Billy Burns accepts killing but denies murdering his mother, Miriam Burns (75), at her home in Ardshanavooley, Killarney, Co Kerry

The jury heard that the accused man, Billy Burns (55), broke his mother's jaw in 1993 and often verbally abused her over the years

Dr Connie Kelleher of the National Monuments Service said Skellig Michael was a unique site where there was a delicate balance that was vulnerable to the elements.

Possible impacts include localised flooding, difficult travel conditions, and poor visibility.

The operating profits of €3.93 million follow operating profits of €3.96 million in 2023.

Hryhorii Sryotenko admitted one count of attempting to murder Victoria Pavienko at the holiday homes, on January 13th, 2024.

The cyclist was conveyed to University Hospital Kerry for treatment of serious injuries.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this incident to come forward.

The collision occurred at around 1.45pm on the R557 at Ballyhorgan West, Lixnaw, Co Kerry, on Thursday, September 18th.

One Kerry councillor questioned the candidates on how seriously they were taking their presidential bids.

The male driver (60s) and female passenger (age unknown at this time) of the second motorcycle were brought by ambulance to University Hospital Kerry for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

New abridged accounts filed by Murphy’s Ice-Cream Ltd show that it enjoyed a bumper 2024 as post-tax profits increased by 179 per cent from €76,417 in 2023 to €213,608 last year.

The collision occurred at around 11.30am at Moll's Gap in Kenmare, Co Kerry.

The road remains closed at this time to facilitate a technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. Local diversions are in place.

The teen has been named locally as Aidan Forristal, who was a native of the north Kerry parish of Lisnax.

One vehicle was involved in the incident close to Lixnaw on Saturday evening.

Jack O'Connor will be hoping to win his fourth All-Ireland as Kerry manager, as Jim McGuinness looks to land Donegal's first All-Ireland since 2012.

One viewer and a studio audience member will each win golden tickets to witness history in Croke Park as either Kerry or Donegal raise the Sam Maguire Cup.

Earlier, Meath dethroned Kerry in the first semi-final.

Darragh Byrne of Ballysally in Charleville, Co Cork, was visiting Kerry with his parents on Tuesday afternoon when he fell from a height at Pedlar’s Lake close to Daingean Uí Chúis.

Earlier this month, the judge granted an application by the OPW to lift an automatic suspension on landing at the island, which was used as a film location for the Star Wars movies, The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi.

GGardaí from the Kerry Divisional Drugs Unit and local Crime Unit seized suspected cocaine and cannabis worth over €170,000 on Friday night in Listowel when they stopped a car.

Gardaí said investigations are ongoing and further updates will follow.

There were searches for Michael Gaine before human remains found on his land were positively identified as his.

Mr Justice Garrett Simons granted an application by the Office of Public Works (OPW) to lift an automatic suspension on landing at the Unesco heritage site and former monastic island

The 56-year-old sheep farmer with land near Kenmare in Co Kerry was reported missing more than two months ago

The man was held for 24 hours for questioning before being released.

Human remains have been found following a search for Mr Gaine who has been missing for two months.

The WRC concluded Sinead Allen was treated less favourably than a male colleague who had a separate undisclosed arrangement with the company regarding his hours.

The property extends to approximately 206 sq. metres over two storeys and is rated B1 for energy efficiency.

Michael Gaine, 56, was reported missing from his home near Kenmare on Friday, March 21st.

The OPR said there was a lack of evidence to justify the quantity and location of some changes in a proposed variation to the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028.

The boy took the drug and it was noticed he was very sleepy. Through the intervention of his parents, he stopped taking the drug after two weeks.

Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to the crash to come forward.

The now 19-year-old was among the men involved in the attack. He was 17 at the time of the offence.

Michael Gaine was last seen in Kenmare town on March 20th last when he bought phone credit in a branch of Centra shortly before 10am.

Gardaí and his family are ‘extremely’ concerned for the wellbeing of Mike Gaine, 56

The woman said she lived with her grandfather, her grandmother, her aunt, her uncle, and her mother. She said she and her mother shared a bedroom and always shared a bed

Glenbeigh priest Fr Kieran O’Sullivan has spoken of the response from the local community to the deaths of Mr and Ms Byrne

Micheal Martin is set to replace Fine Gael leader Simon Harris as Taoiseach when the Dáil meets on Wednesday

Dublin topped the charts for National Lottery wins with over €21 million paid out to 32 players.

He was found hurt on Saint Brendan’s Road in Tralee at about 6.30pm on Saturday.

Mr Justice Richard Humphreys quashed An Bord Pleanála’s decision last September