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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>Garda Ryan Hill and Garda Mark Cushen reunited with baby Precious. Thanks to their intervention, the family made the half-hour trip to University Hospital Kerry within 10 minutes, and an emergency team was waiting for them when they arrived.</p>

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Mother of seven-week-old baby saved by Kerry gardaí says 'they deserve a medal'

<p>Bagpipe player, San Francisco Rose Maggie Baglin played the iconic hit '500 Miles' for an enthused audience on night one of the Rose of Tralee selections. Picture : Domnick Walsh/Eye Focus</p>

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Rebel Roses dominate the agenda as Rose of Tralee kicks off

'Get over it': The Rose of Tralee is a celebration of Irish women

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'Get over it': The Rose of Tralee is a celebration of Irish women

Alleged welfare fraudster Samantha Cookes further remanded in custody

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Alleged welfare fraudster Samantha Cookes further remanded in custody

'The horror will never leave us': Thomas Dooley's widow recalls 'pure softy' who lived for his family

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'The horror will never leave us': Thomas Dooley's widow recalls 'pure softy' who lived for his family

Tralee men charged with record crystal meth seizure sent forward for trial at Special Criminal Court

Tralee men charged with record crystal meth seizure sent forward for trial at Special Criminal Court

Heavy security surrounded Tralee District Court, where Nathan McDonnell and James Leen appeared on Tuesday morning

Tue, 30 Jul, 2024

Tralee man may enter a plea in relation to charges in connection with record meth seizure

Tralee man may enter a plea in relation to charges in connection with record meth seizure

Two men charged in connection with Ireland's largest ever seizure of crystal meth are to appear in person in Tralee District Court next Tuesday for service of the book of evidence

Wed, 24 Jul, 2024

Two Kerry men accused of crystal meth offences face criminal organisation charges

Two Kerry men accused of crystal meth offences face criminal organisation charges

Nathan McDonnell and James Leen are to appear in court via video link next week

Wed, 17 Jul, 2024

Jury in Kerry graveyard murder trial to start deliberations on Wednesday

Jury in Kerry graveyard murder trial to start deliberations on Wednesday

Judge told jurors in effect they were dealing with six separate murder trials: 'It is not a game of dominoes — one down, all down'

Tue, 16 Jul, 2024

Serial fraudster Samantha Cookes arrested in Tralee

Serial fraudster Samantha Cookes arrested in Tralee

Ms Cookes, who has been featured in podcasts including RTÉ's 'The Real Carrie Jade', was arrested as part of an ongoing probe into welfare fraud

Fri, 12 Jul, 2024

Prosecution claims men 'ran like rats from a sinking ship' after 'dark honour killing' in Kerry

Prosecution claims men 'ran like rats from a sinking ship' after 'dark honour killing' in Kerry

The Kerry murder trial was told: 'Honour was offended. This was a score to be settled in blood. It is as heartbreaking as it is ridiculous and stupid.'

Thu, 04 Jul, 2024

Garda tells Kerry murder trial of 'panic and distress' of widow at graveyard

Garda tells Kerry murder trial of 'panic and distress' of widow at graveyard

The prosecution called their last witness today

Wed, 03 Jul, 2024

Two charged in Kerry crystal meth case to face further charges

Two charged in Kerry crystal meth case to face further charges

Judge David Waters remanded both men in continuing custody to appear in person at Tralee District Court on July 17

Wed, 03 Jul, 2024

Kerry murder trial hears about movement of three vans in convoy from graveyard

Kerry murder trial hears about movement of three vans in convoy from graveyard

Earlier in her evidence, a civilian member of An Garda Síochána described the journeys taken by the vans to Tralee that morning

Tue, 02 Jul, 2024

Man accused of murdering cousin at Kerry funeral 'ran out of there to save myself', court hears

Man accused of murdering cousin at Kerry funeral 'ran out of there to save myself', court hears

When he was asked in garda questioning to account for his alleged presence in the cemetery on the relevant morning, Daniel Dooley said: 'No comment'

Mon, 24 Jun, 2024

Jury in Kerry murder trial stood down for day as lawyers deal with issues in their absence

Jury in Kerry murder trial stood down for day as lawyers deal with issues in their absence

The jury in the trial of the five men and a teenager charged with the murder of Thomas Dooley in a Tralee cemetery in October 2022 will return on Friday

Thu, 20 Jun, 2024

Widow tells Kerry murder trial families were not speaking because of daughter's refusal to marry

Number of children testify at Kerry murder trial

Ms Justice Mary Ellen Ring told the jury at the Central Criminal Court sitting in Cork, that the case was expected to go on until the end of July

Mon, 10 Jun, 2024

Bon Secours profits jump to €10.12m on falling costs and increased revenues

Bon Secours profits jump to €10.12m on falling costs and increased revenues

Revenue increases were driven by a significant increase in both inpatient and outpatient activity

Sun, 09 Jun, 2024

Widow accused of wanting 'to bring as many Dooleys as possible' into Kerry murder trial for 'revenge'

Widow accused of wanting 'to bring as many Dooleys as possible' into Kerry murder trial for 'revenge'

One of the defendants' lawyers reminded Siobhán Dooley of statements she made identifying a named person who could not have been there at the time

Fri, 07 Jun, 2024

Widow tells Kerry murder trial families were not speaking because of daughter's refusal to marry

Widow tells Kerry murder trial families were not speaking because of daughter's refusal to marry

Siobhán Dooley, the widow of Thomas Dooley, told the Central Criminal Court sitting in Cork: 'They were murdering my husband in front of my eyes and my children’s eyes.'

Thu, 06 Jun, 2024

Five men and teenager deny murdering man at Kerry cemetery

Thomas Dooley attack 'was carried out with murderous ferocity', Kerry murder trial told

Five men and one teenager have pleaded not guilty to the murder of 43-year-old Thomas Dooley at a funeral at Rath Cemetery in Tralee

Tue, 04 Jun, 2024

Five men and teenager deny murdering man at Kerry cemetery

Five men and teenager deny murdering man at Kerry cemetery

It is anticipated that the empanelling of the jury will not be finalised until Tuesday, June 4

Wed, 29 May, 2024

Meet 11-year-old Ollie from Clare: Is he Ireland's smartest kid?

Meet 11-year-old Ollie from Clare: Is he Ireland's smartest kid?

Ollie is among hundreds of brainiacs ready to attend the Irish Mensa Annual Gathering at the Rose Hotel, Tralee, Kerry, this weekend

Sat, 04 May, 2024

Sixth man charged in connection with fatal assault at Kerry cemetery

Sixth man charged in connection with fatal assault at Kerry cemetery

Daniel Dooley, 42, was charged with the murder of Thomas Dooley in October, 2022, at a cemetery in Tralee

Thu, 18 Apr, 2024

Alleged 'logistics figure' refused bail in €32m Kerry crystal meth case

Alleged 'logistics figure' refused bail in €32m Kerry crystal meth case

The court heard that James Leen had spent a large amount of time out of Ireland and went to various countries, including Columbia, Spain, the United Arab Emirates, Brazil, and the Netherlands

Fri, 12 Apr, 2024

'Highly unlikely' book of evidence will be ready in two weeks for Kerry crystal meth case

'Highly unlikely' book of evidence will be ready in two weeks for Kerry crystal meth case

Nathan McDonnell's appeal against a High Court refusal of his bail application will be in court next week for directions

Wed, 10 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

James Leen bail bid delayed in ‘complex’ €32m Kerry crystal meth seizure case

James Leen bail bid delayed in ‘complex’ €32m Kerry crystal meth seizure case

The judge said Mr Leen's bail application would be heard in two weeks

Thu, 28 Mar, 2024

Tralee Aqua Dome enjoys record year as revenues top €2m for first time

Tralee Aqua Dome enjoys record year as revenues top €2m for first time

The accounts — signed off by directors Ogie Moran and Brian Durran — show that staff costs last year totalled €633,109 as employee numbers increased from 11 to 39

Wed, 27 Mar, 2024

Refusal of bail for Kerry man in crystal meth seizure case 'most surprising', court told

Refusal of bail for Kerry man in crystal meth seizure case 'most surprising', court told

The two accused men have been further remanded in custody

Wed, 27 Mar, 2024

Kerry businessman charged over State's biggest crystal meth seizure refused bail

Kerry businessman charged over State's biggest crystal meth seizure refused bail

The proceedings have heard that Nathan McDonnell and James Leen may face additional charges

Tue, 26 Mar, 2024

Former soldier charged with the murder of 84-year-old in Kerry is remanded on bail

Former soldier charged with the murder of 84-year-old in Kerry is remanded on bail

At the District Court in Tralee, Judge David Waters remanded the man on bail on a number of terms including an independent surety of €20,000 along with his own bond of €7,000

Wed, 20 Mar, 2024

Kerry men charged over State's biggest crystal meth seizure remanded ahead of bail hearings

Kerry men charged over State's biggest crystal meth seizure remanded ahead of bail hearings

Well-known Kerry businessman Nathan McDonnell and his co-accused, James Leen, will apply for bail in the High Court tomorrow.

Wed, 13 Mar, 2024

Court hears man threatened witness in 'very aggressive manner' at Tralee courthouse

Court hears man threatened witness in 'very aggressive manner' at Tralee courthouse

The incident is said to have happened in front of at least two gardaí

Tue, 12 Mar, 2024

Almost 1,000 antisocial behaviour incidents on Irish trains last year

Almost 1,000 antisocial behaviour incidents on Irish trains last year

Latest data from Iarnród Éireann shows the level of antisocial behaviour on Irish trains is on the rise

Fri, 01 Mar, 2024

Man charged with murdering father and young daughter in Kerry over a decade ago sent forward for trial

Man charged with murdering father and young daughter in Kerry over a decade ago sent forward for trial

Accused has also been charged with setting fire to the victims' house

Wed, 28 Feb, 2024

Kerry men charged over biggest crystal meth seizure in history of State remanded in custody

Kerry men charged over biggest crystal meth seizure in history of State remanded in custody

Pair to appear before Tralee District Court on March 13

Wed, 28 Feb, 2024

Gardaí continuing to search properties near Tralee after major crystal meth seizure

Gardaí continuing to search properties near Tralee after major crystal meth seizure

Gardaí are conducting searches of property in the Ballymacelligott and Ballyseedy areas north east of Tralee this morning.

Sat, 17 Feb, 2024

Picket at Kerry Group over driver redundancies

Picket at Kerry Group over driver redundancies

Kerry Agribusiness to outsource milk collection to independent hauliers, making five long-serving drivers redundant

Wed, 17 Jan, 2024

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'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

No funding in budget for much-anticipated new courthouse for Kerry

No funding in budget for much-anticipated new courthouse for Kerry

Courts service agreed to purchase a half-acre site on the western side of Tralee for €160,000 over a year ago

Mon, 30 Oct, 2023

Kerry man accused of stealing laptop from Cork hotel told judge: 'I had a bad day'

Kerry man accused of stealing laptop from Cork hotel told judge: 'I had a bad day'

Accused took drugs that day and does not know where the laptop is, he told court

Fri, 27 Oct, 2023

€2m in funding needed to extend lauded nurse helpline for cancer patients

€2m in funding needed to extend lauded nurse helpline for cancer patients

One cancer patient in Tralee described her nurse there as 'an angel without wings' while data shows almost one in three patients who contact the service can be safely helped remotely

Mon, 23 Oct, 2023

Una Lynskey cold case review may raise more questions for gardaí than deliver answers

Una Lynskey cold case review may raise more questions for gardaí than deliver answers

A Garda team is reviewing a cold case murder, an associated revenge murder, and potential garda brutality and perjury. But will they investigate one of their own with a legendary reputation, even if they are deceased? Mick Clifford writes

Tue, 17 Oct, 2023

Irish Examiner view: Social media is new front line in the Israel-Hamas propaganda war

Irish Examiner view: Social media is new front line in the Israel-Hamas propaganda war

Twitter, now rebranded as X, is among the social media platforms hosting disinformation in the 21st-century version of the age-old propaganda battle for hearts and minds

Thu, 12 Oct, 2023

Man charged with the murder of Joseph Brosnan in Tralee

Man charged with the murder of Joseph Brosnan in Tralee

Patrick Murphy, of no fixed abode, is charged that he did murder Joseph Brosnan, at No. 9 Abbey Court Tralee on May 22, 2022

Sat, 07 Oct, 2023

Planning sought for 235-unit housing development in Tralee

Planning sought for 235-unit housing development in Tralee

Planning proposal includes a mixture of dwelling types and sizes, including two-, three-, and four-bedroom houses, and one- and two-bedroom apartments

Mon, 02 Oct, 2023

MTU set to begin repaying €5m emergency loan

MTU set to begin repaying €5m emergency loan

IT Tralee was granted the emergency loan in 2019 to assist with serious cash flow difficulties and, from next May, MTU will start repaying €250,000 per annum over 20 years

Thu, 07 Sep, 2023

Mayor says 'not a hope in the world' Rose of Tralee festival would survive outside Kerry

Mayor says 'not a hope in the world' Rose of Tralee festival would survive outside Kerry

Suggestions the broadcast part of the festival could air from Dublin

Tue, 29 Aug, 2023