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Residents in despair over illegal dump
RESIDENTS living close to an illegal waste-transfer station near Listowel say they are exasperated that the facility is still operating despite a court order in 2007 directing that it should close down. Speaking on the steps of Killarney Courthouse after Kerry County Council failed in its bid to jail the owner of South West Bins Ltd, Eoghan McEnery, residents at Carhooeragh, Kilmorna, said they have had to put up with constant noise, foul smells, swarms of flies and trucks operating from as early as 5am.
Ballyheigue sees vintage ploughing
A DRY and sunny day on Sunday made for perfect ploughing conditions as Ballyheigue Ploughing Association hosted its annual competitive match on the lands of Michael Halloran in Ballymacquinn. The turnout on the day was outstanding, accordiong to oragnisers, with most of the attention focussing on the fierce competition taking place in the U28 class.
Locals defend estate's honour
A MOYVANE family's claim that they are contatanly being harrassed by thugs has been met with a sharp rebuttal from neighbours who insist their estate is quiet and peaceful.
Timmy to fish for Ireland
BLENNERVILLE man Timmy O'Sullivan is to represent Ireland in the Sea Angling world championships in South Africa later this year, following his success in a hotly contested qualifying competition at the weekend.
Grab your instruments and head for West Kerry
LET it freeze, let it flood, let the rest of the country grind to a standstill, but deep in West Kerry preparations are already well underway for one event that just keeps gaining momentum, despite the nationwide doom and gloom. It's the five-day traditional music festival Scoil Cheoil an Earraigh, now in its sixth year, and already a firm fixture in any traditional music lover's calendar.
Heroes hand out the medals
THE annual Dingle Coiste na n-Óg awards presentation was held on Sunday in Benners Hotel where the function room was packed with the under 12, under 14 and under 16 teams in both football and hurling.
Kerry Group linked to possible new take-over
KERRY Group is believed to be considering the take-over of Newmarket Co-op in County Cork.
Redundant workers still in limbo
WORKERS at a Tralee aluminium and PVC-fittings company who were told two weeks ago that they were being laid off say they still have not received official redundancy notices.
Man's jaw broken in assault at nightclub
A FATHER of one who left another man with a fractured jaw and a broken nose in what a court heard was his third serious assault in five years received a suspended jail sentence this week.
Builders top list of debtors brought to court
TWELVE Kerry companies have had court judgements issued against them for the recovery of unpaid debts in the fourth quarter of 2009, new figures reveal.
Inside News
- Council continue to grant planning close to 'ghost estates'
- 1,400-year-old brooch is found in Ballylongford ashes
- Kerry gardai claim € 1.4m in overtime
- Early Christian brooch found in Ballylongford
- PEN Award leaves Kennelly amazed
- Cartridge found in car
- Solution to toilet troubles
- Employment appeals case
- CU quiz kids test their wits
- Funding for council housing is halved
- Rubbish 'drawing rodents'
- Parade will be stuff of legend
- Drugs cocktail to keep dogs happy and healthy
- Snapshot of missionary work
- ' You need to bring brass to pay for copper'
- Garveys help get new cancer bus on the road
- Experimenting with drugs
- Lucky not to get jail term
- Outlook is bleak for improving county roads
- Legal aids high earners
- Debenhams' union talks
- Duo charged over major Tralee drug seizure
- Gooch lends a hand to Killarney man's Haitian charity work
- Brosna school rewarded for getting to heart of Europe
- Man didn't turn up in court three times as he feared jail
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