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Pieta House closure sparks long-term fears

The plan to shut down Pieta House in Kerry and move to a co-located outreach model of service has sparked concerns about the future of face-to-face therapy services in the county. The modern Tralee centre, which opened in 2015, once had a team of 13...

Planning process has ‘no humanity’ say couple

On the week the Minister for Housing revealed plans to boost the number of homes in rural areas, a Kerry couple have recounted their crushing experience with the planning system. Nicole Moriarty and John O’Neill were thrilled when they were approved...

Charity stalwart in show of mercy after shocking assault

The victim of a brutal assault in Tralee has shown extraordinary mercy to his attacker. Well-known charity worker James Hussey was attacked on St Stephen’s Day in 2020. He was on his way to assist elderly neighbours but was viciously set upon by Kyle...

Ireland saved my life says Kerry refugee with cancer

On the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a refugee living in Tralee has told of how she believes the cancer she was diagnosed with soon after arriving in Ireland was likely caused by the stress she endured after war came to her...

West Kerry students in smash-hit show

Tulla Ceilí band will take to the stage for a mighty Ceilí for the second year in a row during Scoil Cheoil an Earraigh which will see hundreds of traditional music students descend on Baile ‘n Fheirtéáraigh this week for the four-day festival. The...

Eamonn conquers a continent on foot

‘I just don’t know if my husband is dead or alive’

Just weeks ahead of the fourth anniversary of Russia’s brutal war on Ukraine, and the horror inflicted on families continues to sow deep trauma – not least for one Kerry resident who has no idea if her husband is alive or dead. Viktoriia Popova fled...

It’s game on in West Kerry!

Launching the Lidl Comórtas Peile Páidí Ó Sé 2026 in Dooneen Pier in Feohanach were Caoimhe Evans and Brian Ó Beaglaoich with Pádraig Ó Sé. Report & interview:

Vape retailers hit back at criticism of street presence

Tralee vape shop owners have hit back at attempts to curb their business presence in the town centre after calls to reduce the number of shops that sell popular e-cigarette products. The matter was raised at a recent meeting of Tralee Municipal...