by Killarney Advertiser | Nov 18, 2018 | News
BY MICHELLE CREAN Friends of a well-known local man – who has a long road to recovery ahead of him following serious illness – are planning a huge fundraising event next week. Mechanic John ‘Sully’ Sullivan (52) is currently in the Mater Hospital,...
by Killarney Advertiser | Nov 17, 2018 | News
Joshua plans a second record breaking climb BY MICHELLE CREAN A little six-year-old Killarney boy – who is believed to have set a world record for climbing North Africa’s highest mountain – now plans to climb Kilimanjaro next year! Joshua Davison (6) from...
by Killarney Advertiser | Nov 17, 2018 | News
Scotts Lakers 99 Waterford Vikings 80 Adam Moynihan Killarney Sports Centre Before this game had even tipped off, the Waterford Vikings had the look of a team who weren’t expecting much from their trip to Killarney. Basketball warm-ups seem fairly laid back to me...
by Killarney Advertiser | Nov 16, 2018 | News
BY MICHELLE CREAN Missing Fossa teen Maria Brosnan is believed to be in the UK – Tralee Gardai who are investigating her disappearance told the Killarney Advertiser yesterday evening (Thursday). The 19-year-old was last seen at approximately 10am on Wednesday morning...
by Killarney Advertiser | Nov 16, 2018 | News
Kerry County Council will carry out resurfacing works on Hans Liebherr Road, Killarney from 7pm to 7am next Wednesday, November 21, Thursday 22 and Friday 23. The overnight works follow the recent upgrading of the Ballydowney Roundabout and the Port Road and are being...
by Killarney Advertiser | Nov 12, 2018 | News
A Killarney couple living in the Gap of Dunloe will feature heavily on RTE One’s “Tastes Like Home” tonight (Monday). Amateur chefs Jason and Marie Walsh will appear on the popular cookery series at 7.30pm, alongside celebrity chef Catherine Fulvio, who also visits...
by Killarney Advertiser | Nov 11, 2018 | News
A major flooding issue, which has plagued homeowners in the Foiladown and Glenflesk areas for decades is soon to come to an end, as councillors unanimously voted in favour of flood relief works this week. At Wednesday’s Killarney Municipal District meeting, held in...
by Killarney Advertiser | Nov 10, 2018 | News
National League Division 1 Scotts Lakers v Waterford Vikings Saturday at 7.30pm The Auracle will be rocking once again on Saturday night when the Scotts Lakers welcome the Vikings of Waterford to Killarney. The Lakers have had an excellent start to their second...
by Killarney Advertiser | Nov 10, 2018 | News
Young Killarney students have made the Irish language cool again – as their music video stormed across the internet this week – with almost 350,000 views. The boys, Transition Year students from St Brendan’s College Killarney – The Sem, were amazed...
by Killarney Advertiser | Nov 9, 2018 | News
Gardai are again today (Friday) appealing to the public to come forward with any information on the whereabouts of missing 19 year-old Maria Brosnan from Fossa in Killarney. The teen, who was last seen at approximately 10am on Wednesday morning at Clash, Tralee, was...
by Killarney Advertiser | Nov 9, 2018 | News
Gardaí in the South Kerry area have arrested a man in his 30s after seizing approximately €5,000 worth of suspected cocaine and over €13,000 in cash. Shortly after 5.30pm yesterday (Thursday), Gardaí from the Divisional Drugs Unit executed a search warrant at a house...
by Killarney Advertiser | Nov 8, 2018 | News
Family, friends and well-wishers gathered in the Killarney Avenue Hotel recently for a coffee morning in memory of the late John Broderick. Popular Killarney man John, who tragically took his own life earlier this year, was fondly remembered at the event while...
by Killarney Advertiser | Nov 7, 2018 | News
2018 will be remembered in Kenya for the torrential and prolonged rains which fell during March and April which lead to loss of life, destruction of homes and property and damage to roads and farmland. It will also be remembered for the price hikes in petrol and...
by Killarney Advertiser | Nov 4, 2018 | News
The QQI Awards Certification Ceremony held in Killarney Community College on Friday last was a most enjoyable and uplifting evening. Over 150 proud students were presented with their QQI Certificates. The QQI Awards were presented to both day and night students of the...
by Killarney Advertiser | Nov 3, 2018 | News
Rathmore GAA and Rathmore Ladies football club return again this year with Strictly Come Dancing. This year’s theme is Hollywood so each dance will be based on a specific song from a well-known movie. Dance choreographer extraordinaire Joe Burkett is at the helm...
by Killarney Advertiser | Nov 2, 2018 | News
The Lee Strand/Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards 2018 were officially launched on Friday, October 26 in Lee Strand in Tralee. The awards are held for youths between the ages of 13 and 21 and recognise the great contribution young people have made and continue to...
by Killarney Advertiser | Nov 2, 2018 | News
Former Kerry All-Star Kieran Donaghy has become the second footballer to turn down the advances of Fine Gael in the past number of months. Donaghy, who recently announced his retirement from intercounty football, was reportedly approached by FG officials about the...
by Killarney Advertiser | Nov 1, 2018 | News
It may have been his first season at senior level but that didn’t prevent footballing sensation David Clifford from catching the eye. The Fossa native was Kerry’s standout player in 2018 and yesterday he was rewarded for his performances with one of the game’s highest...
by Killarney Advertiser | Oct 30, 2018 | News
Minister Brendan Griffin recently launched Killarney Chamber Of Tourism and Commerce’s development strategy to become Ireland’s leading accessible destination to a room full of chamber business members at The Brehon Hotel. The Killarney Chamber President,...
by Killarney Advertiser | Oct 29, 2018 | News
Some of the finest hospitality businesses in the country were represented at Dublin’s Shelbourne Hotel on October 15 for the National Hospitality Awards 2018, the industry awards for the Irish hospitality sector. Kerry’s own Jacks Coastguard Restaurant in...
by Killarney Advertiser | Oct 29, 2018 | News
Fianna Fáil TD for Kerry and Spokesperson on Primary Care and Community Heath John Brassil has said that despite all of the spin from Fine Gael, no additional bed capacity will be brought on stream this winter to alleviate the overcrowding at University Hospital...
by Killarney Advertiser | Oct 27, 2018 | News
A wonderfully creative sculpture of a red stag leaping into the air has been officially unveiled at the busy Port Road-New Road junction. Talented tree sculptor Will Fogarty from Ballyhoura, Co. Limerick was commissioned to create the piece. The sculpture has already...
by Killarney Advertiser | Oct 27, 2018 | News
Junior Minister Brendan Griffin TD was on hand to launch commemorative plaques for Killarney Golf and Fishing Club as they celebrate their 125th anniversary. The launch took place at Killarney House and Gardens as the history of Killarney Golf Club is inextricably...
by Killarney Advertiser | Oct 25, 2018 | News
Muckross Park Hotel & Spa has once again been recognised for its all-round excellence in hospitality, as the hotel was awarded with two prestigious awards during the month of October. Muckross Park Hotel & Spa was awarded Best Hotel Restaurant in Munster at...
by Killarney Advertiser | Oct 24, 2018 | News
This Sunday (October 28), be afraid and very afraid as a wide array of ghouls, goblins, ghosts, witches, wacky wonders and weirdos descend in strange spooky swarms upon the Killarney Outlet Centre. Is it a zombie takeover? No, it’s the annual Halloween Fancy Dress...
by Killarney Advertiser | Oct 3, 2018 | News
The Board of Kerry Film Festival have revealed that the 2018 Maureen O’Hara Award will be presented to Deirdre O’Kane to acknowledge her contribution to the film and television industry and for her extraordinary talent, skill and determination. The Kerry Film Festival...
by Killarney Advertiser | Sep 21, 2018 | News
Members of Killarney Cardiac Response Unit will be in Killarney Outlet Centre this Saturday September 22nd. from 2pm to 6pm. Speaking to Killarney Advertiser a spokesman said “We hope to raise more public awareness of this Voluntary Group and the work that...
by Killarney Advertiser | Sep 21, 2018 | News
Join the ‘Killarney African Youth Tribe’ in KDYS this Culture Night for an evening of African music, dance and food. For the last 6 months KDYS and the Irish Refugee Council have been supporting young people from direct provision to explore their connection to...
by Killarney Advertiser | Sep 14, 2018 | News
It’s the news everyone in town has been waiting for, Tradition, the second film from OC Productions, written by Damian O Callaghan and Claire Corrigan, and shot in Killarney, will premiere as the opening night film at this years Kerry Film Festival on Wednesday...
by Killarney Advertiser | Sep 13, 2018 | News
2FM Live with Jenny Greene and the RTÉ Concert Orchestra have announced a second December date in the INEC Killarney on Saturday 8th December! The first night of the run, Friday 7th December, went on sale last Friday to massive interest, very limited tickets are...
by Killarney Advertiser | Sep 10, 2018 | News
This year marks the 75th Anniversary of the formation of The Rome Escape Line and the 11th year of the Memorial Commemoration of the Monsignor. It is organised annually to raise awareness of the Humanitarian work carried out by the Monsignor, when during WW2, together...
by Killarney Advertiser | Sep 7, 2018 | News
Our Limited Edition Souvenir Kerry Minors Poster is now available at Killarney Advertiser’s office at the top of High Street! Don’t Miss Out!
by Killarney Advertiser | Sep 6, 2018 | News
Legendary musician Padraig Buckley of Killarney School Of Music popped in to The Chatroom to tell us all about their new Stageworks Program and so much more! Check it...
by Killarney Advertiser | Sep 6, 2018 | News
Are you an older person who needs to become familiar with the world of IT and COMPUTERS, from an iPhone/Smart Phone, iPad, Tablet, Laptop or PC? Well if you are we have good news for you, St Brendan’s College have just announced the return of its LOG ON LEARN...
by Killarney Advertiser | Aug 31, 2018 | News
The man, the myth, the legend! We were absolutely delighted to welcome the one and only Colm Cooper to The Chatroom this week. The newly appointed Assistant Manager of AIB Killarney gave Kieran his thoughts on Kerry’s somewhat disappointing season, Eamonn...
by Killarney Advertiser | Aug 29, 2018 | News
KILLARNEY Races are now worth nearly €8 million to the local economy and the company that organises the three yearly festivals insists that the estimate is on the conservative side. Hotels, guesthouses, restaurants, bars, shops and transport service providers all...
by Killarney Advertiser | Aug 22, 2018 | News
We went out into the Traffic Jams last Friday to try and brighten up commuters days by giving out Advertisers! Have a...
by Killarney Advertiser | Aug 20, 2018 | News
Gardai in Killarney have released an alert and have asked for the public’s help in locating a silver 03 Skoda Octavia which was involved in a hit and run accident this morning on the cork rd. This car should be badly damaged. Any sightings of this car of a similar...
by Killarney Advertiser | Aug 18, 2018 | News
Independent TD Michael Healy-Rae has written a book of recollections about his life and growing up in Kerry. Time to Talk: Stories from the heart of Ireland will be published by the end of October, Mr Healy-Rae said. “I can’t say too much about it but it is a book of...
by Killarney Advertiser | Aug 14, 2018 | News
Words: Niamh Dwyer The anxious wait is almost over for Leaving Certificate students as the Leaving Cert results will be issued on Wednesday next, the August 15. Results will be available in schools on Wednesday morning and can be accessed online on www.examinations.ie...
by Killarney Advertiser | Aug 10, 2018 | News
Danny Healy-Rae TD has expressed his dismay that it could cost up €2 million to move Kerry slugs from the proposed site of the new Macroom bypass. “I am very disappointed with the announcement that it will cost €2 million to remove the ‘Kerry’ slugs from the proposed...
by Killarney Advertiser | Aug 8, 2018 | News
As part of Donal Courtney’s mission to bring the story of Hugh O’Flaherty to a wide an audience as possible, it has been announced that “God has no country” returns this autumn for national and international dates. The next performance is a return to St. Johns...
by Killarney Advertiser | Aug 7, 2018 | News
The Annual Dr Crokes Golf classic took place on Mahonys Point, Killarney Golf Club over two days on Thursday 2nd and Friday 3rd August. There was a fantastic turnout with over 70 teams playing over the two days and a sincere thanks to all those who supported the...
by Killarney Advertiser | Aug 3, 2018 | News
Killarney Looking Good have announced Daniel O’Donnell as the guest of honour for the Killarney Looking Good Awards which will take place in Scotts Street next Friday, August 10 at 5pm. The awards always draw a big crowd but this year it’s safe to say that organisers...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jul 31, 2018 | News
The 29th Annual Busking For Charity will take place at the Market Cross on Bank Holiday Monday 6th August from 11am – 6pm. All proceeds go to Killarney Community Services and South Kerry M.S. It promises to be, as always, a great days entertainment for locals &...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jul 30, 2018 | News
St Patricks East Kerry Hurling Club are hosting a Poc Fada Competition on Saturday the 11th Aug at 10am in Killarney Racecourse. This is the second year of the competition, after a very enjoyable event in 2017. The format is in teams of 3, each player taking turns...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jul 26, 2018 | News
Sports Media with an Audience Reach of over 9 million Building on the success of the recent Dubai Duty Free Irish Open, Fáilte Ireland is this week hosting a group of predominantly US golfing media to Ireland to play a number of courses on the Wild Atlantic Way. The...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jul 23, 2018 | News
A cheque for e8000, the proceeds of the Nottingham Forest Supporters Club Munster Branch recently held Charity Dinner Dance in The Manor Inn, Killorglin, was handed over to the two chosen charities this week. Both the Killorglin &District Mental Health...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jul 22, 2018 | News
Well-Fit Killarney is a new collaboration between the five-star Killarney Park Hotel and Belief-Fit, an innovative boutique gym in Killarney. An all-new offering, the Well-Fit retreat is a long weekend of health and wellbeing that combines holistic self-care, fitness...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jul 19, 2018 | News
Leitrim man Stephen Murphy set John B Keane’s bar in Listowel alight with a recital of his poem ‘Before You Push The Chair’, the video was recorded in the bar for the healing session on the Sunday of Writer’s Week and Stephen was the only...
