Kerry County Council

Kerry County Council

Comhairle Contae Chiarraí
Type
Type
Leadership
Michael Foley,
Fine Gael
since 23 June 2025
Fearghal Reidy
since January 2025
Structure
Seats33
Political groups
  Fianna Fáil (9)
  Fine Gael (6)
  Sinn Féin (4)
  Labour (2)
  Kerry Ind. Alliance (1)
  Independent (11)
Elections
Last election
7 June 2024
Motto
Comhar, Cabhair, Cairdeas (Irish)
"Co-operation, Help, Friendship"
Meeting place
Áras an Chontae, Rathass, Tralee
Website
Official website

Kerry County Council (Irish: Comhairle Contae Chiarraí) is the local authority of County Kerry, Ireland. As a county council, it is governed by the Local Government Act 2001. The council is responsible for housing and community, roads and transportation, urban planning and development, amenity and culture, and environment. The council has 33 elected members. Elections are held every five years and are by single transferable vote. The head of the council has the title of Cathaoirleach (chairperson). The council's administration is managed by a chief executive. The council is based at Áras an Chontae (County Buildings) in Tralee.