Killarney News

VIRTUAL EVENT: Aidan O’Mahony and Denise Healy are this year's judges for the Dawn Milk Virtual Ladies Day 2020.   The Dawn Milk Ladies Day at the Killarney Races is one of the most prestigious fashion events in the social calendar and this year will be no...

As the country continues to reopen for business and tourism Kerry County Council is visitors to play their part. An increase in the numbers coming to the county, especially Killarney, has been recorded this week. And now they're being asked to play to practise social...

FUNDRAISER: Members of Killarney Macra na Feirme have set up a fundraiser for St Francis Special School in Beaufort. Pictured front l-r are: Conor Brosnan (Chairperson) and Robert Lucey (Treasurer). Back l-r are: Edmond McSweeney (Rural Youth and Development Officer)...

IN CONVERSATION This week Killarney Advertiser's Michelle Crean spoke to Ireneus Looney who has retired after 20 years' service with An Post. Working throughout the COVID period was probably one of the busiest of his career but Ireneus Looney now plans to relax...

By Sean Moriarty Bird’s Amusements, who have been coming to Killarney town for 83 years - are hopeful they can maintain their long tradition this summer and are in active discussions with Kerry County Council and Killarney Municipal District officials. Ireland’s...

EXCLUSIVE By Sean Moriarty The never ending debate on the pedestrianisation of Plunkett St continues as, once again, it was up for discussion at a Killarney Municipal District meeting. The future of the street is one of the Council’s most divisive issues in recent...

WHY WEAR A MASK: Ian O'Connell shared this photo of the scar left after he had to use a ventilator following his mountain bike accident.   By Sean Moriarty Inspirational Killarney teenager Ian O’Connell has warned of the continuous threat of Coronavirus and is...

EXCLUSIVE By Sean Moriarty Killarney Municipal Council is investigating the possibility of giving free parking to town centre workers. Under the proposal, people who work in town centre businesses would be allowed park free of charge in the under-used Rock Road car...

By Sean Moriarty The long-running anti-social behaviour issues in the Ballyspillane estate in Killarney could be solved by the installation of CCTV cameras according Killarney Municipal District Council. The Killarney Advertiser has consistently highlighted problems...

  Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection Heather Humphreys has assured pandemic unemployment payment claimants that any back payments owing will be processed and claimants will be notified.   She made her remarks while answering a question...

As work began on changing the face of Killarney streets this week to implement greater social distancing measures Kerry County Council say that in consultation with High Street traders the following was agreed: · 1 large loading bay to be provided in the Glebe car...

By Michelle Crean The face of Killarney town experienced a dramatic change this week as bollards and footpath widening works began as part of the town's 'Safe Street's' initiative in the battle against COVID-19. Kenmare Place looked a whole lot different with the...