A busy two days of official visits in #Kerry by Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary who viewed projects which have been funded by his Department and which are being led by Kerry County Council, community groups and other agencies.
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🐶 Reminder to dog owners: Sheep & livestock are vulnerable to dog attacks, which can cause suffering, injury, death, and financial loss for farmers. Kerry County Council investigates all reports. Under the Control of Dogs Act 1986, owners are liable.
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⚠️ A new underpass (beneath the N70 road) is being constructed at Gortnagree (near Kells) as part of the South Kerry Greenway
Traffic management (one-away system) is in place and short delays can be expected
We appreciate your patience while this new phase of the #Greenway is developed
Local Enterprise Week 2026 gets underway on Monday 2nd March with events taking place throughout the week around the county and online. Click on the link for further details and to register: https://www.localenterprise.ie/kerry/training-events/local-enterprise-week-2026/
📢Registrations for National Spring Clean are now open!
Join Ireland's biggest anti-litter initiative and make a difference!
Click the link below to get involved:
🔗https://ow.ly/bnuS50XWK2P
ℹ️ For more information visit:
https://nationalspringclean.org/
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🚦National Road Safety Conference Coming to Killarney
Hosted by Kerry County Council in association with Transport Infrastructure Ireland, we are bringing together Ireland’s road safety community and international experts.
🔗 Learn more: www.saferroads.ie
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Kerry County Council was delighted to welcome His Excellency Ambassador Zhào Xīyuán to the County Buildings today, accompanied by his wife, Ms Lǐ Yì, and members of his delegation including Third Secretary Gāo Língfēng and Attaché Zhōu Yírán.
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Kerry County Council would like to extend warm wishes to all members of our Chinese community as preparations get underway to celebrate the Year of the Horse. We hope the New Year brings happiness, prosperity and good fortune to you and your families.
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🌟1 week to go!🌟
Ahead of the LAMA All-Ireland Community & Council Awards on 28 Feb, we’re proud to highlight The Social Action Group Rathmore, shortlisted for Community Wellbeing Initiative.
Best of luck to all Kerry nominees! 💚💛
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The Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr Michael Foley, has welcomed the announcement of €65m in funding for roads infrastructure in Kerry which has been announced today by Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII).
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📢The first section of the new Tralee Northern Relief Road will open to traffic on Monday, 16 February. The new 1.25km road runs between the Abbeydorney Road (Listellick) and Forge Cross Roundabout and provides a link to the MTU/Tralee Bypass. Open to traffic 11am Monday🚙
#Tralee #NewRoad #Ker
🌟2 weeks to go!🌟
This week we celebrate the Dingle Sustainable Energy Community, shortlisted for Best Sustainable Infrastructure & Climate Action at the LAMA Awards 2026.
A great example of community-led climate action 💚
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Our Road Safety Calander entry winner for February is 6th Class student Colin O’Shea of Bohershill NS, Glencar. Spring brings more people onto roads, cycleways and footpaths - please share the road with others and keep road safety in mind on every journey.
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🌟3 weeks to go!🌟
We’re proud to celebrate the Kerry Dark Sky Reserve, shortlisted for Best Tourism Initiative at the LAMA Awards 2026.
A fantastic example of sustainable tourism and environmental protection.
📸 Michael Sheridean
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Kerry County Council is proud to support the forthcoming South Kerry Jobs Fair which takes place on 12 February in Killarney.
Come along and meet a host of employers on the day.
Presented by South Kerry Development Partnership
#southkerry #jobs #enterprise #employment
Clár Féilte agus Imeachtaí Rannpháirtíocha 2026
Tá na foirmeacha iarratais ar líne agus treoirlínte an chláir le fáil anois ag: kerrycoco.ie
#féilte #Ciarraí
🌟4 weeks to go!🌟
Today we’re highlighting Tralee Bay Wetlands Eco & Activity Park, shortlisted for Best Inclusive Community Wellbeing Initiative at the LAMA Awards 2026.
A welcoming space promoting wellbeing, inclusion & connection with nature for all 💚
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Planning a local community festival or event in 2026? 💃🎶
Grant support of €75,000 has been announced this week by Fáilte Ireland and Kerry County Council to support festivals and participative events in Kerry during 2026
APPLY NOW: https://shorturl.at/IvyED
🎉CONGRATULATIONS JESSIE 🎉
What a proud day for Jessie Buckley and her family!
We are all so proud of Killarney's and Kerry's newest Oscar nominee!
Best of luck at the awards, Jessie! Up Kerry!
#Oscars #Oscars2026 #OscarNominations #JessieBuckley💚💛
🌟 5 weeks to go! 🌟
Countdown to the LAMA All-Ireland Community & Council Awards 2026 begins!
This week: Féile Thrá Lí / Tralee Street Festival, nominated for Best Irish Festival.
A fantastic celebration of community spirit 💚
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🏆 Congratulations to Dingle / Daingean Uí Chúis on a fantastic victory in the All-Ireland Club Final!
It’s been another memorable weekend for Kerry. Well done to everyone involved. The Kingdom is the place to be💚💛
Picture from RTE.ie
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Celebrating local excellence ✨ Kerry County Council hosted two Certificate of Recognition Awards on Monday, Jan 12th, honouring Tralee Magic Basketball Club and Tralee’s Griffin brothers for their outstanding achievements in sport. Proud day for Kerry 💛💚
Have you been on the South Kerry Greenway yet? 🏃♀️
The first section of the greenway at Kells opened in December and is already proving to be a very popular amenity?
Why not enjoy the spectacular views on foot or by bike? 🚴
🏆 Following last weekend’s success across the Kingdom, Kerry has more chances to shine and bring home silverware. The LAMA All-Ireland Community & Council Awards take place on 28 Feb 2026 in Dublin, celebrating community excellence. Best of luck to all involved! 🟢🟡
There is just a week to go to submit your application for support under the 2026 Community Support Fund which assists community and voluntary groups across the county
€850,000 is available through this year’s scheme, now in its twelfth year.
https://www.kerrycoco.ie/community-support-fund-202
Icy conditions persist in parts of east Kerry. A truck which is blocking the road between Cordal Village and Knocknaboul Cross will only be removed when it is safe to do so. The road remains closed until further notice. Please use alternative routes.
Community Support Fund 2026. Applications now open at https://www.kerrycoco.ie/community-support-fund-2026/
New Year Opening Hours
Bray Head Tower site, Valentia is now open to the public. Tower access and viewing platform will be open by end of January 2026 offering spectacular views from this iconic landmark.
This project was funded by Fáilte Ireland and Kerry County Council.
Christmas Week Opening Hours
