What happened in Kerry this week
Former Walking on Cars singer Pa Sheehy has penned a musical tribute to Paul Geaney and the town’s football heroes who booked an All-Ireland final place in one of GAA’s most dramatic finales last weekend.
Temperatures in Kerry reached as low as -2°c this week but just as people thought they were escaping the winter blues, snow and heavy rain are set to hit the county as Storm Goretti moves across Ireland this afternoon (Thursday).
All eyes are on Jessie Buckley ahead of this weekend's Golden Globe Awards in LA - but the Killarney-born film star is keeping her feet on the ground, according to her dad.
Former Kerry football manager Peter Keane is seeking planning permission to build a new shop and petrol station in Farranfore.
He was a familiar sight for villagers and motorists passing through Stradbally and this week there was genuine sadness at the passing of local character - and West Kerry 'icon' - Denny Galvin.
Can Kerry produce Young Scientist champions again this year? Students from eight secondary schools in Kerry who have entered an astounding total of 29 projects into this year’s competition certainly hope so.
Milltown marked the end of an era at the weekend, as Larkin's Bar and Restaurant in Milltown changed hands following its sale.
Read the full story in Kerry’s Eye Digital Edition.
Little Louie rings in the New Year!
The first baby born in Kerry in 2026 arrived just in time to ring in the New Year, with baby Louie Kurian Johns making his entrance in the early hours of New Year’s Day at University Hospital Kerry.
Louie was born at 3.22am on January 1, after keeping his mother Emil waiting just a little longer than expected. He had been due on December 31, but arrived only hours later, beginning the year as Kerry’s first newborn of 2026.
Speaking to Kerry’s Eye, first-time mother Emil said she and her baby boy are both doing well and settling in at home since returning from hospital last weekend.
Read the full story in Kerry’s Eye Digital Edition.
Status Yellow snow alert for Kerry
TEMPERATURES in Kerry reached as low as -2°c this week but just as people thought they were escaping the winter blues, snow and heavy rain are set to hit the county as Storm Goretti moves across Ireland this afternoon (Thursday).
A Status Yellow warning for snow and rain has been issued for Cork, Kerry, Waterford and Wexford.
Forecasters are warning of hazardous travelling conditions, spot flooding, poor visibility and icy patches when the weather warning comes into effect from noon until 8pm today (Thursday).
Met Éireann said rain, which will be heavy at times, will turn to sleet and snow in places, particularly on high ground where accumulations are possible.
Read the full story in Kerry’s Eye Digital Edition.
Jessie's odds-on for Global domination!
All eyes are on Jessie Buckley ahead of this weekend's Golden Globe Awards in LA - but the Killarney-born film star is keeping her feet on the ground, according to her dad.
Last weekend, Jessie was named Best Actress at the Critics Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California, for her starring role in ‘Hamnet’.
She's the runaway, odds-on favourite to bag the even more prestigious Golden Globe award for her role this Sunday - just days after the film opens this Friday in Irish and UK cinemas.
Read the full story in Kerry’s Eye Digital Edition.
Major plan for supermarket in Farranfore
FORMER Kerry football manager Peter Keane is seeking planning permission to build a new shop and petrol station in Farranfore.
Mr Keane, who purchased the shop over three years ago following the retirement of then owners Mike and Margaret Moriarty, has plans to demolish the existing Centra shop in the village and build a new, larger shop and Circle K forecourt.
As part of the plans, the Cahersiveen businessman is seeking permission to demolish the existing Centra, demolish the existing house on the Firies side of the shop, merge the two sites, and redevelop the site to include a new shop, petrol station, forecourt, new car wash, and extended parking.
Read the full story in Kerry’s Eye Digital Edition.
James Ashe run ready to roll again
The James Ashe Memorial Tractor Run is set to roll out once again on Sunday, January 11, continuing what has become a long-standing community tradition.
The event is held in memory of James Ashe, a well-known and much-missed member of the Castlemaine community, who sadly passed away in 2014. James was deeply committed to helping others and was especially active in fundraising for local charities.
For years, James actively fundraised for the Palliative Care Unit in Kerry but the Castlemaine native was later diagnosed with cancer and sadly passed away in November 2014. Following his death, James’ family decided to carry on the annual tractor run and continue raising funds for the Tralee-based care unit.
Read the full story in Kerry’s Eye Digital Edition.
End of an era at Milltown landmark
Milltown marked the end of an era at the weekend, as Larkin's Bar and Restaurant in Milltown changed hands following its sale.
The pub, restaurant and former bakery has been run by five generations of the Larkin/McCarthy family since the late 19th century - and has been a cornerstone of the local community for over 170 years.
James McCarthy, who ran the pub alongside his father Michael Larkin McCarthy, said the family would describe the place as “more than a bar — it’s been a home filled with stories, laughter, friendships, and memories we’ll treasure forever.”
Read the full story in Kerry’s Eye Digital Edition.
