A plan to a locate a head shop in an area close to five schools in Killarney, Co Kerry, is leading to serious concerns in the town.

Fianna Fáil woes in Kerry continue, with a fourth former councillor quitting the party.

Splits are emerging in Fianna Fáil in Kerry, with three former party councillors expected to contest the May local elections as independent candidates.

Cllr Tom Doherty, Killarney, raises an important point in relation to “head” shops.

A further tightening of planning regulations is being sought to halt the opening of head shops selling drugs paraphernalia.

A town council has narrowly voted to press ahead with plans for a graveyard overlooking the lakes of Killarney — amid resistance from a major tour operator, a five-star hotel and a number of local residents.

A local authority has bowed to pressure from residents opposed to a new roadway aimed at relieving traffic congestion in Killarney.

THE spectre of police collusion and corruption in the murders of three young men in The Miami Showband massacre over 36 years ago has been raised by an internal report of the Police Service of Northern Ireland.

A CRACKDOWN on drivers who park in spaces reserved for disabled people is to get under way in Killarney.

This was the first time in my long association with the Irish Examiner I had predicted a draw in a game, and, for a while, as the game was coming to a conclusion, it was beginning to look like I might be proved right.

A CAMPAIGN has been launched in Killarney to remove ugly advertising signs not deemed to be in keeping with the area’s reputation as a top tourist destination.

A FIANNA Fáil councillor who was last month returned for trial on summonses under the ethics in public office legislation was last night unanimously elected mayor of his home town.

A CALL for an increase in the mandatory minimum fine and jail term for people who buy alcohol for people under the age of 18 was made yesterday by a Killarney anti-substance abuse group.

A GROWING number of high-rise buildings are taking from the beauty of Killarney and blocking off views traditionally enjoyed by local people and visitors, it has been claimed.

YOUNG people in Kerry need facilities where they can relax and enjoy themselves without alcohol.

THE condition of some Kerry tourist routes is so poor that some local people are no longer changing their cars.

Lumber from obliterated buildings was scattered among corn stalks, concrete foundations were exposed where houses once stood and silos were crushed like empty aluminium cans after deadly storms swept across America’s northern Plains with twisters and large hail.

THE controversy surrounding the proposed rezoning of the Gleneagle Hotel property in Killarney has taken another turn, with Killarney Town Council manager Tom Curran announcing he cannot go along with the wishes of the council on the issue.

YET another season is underway in Killarney without any real progress being made in regard to the jaunting car business.

A TOP hotel and entertainment complex has been given town centre zoning - even though it is located a mile from the town.

MULTI-MILLION euro shopping developments are on the way for Killarney, where most investment in recent years has been in hotels, restaurants, pubs and tourism-related services.

AMID claims that people are living in fear of their houses being burgled, garda patrols in Killarney have been increased in the wake of up to 40 break-ins.

HE battled cancer for 30 years, ran 20 marathons and raised over €1 million to fight the disease.

DUBLIN is one of the least popular places - and among the most favoured - in Ireland for tourists to visit according to a survey of more than 1,100 visitors from the US, Canada, Britain and Europe.

KILLARNEY Town Council has set up a sub-committee to devise a system to honour locally-born people who have made special achievements.

The hearing of evidence in the corruption trial of former Dublin City and County Assistant Manager, Mr George Redmond, has ended and the jury is scheduled to begin its deliberations on Tuesday next after being addressed by counsel and by Judge Michael White.