Secondary schools returned to full and vibrant life across the State this week as the easing of restrictions allowed first-, second- and third-year students to rejoin senior-cycle colleagues on school grounds – for the first time since the start of the year. Independent.ie – News …
Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has yet to offer a meaningful response to a second urgent appeal by his party colleague, Cathaoirleach of the Listowel Municipal District Cllr Mike Foley for the establishment of a special task force for North Kerry. Independent.ie – News …
Judge David Waters said he had no option but to impose a jail sentence on a man who attacked a bar man with a pool cue after he refused to leave the premises at closing time. Independent.ie – News …
There is a growing sense of anticipation in Ballybunion as it counts down to what will hopefully be a summer season to remember for one of Ireland’s most popular seaside resorts. Independent.ie – News …
The number of new COVID cases being diagnosed across Kerry has more than halved in the last month, with the Iveragh peninsula now largely free of the virus. Independent.ie – News …
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. Independent.ie – News …
Tríona Ryan didn’t just release a music video in recent weeks; she fulfilled a promise to her much-loved mother, Betty. Independent.ie – News …
Cllr Jim Finucane is calling on Kerry County Council (KCC) to ease strict planning laws regarding the use of shop awnings after Minister for Tourism Catherine Martin made a €17million bursary available to help struggling hospitality businesses pay for outdoor seating areas. Independent.ie – News …
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. Independent.ie – News …
The Government this week announced details of its plans to rejuvenate rural Ireland in the post-COVID years. The ambitious five-year plan called ‘Our Rural Future’ outlines a series of ideas and programs which will underpin rural recovery. Independent.ie – News …