It is hoped that a meeting with Justice Minister Helen McEntee will take place in the coming weeks with a rape victim and her family, who are demanding character testimonials be outlawed in sex-crime sentencing.

Tríona Ryan didn't just release a music video in recent weeks; she fulfilled a promise to her much-loved mother, Betty.

A new report from a HIQA inspection at Killarney Nursing Home last December has cited staffing issues at the Rock Road facility.

The HSE has outlined its plans for the vaccine roll-out in the county, with Kerry's two vaccination centres to be up and running from April 19 to begin vaccinating the 65-69 age category.

The head of Kerry County Council Moira Murrell - who leads the committee that will oversea the roll-out of grant aid for outdoor dining facilities in towns and cities - says the scheme will have long-term benefits for businesses and the public.