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

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<p>One man's determined vision: John O'Connor moved mountains of earth for personal projects in Kerry and in Kinsale where, once-controversially, he built one of the world's most spectacular golf courses</p>

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€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

<p>The first 3.1km section of the South Kerry Greenway from Goldens Shop, Kells, to the Old Railway Station at Kells opened to the public last December. File picture: Valerie O'Sullivan</p>

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South Kerry Greenway is built on land ‘taken’ from farmers

<p>The WRC heard Mr McCormack told him there was "no work available" and that he would be contacted when business improved. </p>

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Irish worker at Kerry hotel who was replaced by Ukrainian staff awarded €5,000 for discrimination

Munster properties among most exposed to 'immense' coastal erosion threat

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Munster properties among most exposed to 'immense' coastal erosion threat

No ‘provisional registration’ for delayed Killarney unit, says Hiqa

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No ‘provisional registration’ for delayed Killarney unit, says Hiqa

Healy-Rae split: A family feud casts a shadow over Kerry's most powerful political name

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Healy-Rae split: A family feud casts a shadow over Kerry's most powerful political name

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

INMO serves industrial action notice over staffing at new Killarney nursing home

INMO serves industrial action notice over staffing at new Killarney nursing home

Union says proposed staffing arrangements fall short of safe care requirements at the new facility

Sat, 06 Jun, 2026

Meet the Healy-Raes: Who's who in Kerry's political dynasty?

S Meet the Healy-Raes: Who's who in Kerry's political dynasty?

Jackie Healy-Rae kick-started a political dynasty in Kerry when he won a seat in the Dáil as an independent in 1997. Political correspondent Louise Burne details the Healy-Rae politicians

Fri, 05 Jun, 2026

Michael Healy-Rae ally says he could not canvass for Danny after brothers’ split

Michael Healy-Rae ally says he could not canvass for Danny after brothers’ split

Political allies react to tensions between the Kerry brothers following Michael Healy-Rae’s departure from Government

Fri, 05 Jun, 2026

HSE 'hopes' to open Killarney nursing home by end of the month, as Hiqa flag issues in inspection

HSE 'hopes' to open Killarney nursing home by end of the month, as Hiqa flag issues in inspection

The home is one of seven that had been expected to be completed by 2024

Thu, 04 Jun, 2026

Wife of Kerry crystal meth businessman Nathan McDonnell accused of drug-driving

Wife of Kerry crystal meth businessman Nathan McDonnell accused of drug-driving

Jacqueline O’Duffy, aged 44, is accused of driving or attempting to drive a vehicle while exceeding the legal blood drug limit

Thu, 04 Jun, 2026

Kerry v Donegal - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 1

Letters to the Editor: Wounded Kerry will be back for Sam

'Kerry’s loss to Donegal in Killarney was a bitter pill to swallow. We dislike losing, especially on our home patch.'

Thu, 04 Jun, 2026

Leaving Cert English paper 1 'allowed well-read students to shine'

Leaving Cert English paper 1 'allowed well-read students to shine'

Teachers and students react to the first State exams of 2026 in both the Leaving Certificate and the Junior Cycle exams

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

'Even if he was 200 miles away he would instil fear in me': Kerry man jailed for coercive control of his wife

'Even if he was 200 miles away he would instil fear in me': Kerry man jailed for coercive control of his wife

The judge noted that the evidence at the sentencing hearing covered behaviour in the 20 years before 2019, when the offence of coercive control became law

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

National Fuel Protest

Simon Harris says ‘never say never’ on Michael Healy-Rae returning to Government

Tánaiste praises former junior minister's work while expressing sympathy over the public family dispute

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

Mick Clifford: The house of Healy-Rae has fallen victim to 'The Split'

Mick Clifford: The house of Healy-Rae has fallen victim to 'The Split'

The smart money isn’t looking too smart of late, but it says there will be no coming back from this, writes Mick Clifford

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

Michael Healy-Rae says brother Danny ‘effectively sacked’ him as minister

‘Team Healy-Rae’ still together, says Danny after Michael blames him for Government exit

Danny Healy-Rae rejects suggestions of a family split after Michael accused him of costing Kerry a ministry

Tue, 02 Jun, 2026

Michael Healy-Rae says brother Danny ‘effectively sacked’ him as minister

Michael Healy-Rae says brother Danny ‘effectively sacked’ him as minister

Former minister says his brother’s public criticism of Government leaders undermined their political influence

Tue, 02 Jun, 2026

‘Working with family has a special dynamic’: One of country's oldest jewellers welcomes fifth generation

‘Working with family has a special dynamic’: One of country's oldest jewellers welcomes fifth generation

When John Ross bought a jewellery shop in 1899, he stipulated in the deeds that it would be in the family 'forever'. He has been proved right so far, says Sally McEllistrim

Mon, 01 Jun, 2026

DENIS SCANNELL

Fears drones will cause accident in scenic Gap of Dunloe

Councillors in Kerry are to ask the Irish Aviation Authority to restrict the use of drones around in the Gap of Dunloe. Small drones, operated by visitors, have become an increasing worry in the steep and scenic mountain pass.

Sun, 31 May, 2026

US national charged with Michael Gaine murder sent forward for trial

US national charged with Michael Gaine murder sent forward for trial

Michael Kelley remains in custody after the book of evidence was served at Tralee District Court proceedings

Wed, 27 May, 2026

Ireland breaks May record again as temperatures hit 30.6C in Co Clare

Ireland breaks May record again as temperatures hit 30.6C in Co Clare

Met Éireann says temperatures could climb further as Ireland experiences record-breaking heat, with the forecaster also issuing a high-temperature warning

Tue, 26 May, 2026

Car park at one of Kerry's most popular beaches to close from this weekend

Car park at one of Kerry's most popular beaches to close from this weekend

Annual lease agreement for a car park on land owned by a private landowner, which has been in place for 20 years, has yet to be renewed

Tue, 26 May, 2026

Kerry engineer who built a shotgun in school now creates bomb disposal robots used worldwide

Kerry engineer who built a shotgun in school now creates bomb disposal robots used worldwide

Tralee-based engineering company now develops advanced bomb disposal robots and military technology used internationally by defence forces

Sat, 23 May, 2026

Kerry council to 'measure' quality of night sky at reserve

Kerry council to 'measure' quality of night sky at reserve

Council hears planning concerns over Kerry International Dark Sky Reserve as well as 'meaningful, on-the-ground positives' from the designation

Fri, 22 May, 2026

Kerry writes off €655,000 in 'unenforceable' derelict site levies

Kerry writes off €655,000 in 'unenforceable' derelict site levies

Kerry County Council had to remove all the sites from its derelict sites register and write off unpaid levies of €655k after 'various inaccuracies' were found in the files

Wed, 20 May, 2026

Quills cut off 'Made in Pakistan' sweatshirt labels in deliberate attempt to 'mislead' buyers, court told

Quills cut off 'Made in Pakistan' sweatshirt labels in deliberate attempt to 'mislead' buyers, court told

Inspectors found clothing labels were tampered with to hide country of origin

Tue, 19 May, 2026

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Laws introduced to regulate saunas on Kerry beaches

Twelve of Kerry’s 16 Blue Flag beaches will now have designated sauna service areas and will operate under council permit

Tue, 19 May, 2026

English man 'caught red-handed' trying to defraud Kerry pensioner, court hears

English man 'caught red-handed' trying to defraud Kerry pensioner, court hears

Derbyshire man charged with dishonestly by deception inducing a man in Kerry to withdraw €9,500 in cash and give it to him

Sun, 17 May, 2026

Popular Cork beach among six locations to lose Blue Flag award for 2026

Popular Cork beach among six locations to lose Blue Flag award for 2026

Cork retained the highest combined total of coastal awards despite Fountainstown losing its Blue Flag designation

Fri, 15 May, 2026

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‘Alarming’ number of people with intellectual disabilities displaced far from their homes

193 people with intellectual disabilities put in accommodation 100km far from their home community

Tue, 12 May, 2026

Waiting list for home care services surges by 13% in a year

Waiting list for home care services surges by 13% in a year

Of the 5,406 people waiting for homecare, 986 are in the HSE South West region — 891 in Cork, and 95 in Kerry

Sun, 10 May, 2026

Mick Clifford: A Kerry town built a community around asylum seekers — now Caherciveen is losing them

Mick Clifford: A Kerry town built a community around asylum seekers — now Caherciveen is losing them

Businesses, schools and healthcare providers fear disruption after long-settled asylum seekers were abruptly transferred from Caherciveen

Sat, 09 May, 2026

Munster hospital projects face delays as Cork elective hospital timeline slips to 2030

Munster hospital projects face delays as Cork elective hospital timeline slips to 2030

Elective hospitals, surgical hubs and nursing homes are planned across Munster, but delays continue to cloud delivery timelines

Sat, 09 May, 2026

Launch of three Women's Health Fund projects

Health minister: Splitting HSE into regions was not a mistake

As the Cork/Kerry and Dublin/Northwest HSE regions face €37m deficits, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill said 'some regions are managing this'

Thu, 07 May, 2026

People facing homelessness in Killarney 'literally begging' for housing

People facing homelessness in Killarney 'literally begging' for housing

Kerry councillors told tenants were being served with notices to quit from landlords leaving market, while other refuse to accept Hap payments

Thu, 07 May, 2026

Distinguished Service Medal presentation

Minister accused of ‘tone deaf’ defence of €127k bike shed at Kerry hospital

Pearse Doherty accused the Government of being 'serial wasters of public money'

Thu, 07 May, 2026

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HSE services in Cork and Kerry face spending cuts after €37.7m budget overspend

HSE South West ordered to submit urgent savings plan after overspending by 7.6% in first quarter

Thu, 07 May, 2026

HSE imposes hiring freeze across southern regions amid €37m deficit concerns

HSE imposes hiring freeze across southern regions amid €37m deficit concerns

Internal memos reveal recruitment pause, spending cuts, and growing concern over staffing impacts in multiple HSE regions

Wed, 06 May, 2026

Rivers of Munster: The Feale's influence on the town of Listowel is clear

Rivers of Munster: The Feale's influence on the town of Listowel is clear

Named after a mythical princess, the River Feale is central to life in the Kerry town as a source of recreation and of a vital water supply, writes Michael Moynihan

Mon, 04 May, 2026

Killarney brewery sale row as international bidder claims €5.85m offer overlooked

S Killarney brewery sale row as international bidder claims €5.85m offer overlooked

International investor raises transparency concerns after claiming higher bid for former brewery site was overlooked in contested sales process

Sat, 02 May, 2026

New home completions rise 33% in early 2026, CSO figures show

New home completions rise 33% in early 2026, CSO figures show

Sharp rise in housing completions marks strongest first quarter on record, though supply challenges and affordability concerns persist

Thu, 30 Apr, 2026

'I am genuinely a nice person', says Kerry man accused of assaulting partner

'I am genuinely a nice person', says Kerry man accused of assaulting partner

Defendant also charged with headbutting Garda car, causing damage, and assaulting officer

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

BRENDA O CONNELL & MAGS ROGERS

HSE apologises to neurology patients on lengthy waiting lists in Cork and Kerry

Neurological Alliance of Ireland's warned of 'stark inequalities' between care in Dublin and other parts of the country, and as national waiting lists have doubled in a decade

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

Woman in custody after mass brawl involving up to 30 people in Tralee

Woman in custody after mass brawl involving up to 30 people in Tralee

The fight, involving males and females, was in an area known locally as ‘the Bullring’

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

Skelligs Chocolates 'has reasonable chance of survival' as progress made in attracting investors, court told

Skelligs Chocolates 'has reasonable chance of survival' as progress made in attracting investors, court told

Examiner said positive and promising talks were continuing with six outside potential investors, and with one connected possible investor

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

Kerry faces annual struggle to recruit beach lifeguards, council told

Kerry faces annual struggle to recruit beach lifeguards, council told

Recruitment challenges and reliance on seasonal workers are limiting efforts to extend lifeguard cover beyond peak summer months

Thu, 23 Apr, 2026

From defiance to departure: 45 hours that changed everything for Michael Healy-Rae

From defiance to departure: 45 hours that changed everything for Michael Healy-Rae

A sudden reversal, internal pressure and local politics combined to trigger a dramatic exit that caught Government off guard

Sat, 18 Apr, 2026

Boatmen warn September becoming write-off for Skellig Michael tourism

Boatmen warn September becoming write-off for Skellig Michael tourism

Climate change is making the current visitor season increasingly unworkable

Thu, 16 Apr, 2026