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Alastair Tibbs @alastairtibbs.bsky.social · 8d

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

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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.

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Alastair Tibbs @alastairtibbs.bsky.social · 9d

Kerry conservation group recognised for saving coastal gem at Community Awards night
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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.

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Alastair Tibbs @alastairtibbs.bsky.social · 9d

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

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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.

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Alastair Tibbs @alastairtibbs.bsky.social · 23d

Kerry councillors vote to aid housing development despite threat of regulatory scrutiny
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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.

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Alastair Tibbs @alastairtibbs.bsky.social · 27d

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

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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”.

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Alastair Tibbs @alastairtibbs.bsky.social · 29d

Gareth Sheridan wins over Kerry councillors after impressive president pitch

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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.

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Grace Sharp @gracesharpp.bsky.social · Sep 8

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

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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Alastair Tibbs @alastairtibbs.bsky.social · Sep 6

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

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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.

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Alastair Tibbs @alastairtibbs.bsky.social · Sep 2

Profile: Govan Law Centre – defending the poor and vulnerable

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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.

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Alastair Tibbs @alastairtibbs.bsky.social · Sep 2

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/

Alastair Tibbs @alastairtibbs.bsky.social · Sep 2

Syrians are cautiously optimistic about their country’s future

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

Alastair Tibbs @alastairtibbs.bsky.social · Sep 2

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/

Alastair Tibbs @alastairtibbs.bsky.social · Sep 2

Mediation efforts grow in Western Libya to prevent conflict

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

Alastair Tibbs @alastairtibbs.bsky.social · Sep 2

Africa initiates cholera response plan amid Sudan outbreak

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

Alastair Tibbs @alastairtibbs.bsky.social · Sep 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/

Alastair Tibbs @alastairtibbs.bsky.social · Sep 2

Spain detains Libya bound ship carrying military equipment

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

Alastair Tibbs @alastairtibbs.bsky.social · Sep 2

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/

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Alastair Tibbs @alastairtibbs.bsky.social · Sep 2

Australian PM defends immigration amid far-right protests

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

Alastair Tibbs @alastairtibbs.bsky.social · Sep 2

Migrants abused in Mauritania amid EU-backed border controls

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

Alastair Tibbs @alastairtibbs.bsky.social · Sep 2

Landslide in west Sudan kills over 1,000 people

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

Alastair Tibbs @alastairtibbs.bsky.social · Sep 2

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/

Alastair Tibbs @alastairtibbs.bsky.social · Sep 2

Explosion in Libya nearby Misrata’s industrial zone

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

Alastair Tibbs @alastairtibbs.bsky.social · Sep 2

Rescue efforts continue after deadly earthquake in Afghanistan

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

Alastair Tibbs @alastairtibbs.bsky.social · Sep 2

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/

Alastair Tibbs @alastairtibbs.bsky.social · Sep 2

Belgium joins Western states moving to recognise Palestine

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