Tralee News from The Kerryman

Pat gears up for round the world solo yacht race

Ballyferriter furniture maker Pat Lawless has taken the first step in achieving a life-long dream after being selected as the only Irish sailor to take part in the 2022 Golden Globe round the world race.

Publish: Saturday 20th July 12:00am

Estates want lights but there's no money in budget

A number of estates in town are crying out for street lights before the evenings start drawing in again.

Publish: Saturday 20th July 12:00am

Row over payments to councillors on external bodies

Cllr Toireása Ferris's request for a detailed report on payments and expenses claimed by members of Kerry County Council who sit on external bodies caused a heated exchange during Monday's monthly meeting.

Publish: Saturday 20th July 12:00am

Shearers on a high at Top of Coom family day

It is one of the most eagerly anticipated days of the year at Ireland's highest pub and this year was no exception as huge crowds turned out to see some of the world's most talented shearers battle it out on the stage.

Publish: Saturday 20th July 12:00am

Older man sexually assaulted teen boy in sauna

A teenage boy who was sexually assaulted by a stranger in a sauna at Tralee Aquadome said he wanted to speak out about the attack to protect others.

Publish: Friday 19th July 12:00am

Laying down the green shoots of a 'neutral' future

Listowel Community Centre was set-up by the people, for the people and, if a new plan taking shape there presently bears fruit, will even be powered by the people in the near future.

Publish: Saturday 20th July 12:00am

Council: Irish Water not in debt to us

Kerry County Council has insisted that no money is owing it from Irish Water for road repairs after projects carried out by the State agency.

Publish: Saturday 20th July 12:00am

'Fire crews not trained to counter fire threat at battery compounds'

Management at Kerry County Council say fire crews in Kerry are not yet trained to deal with the potential disasters caused by fires at battery storage facilities.

Publish: Saturday 20th July 12:00am

Call for early morning cleaning as beach bins overflow

The scorching temperatures and high numbers of beach-goers on Sunday last left Ballybunion in a 'deplorable state' according to Sinn Fein councillor Robert Beasley.

Publish: Saturday 20th July 12:00am

St Stephen's Mass remembers Fr Stack and the Grotto Meitheal

It was because of his deep and genuine friendship with the people of St Stephen's Park that a Mass was celebrated for the late Fr Willie Stack at 7pm on Monday evening in ideal conditions.

Publish: Saturday 20th July 12:00am

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