Killarney News

Killarney soprano Mary Culloty O’Sullivan is planning a festive fundraising night of songs and poetry in town this week. ‘Christmas Melodies’, an evening of traditional Christmas carols, poetry, Irish ballads and love songs, will be held on this Friday night, December...

Adam Moynihan An inspirational advert co-starring Kerry footballer David Clifford has been viewed 56,000 times on Facebook this week. The ad, which was commissioned by the Kerry GAA Store, portrays a young boy trying on a Kerry jersey under the watchful gaze of his...

A selfless couple who overcame personal tragedy, kindly donated almost €4,000 to charity last week. Bridget and Stephen McCarthy from Listry, who sadly lost their baby daughter Avery at 20 weeks in October 2016, donated €3,830 to Féileacáin, a not-for-profit...

A Kerry woman is this week calling on the Government to wake up and listen to family carers in rural Ireland - who are feeling lost and isolated. Jane O’Sullivan from Ballyfinnane cares for her husband Donie, who was diagnosed with Alzheimers disease four years ago....

It will be an extra special festive season for one lucky local girl as she and her family will be jetting off to Lapland to get up close and personal with Santa Claus. Barraduff National School pupil Portia Gordon (10) couldn’t believe her good fortune when her name...

Radio personality and country music legend Dermot Moriarty has announced that he will be retiring from his job at Killarney Autos after 40 years of service. Next Friday, December 14 will be a poignant day at Killarney Autos as Dermot will officially retire. Dermot has...

Killarney’s wheelchair users say more needs to be done to make the town more accessible - as obstructions on footpaths, the lack of suitable taxis, and the abuse of disabled parking spaces - were cited as their primary concerns. Adam Moynihan Although they welcomed...

National League Div 1 Scotts Lakers v IT Carlow Sunday at 3pm (Killarney Sports Centre) If things go well for IT Carlow this weekend, the intimidating-looking nine-point gap to the second place Lakers could be cut to just three. The top two teams from each conference...

Killarney boy Michael O’Brien (11), charmed over 1.5 million viewers during his appearance on Friday night’s Late Late Toy Show – the most-watched programme on Irish television for 2018. Visually impaired Michael, who said appearing on the country’s most loved show...

Talented Parknasilla Resort and Spa employee Keara O’Brien has been named Graduate of the Year by the Irish Hospitality Institute. The Kenmare native, who was nominated by her college, IT Tralee, was honoured at the IHI’s annual Founders’ Banquet in Dublin last week....

BY ADAM MOYNIHAN A Killarney electrical company will show their support for fellow tradesman Seán Cox by raising funds at a charity event this Friday, December 7. Seán will never fully recover following serious injuries sustained after an unprovoked attack outside...

A kind-hearted little local girl has shown that she has a huge heart as she not only donated €100 - but also her birthday presents - to charity this week. Little 6-year-old Mia Clifford, daughter of Annmarie Clifford and Soeran Kuhlmann, from Killarney town,...