A call for the government to pay for cover while county councillors who are public sector workers attend council meetings has been shot down. Cllr

Kerry County Council says it will enforce the new smoky coal ban in Killarney and will also monitor any issues associated with it. The Department

An independent councillor from Ballyhar has been elected the new Cathaoirleach of the Killarney Municipal District. Cllr Brendan Cronin was elected at the annual meeting