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Irish Halloween Traditions
These Halloween traditions all have Irish origins Halloween originated in Ireland as the Celtic festival of Samhain, which is why so many Halloween traditions – regardless of where you are…
170 brave women go to Kerry beach to bare all in aid of cancer charity.
170 brave women went down to a beach to bare all in aid of cancer charity as part of ’emotional & empowering’ event. Dozens of brave women went down to…
Interesting facts about Kerry
County Kerry – Chiarraí in Irish is in the south-west corner of Ireland along the Wild Atlantic Way. Kerry had a population of 147,554 in the 2016 census. Kerry is in…
Kerry’s call
A free telephone call service is being piloted for the Sliabh Luachra area where older people and individuals who may feel lonely, isolated or vulnerable can use this facility. What…
Golf clubs looking to get back into the swing of it
Kerry’s golf courses re-open Monday but the return of the Cups and Shields competitions remain some way off. Ger Walsh spoke to some local golf course officers and staff Golfers…
15 Things to do while in isolation
With social distancing and self-isolation, there is an increase of the number of people spending more and more time at home. There is a chance we might all end up…
Almost €3 million increase in housing funding for Kerry County Council last year
Kerry County Council got an almost €3 million increase in funding for housing last year. That’s according to figures released by the Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government, in…
Gardaí Appealing For Witnesses To Fatal Road Collision In North Kerry
GARDAI investigating a fatal road traffic collision that occurred at a roadworks site near Tarbert on Tuesday, August 11, are appealing for witnesses. The incident occurred at around 1:15pm when…
Mental Health – Darkness into Light
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and therefore time to transform Darkness in Light! Pieta House has postponed this year’s Darkness into Light walks. Without the funds raised by this…
International Workers’ Day 2020
This Friday, 1st of May is International Workers’ Day 2020 International Workers’ Day, also known as Workers’ Day or Labour Day. In the UK is often referred to as May Day (an…
Earth Day 2020 – 50th anniversary
The theme for Earth Day 2020 is climate action. Let’s flood the digital landscape with action — Join the global conversations this Wednesday 22nd of April! An expanding population and…
Bats in Ireland – Part 2
Types of Bats in Ireland Nine species of bat have been confirmed resident in Ireland: Common Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pipistrellus) Soprano Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pygmaeus) Nathusius’ Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus nathusii) Leisler’s Bat (Nyctalus…
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The Sun – Kerry
- Fury over McDonald’s menu change sparked my career…new Ireland AM gig would make mum so proud, says Edaein O’Connell
by Kate Stafford on October 9, 2026 at 6:26 pmIRELAND AM's newest face had an unusual entry into the world of media, and her current role is one that would make her late mother so proud. Growing up in Listowel, Co Kerry, Edaein O’Connell might have been a certainty as a Rose of Tralee contestant, but becoming a TV star was not on the...
- Former US soldier charged over Kerry farmer Mike Gaine’s murder wants new barristers ahead of January trial, court told
on October 9, 2026 at 5:42 pmA FORMER US soldier charged with murdering Kerry farmer Mike Gaine wants new barristers ahead of his trial next January, the Central Criminal Court has heard. Michael Kelley, of no fixed abode in Tralee, Co Kerry, was sent forward for trial in Dublin in May after being served with the book of evidence. Kelley, 54, is charged...
- Urgent ‘do not consume’ warning as tap water in thousands of Irish homes not safe to drink, cook, or brush teeth with
by Isabela Boechat on October 8, 2026 at 2:43 pmTHOUSANDS of Irish households have been warned "not to drink" their tap water after an issue was found in the water source. The urgent "do not consume" notice was issued by the Uisce Eireann yesterday to residents in Co Kerry. The notice has been issued following the detection of an issue affecting the raw water...
- The Irish beach voted ‘one of best in world’ with lifeguards, stunning views & ice cream truck – it’s near top location
by Emma Mooney on October 8, 2026 at 12:49 pmTAKE a look at this stunning Irish beach that’s been voted “one of the best in the world”. Ballyheigue Beach in Kerry, located along the Wild Atlantic Way, is a 10km stretch of clean white sand. And Conde Nast named it “one of the best beaches in the world” in their 29th annual Traveler Readers'...
