by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 30, 2019 | News
EASTER CRAFTS: Pupils from Holy Cross Mercy School recently held an Easter Bonnet Parade and raised over €600 for the Kenya Education Project. By Michelle Crean Not only did they design and create their own colourful bonnets, but local school children also helped...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 30, 2019 | News
THIRD BIRTHDAY: Alexis O’Mahony with her parents Steve and Teresa at her third birthday party and fundraiser for the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation in The Dromhall Hotel, Killarney, on Friday last. Picture: Eamonn Keogh A third birthday party for Alexis...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 29, 2019 | News
EXPLORING MINDFULNESS: Members of the Kerry Parents and Friends Community Programme mindfulness group will launch a photo exhibition in Killarney Library. Pictured were: Katie Gleeson, Daniel Cronin, Brian Heffernan and Anthony Jones. Exploring the sensory connection...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 29, 2019 | News
CYCLE: Killarney Community College will act as anchor host for the annual Cycle Against Suicide next week. Pictured l-r were: Patrick Dineen, Hazel O’Riordan, Natalia Leane, Namejs Balodis, Emma Lynch, Karen O’Donoghue and Eilish O’Leary (Deputy...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 28, 2019 | News
Over 7,000 visitors are expected in Killarney tomorrow (Monday) as the town plays host to its third citizenship ceremony day. 2,500 people will formally become Irish citizens at three ceremonies taking place in the INEC on the day. The candidates will be accompanied...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 28, 2019 | News
By Sean Moriarty Shrone locals – who for decades have celebrated a very special Mass every May – have kindly agreed to postpone it by a week – to facilitate this year’s Rally of the Lakes. The outdoor Mass in the City of Shrone in Rathmore was due to take...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 28, 2019 | News
Killarney locals came out in force over the weekend and helped to raise funds for Down Syndrome Kerry – by partaking in the Tom Crean Unsung Hero Cycle in association with Tour de Munster. The cycle and family fun weekend took place on both Saturday and...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 27, 2019 | News
TALENT: Musical students from St Brendan’s College in Killarney on stage with ‘The High Kings’. By Sean Moriarty Musical students at St Brendan’s College in Killarney enjoyed a second cameo appearance with top performers in as many weeks – this time with...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 27, 2019 | News
A Beaufort farmer is concerned that the recent spate of gorse fires in Mid-Kerry could be malicious because farmers would not normally be burning land late at night. Michael McSweeney, of Glencuttane Upper, Beaufort, discovered a fire on his land in the early hours...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 27, 2019 | News
By Michelle Crean A local mother, whose young son took his own life, is now calling for an outreach service for Killarney town to help others in distress. Marie O’Carroll, who has spearheaded ‘Nathan’s Walk Darkness Into Light’ since 2011 to remember her “beautiful...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 26, 2019 | News
MICHELIN VISIT: Two Michelin star chefs will be coming to Killarney this May as part of the Chef Collab initiative. Pictured were: Chad Byrne (Chef Collab), Noel Enright with Abraham Nur, Anamaria Inok, Patrick Ihli and Ruth McMorrow. Photo Michelle Crean By Michelle...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 26, 2019 | News
By Sean Moriarty The official opening of the €10 million N70 Kilderry Bends Improvement Scheme between Milltown and Killorglin was officially opened today by local TD Brendan Griffin, Minister of State for Tourism and Sport. The development of the new 3.5km section of...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 26, 2019 | News
By Michelle Crean Shocked communities in Beaufort, Killorglin and Castlemaine are still coming to terms with the tragic death of teenager Ryan Nagle, who was laid to rest today (Friday). The 13-year-old, who was a First Year student in Killorglin Community College,...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 25, 2019 | News
SAY HELLO TO HEALTH: Announcing details of ‘The Big Hello’ Healthy Kerry Community Weekend from l-r: Niamh O’Sullivan (Head of Community Department, Kerry County Council), Cllr Niall Kelleher (Chairperson of Kerry Local Community Development...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 25, 2019 | News
FUNDS FOR THE DEFIBRILLATOR: Getting ready for the Glenflesk Community Defibrillator coffee morning from l-r were: Paddy Carroll, Paddy O’Donoghue, Mary O’Donoghue, Geraldine O’Brien, Derry Healy and Padraig O’Sullivan. By Michelle Crean...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 25, 2019 | News
FUNDS FOR THE DEFIBRILLATOR: Getting ready for the Glenflesk Community Defibrillator coffee morning from l-r were: Paddy Carroll, Paddy O’Donoghue, Mary O’Donoghue, Geraldine O’Brien, Derry Healy and Padraig O’Sullivan. By Michelle Crean...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 24, 2019 | News
BOXING COURSE: Experienced boxer and trainer Darragh Keogh has two new boxing courses coming up in Killarney. Boxing enthusiasts will have an opportunity to develop their skills with two new courses set to commence at The Peak Performance Academy at The Deerpark...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 24, 2019 | News
COFFEE TIME: Ann Marie O’Leary, Grainne Fitzgerald and Billy Carver (Killarney Royal), launching the annual Big Coffee Morning that will take place in The Killarney Royal Hotel on Saturday, April 27. Proceeds from the event will go to Pieta House. Picture: Eamonn...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 23, 2019 | News
ROSE FESTIVAL: Rose of Tralee winner Kirsten Mate-Maher pictured with Sean Taaffe A multi-award winning Killarney businessman has this week announced that he plans to extend his partnership with the Rose of Tralee International Festival. Sean Taaffe Hair and Beauty,...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 23, 2019 | News
NEW APP: A new innovative App, showcasing the heritage and folklore of the Kerry Way walking route, has been launched by EU Agriculture Commissioner Phil Hogan at Muckross School House, Killarney. Included are: Mike Morris (Secretary Béaloideas Chiarraí), Séan De...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 23, 2019 | News
ANNOUNCEMENT: Minister for Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, Paschal Donohoe TD was at Fexco Headquarters in Killorglin to launch FINTECHNEXT. From left: Dr Ciarn Seoighe (Deputy Director General, Science Foundation Ireland), Denis McCarthy (CEO Fexco) and...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 22, 2019 | News
DANCE: A troupe of dancers from Nicola Kennedy’s School of Dance, Belfast competing in the An Chomhdhil World Irish Dancing Championships in Killarney. Photo: Eclipse Photos Over 5000 dancersfrom all over Ireland,America, Scotland, England and Europe, descended...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 22, 2019 | News
COMEDY: Killarney Macra members rehearsing their play ‘Where There’s a Will’. Front from left: Robert Lucey, Emma Cronin, Edmond McSweeney and Conor Brosnan. Back from left: Aisling O’Sullivan Darcy, Sarah Hunt, Jeremiah Murphy, Rebecca...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 22, 2019 | News
ARTY: Anna Dunlea (12), from Fossa National School, won second place in the Texaco Children’s Art Competition. Photo: Mac Innes Photography Four Kerry pupils have won top prizes in this year’s 65th Texaco Children’s Art Competition. In the 12-13 years age...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 21, 2019 | News
PLAY: Ciaran McCarthy, Stephen Black, James Daly, Pam Moylan and Indre Urbanaviciute who are performing ‘And They Used To Star In Movies’ in Courtney’s Bar. Photo: Mikey Starvrovsky By Michelle Crean It was such an outstanding performance that a local group plan...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 21, 2019 | News
LAUNCH: Pictured at the launch of the Red Fox Holy Well Walk front row l-r were: Anna Hoare, Caoimhe Foley, Zara Tomlinson. Middle row: Sean Walsh, Valerie Aherne, Adam Tomlinson, Maura Healy, Ada Marmion, Mary Counihan, Madeline Lynch, Catherine Lynch, St John Lynch,...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 21, 2019 | News
CLEAN UP: An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar TD speaking to volunteers Mary McGillicuddy, James Daly, Killorglin, Mike Myers, Barleymount and Johnny McGuire, Killarney. Photos: Valerie O’Sullivan By Michelle Crean A record 6,000 volunteers took part in the eighth annual...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 20, 2019 | News
APPOINTMENT: David Cronin from Killarney has been appointed to the role of President and CEO of the Ireland Funds, the global philanthropic network founded by Tony O’Reilly and Dan Rooney. Photo: Gerard McCarthy A Killarney man will take the role of President...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 20, 2019 | News
NEW ACCOMMODATION: Four new state-of-the-art staff accommodation blocks are ready at the Europe Hotel. Pictured l-r were: Michael Brennan (Managing Director of Killarney Hotels), Leeann Keating, Vincent D’Orazio, Ewelina Pamrowska and Clodagh Teahan. Photo:...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 20, 2019 | News
TV APPEARANCE: Micheál O’Shea, from Barraduff, Recruit Number 12 on ‘Special Forces Ultimate Hell Week’. By Sean Moriarty The challenges were the most extreme of his life – but one Barraduff man proved that he’s tougher than most last night...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 20, 2019 | News
DOG DEATHS: Vet Danny O’Sullivan from All Care Veterinary Hospital, pictured with Aine Considine, says three dogs have died in the Killarney area due to poisoning. Photo: Michelle Crean By Sean Moriarty A Killarney vet is calling on farmers and dog owners to...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 19, 2019 | News
Former mayor to seek election via social media By Sean Moriarty Former Mayor of Killarney, Niall ‘Botty’ O’Callaghan has made a surprise return to politics by announcing that he’s to run for the Killarney Municipal District in the local elections, set to take place on...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 19, 2019 | News
15 members of the Killarney Mountain Rescue team came to the aid of a male walker in his 30’s on Wednesday. The walker became stuck on a ledge near O’Shea’s Gully, Carrauntoohil when he walked off his intended route in thick fog. Killarney Gardai were alerted and...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 19, 2019 | News
By Michelle Crean The HSE has this week said that the ‘foul odour’ emanating from the two-year-old state-of-the-art €13m Deer Lodge facility in Killarney will be resolved shortly. A HSE spokesperson this week told the Killarney Advertiser that “contractors are...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 19, 2019 | News
FEUD: Gardai and Emergency Services in Ballyspillane Estate on Thursday morning. Photo: Michelle Crean By Michelle Crean A bitter feud between Traveller families erupted in a Killarney estate in the early hours of Thursday morning – after an accelerant –...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 18, 2019 | News
A local vintage club is looking for photos and memorabilia connected with the 1954 World Ploughing Championships in Fossa. Members of Killarney Valley Classic & Vintage Club, who are also members of South Kerry Ploughing, are behind a plan to help National...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 17, 2019 | News
CHAMPIONS: Sisters Maggie and Clodagh Quirke from Glenbeigh are winners of the All-Ireland Cumann na mBunscoil handball finals. Photo: Con Dennehy By Con Dennehy It was a case of aces high for two Glenbeigh sisters who began their handball sporting career with the...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 17, 2019 | News
AWARD: Pictured were: Andrew Driver (Glan Agua), David Harpur (Diatec), Michael Tinsley (Irish Water), Andrew Young (Glan Agua) and John O’Connor (Kerry County Council). The Kerry Central Regional Water Treatment Scheme has won a second prestigious award. On Friday...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 16, 2019 | News
WELL-BEING: St Oliver’s National School children Tosie Paszynska and Mieszk Pokrzywa with Annie Kalejoba (KDYS) at the KDYS Health and Well-being Day in the eurÓg/Killarney Youth Centre on Friday. Picture: Eamonn Keogh Over 150 local sixth class pupils from a...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 15, 2019 | News
FOCUS ON FITNESS: Fit Squad instructor Tom Dalton with children in St Oliver’s National School, Ballycasheen, Killarney for the Fit Squad Children’s Interactive Health and Fitness session. Picture: Eamonn Keogh By Michelle Crean Two Killarney schools –...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 15, 2019 | News
WALK: Launching the Kerry Hospice Good Friday Walk in memory of Vivien O’Shea and Sheila McGillycuddy from left were: Cathal Walshe, Tomas Kelliher, Pat Doolan and Mike O’Shea with springer spaniel ‘Bob’. Picture: Eamonn Keogh The Killarney...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 15, 2019 | News
GOLF CLASSIC: Launching the Legion GAA Club Golf Classic from left: Stephen Stack, Kevin Breen, Patrick O’Donoghue (Gleneagle Hotel, sponsor), Padraig Lucey, Ann McCann, John Foran, Sean Murphy and Tom Moriarty. Picture: Eamonn Keogh Legion GAA Club this week...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 14, 2019 | News
KINDNESS: Lisa Ní Iarlaithe from Lissivigeen donated €2,785 to ‘Straight Ahead Ireland’ this week. Photo: Michelle Crean By Michele Crean This week a generous €2,785 was handed over to charity – thanks to the selfless act of kindness by one local lady. Lisa Ní...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 14, 2019 | News
VOLUNTEER: Michael Shannon, from Lissivigeen, plans to volunteer in Kolkata, this summer. Photo: Michelle Crean By Michelle Crean A 20 year-old UCC student is planning to give his spare time to help the poor and needy this summer. Michael Shannon, from Lissivigeen,...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 14, 2019 | News
CONCERT: Saoirse O’Connor, Oisn O’Connor, Liam O’Connor, Danny O’Reilly, Tony Fitzgibbon and Derek O’Connor backstage before the gig in St Brendan’s College. Pic: Dylan Clifford. By Sean Moriarty Coronas lead singer Danny O’Reilly...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 14, 2019 | News
MARATHON: Killarney Valley Athletic Club member Caitriona Shanahan is raising funds for Killarney Micro Track by participating in the London Marathon later this month. Also included are Killarney Micro Track campaigners Jerry Griffin and Brid Stack. Photo: Eamonn...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 13, 2019 | News
ENJOYING A DAY OUT: Jamie Mannix, Michael Leslie and Liam Fleming enjoying the Killarney Valley Classic and Vintage Club annual April Charity Car and Tractor Run on Sunday. On Sunday, vintage motoring enthusiasts came together for the annual Killarney Valley Classic...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 13, 2019 | News
CELEBRATING: The Lake Hotel are celebrating this week after picking up five awards at the Irish Hotel awards on Monday. Pictured from left were: Javier Gonzalez (Duty Manager), Patrycja Makowska (Restaurant Assistant Manager), Noel Enright (Executive Head Chef) and...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 13, 2019 | News
HOSTS WANTED: Julett Culloty is seeking host families in Killarney for this year’s Cycle Against Suicide. Photo: Michelle Crean By Michelle Crean Participants in this year’s Cycle Against Suicide will be wheeling into town on May 1 next – and organisers are...
by Killarney Advertiser | Apr 13, 2019 | News
The Hugh O’Flaherty Society this week relayed their shock at the tragic death of 2011 award recipient Sally O’Neill. Trócaire’s former head died in a freak car accident in western Guatemala earlier this week. It was reported that all four people in the car died when...
