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Drivers under fire from rock-throwing thugs

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:43:05 +0000

"A HUGE explosion with glass everywhere" is how Camp native Terry Deane described a terrifying ordeal on the N21 Tralee-castleisland road on Monday when his lorry came under attack from rock-throwing youths.

As county buckles under cuts, politicians earn € 3m

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:43:05 +0000

LAST year, as Kerry struggled in the face of stealth taxes and swingeing cutbacks, the county's politicians cost the taxpayer over €3 million in pay, perks and expenses.

Kerrymen in New York raise over $100k for injured biker

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:43:05 +0000

A MASSIVE New York fundraiser for a north Kerry man who suffered horrific injuries in a motorbike crash in the Catskills proved a huge success last week, with over $100,000 already raised towards his medical costs.

Conmen posing as council workers rob elderly woman

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:43:05 +0000

AN elderly woman living alone outside Listowel was robbed of a substantial amount of cash on Saturday by two conmen posing as council workers who got into her house on the pretext of checking water pressure.

Two charged with manslaughter of publican with Killarney connections

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:43:05 +0000

A ROMANIAN man and teenager have been brought before a district court in Galway in connection with the killing of a popular teacher and publican with Killarney connections.

Kerry actors bid for IFTA honours

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:43:05 +0000

KERRY will be well represented on the red carpet at this weekend's Irish Film and Television Awards when Castlegregory actress, Aoife Duffin, and Tralee's Aishling O'sullivan vie for best actress honours.

Listowel's wildlife gets on the map

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:43:05 +0000

LISTOWEL Tidy Towns group plans to identify and map the wildlife and biodiversity of the town and its environs as part of an effort to raise the awareness and appreciation of local natural amenities.

Steady beef trade in Kerry bucks the trend

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:43:05 +0000

THE beef trade in Kerry has remained steady over the past week, despite reports of tumbling prices throughout the rest of the country. So much so that the Kerry chairman of the ICSA, Mick Brady from Kilflynn, says he is surprised to hear some commentators reporting significant drops this week.

Teachers take cuts protest to the Dáil

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:43:05 +0000

A GROUP of parents and teachers from the West Kerry area took their concerns to Dáil Éireann last Wednesday where they joined a protest against proposed cuts to small primary schools.

The art of ploughing is a class act in Ardfert

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:43:05 +0000

AFTER two successful ploughing meetings in Abbeydorney and Ballyheigue, it was the turn of Ardfert on Sunday, where the action took place on the lands of Michael Mccarthy, Ballymacquinn Upper.

Pedestrian plan opposition leads to 'little Britains' label

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:43:05 +0000

THE latest proposal to pedestrianise Killarney between 7pm and midnight received a mixed reaction at Killarney Town Council on Monday.

Kerry well represented in new tourism guide

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:43:05 +0000

A TOTAL of 75 Kerry Hotels and guesthouses will be featured in the newly launched 2012 Irelandhotels.com Guide.

Duo's 'eleventh hour' plea over arson of vintage car

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:43:05 +0000

TWO men have appeared before Kenmare District Court charged with an arson attack which destroyed a vintage car parked at Moll's Gap last April.

Kerry farmers receive roughly € 80m in payments for 2011

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:43:05 +0000

ROUGHLY €80 million has been paid out to farmers in Kerry under Single Payment, Disadvantaged Area and REPS 4 schemes for last year.

Use of young players more like it from management

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:43:05 +0000

Sean Counihan tackles the big issues head on

Kingdom gain capital revenge

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:43:05 +0000

County Board PRO Maureen O'shea with all the GAA news

Awards nights are about bringing the community together in celebration

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:43:05 +0000

FRIDAY night's East Kerry All Stars will be a celebration on many things.

Walsh inducted to Hall of Fame

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:43:05 +0000

61 years ago, a youthful Brendan Walsh attended the founding meeting of the Glenflesk club. A quarter of a century later, Brendan lined out as goalkeeper for St Agathas Glenflesk in the 1965 O'donoghue Cup final against Dr Crokes but the chance of an O'donoghue cup medal eluded him as the Crokes took their ninth title.

Training schedule available for Kingdom Come 10-mile road race in Castleisland

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:43:05 +0000

ON Wednesday last February 1 the Lee Strand sponsored Kingdom Come 10-mile Road Race was launched at the An Riocht track in Castleisland. This event is scheduled for April 29 and is set to bring mass participation road running to the streets of Castleisland and its environs for the first time in many years.

Fourth annual showcase in Tralee's Brandon Hotel

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:43:05 +0000

TRALEE'S Brandon Hotel will be the venue for the 2012 Kerry Wedding Show, which takes places this year on Sunday, February 19.

Comprehensive guide on road traffic law from legal expert

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:43:05 +0000

MINISTER for Transport and Sport Leo Varadkar got stuck into a little light reading this week courtesy of Listowel legal expert Robert Pierse, on the launch of his new tome, Road Traffic Law.

Deenihan appoints Ted Creedon to Arts Council

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:43:05 +0000

FORMER Kerryman journalist Ted Creedon was among the six people appointed to the Heritage Council last week by Minister for Arts, Heritage and Gaeltacht Jimmy Deenihan.

Dingle hospital opens amid protest against cuts

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:43:05 +0000

THERE were angry scenes outside the West Kerry Community Hospital in Dingle last Friday as approximately 80 people protested against HSE cutbacks.