Kerry

Impossible to establish cause of death for reclusive farmer not seen by family in a year

Michael Sheehy’s body was found at his home near Listowel on December 30th 2023, badly decomposed

Fri Nov 15 2024 - 14:37

Manor West Retail Park set for expansion next year

Leading national and international names already tenants at site in Tralee, Co Kerry

Wed Nov 13 2024 - 05:00

Rose of Tralee festival beset by financial problems and legal actions

Plus: Brian Ormond’s shoe business missteps, Peadar Tóibín’s distaste for government funding of media, and effing drama in the Dáil

Sun Nov 10 2024 - 06:00

Man (27) charged with murder of Gerard Kennelly in Co Kerry

Kane Hornyak was arrested by appointment at Togher Garda station, the third person charged in relation to father-of-one’s death

Sun Nov 03 2024 - 17:26

Man and woman charged with murder of Gerard Kennelly in Listowel, Co Kerry

Abigail Lynch (22) and Kieran Brady (35) appeared before Listowel District Court on Friday morning

Thu Oct 31 2024 - 13:04

Tenant ordered to vacate property in Kerry after landlords believed she had falsified name and work details

After noting that rental payments were ‘slow coming in’, the landlords discovered that the tenant’s payments were coming from a Revolut account under a different name

Thu Oct 31 2024 - 12:40

Felicity Hayes-McCoy: ‘So many of Ireland’s revolutionary women felt disillusioned and betrayed after the State was set up’

The author on the genre she calls ‘uplit’, the ‘perfect balance’ of living between London and the Kerry Gaeltacht, and her admiration for Greta Thunberg

Sun Oct 27 2024 - 05:16

Latte levy: ‘Now, you’d be ashamed to be seen with a disposable cup’

The Killarney Coffee Cup Project has so far prevented more than one million single-use coffee cups from reaching landfill or littering the town

Sun Oct 20 2024 - 06:00

Kerry Airport chief warns that Dublin Airport passenger cap is bad for business

The best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business desk

Tue Oct 15 2024 - 06:40

Dublin passenger cap costing regional airports, Kerry Airport boss tells Taoiseach

Kerry gateway chief executive warns Taoiseach Simon Harris of threats to growth

Tue Oct 15 2024 - 06:00

Man pleads guilty to manslaughter of father and daughter killed in Co Kerry house fire

Philip Griffin (37) was charged with murdering Anthony O’Brien and Nadine O’Brien in Tralee in May 2012

Mon Oct 14 2024 - 13:38

Businessman pleads guilty to drug importation and facilitating criminal gang in relation to record crystal meth haul

Former Ballyseedy Group chief executive Nathan McDonnell (44) to be sentenced on December 17th

Mon Oct 14 2024 - 12:57

Nine storied Irish walks: from rebel hills to drowned Spanish sailors

A stairway to heaven; an escape route for Tom Barry’s flying column; and a monument to unrequited passion: here are trails with stories attached

Sun Oct 13 2024 - 05:00

The Guide: Ruby Wax, St Vincent, Crowded House and other events to see, shows to book and ones to catch before they end

October 12th-18th, 2024: The best movies, music, art and more coming your way this week

Sat Oct 12 2024 - 05:00

Accidental death verdict at inquest into Kerry boy (5) who died after falling off quad bike driven by grandfather

Death of Freddie Davenport was ‘instant’ and he would have felt no pain, inquest hears

Fri Oct 11 2024 - 13:04

Pa Sheehy: Maybe It Was All for This – Ignore the sombre track titles. These songs are winners

Gigging with Bruce Springsteen in summer 2023 influenced the creative direction of this solo effort from a former member of Walking on Cars

Thu Oct 10 2024 - 05:00

Two angel sharks tagged off Kerry coast in ‘landmark moment’ for conservation efforts

The sharks were released northwest of Maharees, and the tags will transmit habitat and migration data for the next year

Wed Oct 09 2024 - 12:26

Cork floods: Clean-up operation after 65mm of rain recorded in some areas

Bantry was worst affected, with shops and houses flooded in centre of village

Sun Oct 06 2024 - 11:04

Ireland weather: Orange alert extended to Co Waterford with Met Éireann warnings for seven counties on Saturday

National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management and Met Éireann met on Friday ahead of alerts coming into force

Fri Oct 04 2024 - 15:22

Kerry’s All-Ireland winning team all nominated for women’s All Stars

Kerry lead the way with 15 nominations followed by beaten finalists Galway win nine

Mon Sept 30 2024 - 17:04

‘Why am I paying private health insurance? It defeats the whole purpose’: Cataract bus passengers face higher costs

HSE has cut reimbursement rate for patients travelling for operations but many in need of procedure have little choice but to pay up

Sun Sept 29 2024 - 06:00

Jacqui Hurley: I sometimes get angry at the news. Like when I see the politicians with the bike shed

The sports journalist, author and host of RTE’s The Sunday Game says she gets ‘major anxiety’ in car parks

Sat Sept 07 2024 - 06:00

HSE to take over private nursing home in Kerry next week

Hiqa to cancel Aperee Living Camp’s registration over concerns about its governance and management

Fri Sept 06 2024 - 18:31

Kerry eye services problems a ‘debacle’, hospital management says

Reply to parliamentary question that maintained there were ‘massive problems’ was draft sent out in error, University Hospital Kerry says

Fri Sept 06 2024 - 06:00

Back on the ranch: a dream holiday for horse lovers in the American west

A dude ranch holiday in Tucson, Arizona, is among exciting offerings for experienced riders and novices alike

Mon Sept 02 2024 - 05:00

Moving to Australia: ‘I would have had a very fixed life in Ireland. I feel very light here’

Despite a high cost of living, young Irish people living and working in Australia praise the social aspect and greater ability to shape their work lives

Fri Aug 30 2024 - 22:00

Rock climbers complete ‘magnificent’ ascent of seacliff route at Sybil Head, Co Kerry

English climbers took 11 hours to climb face of Ceann Sibéal, as the cliffs are known locally in west Kerry

Fri Aug 30 2024 - 06:36

Dash to hospital in a Garda car ‘saved my baby’s life’, mother says

Co Limerick mother praises fast-acting gardaí and says ‘Thanks to them I have my baby here with me’

Wed Aug 21 2024 - 17:02

Rose of Tralee 2024: ‘When nobody knew about the festival everyone wanted to come’

Tralee is ‘a place where love is in the air’ as the Kerry festival returns once again

Tue Aug 20 2024 - 00:32

Baby girl hospitalised after XL bully dog attack in Kerry

Gardaí confirm they are investigating the incident and that a dog was euthanised by local veterinary services

Mon Aug 19 2024 - 20:37

Rose of Tralee: what time does it start, who will win and everything you need to know

Television: Contest has survived huge changes in society and remains popular – if controversial – part of national calendar

Mon Aug 19 2024 - 16:23

Rose of Tralee: ‘Roses at Mass. Roses going on the merries ... Time is frozen, you could say’

The 32 Roses participate in parades and other events for the 64th year of the festival before the competition begins

Sun Aug 18 2024 - 19:23

Westport’s horizontal rain a welcome relief to tourists fleeing heatwaves, says cafe owner

A very soggy summer has brought mixed blessings for business owners in Mayo, Kerry and Donegal

Fri Aug 16 2024 - 13:00

White-tailed sea eagles win over farmers thanks to successful Irish return

In a happy turnaround, people who initially opposed the reintroduction of the species to Ireland now actively support it

Tue Aug 13 2024 - 16:02