Alastair Tibbs
@alastairtibbs.bsky.social
Local Democracy Reporter for County Kerry at the independent.ie. Previously with maghrebi.org
Kerry County Council wins twice at local government awards
Kerry County Council wins twice at local government awards
Kerry County Council has received two local government awards for its work in Irish culture and urban revival.
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November 29, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Kerry County Council wins twice at local government awards
Kerry councillors unanimous in support for rural chocolate business as liquidation threat looms
Kerry councillors unanimous in support for rural chocolate business as liquidation threat looms
Kerry councillors have expressed unanimous support for the “enormously important” Skellig Chocolates business as fears for its future grow.
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November 28, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Kerry councillors unanimous in support for rural chocolate business as liquidation threat looms
Kerry council coffers down €1m as vacant properties continue to pose challenges
Kerry council coffers down €1m as vacant properties continue to pose challenges
Kerry County Council is nearly €1m out of pocket due to derelict and vacant buildings in the county, as property taxes become further centralised.
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November 28, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Kerry council coffers down €1m as vacant properties continue to pose challenges
Over 1,000 Kerry children benefit from library scheme
Over 1,000 Kerry children benefit from library scheme
Over 1,000 Kerry children have benefitted from a library borrowing scheme, promoting ‘crucial’ literacy education for young people.
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November 28, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Over 1,000 Kerry children benefit from library scheme
‘Deep disappointment’ in Kerry after county misses out on critical national gas project
‘Deep disappointment’ in Kerry after county misses out on critical national gas project
Gas Networks Ireland has selected Cahiracon, Co. Clare, as the location of the nation’s Strategic Gas Emergency Reserve (SGER), rather than the Tarbert/Ballylongford landbank which was also in the running.
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November 27, 2025 at 4:02 PM
‘Deep disappointment’ in Kerry after county misses out on critical national gas project
Kerry councillors call for SME support as local businesses threatened with US tariffs
Kerry councillors call for SME support as local businesses threatened with US tariffs
A Kerry councillor has called on the government to support the country’s SMEs as the sector is hit with US tariffs.
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November 27, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Kerry councillors call for SME support as local businesses threatened with US tariffs
Kerry’s ‘Russian roulette’ junction poses ‘huge danger’ as calls mount for roundabout
Kerry’s ‘Russian roulette’ junction poses ‘huge danger’ as calls mount for roundabout
Kerry’s ‘Russian roulette’ junction is in dire need of a roundabout, Kerry County Council (KCC) has heard, as lethal accidents loom ahead.
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November 27, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Kerry’s ‘Russian roulette’ junction poses ‘huge danger’ as calls mount for roundabout
Kerry councillors decry frozen budget for school wardens amid road safety concerns
Kerry councillors decry frozen budget for school wardens amid road safety concerns
Kerry councillors have criticised the lack of funding for a school warden in the council’s 2026 budget, emphasising the urgency of road safety measures in the county.
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November 27, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Kerry councillors decry frozen budget for school wardens amid road safety concerns
‘Shame on them’: Kerry councillor attacks agency for two-year wait on bus signs
‘Shame on them’: Kerry councillor attacks agency for two-year wait on bus signs
A Kerry councillor has taken aim at the National Transport Agency (NTA) after two years of waiting for traffic signs in a key connecting town.
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November 26, 2025 at 9:01 PM
‘Shame on them’: Kerry councillor attacks agency for two-year wait on bus signs
‘Next week is too late’: Kerry residents beg for action on busy road with three schools
‘Next week is too late’: Kerry residents beg for action on busy road with three schools
Kerry residents have highlighted the danger to life on a busy school road and have pressed the council to take immediate action.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:43 AM
‘Next week is too late’: Kerry residents beg for action on busy road with three schools
Kerry council budget 2026: ‘Good news’ for businesses as commercial rates to stay the same
Kerry council budget 2026: ‘Good news’ for businesses as commercial rates to stay the same
Kerry county council has passed its €248m draft budget for 2026 in a meeting that saw flashes of anger as councillors rushed to digest the 187-page report.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Kerry council budget 2026: ‘Good news’ for businesses as commercial rates to stay the same
Significant rise in Kerry fire service’s call-outs to road accidents
Significant rise in Kerry fire service’s call-outs to road accidents
Data reveals Kerry’s fire service has been called out to a significantly higher number of road collisions this year, with one local councillor calling the figures “shocking”.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Significant rise in Kerry fire service’s call-outs to road accidents
Bright cloud in Kerry’s rainfall woes as vital flood relief scheme opened
Bright cloud in Kerry’s rainfall woes as vital flood relief scheme opened
A Kerry town’s €2m flood relief scheme was officially opened on Friday as flooding remains a major challenge to the area.
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November 22, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Bright cloud in Kerry’s rainfall woes as vital flood relief scheme opened
Kerry needs ‘emergency fishery plan’ as government is asked to support struggling industry
Kerry needs ‘emergency fishery plan’ as government is asked to support struggling industry
Kerry councillors have urged the government to support an emergency fishery plan, in what they called a ‘decisive moment’ for the struggling industry.
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November 22, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Kerry needs ‘emergency fishery plan’ as government is asked to support struggling industry
100 vacant Kerry homes given new life – Grants are clearly working says councillor
100 vacant Kerry homes given new life – Grants are clearly working says councillor
Kerry councillor has hailed council’s “very good work” as over 100 homes are put back into use via a government grant.
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November 21, 2025 at 1:44 PM
100 vacant Kerry homes given new life – Grants are clearly working says councillor
Kerry schools set for significant refurbishment through climate scheme
Kerry schools set for significant refurbishment through climate scheme
Kerry schools are set to receive significant refurbishment investment as the government prioritises sustainable upgrades and science education.
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November 21, 2025 at 6:08 AM
Kerry schools set for significant refurbishment through climate scheme
Kerry to Belfast flights would be huge opportunity for Kingdom’s newly expanded airport
Kerry to Belfast flights would be huge opportunity for Kingdom’s newly expanded airport
A Kerry councillor has called for direct flights from Kerry airport to Belfast, citing the potential benefits for tourism and business.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Kerry to Belfast flights would be huge opportunity for Kingdom’s newly expanded airport
Kerry councillor feels county is ‘overlooked’ as Cork’s affordable housing speeds ahead
Kerry councillor feels county is ‘overlooked’ as Cork’s affordable housing speeds ahead
A Kerry councillor has said he feels the county is ‘overlooked’ for affordable housing schemes, as Cork ploughs ahead with major projects.
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November 20, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Kerry councillor feels county is ‘overlooked’ as Cork’s affordable housing speeds ahead
Calls for rejuvenation of Kerry town’s historic lanes to help boost tourism
Calls for rejuvenation of Kerry town’s historic lanes to help boost tourism
A Kerry councillor has called for restoration of historic lanes in the region’s tourism capital as the town looks to boost local and international appeal.
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November 20, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Calls for rejuvenation of Kerry town’s historic lanes to help boost tourism
Kerry’s first affordable houses offering expected early next year
Kerry’s first affordable houses offering expected early next year
The Kerry public is expected to be offered the county’s first affordable housing early next year as the council ramps up talks with central agencies.
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November 17, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Kerry’s first affordable houses offering expected early next year
Listowel road works delayed as government agencies pass the buck
Listowel road works delayed as government agencies pass the buck
A Kerry councillor says they are “caught in the middle” between agencies for pavement upgrade funding in Listowel.
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November 17, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Listowel road works delayed as government agencies pass the buck
Kerry council urged to go ‘back to drawing board’ on key junction that is talk of the town
Kerry council urged to go ‘back to drawing board’ on key junction that is talk of the town
Kerry councillors say “everyone in town” is questioning a new junction on a regional town’s bypass road as reports of locals avoiding the crossing altogether mount.
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November 14, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Kerry council urged to go ‘back to drawing board’ on key junction that is talk of the town
Kerry pier an ‘absolute disgrace’ says councillor as funding remains elusive
Kerry pier an ‘absolute disgrace’ says councillor as funding remains elusive
A Kerry councillor has blasted the state of a pier in north Kerry as an ‘absolute disgrace’, urging the council to source funding for repairs.
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November 13, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Kerry pier an ‘absolute disgrace’ says councillor as funding remains elusive
Leaked location of Kerry’s new teenage hangout spot prompts backlash
Leaked location of Kerry’s new teenage hangout spot prompts backlash
Kerry councillors have condemned the ‘repeated’ leaking of council projects as the divulged location of a new teen hangout has prompted public backlash.
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November 13, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Leaked location of Kerry’s new teenage hangout spot prompts backlash
North Kerry bus shelters allegedly delayed due to council staff turnover
North Kerry bus shelters allegedly delayed due to council staff turnover
North Kerry’s new bus shelters are to be delayed further as residents are left waiting for transport exposed to the winter’s elements.
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November 13, 2025 at 1:50 PM
North Kerry bus shelters allegedly delayed due to council staff turnover