A NEW exhibition on the 120th anniversary of the first local elections opened at Tralee Library this Monday and it will remain on display until to Saturday, November 2 during library opening hours. Local authorities are marking the 120th anniversary of the first local elections which were held in January 1899, for urban districts, and in… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Politics
MEP Kelly puts his constituents in the picture
IT was more a case of bringing his home to work with him than bringing his work home with him. Shining some light into the intricate workings of a vast political system, MEP Seán Kelly has hosted a very informative and intriguing information session for over 50 of his constituents who he invited to spend… Continue Reading
Pa and Cathal to carry the SF torch
THE man selected to contest the next general election for Sinn Fein in Kerry said he is under no illusions as to the boots he is trying to fill. Cllr Pa Daly has been nominated on the ticket following the decision of long-serving TD Martin Ferris to retire from active politics and the decision of… Continue Reading
Daly to seek a seat in the Dáil
KERRY County Council member Pa Daly has been ratified to contest the next general election for Sinn Fein in Kerry. The Tralee solicitor was the only name put before delegates at last night’s convention in Tralee where the party’s finance spokesman, Pearse Doherty, was the guest speaker. Once Cllr Toireasa Ferris announced her intention to… Continue Reading
10 per cent hike rubber-stamped by councillors
HOUSEHOLDERS in Kerry will have to pay 10 per cent more in their Local Property Tax base rate next year after a majority of councillors voted in favour of a hike. At a meeting of Kerry County Council yesterday, 16 councillors voted for the increase, 12 voted against and five were absent from the chamber.… Continue Reading
