by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 29, 2019 | News
The iNua Collection is delighted to announce the appointment of Frits Potgieter as General Manager of the 5-star Muckross Park Hotel & Spa in Killarney. Frits has 20 years-experience in a variety of luxury properties across the industry. Born in Namibia, he grew...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 29, 2019 | News
Last year’s inaugural event was so successful that plans are firmly in place for a return of the Killarney Mountain Festival. From March 8 to 10, there’ll be plenty of mountain and adventure-related activities to do, say organisers, who are running their event in...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 28, 2019 | News
Concerned Killarney locals are calling for greater safety measures – or regular deer culling – to prevent further loss of life and accidents in the town. BY MICHELLE CREAN Locals say urgent fencing needs to be erected and gates put in place at certain...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 28, 2019 | News
Brexit remained the key issue at this year’s Killarney Economic Conference held in the The Brehon/INEC complex, last week. Up to thirty economic, civic and political leaders from Britain and Ireland spoke at the second annual conference, including former Taoiseach...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 27, 2019 | News
He has become one of Killarney’s biggest entertainers – but now it’s time for pastures new for ‘The Piano Man’ – who is moving on to the bright lights of London. Jack Patrick Healy, best known for his entertaining music and friendliness in The Liquid Lounge at...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 27, 2019 | News
An impromptu trad session on a Ryanair flight involving Killarney students – has taken off online with over 2 million views – after a video was posted on Tuesday. Students from St Brendan’s College Killarney, broke into music, song and dance whilst on a...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 26, 2019 | News
Plans are in the pipeline for a new anonymous text service alerting Killarney Gardai to trouble in the town. Following the success of the ‘See Something, Say Something’ campaign in Tralee, which was launched last July, Superintendent Flor Murphy who is in...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 26, 2019 | News
The first ever Kerry Clubs Fair proved very successful as almost 800 people turned up to see Killarney Racecourse see what 50 clubs and organisations had to offer. The fair, held on Sunday, is the brainchild of Killarney Lions Club and sponsored by Killarney Credit...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 25, 2019 | News
A financial crisis which has hit the Irish Deaf Society this week – could mean a huge loss of Deaf services in Kerry – from this March. With funds running low and following an emergency meeting on Saturday in Dublin, the Irish Deaf Society (IDS) has taken...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 25, 2019 | News
A man in his 30s arrested in relation to the seizure of approximately €12,000 worth of suspected cannabis herb in Gortatlea yesterday (Thursday), has since been charged and is due to appear before Tralee District court at a later date. Gardaí arrested the man and...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 25, 2019 | News
Fexco has this week announced the appointment of Gerry Hastings as CEO of its new aviation business, Fexco Aviation Services. The business aims to build Fexco’s position as the primary provider of services to the aviation finance market worldwide and will be...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 24, 2019 | News
Critical life-saving skills are now part of the curriculum for local students who are currently learning all about First Aid. Transition Year students from Killarney Community College are currently completing an emergency First Aid training course, mentored by expert...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 23, 2019 | News
Words are powerful – and the latest plays by Dóchas Drama are set to inspire – as they’re planning a series of plays in Killarney in the coming weeks. With the theme ‘The Letters’ all manner of emotions will be brought to the stage at the Killarney Avenue...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 23, 2019 | News
Entries are now open for the sixth annual Live Life Film Competition in memory of Donal Walsh. The national competition, which was officially launched on Thursday last at the Kerry College of Further Education, is open to groups and individuals of all ages and...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 22, 2019 | News
Last week at the Preforming Arts Theatre in the Killarney Racecourse, Kerry Macra na Feirme hosted the National FBD Capers Semi-Final. Teams from Killarney, Causeway, Kinsale, Fermoy and Clonakilty Macra Clubs competed for two spots at this year’s national finals, on...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 22, 2019 | News
Sheila O’Leary from Glenflesk, Killarney was in a jubilant mood this week after receiving the keys to a brand new Suzuki Baleno. Sheila, from Kipaugh, won the car, which is worth €25,000, in the Killarney Credit Union Member’s Draw, and picked up the keys from Pat...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 22, 2019 | News
Upgraded works at the Lewis Road Junction which will include a new roundabout – are to go ahead – but it’ll take a least another year. Serious accidents and loss of life have occurred on the busy road, which sees over 18,500 vehicles pass through every day. It...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 21, 2019 | News
Killarney Cycling Club proved their mettle at Ireland’s largest cyclocross event on Sunday last as they claimed the top team prize in the Elite Men’s Race. With close to 50 riders in the field in Fota, Cork, the Killarney team, which consisted of current Munster...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 21, 2019 | News
Gardaí have seized suspected cocaine, cannabis and controlled drugs worth an estimated value of €7,200 following a search at a house in Cahersiveen on Friday. Shortly after 10pm Kerry Divisional Drugs Unit, assisted by uniform Gardaí in Cahersiveen, conducted a search...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 20, 2019 | News
Third time lucky kidney recipient urges people to carry a donor card A Milltown man who has undergone three kidney transplants is planning to give something back and also create awareness about the importance of organ donation. Colm Clifford (42), and his supportive...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 20, 2019 | News
Councillor calls on Council to extend crossing time Killarney locals have expressed their concerns saying one particular pedestrian crossing doesn’t allow them time to cross a busy road safely. Locals have called on Cllr Michael Gleeson to ask the Council to remedy...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 19, 2019 | News
A community project is near its funding target after receiving €59,000 on Thursday. Killarney Micro Track, also known as the South and East Kerry Community Rural Track project, which will be located at St Brendan’s College, is now at 75 percent of its €400,000...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 19, 2019 | News
The new President of Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce hopes to bring a new and fresh perspective to the role – and also tackle the town’s parking problems. Paul Sherry, manager of the Killarney Outlet Centre, who this week took over from outgoing president...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 18, 2019 | News
Killarney mother urges government to implement vaccine for all children A Killarney mother says not all children are being treated equally after discovering that the potentially life-saving meningitis B vaccine is only available to some children. Danielle Kissane from...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 18, 2019 | News
A nine second video showing a Killarney man giving his calf a lift in his car – has racked up over 1m views online. Johnny Courtney from Coolcorcoran was moo-ved that his video ‘No trailer licence!! No Problem’, – which shows his calf in the backseat – got such...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 17, 2019 | News
One Killarney group plan to get locals into shape later this month with the return annual fitness programme. Killarney Valley Athletic Club, who launched their ‘Fit for Life’ programme in St Brendan’s College Gym recently, aim to help those seeking a...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 16, 2019 | News
A very comprehensive review of Christmas in Killarney 2018 – understood to be one of the most successful festive seasons in the town for many years – is being undertaken by Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce. An open business meeting to examine and...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 16, 2019 | News
Killarney Community College Night Class Spring Programme has been launched with courses on offer to satisfy a wide variety of interests. Whether you’re looking for a new hobby or interested in pursuing a certified course, why not check out www.killarneycc.ie for...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 15, 2019 | News
The proud tradition of apprentice training continues at Liebherr Container Cranes as 14 new apprentices have started their training while 13 graduates are celebrating gaining new qualifications. As 2018 ended, 13 apprentices graduated from the Liebherr Container...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 14, 2019 | News
Killarney town is ‘cleaner than European norms’ and ranked the third cleanest town out of 40 towns and cities – according to recent results from Irish Business Against Litter League (IBAL). An Taisce, who carry out the surveys on behalf of IBAL, commented in its...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 14, 2019 | News
A donation of €730 from a fundraising ceili will go towards funding specialist Motor Neurone Disease care in Kerry. Kerry Friends of Motor Neurone were delighted to accept a cheque for €730 from Elizabeth and Peggy Kelleher on behalf of TJ Nelligan, at the Heights...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 13, 2019 | News
More than 120 deer have been culled since January 2018 – and a further cull will commence in the New Year – according to the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. The cull in Killarney last year commenced on foot of reports and surveys of the...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 12, 2019 | News
Rebranding one picturesque Kerry location is reaping rewards as it was this week named one of the ‘Best Places to Visit in 2019’ by one of the world’s leading travel guidebooks. Rough Guides, which compiles an annual list of the holiday hotspots to excite esteemed...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 12, 2019 | News
Former Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern, will deliver the opening address and share his thoughts on Brexit at next week’s Killarney Economic Conference. Taking place on Thursday and Friday next, January 17 and 18, at The Brehon/INEC complex in Killarney, the event is a highly...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 11, 2019 | News
Call for safety measures outside Fossa National School A serious or even fatal accident is inevitable unless urgent safety measures are put in place – concerned parents and staff at one Killarney school said this week. Up to 300 pupils and their parents are regularly...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 8, 2019 | News
BY MICHELLE CREAN With a whopping seven stone weight loss – one woman is now keen to help locals lose excess weight. Mags Savage Bell, who recently took over a Weight Watchers (WW) class Killarney, now wants to help others transform their lives. “Having lost...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 7, 2019 | News
Shoppers will have easier access to their cash with the installation of a brand new ATM at the Killarney Outlet Centre. Owned and operated by Euronet Worldwide the new machine is located externally on the building frontage facing the town, adjacent to the Great...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 7, 2019 | News
Libraries across Kerry will no longer be imposing fines on overdue books – and all outstanding fines on members’ accounts will also be removed. This is in line with all public libraries nationally and is one of the key aims of the new public library...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 6, 2019 | News
The bravery of two rally competitors who risked their lives to help extract two rivals from a burning rally car was rewarded at the Moriarty’s Centra Kingdom of Kerry Rally Championship awards presentation on Saturday night. Last June, father and daughter crew Jason...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 5, 2019 | News
By Michelle Crean If you’re contemplating a New Year’s resolution which involves the great outdoors – then joining a voluntary clean-up group in Killarney might just be your answer. Giving just an hour or two week is all that’s required as Killarney National...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 5, 2019 | News
A fundraising campaign has exceeded its €30,000 target to repatriate the body of a 25 year-old Killarney man who suddenly took ill and died in Australia – just days before Christmas. €37,145 of the €30,000 goal was raised through a GoFundMe campaign...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 4, 2019 | News
BY MICHELLE CREAN A Killarney man battling a very rare form of pancreatic cancer faces an uncertain future without specialist life-saving treatment – at a staggering cost of €180,000. To give 38 year-old Ross Hurley, who is originally from St Brendan’s...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 4, 2019 | News
The first New Year’s Day baby born in University Hospital Kerry is from Killarney! Baby Nicolas Sroczynski was born on January 1, 2019 at 7.40am weighing 7Ibs and 5 oz, to parents Sandara Sroczynski, who works in the Kings Court Killarney, and Wojtek Sroczynski,...
by Killarney Advertiser | Dec 31, 2018 | News
Three Killarney primary school pupils have had their artwork chosen for the 2019 Kerry County Council Road Safety Calendar. Sixth class pupil Ciara O’Donoghue, from Loughguittane NS, has had her art work selected for the month of August while sixth class pupil James...
by Killarney Advertiser | Dec 30, 2018 | News
BY MICHELLE CREAN With seven mountain fatalities, 44 callouts resulting in 67 people assisted, and a total of 2400 rescue hours – it’s certainly been a busy year for the Kerry Mountain Rescue Team. And the voluntary organisation, which currently has 35 voluntary...
by Killarney Advertiser | Dec 29, 2018 | News
BY ADAM MOYNIHAN Acclaimed Killarney film ‘Tradition’ will be shown at a major US film festival in the New Year – and director Damian O’Callaghan is hopeful it will draw some of the world’s best filmmakers to the town. ‘Tradition’, which was filmed...
by Killarney Advertiser | Dec 28, 2018 | News
BY MICHELLE CREAN One local school unveiled an innovative and colourful addition to their school this week – a ‘Buddy Bench’ to promote inclusion and deter playground bullying. Tiernaboul National School, who recently signed up to become a ‘Health Promoting School’...
by Killarney Advertiser | Dec 27, 2018 | News
BY MICHELLE CREAN A Killarney woman is still getting over the shock of being bestowed with one of the highest honours of the Catholic Church – a medal from the Pope. 77-year-old Bridie Cronin from Woodlawn was left stunned when presented with the Benemerenti medal...
by Killarney Advertiser | Dec 26, 2018 | News
BY MICHELLE CREAN This week, volunteers with Team Hope Killarney issued their heart-felt thanks as an amazing 4,100 boxes were sent to vulnerable children abroad this year in time for Christmas. Margaret Scully, lead coordinator for Team Hope in the Killarney area,...
by Killarney Advertiser | Dec 23, 2018 | News
BY ADAM MOYNIHAN It will be a festive season with a difference for six Killarney men as they make plans for an unusual Christmas Day in Lebanon. Lt Denis Sheahan, Private David Crowley, Private Cameron Murphy, BS Henry Leahy, Cpl Luke Switzer and Lt Shane...
