A “highly sexualised” dance show, depicting the sexual conduct of Roger Casement sparked outrage during a family festival on Banna Strand in Kerry.

A full State commemoration for Roger Casement was led by President Michael D Higgins at Banna Strand near Tralee yesterday.

We shouldn’t ignore the rich history of other eras that surrounds us at the expense of

A missing part of the story of the German ship the Aud — the location of its tonnes of arms and ammunition planned for the South-West Volunteers to be stored for Easter Monday’s Rising — is believed to have been filled.

Inchydoney beach in West Cork has been named Ireland’s favourite beach by international tourists for the third year in a row.

Beaches and marinas across the country are bathing in the warm waters of European approval — 86 of them have been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag status.

A traditional seaside resort is in need of modernisation to help it capitalise on the Wild Atlantic Way.

A row over the removal of thousands of tonnes of sand from one of the south-west’s most popular beaches has led to calls for a prohibition on its removal from the area.

On the 50th anniversary of the repatriation of Roger Casement’s remains, Ryle Dwyer contends that perfection is not a requirement of patriotism.

Despite warnings from senior management, members of Kerry County Council yesterday unanimously voted to include what are claimed to be two long-established rights-of-way in a county development plan.

Getting the weather balance right is key to the success of a leading tourist attraction. The Aqua Dome — an indoor, water-based facility in Tralee, Co Kerry — is at the mercy of the elements, as chief executive Kieran Ruttledge explains.

Houses, streets, and some coastal areas of Kerry were flooded for the first time in almost a half century following a combination of high tides, heavy rain and 130kph gales on Thursday night and early yesterday.

As weather forecasts continue to suggest that 2013 will be the best summer the country has seen for years, four Irish Examiner writers profile their favourite beaches and hidden gems around the southern coastline.

Ryle Dwyer looks at a frenzy of violence against British forces at the height of the War of Independence in Kerry, and reveals the grisly fate of two Black and Tans who went missing

You’ve heard Sigmund Freud’s line about the Irish being immune to psychoanalysis.

Beaches and sand dunes along the Kerry coastline are coming under increasing threat from quad bikes and other vehicles.

A selection of starter homes from around the country

The number of Irish beaches securing coveted Blue Flag status has hit an all-time high.

MOURNERS who attended the funeral Mass yesterday of the first road victim of 2010 heard of a gloom over a Co Limerick community, the like of which had not been seen for many years.

PEOPLE in Kerry were urged at the weekend to be vigilant in ensuring the county’s pristine beaches are kept free of pollution, litter, damage to dunes and anti-social behaviour.

A CALL for speedy action to ensure rural Kerry gets a proper broadband internet service was made yesterday by Independent Cllr Brendan Cronin.

PEOPLE living in one of Kerry’s most popular seaside areas have lodged an appeal with An Bord Pleanála against a major caravan park.

YET another holiday home development earmarked for a coastal area of Kerry has been turned down by An Bord Pleanála.

AS THE festive season gets into full swing, Kerry is braced for the annual influx of Traveller traders, but the county still has no halting site for them.

THE reshowing of the film, Ryan’s Daughter, for the umpteenth time over Easter was a reminder of the magnificence of Irish beaches. Worth looking at for that alone.

FEW people were more deserving of hot drinks on Christmas Day than those who took part in sponsored swims around the country.

A DISAPPOINTING level of bookings for July and August is adding to concerns about the 2005 tourism season among those in the industry in the South-West.