Kerry news

Funding sought for Bohereen na Goun link road

Funding sought for Bohereen na Goun link road The compulsory land acquisition process for the proposed Bohereen na Goun link road has advanced, but construction remains dependent on securing capital […]

Kerry’s Olympic race walker David Kenny honoured by Farranfore Maine Valley AC

Kenny was a surprise winner of the Riocht 5k third leg on Friday, with Conor Kissane (Killarney Valley) and Kerry Eagar (Star of the Laune) the overall men’s and women’s winners in the series

Funding sought for Glebe Craft Quarter

Funding sought for Glebe Craft Quarter Plans to redevelop Killarney’s town centre laneways remain on hold as local authority officials seek capital funding to progress the scheme. At Wednesday’s meeting […]

Cahersiveen round-up: Two domestic violence cases before court

A complainant in one of the cases told judge they had received threats to kill and threats from different numbers

Kerry All-Ireland winning manager’s club set to mark five decades of success

A compromise in Cahersiveen: In rural Kerry, solicitors find a middle path amid legal aid action

As rural courts resume, Kerry solicitors take a sympathetic approach

Kerry gardaí vow to stamp out anti-social behaviour during Listowel Harvest Festival

Listowel gardaí set to roll out ‘Challenge 21’ initiative at the racecourse

Kerry racecourse access gets green light despite residents’ safety concerns

An Coimisiún Pleanála issues ruling in favour of Killarney Racecourse

Kerry Junior Club FC Final: Knocknagoshel boss sees no room to ‘sulk’ if club want to bounce back

‘Obviously we didn’t want to be waiting for next year, we wanted to do it today, but look we have no choice,’ Shane O’Connell noted

Kerry Junior Club FC Final: Captain Ricky Heffernan says management key to Finuge revival

‘We’d probably still be rock bottom if they didn’t get involved so I genuinely really want to thank them for everything they’ve done for us,’ he said

Call for urgent child protection funding at Killarney conference

Call for urgent child protection funding at Killarney conference Frontline child protection and welfare services are facing an unprecedented crisis due to a surge in cases and limited resources, key […]

Killarney Camera Club has published a special commemorative booklet featuring 25 images to celebrate its 25th anniversary.

Camera Club marks silver anniversary with publication Killarney Camera Club has published a special commemorative booklet featuring 25 images to celebrate its 25th anniversary. The publication showcases select photographs representing […]

Kerry District League: Plenty of action across the divisions on opening weekend

Killarney Athletic had a good win over Listowel Celtic in the Munster Junior Cup

Teresa McGrane to receive 2026 Maureen O’Hara Award

Teresa McGrane to receive 2026 Maureen O’Hara Award Former Deputy CEO of Screen Ireland Teresa McGrane has been named as the recipient of the 2026 Maureen O’Hara Award. The award, […]

Felicity’s Summer in Killarney Week 13

Felicity’s Summer in KillarneyWeek 13 A few weeks later and the end of summer was quickly approaching. Auntie Sheila and Jack insisted that they needed to spend a nice day […]

MARIE MEETS: SEAN COFFEY

MARIE MEETS Words by Marie Carroll O’Sullivan ‘ Photos by Marie Carroll O’Sullivan Five years, one great privilege From student to Principal, Sean Coffey reflects on 15 years at the […]

Watch highlights of Kerry IFC final as David Clifford’s 15-point haul against Kilcummin leads Fossa to title and senior football

Kilcummin gave it everything in their pursuit of their first IFC title since 2018 but Fossa were not to be denied having lost the 2023 and 2025 finals

Watch highlights of Kerry Senior Club FC semi-final: High drama as Dr Crokes beat Na Gaeil on penalties

Na Gaeil will be left to rue a significant number of missed chances

Kerry Novice FC final: St Michaels / Foilmore snatch victory with late two-pointer against Scartaglin

Substitute Matthew O’Sullivan was the hero for the South Kerry club with a two-point winner seconds before the final hooter edged out Scartaglin

Kerry Junior Club FC Final: Finuge hold their nerve to see off favourites Knocknagoshel down the stretch

Jamie Galvin hit the winner for Finuge with four minutes to go

Engineers to review signal timing at Daly’s crossing

Engineers to review signal timing at Daly’s crossing Council engineers are to review traffic signal timings at a key pedestrian crossing near Daly’s SuperValu to ease congestion at one of […]

Community clean-up group reactivates in National Park

Community clean-up group reactivates in National Park A community litter clean-up initiative established during the pandemic has reactivated following a fresh volunteer drive in Killarney National Park. The group was […]

Watch highlights of Kerry Premier Junior FC final: Keel land late two-pointers to snatch title from 14-man Churchill

Churchill led by six points with 10 minutes to play, but three orange flags for the Mid Kerry men and a red card for Joe Linehan turned a brilliant final on its head

Kerry Senior Club FC: Rathmore ease into county final after easy win over Milltown/Castlemaine

Facing into a 12-point deficit at half time, there was no way back for Milltown/Castlemaine, but the Mid Kerry outfit were typically defiant and kept battling

Killarney rider represents Ireland at UCI Enduro World Cup

Killarney rider represents Ireland at UCI Enduro World Cup Local rider Adam Murphy recently swapped his club colours for the green jersey of Ireland to compete at the UCI Enduro […]

Local heritage remembered ahead of National Ploughing

Local heritage remembered ahead of National Ploughing /Local agricultural history comes into focus this month as preparations conclude for the National Ploughing Championships, taking place from September 15 to 17. […]

No culprit found in River Deenagh pollution investigation

No culprit found in River Deenagh pollution investigation An investigation into a suspected pollution event in the River Deenagh earlier this summer has concluded without identifying a specific culprit. At […]

Big changes in world-famous Kerry hotel as new owner makes his mark three years after taking over from Brennan brothers

Bryan Meehan says he’s ‘blessed’ by support in Kenmare after taking over the Park Hotel and making major upgrades

Kerry Junior FC Final: Knocknagoshel can arise and see off Finuge for a first county title in 30 years

Finuge have been the surprise package, but Knock look ready to deliver

A night in memory of Dolly Parton at Páidí Ó'Sé's pub set to raise funds for Kerry Cancer Support Group

Bid for Killarney community centre abandoned

Pre-planning underway for starter homes

Pre-planning underway for starter homes Councillor Maura Healy-Rae raised the issue of affordable housing at Wednesday’s meeting of the Killarney Municipal District. She submitted a motion asking officials: “To ask […]

Investigation probing early morning car fire

Investigation probing early morning car fire An investigation is under way following an early morning blaze that destroyed an electric vehicle in Killarney over the weekend. Emergency services were alerted […]

Local effort brings historic manuscript back to Ireland

Local effort brings historic manuscript back to Ireland A dedicated effort led by three Killarney figures were responsible for securing the return of the Annals of Inisfallen to Irish soil, […]

Killarney’s love affair of derelict public buildings set to continue

Killarney’s love affair of derelict public buildings set to continue The future of several prominent disused public properties in Killarney took centre stage at Wednesday’s meeting of the Killarney Municipal […]

Public invited to learn global dance for Culture Night

Public invited to learn global dance for Culture Night Residents are being invited to learn a famous dance sequence ahead of a public performance at Market Cross for Culture Night […]

Summer traffic chaos sparks call for 2027 action

Summer traffic chaos sparks call for 2027 action Engineers from Kerry County Council were put under the microscope at Wednesday’s Killarney Municipal District meeting after Councillor Niall Kelleher called out […]

Kerry Senior Club FC semi-final previews: Dr Crokes and Rathmore the likeliest final pairing

Rathmore look to be a cut above a doughty Milltown/Castlemaine

Kerry Premier JFC final: Churchill capable of upsetting odds one more time against fancied Keel

Keel, with their quartet of Evans starters, are probably slender favourites, but Churchill have the capacity to deliver a twist in the tale of the Premier Junior final

High-flying Kerry FC welcome Bray Wanderers to Tralee with the chance to go third in the table

The Kingdom are the form team in the division over the last twelve games

Calls for vacant upper-floors be made available for rental use

Calls for vacant upper-floors be made available for rental use Property owners in Killarney town centre are being encouraged to utilise new financial supports to convert underutilised space above commercial […]

French for All returns with expanded language courses

French for All returns with expanded language courses Killarney School of French, French for All, will resume its autumn schedule of language classes for children, secondary school students, and adults […]

Kerry teen (17) missing for over a month located safe and well

Sem to host night at the dogs for South Africa trip

Sem to host night at the dogs for South Africa trip Students and teachers at St Brendan’s College are finalising preparations for a charity benefit night at Kingdom Greyhound Stadium […]

How Kerry Airport’s then-largest shareholder was wrongly linked to Osama bin Laden after 9/11 

Kerry senator welcomes €5.5m being put back in pockets of renters

Kerry Lotto player collects over €38k in bonus win and a holiday is next on the cards

Local friendship inspires Wicklow charity challenge

Local friendship inspires Wicklow charity challenge A local friendship between a Polish native and a well-known community volunteer has inspired a fundraising effort for the Kerry branch of the Irish […]

‘Miracle’ Kerry teenager on road to recovery after near fatal motorbike accident

‘The doctors didn’t expect him to wake up and walk and talk’

Kerry athlete Aoife Mahony on the difficult transition from life on a US scholarship to coming home to Ireland

The north Kerry woman spent seven years studying, training and working in America, and has found plenty of challenges after coming home last year

Maiden European championship victory for Killarney co-driver Noel O'Sullivan

Navigating the Michelin-shod Toyota GR Yaris Rally2 fielded by Welsh outfit Melvyn Evans Motorsport, O’Sullivan brought vital stage knowledge to the cockpit alongside Kris Meeke

Tralee gets its autumn fix of Gaeilge at Féile an Fhómhair