Kerry news

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Bumper attendances for Éigse as South Kerry pays tribute to Seán ... (The Kerryman)

It was a weekend of bumper attendances for the long-running bilingual Éigse na Brídeoige in South Kerry – driven, in part, by the new bank-holiday weekend, ...

Baile ‘n Sceilg and Dromid hosted the two concerts on Saturday and Sunday respectively after the Éigse itself opened in Cathair Dónall on Friday. Ms de Buis said the range of facilities offered in all the host parishes allowed organisers to base their events for each day within one area, whether it was in Baile ‘n Sceilg on Saturday or Dromid on Sunday, for example. “Everything we held was full to the door,” Fiona de Buis told The Kerryman.

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Kerry GAA legend Colm Cooper and wife Céitilís receive outpouring ... (RSVP Live)

The GAA legend and his long-term partner tied the knot in a beautiful winter wedding in 2021, and today a number of people have been sending them well ...

East Kerry GAA tweeted: "Congratulations to Ceítilís and Colm Cooper on the birth of baby Conall" "Congratulations to Colm Cooper and his wife Céitílís on the birth of their son, Conall," penned the sports reporter. The happy couple announced their engagement in November 2020, much to the delight of their loved ones. Castleislands Desmond GAA said: "Congratulations to Céitílís & Colm Cooper on the birth of baby Conall from all in Castleisland Desmond’s GAA Club." Host of The Kerry Football Podcast Adam Moynihan was one of the first to wish the couple a huge congratulations. Kerry GAA legend Colm Cooper has been on the receiving end of many congratulatory messages on social media this evening, as he celebrates the birth of his son.

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Clarity sought on whether former North Kerry Irish College to house ... (Radio Kerry)

A Kerry County Councillor is seeking clarity on whether a former Irish College in North Kerry will be used to house asylum seekers.

Sinn Féin councillor Robert Beasley sought clarity on the future plans for the former Irish College in Ballybunion at the recent Listowel Municipal District meeting. Cllr Robert Beasley says there are rumours stating the former Irish College in Ballybunion is being prepared for asylum seekers. A Kerry County Councillor is seeking clarity on whether a former Irish College in North Kerry will be used to house asylum seekers.

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Kerry GAA legend Colm Cooper and wife Céitilís celebrate birth of ... (The Irish Sun)

KERRY GAA legend Colm Cooper is celebrating the birth of his newborn son with wife Céitilís.The happy couple welcomed the new arrival recently, nami.

Maybe ye’d come & live in Kilcummin!! In the words of Eddie, old friends are best." Colm & Ceitilís .

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Man seriously injured in accident at Kerry Group plant (Agriland)

A man is being treated for serious injuries in hospital following an accident at the Kerry Group plant in Listowel, Co. Kerry.

Kerry at approximately 7:45p.m yesterday (February 6, 2023). Elsewhere, Kerry Group has pleaded guilty to a charge that it manufactured breakfast cereal under insanitary conditions at a facility in the US that was linked to a 2018 salmonella outbreak. [garda](https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/cattle-trailer-theft-investigated-by-gardai/) spokesperson confirmed to Agriland: “Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a workplace accident that occurred on a premises in Listowel, Co. A spokesperson for the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) told Agriland that they are “aware of the incident and have launched and investigation”. He was initially taken from the scene to University Hospital Kerry in Tralee and was later airlifted by the Shannon Coast Guard helicopter to Cork University Hospital for treatment. Gardaí and emergency services rushed to the scene at the dairy and food ingredients plant located at Islandmacloughry on the Tralee Road at around 7.45p.m yesterday (Monday, February 6).

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Man airlifted to CUH from Kerry with serious injuries after workplace ... (Cork Beo)

The man in his 60s was airlifted to Cork University Hospital by helicopter from the scene of the incident at a Kerry Group plant in Listowel. It is understood ...

It is understood that the man suffered burn injuries. The man in his 60s was airlifted to Cork University Hospital by helicopter from the scene of the incident at a Kerry Group plant in Listowel. The Health and Safety Authority has launched a major investigation after a man suffered serious injuries in a workplace accident in Kerry last night.

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Major documentary shot in seas off Kerry looks at future of our ... (Cork Beo)

AN Irish documentary helped spark debate about sustainable fishing as it makes its international debut. Fair Seas: The Kingdom of Kerry celebrates the vital ...

“At Fair Seas, we have been campaigning for the Government to designate a minimum of 30% of Irish waters as Marine Protected Areas by 2030 and it is fantastic to see progress beginning to be made. It was directed by Tasha Phillips of Swimming Head Productions with cinematography by Lawrence Eagling of Swimming Head Productions and was partly funded by the Irish Marine Institute. “The aim of Fair Seas is to build a movement of ocean stewardship across Ireland and to ensure the Irish government meet their targets of protecting 30% of Irish waters with a network of well-managed Marine Protected Areas by 2030. “I am honoured to have had the opportunity to coordinate such a powerful statement of ocean optimism and am now delighted to see it appearing on the international stage.” Jack added: “Fair Seas: The Kingdom of Kerry is a film that shows passion, ambition, tradition and new hope among the people of Ireland to build a better, more sustainable future for generations to come. Fair Seas: The Kingdom of Kerry celebrates the vital connection between Kerry folks and the sea.

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Council to request Kerry be included in the Smart Ring Buoys Initiative (Radio Kerry)

Kerry County Council will request for Kerry to be included in the Smart Ring Buoys Initiative.The project aims to save lives on our waters by using low-cost ...

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HSA has launched investigation after man in his 60s suffers injuries ... (Radio Kerry)

The man was airlifted to hospital following an accident at a factory in Listowel. The incident happened at around 7.45pm at the Kerry Ingredients and Flavours ...

Gardai attended at the scene and informed the Health and Safety Authority. The incident happened at around 7.45pm at the Kerry Ingredients and Flavours plant in Listowel. The Health and Safety Authority have launched an investigation after a man in his 60s suffered a serious injuries overnight

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Man is treated at CUH for injuries sustained in a workplace incident (Cork's 96FM)

A man was airlifted to hospital in Cork for treatment after an accident in an industrial plant in Kerry.

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Irish Documentary to Make International Debut at Ocean Film ... (Afloat)

The Festival of Ocean Films 2023 got underway at the Vancity Theatre, Vancouver last night and continues tonight.

Fair Seas: The Kingdom of Kerry is a film that shows passion, ambition, tradition and new hope among the people of Ireland to build a better, more sustainable future for generations to come. The film was produced by Jack O’Donovan of Trá of Fair Seas - a coalition of Ireland’s leading environmental non-governmental organisations and networks working to build a movement of ocean stewardship across Ireland. Fair Seas: The Kingdom of Kerry is a 12-minute film exploring how changes to how local coasts and waters are protected would affect the people and communities nearby.

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Kerry GAA legend Colm Cooper and wife Céitilís celebrate birth of ... (Irish Mirror)

Colm has been married to his wife Céitlís for just over a year, with the couple naming the new arrival Conall.

East Kerry GAA tweeted: "Congratulations to Ceítilís and Colm Cooper on the birth of baby Conall" "Congratulations to Colm Cooper and his wife Céitílís on the birth of their son, Conall," penned the sports reporter. Castleislands Desmond GAA said: "Congratulations to Céitílís & Colm Cooper on the birth of baby Conall from all in Castleisland Desmond’s GAA Club."

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Camera happy Killarney photographer Marie helps Kerry Mountain ... (The Kerryman)

While Marie Carroll O'Sullivan is well-known for talent behind her camera lens she is also well-known for her generosity and kindness and this has now shone ...

As KMR’s John O’Sullivan said, ‘we’d be a while collecting at church gates to the tune of €1,500’ which meant the world to me,” said Marie. Without Collette and the support of the community and the use of the Christy O’Connor Suite at the beautiful International Hotel, it simply would not be possible. “I knew the team at Kerry Mountain Rescue were expanding their base camp at Killarney Garda Station and in need of funding.

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