 involved in Kerry hotel incident, court told

Up to 20 men were involved in an incident of violent disorder at a hotel in Killarney being used as a temporary direct provision centre on 1 January, a court was told today.

Munster • 03 Jan 23

Hotel Killarney is currently being used as a Direct Provision Centre

Six men arrested following Killarney hotel stabbings

Gardaí investigating last night's multiple stabbing at a hotel being used as a temporary direct provision centre in Killarney Co Kerry are now questioning six men.

Ireland • 02 Jan 23

Killarney National Park was threatened by wildfires in 2021

Wildfires in Kerry halved in 2022

Wildfires in Kerry halved in 2022 compared to the same period last year, preliminary figures show.

Regional • 29 Dec 22

Johnny O'Brien has been named locally as the man who died in the fire (Pic: Valerie O'Sullivan)

Man in his 60s dies in Co Kerry house fire

The body of a man in his 60s has been recovered following a house fire at Glenflesk in Co Kerry.

Ireland • 26 Dec 22

Grammy winners Rhiannon Giddens and Francesco Turrisi performing at Other Voices in 2020

Other Voices festival returns to Kerry for 21st year

Other Voices Dingle 2022 opens today, marking the 21st year of the popular music festival in the west Kerry town.

Munster • 02 Dec 22

Far from being of benefit to wild creatures, discarded Halloween pumpkins are actually a menace, particularly to smaller animals going into hibernation (stock image)

Wildlife experts concerned over 'pumpkin dumping'

Wildlife experts in Co Kerry have expressed concern over "pumpkin dumping" in parks and forests.

Regional • 22 Nov 22

Simon Harris is due to make the announcement today (File pic RollingNews.ie)

Killarney set to get its first third-level college

A vacant factory in Killarney is set to become the town's first third-level college, focusing on the hospitality sector.

Munster • 21 Nov 22

Thomas Dooley was attacked at a funeral in Tralee last month

Cousin charged with murder of Thomas Dooley in Tralee

A 20-year old man has been before Tralee District Court charged with the murder of Thomas Dooley at a funeral in the town last month.

Regional • 16 Nov 22

Thomas Dooley was fatally assaulted at a funeral in Co Kerry

Two arrested in Thomas Dooley murder investigation

Two people have been arrested as part of the investigation into the fatal assault of a man during a funeral in Co Kerry last month.

Munster • 15 Nov 22

Pat Lawless was amongst the leaders, sailing in fourth place in the south Atlantic, when a part on his self-steering equipment broke (Pics: Kieran Ryan-Benson)

Kerry sailor forced to leave round-the-world race

Irish solo sailor Pat Lawless, has been forced to retire from the round-the-world Golden Globe Yacht Race.

Regional • 10 Nov 22

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to come forward (File pic: RollingNews.ie)

Garda appeal after teenager killed in Kerry crash

A teenager has died in a single-vehicle crash in Co Kerry.

Ireland • 30 Oct 22

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to come forward

Girl dies in single-vehicle crash in Tralee

A girl has died in a single-vehicle crash in Tralee this evening.

Ireland • 30 Oct 22

Denis Stack, spokesperson for Listowel Greenway, at the opening of the Listowel to Abbeyfeale section of the North Kerry Greenway

'Historic day' as two new greenways open in Co Kerry

Two in a series of new greenways in Co Kerry have been officially opened by Minister of State at the Department of Transport Hildegarde Naughton.

Regional • 01 Nov 22

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