Killarney News

TOP OF THE WORLD: Rhiannon O'Donoghue finished fifth in the World Junior Rowing Championships in Japan last weekend By Sean Moriarty There was no rest for Killorglin Rowing Club’s Rhiannon O’Donoghue following her fifth place win in the World Rowing Junior...

INTERNATIONAL: Franciscan Novices Ian Cunningham, Theodore Splinter, Benedetto Ressa and Adrian Macor who made their First Profession at the Franciscan Friary Killarney pictured with Franciscan colleagues on Thursday. Picture: Eamonn Keogh EXCLUSIVE By Sean Moriarty...

SUCCESS: Killarney film 'Tradition' has won an award and secured an Aer Lingus and worldwide distribution deal. EXCLUSIVE By Michelle Crean A film made entirely in Killarney has not only won ‘Best Film’ at this year's Wexford Film Festival - but will feature as an Aer...

UP KERRY: Ben Quinlan, who appeared on the X Factor, has released a song for the Kerry team. Photo: Michelle Crean By Michelle Crean With the All-Ireland just around the corner it’s inevitable that supporter’s songs begin doing the rounds - and local man Ben Quinlan...

EXCLUSIVE By Michelle Crean Brand new bicycle parking stands have been installed in various parts of the town - helping to reduce access issues on some of Killarney’s main streets. Less bikes will be attached to poles and railings, creating easier walking for...

Local musicians Tim O’Shea and Rosie Healy will launch their new CD “another skin too few” at St Marys’ Church of Ireland tonight, at 8pm. Their new album remembers some of the finest Kerry musicians, sadly no longer with us. The musicians remembered are: Con Durham...

By Sean Moriarty Jimmy Brien’s Bar is now a viral sensation - after their online video of a fake tree came to life and scared unsuspecting passers-by - racking up 52,000 views, 807 shares and almost a thousand comments this week. Last Friday week (August 9) locals and...

By Michelle Crean A one day competition, to remember Killarney teenager Niall McGillicuddy, will take place tomorrow (Saturday). The ‘Niall McGillicuddy Memorial Cup’, which was launched by Kerry Football Manager Peter Keane in the International Hotel recently, will...

By Sean Moriarty All-Ireland football final fever is set to dominate proceedings in the county over the next two weeks and the Kerry County Board is inviting fans to a players meet and greet session tomorrow (Saturday) at 12noon. Fans will be given a chance to meet...

EXCLUSIVE By Sean Moriarty RTÉ’s ‘Up For The Match’, traditionally broadcast live on the eve of an All-Ireland final, will feature David Clifford’s home club next week. Excitement is mounting as Fossa GAA Club are expecting the arrival of a TV crew next Thursday...

EXCLUSIVE By Michelle Crean One of the worst flooding blackspots in Kerry - which fell short of funds during remedial works - is set to receive further funding of €54,000. Minister Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran TD is due to announce the funding today (Friday) to help finish...

TOP OF THE CLASS: Shane Trant and Dara Lawlor, are just two of four students who achieved 601 points in St Brendan's College, Killarney. Picture: Eamonn Keogh Sem boys get over 600 points in Leaving Cert By Sean Moriarty There was relief all around for almost 1,900...