Alastair Tibbs

Critical housing developments effectively frozen in Kerry town due to water issues Private housing development in Kenmare looks to be completely frozen as the town faces a dire water shortage.

Critical housing developments effectively frozen in Kerry town due to water issues

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Kerry conservation group recognised for saving coastal gem at Community Awards night “It’s fantastic” said John O’Mahoney, chair of Fenit Coast Conservation (FCC), after winning a gold at Kerry Community Awards night.

Kerry conservation group recognised for saving coastal gem at Community Awards night
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Kerry councillor calls for end on tax exemptions for vacant properties ‘depressing’ town centres A Kerry councillor has called for the end of tax exemptions on vacant commercial properties that are “depressing” town centres.

Kerry councillor calls for end on tax exemptions for vacant properties ‘depressing’ town centres

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Kerry councillors vote to aid housing development despite threat of regulatory scrutiny Kerry councillors have voted to help a long-standing housing development gain planning permission despite the threat of resulting regulatory scrutiny.

Kerry councillors vote to aid housing development despite threat of regulatory scrutiny
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Kerry councillor urges Uisce Éireann to fix river pollution ‘before its too late’ A Kerry councillor has urged Uisce Éireann to fix record levels of pollution in a local river “before its too late”.

Kerry councillor urges Uisce Éireann to fix river pollution ‘before its too late’

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Gareth Sheridan wins over Kerry councillors after impressive president pitch Presidential hopeful Gareth Sheridan has won over many of Kerry County Council’s independents on Monday with his pitch for the top job.

Gareth Sheridan wins over Kerry councillors after impressive president pitch

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Martin Jay: Could Israel be reckless enough to ruin regional ties? As far as reckless plans go, Israel has claimed it will annex 80 percent of the West Bank - as bold and whacky as it gets. But will it work?

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Martin Jay: Could Israel be reckless enough to ruin regional ties? maghrebi.org/2025/09/08/m...

President nomination process ‘unfair’ say Kerry councillors in wake of Seán Kelly withdrawal A Kerry councillor has branded the process for nominating presidential candidates “completely unfair” as the race for head of state heats up.

President nomination process ‘unfair’ say Kerry councillors in wake of Seán Kelly withdrawal

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Profile: Govan Law Centre – defending the poor and vulnerable SLN’s Alastair Tibbs visits Govan Law Centre and its inspirational staff.

Profile: Govan Law Centre – defending the poor and vulnerable

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Watchdog finds uranium traces in Syria linked to bombed site

https://maghrebi.org/2025/09/02/watchdog-finds-uranium-traces-in-syria-linked-to-bombed-site/

Syrians are cautiously optimistic about their country’s future

https://maghrebi.org/2025/09/02/syrians-are-cautiously-optimistic-about-their-countrys-future/

Syria makes first crude oil export after 14-year pause

https://maghrebi.org/2025/09/02/syria-makes-first-crude-oil-export-after-14-year-pause/

Mediation efforts grow in Western Libya to prevent conflict

https://maghrebi.org/2025/09/02/mediation-efforts-grow-in-western-libya-to-prevent-conflict/

Africa initiates cholera response plan amid Sudan outbreak

https://maghrebi.org/2025/09/02/africa-initiates-cholera-response-plan-amid-sudan-outbreak-2/

Xi welcomes ‘old friend’ Putin in Beijing amid Western tensions

https://maghrebi.org/2025/09/02/xi-welcomes-old-friend-putin-in-beijing-amid-western-tensions/

Spain detains Libya bound ship carrying military equipment

https://maghrebi.org/2025/09/02/spain-detains-libya-bound-ship-carrying-military-equipment/

Egypt: Families of detainees live in terror due to deteriorating conditions

https://maghrebi.org/2025/09/02/egypt-families-of-detainees-live-in-terror-due-to-deteriorating-conditions/

Australian PM defends immigration amid far-right protests

https://maghrebi.org/2025/09/02/australian-pm-defends-immigration-amid-far-right-protests/

Migrants abused in Mauritania amid EU-backed border controls

https://maghrebi.org/2025/09/02/migrants-abused-in-mauritania-amid-eu-backed-border-controls/

Landslide in west Sudan kills over 1,000 people

https://maghrebi.org/2025/09/02/landslide-in-west-sudan-kills-over-1000-people/

Yemen: Mass funeral held for Houthi leaders killed by Israel

https://maghrebi.org/2025/09/02/yemen-mass-funeral-held-for-houthi-leaders-killed-by-israel/

Explosion in Libya nearby Misrata’s industrial zone

https://maghrebi.org/2025/09/02/explosion-in-libya-nearby-misratas-industrial-zone/

Rescue efforts continue after deadly earthquake in Afghanistan

https://maghrebi.org/2025/09/02/rescue-efforts-continue-after-deadly-earthquake-in-afghanistan/

Libya’s chaotic local elections and another ambitious UN plan

https://maghrebi.org/2025/09/02/libyas-chaotic-local-elections-and-another-ambitious-un-plan/

Belgium joins Western states moving to recognise Palestine

https://maghrebi.org/2025/09/02/belgium-joins-western-states-moving-to-recognise-palestine/

Enforced disappearances rampant across MENA, rights groups say

https://maghrebi.org/2025/09/02/enforced-disappearances-rampant-across-mena-rights-groups-say/

Libyan fuel crisis now affecting water and food security

https://maghrebi.org/2025/09/02/libyan-fuel-crisis-now-affecting-water-and-food-security/

Hafed Al-Ghwell: How Sahel became a hub of militant extremism

https://maghrebi.org/2025/09/02/hafed-al-ghwell-how-sahel-became-a-hub-of-militant-extremism/

Trump’s tariffs are driving India into Morocco’s arms

https://maghrebi.org/2025/09/02/trumps-tariffs-are-driving-india-into-moroccos-arms/

Violent clashes in Morocco leave two dead

https://maghrebi.org/2025/09/02/violent-clashes-in-morocco-leave-2-dead/