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<p>'Watch your step': HSE needle exchange worker for Cork and Kerry Frank Horgan brought reporter Sarah Horgan to see some areas in Tralee blighted by heroin use. Pictures: Domnick Walsh</p>

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Heroin in Kerry: 'They want to pretend it's not happening'

Sarah Horgan talks to a recovering addict, a local resident, and health professionals — including a needle exchange worker who says some people are slow to acknowledge the problem

<p>The Killarney Municipal District of Kerry County Council heard that people are deliberately avoiding Killarney because of the chronic traffic congestion. </p>

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Killarney to get new shuttle buses to ease traffic gridlock

<p>The Kerry Way is largely off-road with accessible trailheads at points along the N71 Ring of Kerry. Pictures: Simon Tierney</p>

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Make the Kerry Way your office for a day... or three

Michael Gaine disappearance still a mystery as 'no leads' yet found in case of missing farmer

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Michael Gaine disappearance still a mystery as 'no leads' yet found in case of missing farmer

42-acre farm near Killarney guiding over €10k/acre at auction

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42-acre farm near Killarney guiding over €10k/acre at auction

Kerry councillors call for funding for shelved bypass to alleviate traffic gridlock in Killarney

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Kerry councillors call for funding for shelved bypass to alleviate traffic gridlock in Killarney

Kerry men cycled to hotel housing asylum seekers armed with can of petrol, court hears

Kerry men cycled to hotel housing asylum seekers armed with can of petrol, court hears

Pair pleaded guilty to trespass and criminal damage at Killarney hotel

Tue, 30 Jul, 2024

Scenery of Killarney National Park

Killarney residents appeal planning go-ahead for nursing home and apartment block

Developer given green light by Kerry County Council last month for 90-bed nursing home, 18 independent living units and 31 duplex/apartments on Ballycasheen Road on the eastern edge of Killarney town

Fri, 12 Jul, 2024

Little patient at dentist office.

Parents urged to raise school dental scheme delays with politicians on doorsteps

More than 100,000 children in Ireland missed out on dental screenings last year

Fri, 26 Apr, 2024

Donal Hickey: Circular Economy Fund open for applications now

Donal Hickey: Circular Economy Fund open for applications now

Schools, community groups, sports clubs, festivals and events can all apply for this funding — link below

Thu, 18 Apr, 2024

Wild Atlantic Way has created 35,000 jobs in the past decade

Wild Atlantic Way has created 35,000 jobs in the past decade

Killarney event to mark 10th anniversary of the route heard it was worth €3bn in domestic and foreign tourism to communities from Malin Head to Kinsale

Thu, 11 Apr, 2024

Doctors working with 'one hand tied behind their back', new IMO president claims

Doctors working with 'one hand tied behind their back', new IMO president claims

Shortages of beds, consultants, and GPs leading to 'frighteningly long' waiting lists, AGM told

Sun, 07 Apr, 2024

'Why would teachers stay in Ireland to endure poverty and disrespect?'

'Why would teachers stay in Ireland to endure poverty and disrespect?'

Just 35% of survey respondents who entered the profession in recent years received full-time contracts when first employed

Tue, 02 Apr, 2024

Kerry gardaí say the county needs its own armed support unit

Kerry gardaí say the county needs its own armed support unit

AGSI conference passed motion from Kerry gardaí about ASU response times, particularly in the wake of major recent incidents involving drugs or firearms

Fri, 29 Mar, 2024

Green light for 249 homes in Killarney after appeal rejected

Green light for 249 homes in Killarney after appeal rejected

Work on Cronin's Wood site to start immediately, developer says

Tue, 26 Mar, 2024

Killarney business group forecasts 'bumper' year despite closures

Killarney business group forecasts 'bumper' year despite closures

Business closures including Celtic Donuts, Garret’s restaurant, and Revive cafe have become a bad omen for other towns

Tue, 05 Mar, 2024

Crook rooks: Crows stealing putty from famous Kerry glasshouses

Crook rooks: Crows stealing putty from famous Kerry glasshouses

Crows have begun stealing the putty from the newly restored 19th-century glasshouses at Muckross House, Killarney

Fri, 01 Mar, 2024

Missing Cork man found safe and well

Missing Cork man found safe and well

Adrian Walsh, 41, is missing from his home in Anderson Quay, Cork

Fri, 23 Feb, 2024

Proposed glamping pods at Killarney Racecourse get go-ahead from planning board

Proposed glamping pods at Killarney Racecourse get go-ahead from planning board

There had been dozens of objections to the planned development

Fri, 09 Feb, 2024

Eoghan O'Mara Walsh: Government must tread very carefully with short term letting legislation

Eoghan O'Mara Walsh: Government must tread very carefully with short term letting legislation

Government is trying to increase the supply of long-term rental properties to ease the housing crisis, and this is something nobody can argue with

Sun, 04 Feb, 2024

Gardaí investigate reports of cruelty towards dogs and a horse near centre of Killarney

Gardaí investigate reports of cruelty towards dogs and a horse near centre of Killarney

A post-mortem examination is being carried out on a horse that was discovered in a green area

Fri, 26 Jan, 2024

Court appearance for Kerryman after seizure of cocaine, cannabis and cash

Court appearance for Kerryman after seizure of cocaine, cannabis and cash

Drugs seized were estimated to be worth in the region of €32,200, court told

Tue, 09 Jan, 2024

Coffee to go

Cork town deemed second cleanest in Ireland as coffee cup littering on the rise across country

The Irish Business Against Litter results show more than 60% of towns surveyed were deemed clean, with Maynooth in Co Kildare edging out Mallow to take the overall title of cleanest town

Mon, 08 Jan, 2024

Planning refused for Killarney apartments amid fears of impact on bats

Planning refused for Killarney apartments amid fears of impact on bats

The application failed because of concern about how artificial lighting might disturb Lesser Horseshoe Bats on their way to and from its roost in the nearby demesne area of the Killarney National Park

Wed, 03 Jan, 2024

Killarney housing shortage will get worse in 2024

S Killarney housing shortage will get worse in 2024

No plans for social housing developments next year and an appeal being lodged against a major private development in the town, councillors told

Fri, 29 Dec, 2023

Concerns grow over water quality in Killarney lake

Concerns grow over water quality in Killarney lake

There are fears a toxic algal bloom crisis — similar to what occurred in Lough Neagh earlier this year — could develop in Lough Leane

Wed, 27 Dec, 2023

Anglers object to plans for nearly 250 Killarney homes

Anglers object to plans for nearly 250 Killarney homes

Association says large-scale applications should be considered 'premature' until Kerry County Council and Uisce Éireann carry out upgrades to the storm and foul sewer systems

Tue, 05 Dec, 2023

In pictures: Christmas lights shine bright across Ireland

In pictures: Christmas lights shine bright across Ireland

Here's a selection of festive photos from events that took place in Cork, Killarney, Clifden, Kilkenny and elsewhere

Mon, 27 Nov, 2023

Protests against refugees in Killarney and Rosslare

Protests against refugees in Killarney and Rosslare

The protests follow a similar event in Fermoy, Co Cork, earlier this week

Sat, 18 Nov, 2023

Friends linking arms in unity

Letters to the Editor: Extending the hand of welcome and support to asylum seekers

Extending the hand of welcome and support to asylum seekers We are writing this letter in response to the ‘controversy’ regarding the 70 male international protection (IP) applicants who are to be moved to Harmony Inn/King’s Court, Killarney.

Sat, 18 Nov, 2023

Primary schools are struggling to stay afloat, hears national principals' conference

Primary schools are struggling to stay afloat, hears national principals' conference

A recent survey found that some 70% of primary schools said they did not know if they'd be financially viable after Christmas

Thu, 16 Nov, 2023

Court further pauses order requiring Peter McVerry Trust to complete purchase of Kerry site

The stay is conditional on the Trust lodging €90,000 into an escrow account within four weeks

Wed, 08 Nov, 2023

Leaving certificate exams

Department refuses to rethink housing 70 international protection applicants in Killarney

Kerry County Council’s Director of Services for Community and Economic Development said that Killarney's GP and other services are 'at capacity'

Fri, 03 Nov, 2023

Peter McVerry Trust granted stay on order for it to complete purchase of Killarney site

Last September, the State’s regulator for housing bodies appointed statutory inspectors to conduct an investigation into financial issues at the charity

Fri, 03 Nov, 2023

Peter McVerry Trust given week to complete purchase of Killarney greenfield site

Site at Fleming's Lane, High Street, has planning permission for a sheltered facility for children and young people

Fri, 27 Oct, 2023

Peter McVerry Trust sued by Killarney firm over failure to complete site purchase

The Peter McVerry Trust is being sued by a Killarney company to complete the purchase of a town centre site for sheltered accommodation to house young people.

Tue, 17 Oct, 2023

Tidy Towns 2023: Pride of place, a bit of competition, but mostly a festival of community spirit

Tidy Towns 2023: Pride of place, a bit of competition, but mostly a festival of community spirit

The local heroes from 887 towns, villages, and urban areas are celebrating tonight as — win, lose, or draw — they are recognised at the annual Tidy Towns awards ceremony

Fri, 06 Oct, 2023

Ballincollig and Killarney pick up awards as Abbeyleix named Ireland's tidiest town

Ballincollig and Killarney pick up awards as Abbeyleix named Ireland's tidiest town

The award for Ireland's tidiest large urban centre went to Ballincollig, Co Cork, while the award for Ireland's tidiest large town went to Killarney

Fri, 06 Oct, 2023

Almost 250 homes planned for Killarney's Cronin's Wood

Almost 250 homes planned for Killarney's Cronin's Wood

Development includes 68 two-bed apartments and 38 one-bed apartments

Fri, 22 Sep, 2023

Man arrested for being drunk while 'on tour' in Killarney remanded in Cork Prison

Man arrested for being drunk while 'on tour' in Killarney remanded in Cork Prison

Dermot Dowd was arrested in Killarney early on Monday morning for drunkenness

Tue, 15 Aug, 2023

Killarney Chamber pays tribute to the late Terence Casey

Killarney Chamber pays tribute to the late Terence Casey

Town’s business organisation said Mr Casey would be fondly remembered as a man of great determination and drive in his business life and for his wonderful compassion in his dealings with the public

Tue, 15 Aug, 2023

Residents in standoff with Killarney racecourse over right-of-way issue for horses

Residents in standoff with Killarney racecourse over right-of-way issue for horses

Residents agreed to the interlocutory order injuncting them from blocking the right of way, but they would "vigorously oppose" the substantive issue, the court heard.

Sat, 29 Jul, 2023

Bean and gone: Killarney coffee shops first in country to ban disposable cups

Bean and gone: Killarney coffee shops first in country to ban disposable cups

Coffee cup litter in town and national park prompted coffee shops and hotels to take action

Tue, 11 Jul, 2023

No room at the inn: Killarney battles to keep tourist crown

No room at the inn: Killarney battles to keep tourist crown

With more than a third of tourist beds no longer available, Killarney faces an uphill battle to retain its status as Ireland’s top visitor destination, writes Anne Lucey

Sat, 01 Jul, 2023

Harris says there is 'no vacancy' when asked about Fine Gael leadership ambitions

Harris says there is 'no vacancy' when asked about Fine Gael leadership ambitions

Speaking in Killarney today, Mr Harris said Fine Gael had "an excellent" leader and Taoiseach

Mon, 19 Jun, 2023

Wedding of the Week: Australian beach proposal leads to big day in Kerry for Shauna and Jesse

Wedding of the Week: Australian beach proposal leads to big day in Kerry for Shauna and Jesse

The couple wanted their celebration to be 'light, airy, romantic, and classic with traditional and modern touches'

Sat, 17 Jun, 2023

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Former Fine Gael Senator Paul Coghlan dies aged 79

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, has led tributes to former Fine Gael Senator Paul Coghlan who died aged 79. Mr Coghlan was a senator from 1997 to his retirement in 2020, having been a businessman, auctioneer and a founding shareholder of Radio Kerry.

Thu, 08 Jun, 2023

Pet owners warned to keep animals away from lakes and ponds after death of dogs

Pet owners warned to keep animals away from lakes and ponds after death of dogs

People and their pets should not make any contact with blue-green algae which can appear on standing or stagnant water in summertime

Fri, 02 Jun, 2023

Killarney's remote Black Valley connected to 5G network

Killarney's remote Black Valley connected to 5G network

Thousands of tourists visit the area every year and there is some expectation the remote valley will be the subject of Instagram stories

Wed, 31 May, 2023

Kerry council managers refuse to delist St Finan's so it can be used for housing

Kerry council managers refuse to delist St Finan's so it can be used for housing

The council meeting was told no land is available for house building because Killarney is surrounded by the Killarney National Park and a golf course

Mon, 15 May, 2023