What happened in Kerry this week
A lot has changed since Councillor Jackie Healy-Rae’s grandfather and namesake was first elected to the Dáil in 1997, but none more so than the way politicians communicate with their constituents - and with that in mind, the Kilgarvan-based county councillor has launched a new podcast.
Four Kerry politicians will visit New York, London, Italy and the Baltic states to join St Patrick’s Day celebrations overseas this year, Kerry’s Eye can confirm.
IF A FREEMAN of the City of London can walk his sheep over Southwark Bridge, the 2025 Kerry Person of the Year can surely herd a flock of ducks over Bevy Bridge in Glenbeigh. And that’s exactly what David Walsh did on Saturday and nobody called ‘fowl’ on the feat - except the five ducks, who proved harder to steer than any sheep.
A former Kerry footballer Seán O’Leary recalled the horror of a collision in 2021 that left his football career in tatters and his life turned upside down when he spoke to thousands of secondary school students at the AXA Roadsafe Show in Killarney last Thursday.
A six-year-old Ukrainian boy who wandered away from his family in Killarney National Park was safely reunited with his parents following a swift response by Killarney Water Rescue who were already in the area for training.
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Poultry in motion for David!
IF A FREEMAN of the City of London can walk his sheep over Southwark Bridge, the 2025 Kerry Person of the Year can surely herd a flock of ducks over Bevy Bridge in Glenbeigh.
And that’s exactly what David Walsh did on Saturday and nobody called ‘fowl’ on the feat - except the five ducks, who proved harder to steer than any sheep.
Luckily, shepherd Brendan Ferris and his sheepdog ‘Sweep’ were at hand and the procession, led by Valentia Island piper Dermot Walsh, eventually waddled over the footbridge that connects Rossbeigh with Glenbeigh.
Read the full story in Kerry’s Eye Digital Edition.
Art lovers win original John Hurley oil paintings
Two Kerry’s Eye readers have started the year on a high after winning original artworks by Tralee-based artist John Hurley in our annual art competition.
We had an incredible response to this year's competition, with thousands of entries pouring in from all over the county over the past few weeks.
But there could be only two winners, and the first prize, ‘Sunset at Nuns Beach, Ballybunion’, valued at €2,750, was won by Eileen Diggins, who has been entering the competition every year but had never previously taken home a prize.
Read the full story in Kerry’s Eye Digital Edition.
Killarney searches for its fittest sports club
An event like no other will kick off at the Gleneagle Arena in Killarney, where seven of the town’s biggest sports clubs will go head-to-head in a show of strength and stamina for the honour of being named Killarney Town Champions.
Killarney Town Champions is being organised by Killarney Rugby Club as a fundraiser to help build a permanent clubhouse, gym and changing rooms at its grounds in Aghadoe - which would serve players and the wider community year-round.
Seven GAA and soccer clubs from around the town have already signed up for the sports showdown similar to Ireland’s Fittest Family - but with a clear rugby twist.
Read the full story in Kerry’s Eye Digital Edition.
‘Hannah’s Lodge’ unveiled at Annascaul school
SCOIL Bhreac Chluain in Annascaul has unveiled a new sensory pod designed to provide a calm, safe and stimulating environment tailored to the individual needs of pupils.
Affectionately named ‘Hannah’s Lodge’ for local girl Hannah Falvey (12), the pod will support her and other pupils who experience sensory overload or difficulties with emotional regulation by offering a therapeutic space where they can self-regulate and feel secure within the school setting.
The sensory pod was purchased with funds raised by local mums, Ceara D Treacy and Bríd Lyne, following their participation in a gruelling Hyrox fitness challenge as part of their Share the Pain fundraiser.
Read the full story in Kerry’s Eye Digital Edition.
Murhur National School going to the dogs!
For half a century the Murhur National School building has served the community well - but now the school is going to the dogs to help build new facilities for its pupils.
The Moyvane national school has announced a special new fundraising event, A Night at the Dogs, taking place this April at Kingdom Greyhound Stadium.
An enjoyable family evening will mark the beginning of an exciting new fundraising journey that will help support the long-term development and future-proofing of school facilities at the North Kerry school.
Read the full story in Kerry’s Eye Digital Edition.
National honours for Kerry snappers
Two Kerry photographers found themselves on the other side of the camera last weekend after being named winners at Photographer of the Year awards in Dublin.
The annual Irish Professional Photographers and Videographers Association IPPVA awards aim to showcase the strongest work being produced by Irish photographers and videographers working across a range of specialisms.
Last weekend, Caroline Flynn Photography received the Special Award for the Single Highest Scoring Image across the entire competition.
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