UHK. HSE South West has urged the public not to visit University Hospital Kerry (UHK) if they are experiencing symptoms of norovirus, such as nausea, vomiting, or diarrhoea. Some individuals may also develop a mild fever, headache, stomach cramps, or body aches. Patients with scheduled appointments at UHK who have symptoms are advised to contact … Read more
Fatmir Mucaj (right) with his sons, Ben and Orgito, and late wife, Anila. The husband of Anila Mucaj, who was killed in a road accident while out jogging in Blennerville, has spoken on the first anniversary of her death about his enduring love for a woman who was the heart of their family. Fatmir Mucaj … Read more
Ted Cronin outside Austin Stack Park in Tralee. Photo Mark O’Sullivan. A Tralee man has criticised Kerry GAA for what he calls a lack of foresight in failing to include sufficient wheelchair-accessible facilities in the recent redevelopment works at his local Austin Stack Park. He explained how it is easier to bring his wife, Mary, … Read more
This is just the opening chapter—a tantalising prelude to the full story, as the festival gears up for a dynamic week of literary celebrations. The Irish presence at this year’s festival showcases the diverse talent shaping the nation’s contemporary literary scene. Memoirist Katriona O’Sullivan, novelists Edel Coffey and Mary Costello, and Eílís Ní Dhuibhne, Laureate … Read more
Trans rights supporters welcome EU vote. Fine Gael MEP Seán Kelly has reaffirmed his support for a European Parliament recommendation on the priorities for the ‘Status of Women’ that includes recognising trans women as women. Mr Kelly told The Kerryman that he ‘was pleased’ to support the non-binding resolution voted for on February 12 that … Read more
Gearoid Brouder. Photo Mark O’Sullivan. It was the combination of family rifts and a declining career as a jockey and trainer that brought Gearoid Brouder to the verge of irreversible failure before he turned his life around. The 31-year-old Listowel native’s talent was in a tailspin because of drink and drugs. The sport he loved … Read more
Danny Healy-Rae. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae has slammed a €90 billion EU support loan for Ukraine for 2026 and 2027 to help meet its critical defence and state funding needs as the war with Russia continues. The Kerry Deputy queried to what extend Ireland will have to financially contribute to the seismic aid package. Source link
Jessie Buckley appearing on Jimmy Kimmell Live. Kerry’s own Jessie Buckley took centre stage on a recent episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live – a popular late-night American talk show that attracts millions of viewers. The Best Actress winner for her role in Hamnet at the Golden Globes last week spoke about the movie and transitioning … Read more
Mayo Rose Clara Gardiner talks about being a mother in a competition that once barred single moms Mayo Rose of Tralee Clara Gardiner with her son Noah. Clara Gardiner might think this writer is a dinosaur, a relic of the past for asking what it feels like being a mother taking part in a diverse … Read more
Redefining Motherhood and Competition: The Story of Mayo Rose Clara Gardiner The world of pageantry is often perceived as a realm of glamour and poise, but beneath the surface lies a complex landscape of evolving rules and expectations. For Clara Gardiner, crowned the Mayo Rose in 2023, this complexity was particularly poignant. Her journey to … Read more