The need for an immediate upgrade of broadband in Kerry is emerging as a local election issue. The slow rate of progress in providing the high-speed internet service is impeding investment and job creation, it has been claimed.

Tributes have been paid to filmmaker and conservationist Éamon de Buitléar, who has died aged 83.

Tributes have been paid to film-maker and conservationist Eamon de Buitlear who has died aged 83.