Large crowds are expected in a Kerry church this evening to be blessed with one of Padre Pio’s trademark fingerless gloves.

Dawn Masses and Easter fires are being held at a number of ancient Christian graveyards and sites in Co Kerry tomorrow, in commemoration of St Luke’s account of the finding of the empty tomb of Jesus “at early dawn”.

A 19-year-old man was being questioned by gardaí last night in connection with the killing of a woman in her 50s in North Kerry.

As festive stories go, the tale of the Priest who Stole Christmas was not one the locals of Lixnaw wanted broadcast, for reasons every parent understands.