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<p>Yvonne McGuinness and Cillian Murphy bought the Phoenix Cinema after it shut in 2022 having served the people of Dingle/Daingean Uí Chúis for over a the century. File picture: John Locher/AP</p>

munster

Yvonne McGuinness and Cillian Murphy's Kerry cinema plan gets green light

Kerry County Council approves plan for Dingle's Phoenix Cinema to become a multi-purpose arts centre with bar, café, and restaurant

<p>Joanna Cluskey: "I'd never been to Dingle in my life. I took one look and said 'yes let's do it'. To a venue I'd never seen in real life, in a place I'd never been."</p>

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My Wedding Day with Joanna Cluskey: I’ve been to Dingle once in my life... to get married

<p>Members of the public at the Phoenix Cinema in Dingle examining an early model of the proposed redevelopment at the consultation session on Saturday. Picture: Manuela Dei Grandi</p>

culture

Plans unveiled for revamp of Dingle cinema bought by Cillian Murphy and Yvonne McGuinness

96th Annual Academy Awards - Roaming Red Carpet

culture

Cillian Murphy and wife Yvonne McGuinness purchase iconic Kerry cinema

'A very special place': Kerry to be the home of Ireland's first marine national park

munster

'A very special place': Kerry to be the home of Ireland's first marine national park

'Whoever came up with idea for Wild Atlantic Way should be given a trophy', says Kerry publican

economy

'Whoever came up with idea for Wild Atlantic Way should be given a trophy', says Kerry publican

State's new land purchase at Kerry's Conor Pass may become a national park

State's new land purchase at Kerry's Conor Pass may become a national park

The State is to be the new owner of a Kerry river and lake fishery at the famed Conor Pass previously owned by a British peer, a Luxembourg-based steel industrialist, and several private Irish citizens, including Richard Roche of the Roches ...

Sun, 17 Mar, 2024

South Kerry in 'crisis' as severe shortage of housing leaves locals unable to find homes

South Kerry in 'crisis' as severe shortage of housing leaves locals unable to find homes

From Killarney to Kenmare to Dingle, the lack of new builds, short-term letting, and the high prices of second-hand homes is having a major impact on the area, writes Anne Lucey

Fri, 23 Feb, 2024

Fishing Boats in Dingle Bay

Letters to the Editor: Dingle Hub is a lifeline for local workers

This week we heard the Dingle Hub is to close at the end of March due to some funding being withdrawn. For most individuals, €50,000 is life-changing money; in a government body it is small change.

Fri, 16 Feb, 2024

Law and legal advice, regulations and rules for business

'Esteemed surgeon' allegedly slashed arm of fellow resident at Kerry refugee centre, court told

Ukrainian refugee granted bail with conditions after incident which left another man requiring hospitalisation and 40 stitches

Mon, 18 Dec, 2023

Dingle Distillery redevelopment refused planning after two locals object

Dingle Distillery redevelopment refused planning after two locals object

The board’s decision to refuse permission means it has rejected the advice of its own inspector who had recommended permission with several conditions

Fri, 01 Dec, 2023

Michael Moynihan: Stanley Tucci sub-plot adds to the delights of Dingle Literary Festival

Michael Moynihan: Stanley Tucci sub-plot adds to the delights of Dingle Literary Festival

The feast of readings, interviews, and music was added to by sightings of the much-loved screen star and gourmet

Sun, 19 Nov, 2023

Trawler crash in Kerry caused by design fault in electrical system

Trawler crash in Kerry caused by design fault in electrical system

French trawler Bikain crashed into a pontoon and damaged several other boats in Dingle harbour last year after its propellers got jammed in reverse, an official investigation has revealed

Fri, 18 Aug, 2023

Wish List: Zap for a nap in a bed that James Bond would love

Wish List: Zap for a nap in a bed that James Bond would love

We source eight super-cool new and retro interiors buys to make our lives and living spaces that little bit more fun and fabulous

Fri, 18 Aug, 2023

An Bord Pleanala / Cobblestone

Dingle pub refused retention permission for beer garden

Refusal by An Bord Pleanála is the second prioritising residential over commercial

Mon, 24 Jul, 2023

Irish Examiner view: Tourism set to be latest area to suffer

Irish Examiner view: Tourism set to be latest area to suffer

Housing shortage

Tue, 16 May, 2023

'We are the fuel of this town', yet Dingle residents struggle to find housing ahead of tourist season

'We are the fuel of this town', yet Dingle residents struggle to find housing ahead of tourist season

High rents, the lure of Airbnb, and a profusion of holiday homes are turning the Dingle peninsula into a housing blackspot

Sun, 14 May, 2023

Munster student journalists claim top awards

Munster student journalists claim top awards

Secondary students in Clare, Cork, and Kerry scooped major prizes at the Press Pass Student Journalists of the Year Awards

Tue, 09 May, 2023

Nuns intervene to ensure play about mother and baby homes can go ahead in Dingle chapel

Nuns intervene to ensure play about mother and baby homes can go ahead in Dingle chapel

The Féile na Bealtaine show by Pat and Tony Owen initially faced opposition but two nuns ensured it got the go-ahead

Sun, 30 Apr, 2023

Staff shortages threaten Ireland's anticipated tourism boom

S Staff shortages threaten Ireland's anticipated tourism boom

The fallout of the pandemic and the rental crisis have led to the 'perfect storm' for employers in the sector

Wed, 26 Apr, 2023

Dr Stephen Flood: Coastal communities can't be left to weather climate change alone

Dr Stephen Flood: Coastal communities can't be left to weather climate change alone

Government agencies and supporting bodies are not currently set up to nimbly react to the pressing needs of coastal communites, writes Dr Stephen Flood

Tue, 04 Apr, 2023

Aria Ungerer premieres cartoon based on late father Tomi's book

Aria Ungerer premieres cartoon based on late father Tomi's book

Cork producer's cartoon 'Flix' to get first showing today at Dingle Animation Festival

Sat, 25 Mar, 2023

'Miracle' Miami turtle being looked after in Dingle after washing up on Irish beach

'Miracle' Miami turtle being looked after in Dingle after washing up on Irish beach

Dingle Oceanworld is looking after the turtle and director Kevin Flannery said it was very rare for such a small turtle to be found alive after crossing the Atlantic from Florida

Wed, 22 Feb, 2023

New house and old abandoned roofless cottages in village at Blasket island

No hot running water or electricity: Blasket Island caretaker job up for grabs

The island, once home to the storyteller Peig Sayers has no hot running water or electricity, but this has not stopped thousands of people applying for the role of caretaker each year

Wed, 25 Jan, 2023

Ireland's fishing crisis: ‘Fishermen don’t want free money, they want to be able to survive’

Ireland's fishing crisis: ‘Fishermen don’t want free money, they want to be able to survive’

Bosco Mac Gearailt says his industry is at a turning point

Mon, 09 Jan, 2023

'There are only so many last straws a man can take — but going home wasn't an option'

'There are only so many last straws a man can take — but going home wasn't an option'

Even staying upright is a challenge when you're being bounced around the Atlantic. NEIL MICHAEL joined the crew of a trawler out of Dingle to get a taste of their normal day in the office

Sat, 07 Jan, 2023

Cork man charged with assaulting woman in Dingle

Cork man charged with assaulting woman in Dingle

The pair were in Dingle for the weekend when an issue arose between them, court heard

Mon, 28 Nov, 2022

I am homeless — this is what it's really like

I am homeless — this is what it's really like

Government and local councils need to recognise the housing crisis for the emergency that it is and assist homeless people with rapid re-housing programmes, writes Sharon Crandall

Wed, 02 Nov, 2022

Restaurant review: Shining a light on super Solas

Restaurant review: Shining a light on super Solas

What caps the edible offering is the firm commitment to sourcing the very best of local, seasonal produce, creating a fine and genuinely Irish take on tapas

Sat, 22 Oct, 2022

Wedding of the Week: Into the west for Danielle and Stephen

Wedding of the Week: Into the west for Danielle and Stephen

Pippa the pooch was not only at their engagement but also waited at the church door to greet them as newlyweds

Sun, 16 Oct, 2022

Fisherman, 62, rescued from his own boat near Dingle Bay

Fisherman, 62, rescued from his own boat near Dingle Bay

A search operation was launched at around 7pm

Fri, 14 Oct, 2022

Finest in Irish food and drink celebrated at Irish Food Awards

Finest in Irish food and drink celebrated at Irish Food Awards

Blas na hÉireann awards kick off the first full Dingle Food Festival since the Covid hiatus

Fri, 30 Sep, 2022

Irish Examiner view: Concerts for all

Irish Examiner view: Concerts for all

Thu, 15 Sep, 2022

AIB to meet senior Government officials over move to cashless branches

AIB to meet senior Government officials over move to cashless branches

Protests have been sparked in Kerry by AIB's move to halt all cash and cheque transactions at 70 of its 170 branches nationwide

Fri, 22 Jul, 2022

Dingle celebrates Féile na Bealtaine with its own 'Burning man' event

Dingle celebrates Féile na Bealtaine with its own 'Burning man' event

Co Kerry Mayday celebration featured a rave and burning straw effigies

Mon, 02 May, 2022

TV review: Guinness, sheep, Irish dancing — A League of Their Own road trip to Ireland

TV review: Guinness, sheep, Irish dancing — A League of Their Own road trip to Ireland

If the banter gets too much, you can always just press mute. It worked for me more than once

Thu, 07 Apr, 2022

Kerry firm seeks funding for its tracking device

Kerry firm seeks funding for its tracking device

Net Feasa's device locates shipping containers anywhere in the world for the lifetime of the container

Tue, 22 Feb, 2022

Bid to ban Airbnb and short-term lets at Dingle gateway overturned

Bid to ban Airbnb and short-term lets at Dingle gateway overturned

Also, 183 enforcement warning letters were sent to Airbnb operators in Killarney to free up accommodation

Fri, 04 Feb, 2022

Couple enjoying beach vacation holidays at tropical resort with swimming pool and coconut palm trees near the coast with beautif

Just married: 10 honeymoons in Ireland and abroad for 2022

Romantic packages whether you want to stay in Ireland or get away from it all

Sat, 22 Jan, 2022

'It's a distillery, not Rapunzel’s castle' - Locals object to Dingle distillery expansion

'It's a distillery, not Rapunzel’s castle' - Locals object to Dingle distillery expansion

The company also plans to provide a shuttle bus service from the centre of Dingle for visitors during summer months

Wed, 01 Dec, 2021

High Court places temporary stay on ethics investigation into Kerry councillor

High Court places temporary stay on ethics investigation into Kerry councillor

The High Court heard that a complaint was made against Breandan Fitzgerald with regards to voting on an aspect of a draft local area plan

Tue, 30 Nov, 2021

Other Voices: Ten of the best gigs over two decades in Dingle

Other Voices: Ten of the best gigs over two decades in Dingle

Amy Winehouse, Glen Hansard and Arlo Parks have been among the acts gracing St James' Church since 2001

Thu, 25 Nov, 2021

Irish Examiner view: Lights, camera, action!

Irish Examiner view: Lights, camera, action!

It's good to see big business bounce back, but don't forget small folks too who are just happy to see you

Tue, 16 Nov, 2021

Department to pay damages to woman after resolving Dingle car park ownership row

Department to pay damages to woman after resolving Dingle car park ownership row

The car park, which fronts Dingle's popular Marina, had earned the council an average income of €150,000 a year

Wed, 27 Oct, 2021

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Landowners challenge Kerry County Council over Dingle housing development

Pair seeking to overturn council decision limiting development on road with panoramic views over Dingle harbour

Mon, 18 Oct, 2021

'He disappeared as mysteriously as he arrived' — crowds gather in tribute to Fungie

'He disappeared as mysteriously as he arrived' — crowds gather in tribute to Fungie

Fungie spent 37 years in Dingle Bay and was loved by thousands of visitors who travelled from around the world to interact with the friendly dolphin

Sun, 17 Oct, 2021

Sunday TV Tips: I can see clearly now — Liam Ó Maonlaí visits his former basement bolthole

Sunday TV Tips: I can see clearly now — Liam Ó Maonlaí visits his former basement bolthole

— and a funeral, a hit and more drama on Kin

Sun, 26 Sep, 2021

Ireland's empty towns: Tackling empty and derelict buildings in The Kingdom

Ireland's empty towns: Tackling empty and derelict buildings in The Kingdom

In the first in a series looking at dereliction across Munster, Neil Michael examines County Kerry, finding empty properties in towns such as Tralee, Ballybunion, and Caherciveen

Thu, 12 Aug, 2021

Friday TV Tips: By the power of Grayskull, here's some He-Man nostalgia with Mark Hamill

Friday TV Tips: By the power of Grayskull, here's some He-Man nostalgia with Mark Hamill

— and a special tribute programme for the 10th anniversary of Amy Winehouse's death

Fri, 23 Jul, 2021

Kerry and Cork restaurants the 'best of the best' in Ireland

Kerry and Cork restaurants the 'best of the best' in Ireland

TripAdvisor has crowned the restaurant at Killeen House Hotel in Kerry as the best fine dining spot in the country

Wed, 21 Jul, 2021