What happened in Kerry this week
This year’s group of 32 Rose Escorts comes with a strong Kerry presence - five locals are amongst the group vying for the 2026 Escort of the Year title.
Ballyduff’s Dylan Browne has just become the 2026 Europe Natural Strongman in his category and will now rise to the challenge of being named the strongest in the world after qualifying for the World Championships.
A 70-YEAR-old grandfather from West Kerry is hoping to become the first Irish person to sail around the world in the Golden Globe race.
Journalist John O’Mahony is being remembered as a consummate professional, proud Kerry man and devoted family man, following his untimely death on Tuesday evening.
A Ballyheigue mother who spent more than two decades providing round-the-clock care for her son says family carers in Kerry are being pushed to breaking point by financial pressures, a lack of respite services and difficulties accessing supports.
Vivienne Dineen, from Ballyheigue, narrowly missed out on being named Ireland’s Best Baker after impressing judges with her chocolate fudge brownies with butterscotch sauce in the national final.
Car enthusiasts from motor clubs around the county and country turned out in their droves for last Sunday’s Katie Quinn Memorial Run in Ballymac.
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Dylan's a natural-born champion!
Ballyduff’s Dylan Browne has just become the 2026 Europe Natural Strongman in his category and will now rise to the challenge of being named the strongest in the world after qualifying for the World Championships.
The 25-year-old, who works as a personal trainer at the Brandon Hotel Leisure Centre in Tralee, has been making huge progress on the strongman circuit over the past three years.
Dylan’s latest triumph saw him secure first place against some of the strongest natural athletes from across Europe at the prestigious competition held in the Doncaster Dome, in the UK, last Saturday, June 6.
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Only 30,000 miles to the finish line!
A 70-YEAR-old grandfather from West Kerry is hoping to become the first Irish person to sail around the world in the Golden Globe race.
Pat Lawless was forced to drop out of his first Golden Globe yacht race in 2022, after the self-steering on his boat failed.
But this time he’s determined to finish - and to make history by becoming the first Irish person to solo circumnavigate the 30,000 nautical mile voyage - often referred to as the ‘Voyage for Madmen’.
“It’s my dream to win the race,” the Baile an Fheirtéaraigh resident told Kerry’s Eye.
Pat has harboured this dream since he was a boy growing up in Corbally in Limerick city.
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David's back in fashion!
GAA superstar David Clifford has launched his second clothing brand this week - and is inspiring the next generation while doing so.
The Fossa star broke new ground in the GAA world last year when he became the first inter-county star to create and inspire a signature collection while still at the height of his career.
Now, Clifford II - the second McKvr campaign with the Kerry star - is described as a collection built for the dreamers and the schoolyard heroes.
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Maureen marks 100th milestone
Kerry’s latest centenarian, Maureen Fahey, was congratulated by Irish President Catherine Connolly and the UK’s King Charles on reaching her incredible milestone birthday on June 1 - a century after starting life in Clydagh Valley, Clonkeen.
Maureen Fahey, née Buckley, celebrated her huge milestone surrounded by her family and the staff of Sonas Ashborough Lodge in Milltown, where she is a long-term resident.
Born and raised in Clydagh Valley, Killarney, Maureen grew up in a household of nine siblings and spoke often of a happy, care-free childhood.
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International honours for Kerry MMA fighter
Kerry mixed martial arts fighter Tadgh O’Connor has won the Lightweight Championship at the Nextreme Fighting Promotion event in Holland after defeating Dutch opponent Ricardo Russcher.
The 28-year-old, from Ballybunion, travelled to the Netherlands to compete in two fights recently and was subsequently invited back to take part in the championship bout.
Tadgh’s fight took place at the Sporthal De Bloemhof in Aalsmeer on Saturday, May 23, and was contested over five five-minute rounds.
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Water way to promote young environmental action!
Two Kerry school’s are overflowing with pride after being named as regional Water Schools of the Year at the An Taisce Green-Schools awards, which were held in Dublin last month.
For their inspirational efforts in water conservation and environmental action, both Murhur National School and Pobalscoil Inbhear Scéine emerged as regional winners in their respective primary and secondary school-level categories at this year’s Green-Schools awards.
During School Action Days and Science Weeks, pupils in Murhur NS explored the vital and life-giving role of water through experiments and local walks to the Annamoy River. The school also brought in expert visitors - including a local farmer, firefighters, and a plumber - to share real-life insights on water use, conservation, and infrastructure.
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