Alastair Tibbs
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Local Democracy Reporter for County Kerry at the independent.ie. Previously with maghrebi.org
Government urged to step in as first of 12 Kerry families faces eviction next week
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Government urged to step in as first of 12 Kerry families faces eviction next week
Kerry councillors have made a last-ditch effort to intervene in the Loreto Convent eviction crisis as the first family are due to be forced out next week.
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about 11 hours ago
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Kerry council calls for extension to hedge cutting season as roadside vegetation remains uncut
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Kerry council calls for extension to hedge cutting season as roadside vegetation remains uncut
A Kerry councillor has urged the government to extend the hedge cutting season as potentially half of the countyâs roadside vegetation remains uncut.
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about 15 hours ago
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Kerry national park hits back at claims deer population is at âepidemicâ levels
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Kerry national park hits back at claims deer population is at âepidemicâ levels
Killarney National Park has hit back at local councillor claims that Killarneyâs deer population has hit âepidemicâ levels, despite having no population total for the park.
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about 18 hours ago
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Kerry councillors make final plea as family face eviction next week
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Kerry councillors make final plea as family face eviction next week
Kerry councillors have made a last-ditch effort to intervene in the Loreto Convent eviction crisis as the first family are due to be forced out next week.
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about 22 hours ago
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Kerry County Council urged to take charge of estates six years after residents first moved in
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Kerry County Council urged to take charge of estates six years after residents first moved in
A Kerry councillor has urged the council to take over two estates from a developer as six years have passed since residents first moved in.
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2 days ago
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Kerry Halloween festival that receives âpittanceâ from council hangs in the balance due to lack of funding
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Kerry Halloween festival that receives âpittanceâ from council hangs in the balance due to lack of funding
Kerryâs Halloween funding has been slammed as an âabsolute disgraceâ by a councillor as the future of a townâs Halloween festival looks uncertain.
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3 days ago
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Kerry councillor says greater powers for local authority on horizon
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Kerry councillor says greater powers for local authority on horizon
A report is set to be submitted to the government in the coming weeks recommending greater powers for local government and municipal districts.
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3 days ago
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âAbsolute disgraceâ: Kerry Halloween festival hangs in balance due to lack of funding claims councillor
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âAbsolute disgraceâ: Kerry Halloween festival hangs in balance due to lack of funding claims councillor
Kerryâs Halloween funding has been slammed as an âabsolute disgraceâ by a councillor as the future of a townâs Halloween festival looks uncertain.
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3 days ago
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Kerryâs re-elected Sinn FĂ©in chairperson wants to see young people build their lives in the county
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Kerryâs re-elected Sinn FĂ©in chairperson wants to see young people build their lives in the county
Kerry Sinn FĂ©inâs 25-year-old chairperson says he wants to see more people build their lives in the county as he is re-elected this year.
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3 days ago
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Cork and Kerry ambulance service sees âshockingâ 50 per cent rise in aborted calls
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Cork and Kerry ambulance service sees âshockingâ 50 per cent rise in aborted calls
Ambulance call stops have increased by nearly 50pc in Kerry and Cork as a local councillor reports abuse of emergency services.
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4 days ago
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How many agencies does it take to fix a lightbulb?
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How many agencies does it take to fix a lightbulb?
A Kerry councillor believes there are too many bodies involved in the countyâs street lighting as concerns grow over the efficiency of light repairs.
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4 days ago
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Healy-Rae company refused permission to continue quarry operation over environmental concerns
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Healy-Rae company refused permission to continue quarry operation over environmental concerns
A Kerry councillorâs company has been refused permission to continue material processing at a site near Killarney National Park.
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4 days ago
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Calls for Kerry artists to register for national arts festival
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Calls for Kerry artists to register for national arts festival
Kerry artists are being called to register for a national festival celebrating the creativity of those in later life.
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5 days ago
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Kerry not alone in bus stop scheme delays as transport agency blamed in other counties
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Kerry not alone in bus stop scheme delays as transport agency blamed in other counties
Bus stops have been at the top of the agenda for Kerry County Councilâs elected members over the last six months, having raised a total of 13 motions and prompted hours of discussion during the countyâs public meetings.
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5 days ago
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Kerry County Council criticised for delayed town regeneration project as works set to start in Q2
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Kerry County Council criticised for delayed town regeneration project as works set to start in Q2
A Kerry councillor has criticised the progress of a major regeneration project in one of the countyâs towns as the schemeâs timelines are pushed back.
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6 days ago
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Kerry's capital opens âvery importantâ new relief road section
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Kerry's capital opens âvery importantâ new relief road section
The first section of Traleeâs northern relief road will open on Monday, enhancing connectivity in the northern side of the town.
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6 days ago
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Revealed: Which Kerry councillors spent the most and least on their campaigns?
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Revealed: Which Kerry councillors spent the most and least on their campaigns?
Figures released by Kerry County Council show successful council candidates spent a total of over âŹ166,000 during the 2024 Local Elections.
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8 days ago
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Short-term let host in Tralee blasts clampdown â itâs like âplucking a figure from the skyâ
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Short-term let host in Tralee blasts clampdown â itâs like âplucking a figure from the skyâ
A short-term let host in Tralee has spoken out against the inclusion of the town in clampdown legislation as concerns over planning permission continue.
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8 days ago
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Kerry councillor submits major housing development application through partnership after previous failed bid
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Kerry councillor submits major housing development application through partnership after previous failed bid
A Kerry councillor has submitted a planning application for a major development in an east Kerry village as part of a partnership style-entity.
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10 days ago
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âA beautiful planâ: Key Kerry site to provide community centre and vital car park
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âA beautiful planâ: Key Kerry site to provide community centre and vital car park
A new lease of life is to be granted to a key historical site in a Kerry tourist town as plans are approved by local councillors.
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12 days ago
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South Kerry fish species near extinction new data shows
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South Kerry fish species near extinction new data shows
Recent data has revealed a near obliteration of a Kerry fish species over two decades.
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13 days ago
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Kerry councillor calls for mobile network regulator to address âunacceptableâ blackspots
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Kerry councillor calls for mobile network regulator to address âunacceptableâ blackspots
A Kerry councillor called for the council to write to ComReg over the âunacceptableâ lack of mobile phone coverage on the Iveragh Peninsula.
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15 days ago
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Illegal dumping in rural Kerry a âdisasterâ says councillor
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Illegal dumping in rural Kerry a âdisasterâ says councillor
A Kerry councillor has highlighted the âdisasterâ of illegal dumping in a rural area, asking the council to pay for the whole clean-up.
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15 days ago
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Ring of Kerry bridge expected to be replaced during height of tourist season
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Ring of Kerry bridge expected to be replaced during height of tourist season
The replacement of a key bridge on the Ring of Kerry is set to go ahead this summer during the height of the tourist season.
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16 days ago
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Changes to Kerry town rejuvenation project approved following intense public consultation
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Changes to Kerry town rejuvenation project approved following intense public consultation
Plans for a makeover of a Kerry town have been approved at a recent council meeting following significant amendments driven by public feedback.
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16 days ago
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Applications invited for Kerryâs small festival funding grant
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Applications invited for Kerryâs small festival funding grant
Kerry County Council has announced by funding for local festivals and events celebrating the countyâs vibrant culture and sense of community, inviting applications from voluntary and community groups.
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16 days ago
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Kerry councillor decries transport agencyâs âinvisibleâ management of national roads
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Kerry councillor decries transport agencyâs âinvisibleâ management of national roads
A Kerry councillor has called for immediate funding to address the âappallingâ surface of one of the countyâs busiest roads.
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16 days ago
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Lack of activities for Kerryâs youth main focus for countyâs youth council as new committee elected
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Lack of activities for Kerryâs youth main focus for countyâs youth council as new committee elected
Kerryâs youth council has elected a new executive committee as the group looks to tackle the lack of facilities and activities for young people this year.
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17 days ago
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Kerry councillor calls for CPO to acquire land for vital footpath
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Kerry councillor calls for CPO to acquire land for vital footpath
A Kerry councillor has called for a compulsory purchase order to progress a footpath in the interests of public safety.
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21 days ago
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âDreadful omissionâ: Kerry councillor slams council for residentsâ âlethalâ walk into town
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âDreadful omissionâ: Kerry councillor slams council for residentsâ âlethalâ walk into town
Kerry County Council has been slammed for the âdreadful omissionâ of a footpath in planning conditions after six years have passed since alarm bells were first rang.
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21 days ago
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âHighly dangerousâ Ring of Kerry junction needs traffic measures says councillor
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âHighly dangerousâ Ring of Kerry junction needs traffic measures says councillor
A Kerry councillor has highlighted a âhighly dangerousâ junction along the Ring of Kerry route, urging that traffic calming measures be put in place.
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22 days ago
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Kerry councilâs deer road safety pilot slammed as âridiculousâ â âAre they computer literate?â
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Kerry councilâs deer road safety pilot slammed as âridiculousâ â âAre they computer literate?â
A Kerry councillor has blasted the councilâs roll-out of state of the art technology in response to a growing threat of deer on the roads.
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22 days ago
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Kerry councillor accused of being âduplicitousâ as row breaks out at MD meeting
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Kerry councillor accused of being âduplicitousâ as row breaks out at MD meeting
A recent Kerry County Council meeting descended into a row as elected members argued over the allocation of leisure funding.
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22 days ago
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Omission of Kerry school from safety scheme âunbelievableâ says councillor
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Omission of Kerry school from safety scheme âunbelievableâ says councillor
A Kerry councillor has warned of âchaosâ at a local school during rush hours, urging the council to put in measures to safeguard children and parents.
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23 days ago
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Tide clocks at Kerry beach could âpotentially save livesâ
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Tide clocks at Kerry beach could âpotentially save livesâ
A Kerry councillor has called for tide clocks to be installed at a âdangerousâ but popular beach.
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23 days ago
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Key Kerry road missing from winter gritting list a âdisgraceâ says councillor
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Key Kerry road missing from winter gritting list a âdisgraceâ says councillor
A Kerry councillor has slammed the omission of a key road in north Kerry from the councilâs gritting schedule, calling the neglect a âdisgraceâ.
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24 days ago
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Road Safety Authority branded âglorified spin-doctorâ as Kerry councillor renews call for its disbandment
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Road Safety Authority branded âglorified spin-doctorâ as Kerry councillor renews call for its disbandment
A Kerry councillor has renewed calls for the disbandment of the Road Safety Authority following the governmentâs U-turn on splitting the agency up.
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24 days ago
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Kerry marathon maestro leaves inspiring message as he receives recognition for lifetime achievement
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Kerry marathon maestro leaves inspiring message as he receives recognition for lifetime achievement
Kerry marathon machine Willie Guiney has received a certificate of recognition from Kerry County Council for his remarkable feat of endurance.
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24 days ago
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Kerry councillor calls for social media firms to be held liable for content
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Kerry councillor calls for social media firms to be held liable for content
A Kerry councillor has called for social media companies to be penalised for harmful content amid the Grok sexualised images scandal.
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24 days ago
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Government sports grants âcripplingâ small clubs warns Kerry councillor
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Government sports grants âcripplingâ small clubs warns Kerry councillor
A Kerry councillor has sounded the alarm on government sports grants âcrippling small clubsâ who are having to pick up the bill on loan interest rates.
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25 days ago
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Killarney poised for housing development as 4,000 new units made available
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Killarney poised for housing development as 4,000 new units made available
Land has been provisioned for over 4,000 housing units in Kerry, following the adoption of Killarney Municipal Districtâs (MD) variations to the county development plan.
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25 days ago
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Live electronic signs could help Kerry townâs chronic traffic issues says councillor
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Live electronic signs could help Kerry townâs chronic traffic issues says councillor
A Kerry councillor has called for the installation of electronic signs around the countyâs tourism capital to help alleviate traffic issues.
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28 days ago
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Kerry councillors âpart of the problemâ says councillor as CAMHS report remains unpublished
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Kerry councillors âpart of the problemâ says councillor as CAMHS report remains unpublished
A Kerry councillor has slammed the delay in releasing a controversial HSE report as âone of our greatest shamesâ as three years has passed since its announcement.
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28 days ago
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Transport agency slammed for delays to much-needed deer control â âTheyâre absolutely off the Richter scaleâ
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Transport agency slammed for delays to much-needed deer control â âTheyâre absolutely off the Richter scaleâ
Kerry councillors have slammed Transport Infrastructure Irelandâs alleged backtracking on fencing for a road where âdeer are nearly as numerous as the carsâ.
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28 days ago
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Kerry council says no to full county council reception for All-Ireland club winners
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Kerry council says no to full county council reception for All-Ireland club winners
Kerry councillors have called for a full civic reception at County Council level to honour the three football clubs that won All-Ireland championships this month but they will have to settle for receptions at Municipal District level.
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29 days ago
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Speed cameras only solution to dangerous Kerry junction that has âmind-boggling number of accidentsâ
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Speed cameras only solution to dangerous Kerry junction that has âmind-boggling number of accidentsâ
A Kerry councillor has called for a fixed speed camera to be installed at an accident blackspot on the main road to Cork.
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29 days ago
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âGender imbalanceâ at Kerry missionary memorial needs addressed, claims councillor
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âGender imbalanceâ at Kerry missionary memorial needs addressed, claims councillor
A Kerry councillor has called for better representation of women at a local memorial to highlight their critical role in missionary work around the globe.
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29 days ago
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Work to start on Kerry beach facility after summer season
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Work to start on Kerry beach facility after summer season
Works are set to commence on a long-awaited beach facility in north Kerry as the area looks to increase its offerings to visitors.
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29 days ago
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Kerryâs âridiculous rejectionsâ of social housing offers â âNowhere to store my motorbikeâ
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Kerryâs âridiculous rejectionsâ of social housing offers â âNowhere to store my motorbikeâ
Kerry councillors have relayed some of the âridiculousâ reasons given from those turning down social housing offers as the county grapples with its housing waiting lists.
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30 days ago
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âA Kerryman jokeâ: Kerry councillor decries long walk between adjacent public transport hubs
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âA Kerryman jokeâ: Kerry councillor decries long walk between adjacent public transport hubs
A Kerry councillor has decried the âKerryman jokeâ of Killarneyâs bus and train stations having no direct connection, despite them being side by side.
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about 1 month ago
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