#Kerry - News

A collection of the latest news articles published by the Irish Examiner which relate directly to the Kerry region.

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Department moves Kerry Ipas residents over 250km away due to ant infestation
Department moves Kerry Ipas residents over 250km away due to ant infestation
The relocation is planned to be a short-term move 'while essential maintenance is carried out,' the Department of Justice said

Thu, 23 Jul, 2026

Multimillion-euro waterfront events venue planned for Sneem Hotel on Ring of Kerry
Multimillion-euro waterfront events venue planned for Sneem Hotel on Ring of Kerry
New centre will accommodate weddings as well as conferences for up to 200 guests

Thu, 23 Jul, 2026

Inquest returns verdict of accidental death on 14-year-old driver in Kerry
Inquest returns verdict of accidental death on 14-year-old driver in Kerry
State Pathologist, Dr Margot Bolster, said the cause of death of Thomas Healy was due to injuries in a road traffic accident

Wed, 22 Jul, 2026

Kerry v Shelbourne - Club Orange Men’s FAI Cup Second Round
FAI Cup last-16 draw: Holders Shamrock Rovers take on St Pats, Kerry draw Sligo after Shels shock
Elsewhere, Waterford’s reward for coming from behind to beat Cobh Ramblers on Friday is another home assignment, this time against Athlone Town, while Kerry take the long trip to the Premier Division’s bottom side Sligo Rovers

Tue, 21 Jul, 2026

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Waiting times reduced for marriage of convenience interviews in Cork and Kerry
HSE said a review of processing arrangements has reduced waiting times for the interviews, which are conducted where immigration concerns arise in proposed marriages

Sun, 19 Jul, 2026

'Very unpredictable': Killarney National Park wildfire flares up again as local roads closed
'Very unpredictable': Killarney National Park wildfire flares up again as local roads closed
Kerry County Council said underground fires, wind, and the warm weather had led to flare ups close to the N71 on Thursday

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

Charlie Chaplin's Kerry cottage comes to the market for €205,000
S Charlie Chaplin's Kerry cottage comes to the market for €205,000
The stone-hewn building has been in Chaplin family ownership since the 1990s

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

New heat warning for Cork as hosepipe ban takes effect and disposable BBQ ban urged
New heat warning for Cork as hosepipe ban takes effect and disposable BBQ ban urged
Fresh heat alerts, water restrictions and renewed calls to ban disposable barbecues come as hot weather continues across Ireland

Thu, 16 Jul, 2026

Jamey Carney murder: Suspect arrested in Jordan to remain in custody for 15 days
Jamey Carney murder: Suspect arrested in Jordan to remain in custody for 15 days
Jordanian authorities confirmed the detention after Irish officials sought assistance following the murder of the US citizen in Kerry

Thu, 16 Jul, 2026

Boyfriend of Kerry murder victim Jamey Carney detained by security services in Jordan
Jamey Carney investigation: Gardaí may not travel to Jordan to question Ahmad Al-Saqar
At the earliest, it would be weeks before gardaí would apply to Jordanian authorities for a mutual assistance request to permit them travel there. And if permission is granted, gardaí would be there in an observational capacity

Wed, 15 Jul, 2026

Jamey Carney remembered as 'a ray of sunshine' at funeral in Killarney
Jamey Carney remembered as 'a ray of sunshine' at funeral in Killarney
Hundreds gathered in Killarney to celebrate the life of the 43-year-old, with tributes focusing on her kindness and devotion to her daughter

Wed, 15 Jul, 2026

In pictures: Minister blames 'human activity' for Killarney National Park wildfire
In pictures: Minister blames 'human activity' for Killarney National Park wildfire
Fire crews and helicopters contained the blaze after 15 hectares were damaged, as fresh warnings were issued over fire risks

Wed, 15 Jul, 2026

Jamey Carney to be laid to rest in Killarney as murder probe continues
Jamey Carney to be laid to rest in Killarney as murder probe continues
Ms Carney's boyfriend, Ahmad Al-Saqar, 28, is currently in jail in Jordan

Wed, 15 Jul, 2026

Boyfriend of Kerry murder victim Jamey Carney could be extradited from Jordan if charged
Boyfriend of Kerry murder victim Jamey Carney could be extradited from Jordan if charged
Gardaí are preparing a file for the DPP as the murder investigation into the Killarney woman's death continues

Tue, 14 Jul, 2026

Boyfriend of Kerry murder victim Jamey Carney detained by security services in Jordan
Boyfriend of Kerry murder victim Jamey Carney detained by security services in Jordan
Arrest of Ahmad Al-Saqar, 28, comes as funeral details are published for the American woman

Mon, 13 Jul, 2026

Met Éireann issues high temperature warning for five counties including Cork
Met Éireann issues high temperature warning for five counties including Cork
Met Éireann is warning of maximum temperatures in excess of 27C combined with overnight minimum temperatures in excess of 15C.

Mon, 13 Jul, 2026

'Violence against women is now a matter of life and death’
'Violence against women is now a matter of life and death’
Jamey Carney was the second woman killed in her own home in less than three days. It brings to eight the number of women violently killed this year. And, halfway through 2026, the number of women killed in Ireland has already overtaken the figure for the whole of last year

Sun, 12 Jul, 2026

'Amazing person': High school friends remember Killarney murder victim Jamey Carney 
'Amazing person': High school friends remember Killarney murder victim Jamey Carney 
Investigators are hoping their American policing partners can help advance the search for a man who fled the country after the Kerry killing

Sun, 12 Jul, 2026

Returning man linked to Jamey Carney murder to Ireland could be 'lengthy' process
Returning man linked to Jamey Carney murder to Ireland could be 'lengthy' process
28-year-old Ahmad Al-Saqar fled from Ireland last Tuesday morning before the 43-year-old mum was found dead in Co Kerry 

Sun, 12 Jul, 2026

International search for Jamey Carney's boyfriend after Killarney death
US police assisting gardaí in hunt for man linked to Jamey Carney murder investigation
Local plans for a vigil remain on hold as investigators pursue international inquiries and family members gather in Killarney

Sat, 11 Jul, 2026

International search for Jamey Carney's boyfriend after Killarney death
International search for Jamey Carney's boyfriend after Killarney death
Gardaí are working with international police after a man they wish to question left Ireland before the woman's body was discovered

Sat, 11 Jul, 2026

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Jamey Carney and the alarming rise in femicide in Ireland
The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Jamey Carney and the alarming rise in femicide in Ireland
Since the murder of Ashling Murphy in 2022 prompted widespread outrage, 40 women have died violently in Ireland

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Killarney murder: International search under way for Jamey Carney's partner Ahmad Al-Saqar
Killarney murder: International search under way for Jamey Carney's partner Ahmad Al-Saqar
Gardaí are working with Interpol in a bid to track down the suspect, Ahmad Al-Saqar, described as a “person of significant interest” in the murder investigation.

Fri, 10 Jul, 2026

'I’ve been served a life sentence': Kerry widow calls for tougher penalties for hit-and-run drivers 
'I’ve been served a life sentence': Kerry widow calls for tougher penalties for hit-and-run drivers 
Jackie Murphy's husband was out cycling when he was killed by a drunk learner driver who left the scene of the accident — she was given a four-year jail sentence which Jackie believes is not long enough

Sun, 05 Jul, 2026

File Photo The Health Service Executive has said it is working to establish how many patients may need to have their medical tes
HSE 'aware of concerns' around recent spate of suicide deaths in Kerry
Anyone who is experiencing emotional distress can seek support through their GP, Emergency Department, SouthDoc, or HSE Mental Health Services

Sat, 04 Jul, 2026

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Man released without charge in garda bribery investigation
Gardaí will prepare a file for the Director of Public Prosecutions as the corruption investigation continues

Thu, 02 Jul, 2026

Kerry’s oldest active GAA fan, 95, still making the journey to Croke Park
Kerry’s oldest active GAA fan, 95, still making the journey to Croke Park
Founder of Na Gaeil and lifelong Kerry supporter says travel difficulties and GAA+ coverage make attending matches increasingly challenging

Sat, 27 Jun, 2026

Thunderstorm warning for the West extended as 8,000 properties without power
Thunderstorm warning for the West extended as 8,000 properties without power
Met Éireann said the risks include heavy downpours leading to flooding in places, lightning damage, hail, hazardous driving conditions and very gusty winds

Fri, 26 Jun, 2026

Man who fears for his life if deported is charged with escaping from custody
Man who fears for his life if deported is charged with escaping from custody
The court heard that the accused said when charged: 'I will be killed if I return to Egypt because I am gay.'

Thu, 25 Jun, 2026

Military accident
Man, 20s, dies in early morning crash in Co Kerry
The incident happened at around 2.20am on the N72 near Calfmount, Barraduff

Wed, 24 Jun, 2026

Eight CUH doctors demand HSE action to mitigate 'risk of preventable paediatric deaths'
Eight CUH doctors demand HSE action to mitigate 'risk of preventable paediatric deaths'
Cork University Hospital clinical directors co-sign letter criticising issues including shortages in children’s care and outpatient plans

Sat, 20 Jun, 2026

Michael and Danny Healy-Rae pictured in same place for first time since split
Michael and Danny Healy-Rae pictured in same place for first time since split
The brothers both attended the opening of T1 Healthcare's Alder Lodge outside Killarney on Thursday

Thu, 18 Jun, 2026

Sad boy
Review that found 'significant harm' to children in South Kerry Camhs services costs €7.5m
The HSE said the North Kerry review is ongoing, and a figure is not available

Thu, 18 Jun, 2026

Yellow rain warning issued for Cork and Kerry ahead of busy concert weekend
Yellow rain warning issued for Cork and Kerry ahead of busy concert weekend
Forecaster warns of spot flooding and difficult travel conditions as persistent rain moves into Munster

Wed, 17 Jun, 2026

Close-up of a firefighter's equipment
Warning over accelerants after child and five others injured in Killarney fire
Mayor urges caution around outdoor fires after serious injuries at family gathering in Co Kerry

Tue, 16 Jun, 2026

Kerry councillors seek nationalities of people allocated social housing
Kerry councillors seek nationalities of people allocated social housing
The monthly meeting of Kerry County Council heard it needs to 'kill off the false and untrue rumours' that most houses are being allocated to non-Irish

Mon, 15 Jun, 2026

Nursing home living room
Over 1,000 concerns of elder abuse reported in Cork and Kerry last year
It said 600 of these concerns related to emotional abuse including bullying, humiliating the person, or coercive control

Mon, 15 Jun, 2026

€2.2m Kerry home of Cork's Old Head Golf course developer John O'Connor goes up for sale
S €2.2m Kerry home of Cork's Old Head Golf course developer John O'Connor goes up for sale
Donald Trump tried to buy his Kinsale golf course, now 'bullheaded' John O'Connor's Ring of Kerry hideaway fiefdom is up for grabs

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

South Kerry Greenway is built on land ‘taken’ from farmers
South Kerry Greenway is built on land ‘taken’ from farmers
Cllr Johnny Healy-Rae said people need to be aware not all, or even a majority, of the 133 farmers involved in the 32km greenway believe they have been treated with respect

Thu, 11 Jun, 2026

Irish worker at Kerry hotel who was replaced by Ukrainian staff awarded €5,000 for discrimination
Irish worker at Kerry hotel who was replaced by Ukrainian staff awarded €5,000 for discrimination
Former night porter at Derrynane Hotel said his duties were reassigned to other staff, including Ukrainian residents, whom he alleged were engaged at a lower cost

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

Munster properties among most exposed to 'immense' coastal erosion threat
Munster properties among most exposed to 'immense' coastal erosion threat
A report from the University of Galway calls for legislation to address coastal change and planned relocation, as well as creating a framework for compensation

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

No ‘provisional registration’ for delayed Killarney unit, says Hiqa
No ‘provisional registration’ for delayed Killarney unit, says Hiqa
Health watchdog rejects claims made by the HSE at a regional forum meeting that the long-delayed community nursing unit was due to be registered

Mon, 08 Jun, 2026

Healy-Rae split: A family feud casts a shadow over Kerry's most powerful political name
Healy-Rae split: A family feud casts a shadow over Kerry's most powerful political name
Residents in Kilgarvan react cautiously as tensions between Michael and Danny Healy-Rae emerge publicly

Sun, 07 Jun, 2026

English First World War memorial to commemorate two Irish soldiers
English First World War memorial to commemorate two Irish soldiers
The soldiers had until now had no known graves despite their wartime service and sacrifice

Sun, 07 Jun, 2026

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