What happened in Kerry this week
As the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle draws closer, Heather Gill, a patient of palliative care, has shared her story to encourage more people to sign up for the Kerry Hospice—saying that without the service she wouldn’t still be here.
Lifelong Kerry supporters are being driven to a GAA clubhouse this Saturday just so they can watch the Kingdom’s crunch showdown with Armagh - because they can't access GAA+.
Castlegregory windsurfer Finn Mellon tackled the world’s most challenging waves as he sailed through an impressive showing at the Fiji Surf Pro 4 Star World Cup.
South Kerry athlete Grace Lynch is living it up Down Under after being selected as one of ten Ambassadors for the 2026 Sydney Marathon taking place this August.
A North Kerry man who had once questioned whether he was capable of completing a university degree has now graduated with a PhD in Law from the University of Limerick.
A Kerry businessman who has been self-employed for over 35 years has launched a new book to guide local entrepreneurs on building their businesses.
At just 22 years of age the last thing Roisin Long expected was to be diagnosed with breast cancer - but after surgery, chemo and radiation treatment she was back enjoying life again and celebrating being cancer free with her friends in Killarney.
Read the full story in Kerry’s Eye Digital Edition.
Local club ensures lifelong fans see game
Lifelong Kerry supporters are being driven to a GAA clubhouse this Saturday just so they can watch the Kingdom’s crunch showdown with Armagh - because they can't access GAA+.
With the blockbuster clash of the last two All-Ireland champions locked behind a paywall, many elderly fans are in danger of missing the crunch game entirely.
But in a remarkable community effort, St Senans GAA Club in Mountcoal is helping make sure elderly supporters can still watch the Kingdom in their bid for Sam 2026 - by transporting them to its clubhouse to catch every minute of the action.
Read the full story in Kerry’s Eye Digital Edition.
Finn’s on the crest of World Cup wave
Castlegregory windsurfer Finn Mellon tackled the world’s most challenging waves as he sailed through an impressive showing at the Fiji Surf Pro 4 Star World Cup.
After reaching the quarter-finals at the world-famous Cloudbreak, three miles south of Namotu Island in Fiji, Finn finished in 11th place overall.
Finn, who is the son of Niall Mellon and Kathleen McAuliffe, said he was delighted with his performance, particularly as it was his first experience sailing at Cloudbreak, one of the most challenging wave-sailing locations in the world.
Read the full story in Kerry’s Eye Digital Edition.
Walking together to remember
FAMILIES ACROSS Kerry who’ve experienced the heartbreak of losing a child are invited to spend Father’s Day this Sunday on Rossbeigh Beach walking a Mile in Memory of their precious loved one.
The annual Mile in Memory Walk has become a meaningful gathering for bereaved families, offering them a space for remembrance, reflection and community support.
Organised by Glenbeigh couple Mary and Ger Kelly, the walk that’s sometimes called ‘Zoë’s Walk’ is especially significant this year as it marks the 50th anniversary of FirstLight, an organisation that provides free professional counselling to parents and families who have experienced the devastating loss of a child aged 0 to 18across Ireland.
Read the full story in Kerry’s Eye Digital Edition.
Eddie’s law proves ‘it’s never too late’
A North Kerry man who had once questioned whether he was capable of completing a university degree has now graduated with a PhD in Law from the University of Limerick.
Dr Eddie Keane, originally from Moyvane, but now living in Listowel with his wife Mary and 13-year-old son Joey, was among more than 1,200 students who graduated from the University of Limerick last week.
Eddie’s achievement comes more than two decades after he first enrolled at the university as a mature student.
Read the full story in Kerry’s Eye Digital Edition.
‘Cancer doesn’t care what age you are’
At just 22 years of age the last thing Roisin Long expected was to be diagnosed with breast cancer - but after surgery, chemo and radiation treatment she was back enjoying life again and celebrating being cancer free with her friends in Killarney.
A student at the University of Limerick, Ballymac native Roisin had to take a year out to focus on her cancer battle but she is now hoping to return to her food science studies when the semester begins in September - just a year on from discovering a lump on her breast.
Being in the prime of life, the last thought on your mind is going to be cancer, but one fateful day Roisin discovered the lump accidentally.
Read the full story in Kerry’s Eye Digital Edition.
Junior entrepreneurs lead national honours
Pupils from Kerry are leading the way with new business ideas that have won awards in a national competition - thanks to ingenious ideas and an entrepreneurial spirit.
Three local schools have been honoured in the Junior Entrepreneur Awards, announced this week - making up a full 25% of the dozen national category award winners.
And their ingenious ideas that impressed the judges range from horse manure-powered firestarters to handmade toys.
The local winners are:
• St Michael’s National School, Sneem
• Murhur National School, Moyvane
• Scoil Mhic Easmainn, Tralee.
Read the full story in Kerry’s Eye Digital Edition.
