Pre-tax profits at the Lyrath Estate Hotel in Co Kilkenny last year increased by 67% to €834,979. Newly-filed accounts for Lyrath Demesne Ltd show revenues increased by 8.5% to €12.7m.

Another Christmas rolls along and the golfer in your life waits nervously to discover what gifts await under the tree. Kevin Markham offers some options

Aldi has secured the go ahead for a new store on the outskirts of Killarney, Co Kerry, despite an objection that it would have a negative impact on traders in the town centre.

It was claimed the company intended to put more than 50,000 tonnes of inert waste material directly on the surface of the existing vegetation and then to place grass seed on top of the levelled waste material.

Jewellery, silver, art, furniture and militaria will lure treasure-hunters in their droves, writes Des O’Sullivan.

The company is hiring 25 people to work across its security operations, while the additional roles will be created within the company's testing, data and helpdesk operations.

The public auction on Tuesday, May 30 of a 110-acre farm located near Killarney should guarantee a sizeable turnout.

The two-tier pay system which sees hospital consultants hired since October 2012 paid 30% less than longer-serving colleagues will be a major focus of attention at the AGM of the Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) which gets underway in Co Kerry today.

The Revenue Commissioners, in a bid to get payment of a revenue debt, have secured temporary High Court orders restraining one of Ireland's largest animal welfare charities reducing its assets below €191,000 or transferring its lands to another charity.

One of The Menu’s most favourite epicurean experiences takes place each year in the wonderfully welcoming surrounds of Knockranny House Hotel where some conglomeration of winemakers assembles for a weekend of tastings, masterclasses and a wonderful dinner from chef Seamus Commons, complementing these liquid wares.

The third county in the best-18-hole listing is the exceptional Co Kerry. With 15 courses — three of which are regularly listed among the world’s best — Kerry is spoilt for choice. So much so that, in this elite company, several of the smaller clubs don’t get a look in. Which is why a silver medal 18 holes are also provided. Measurements are as the clubs provided them.

A Co Meath motorist who was quoted more than €19,000 to renew his car insurance has secured fully-comprehensive cover elsewhere — for less than €2,000.

The late Monsignor Pádraig Ó Fiannachta was not a man to shy away from a challenge. 

The number of patients recalled at University Hospital Kerry for repeat scan procedures has increased substantially in a week, and the number of missed diagnoses has also gone up.

Accumulated profits at Co Kerry-based financial services and money transfer giant Fexco jumped by €16m to €304m in 2016, probably helped by a better performance of Goodbody, the broker which it also owns.

A month ago today, Ophelia made landfall across Ireland. Kevin Markham investigates the aftermath for golf clubs and courses.

A vet who gave a woman the wrong ashes after charging her €200 for cremating her pet dog has been cleared of trying to obtain money by deception.

A local group has lost its challenge to An Bord Pleanála’s permission for a €46m wind farm close to the village of Lixnaw in Co Kerry.

Kerry County Council is examining locations for cable cars to enhance the Kingdom’s tourism appeal.

Grant aid for households to install security alarm systems is being sought in Co Kerry, to combat burglaries.

A scheme that plans to pump €10m into county-level start-ups aims to provide funds for locals to create local jobs.

There had been “zero progress” in two years on the clean-up of a Co Kerry farm-yard where there was no proper provision for storage of soiled water and slurry, a county council solicitor told Tralee district court yesterday where the owners, a husband and wife, had been summonsed under EU legislation.

An unannounced inspection of a Co Kerry residential care home found that the boys living there were regularly leaving the centre to take illegal substances.

Finding good Irish-made gifts under €20 for the page today was easy. 

Tommy Barker says the compromises dictated by this site on the LUAS line resulted in engaging design quirks

A priest facing several sex abuse allegations asked to be dismissed and went on to work in a job which gave him access to children, the church watchdog has found.

Sports stars of the present and the sadly departed were hailed yesterday at the UCC Sports Scholarships in Cork.

The receivership of the 50million five-star Lyrath resort hotel in Co Kilkenny is beginning to pay dividends for the Bank of Scotland.

The receivership of the €50m five-star Lyrath resort hotel in Co Kilkenny is beginning to pay dividends for the Bank of Scotland.

Success comes in many different forms and it’s not all about having your name up in lights — that was the advice from TV star Graham Norton to young people yesterday.

There is good news on the jobs front in Co. Kerry this morning.

Beautiful site makes this bungalow well worth buying, Tommy Barker reports

Former Senator Tom Fitzgerald has passed away at the age of 74.

A Kerry Fine Gael TD has been told by his party colleague Richard Bruton, the jobs minister, that his county cannot have a dedicated jobs plan.

A coroner has described as “a crying shame” the amount of State spending on suicide prevention.