Killarney News

Witnessing Dublin’s recent dominance has undoubtedly been a humbling experience for Kerry supporters but, after an encouraging run to the All-Ireland final in 2019, it looks like the green and gold faithful have finally got their swagger back. A survey carried out by...

PROTEST: Killarney preschool owners and operators are fighting for professional recognition and more financial support. Pictured at the front are: Jacqui O’Reilly of Happy Hearts, Patricia Quigley of Scallywags and Rosemary Falvey of Bellview Woods Childcare. Photo:...

  Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald, who paid a visit to Killarney this morning (Friday), has said that Sinn Féin will bring CervicalCheck screening services back to Ireland. Mary-Lou was in Killarney for an interview with Radio Kerry, followed by a trip to Tralee...

Are you thinking of taking up cycling this year, or getting more seriously involved? Killarney Cycling Club has something for everyone. Perhaps you have a child who is showing an interest in cycling, or would like yourself to ride with a supportive and knowledgeable...

FUNDING CRISIS: Dermot and Rita Moriarty with Rita's sister Roseanne O'Connor from Tiernaboul with Marie Lenihan (KPF) and Denis Kerins from Gneeveguilla. Photo: Grigoriy Geniyevskiy   EXCLUSIVE By Sean Moriarty A Kerry service which provides immeasurable support to...

It’s not often I’d disagree with Stormzy but ‘heavy is the head that wears the crown’ doesn’t necessarily apply to everyone. For some, major leadership roles can be a burden, a source of turmoil, something to be avoided if at all possible. For others – an elite few –...

    By Sean Moriarty   The much needed Killarney to Farranfore outer relief road is still over four years away - despite central government earmarking €500,000 for the project last month.   At last week’s Killarney Municipal District meeting, Cllr Donal Grady asked...

  At this time of the year many Third and Fourth Year students are considering their options for Senior Cycle. Some thought and proper research at this stage paves the way for lots of opportunities for progression onto college courses, apprenticeships, training...

  By Sean Moriarty   Traffic congestion in Killarney remains top of the agenda as elected representatives of Killarney Municipal District met for the first time this year.   Mayor Michael Gleeson sparked a multi-layered debate when he asked Kerry County Council to...

  The deadline for registering to vote in the upcoming General Election is 5pm today (Wednesday). Kerry County Council is reminding the public to check that they are registered to vote on Saturday, February 8.   The relevant form for the Supplementary Register of...

  Muckross Park Hotel & Spa has once again been recognised for its all-round excellence in hospitality as the luxury hotel was recently awarded with a TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award for 2019. The award is the highest honour a hotel can receive from the...

POPULAR BOOKS: Staff from Killarney Library, Eamon Browne, Kathleen Rice, Hazel Joy and Sabrina Horgan, pictured with some of the most popular books of 2019. Photo: Francis Foley     By Francis Foley   The digital age may be taking over, but the love of real books...