by Killarney Advertiser | Feb 1, 2021 | App News, News
By Michelle Crean Families may be looking at a way of passing the hours between home schooling and what a better way than with jigsaws featuring local scenes. Muckross House Library has developed a gallery of interactive, jigsaw puzzles that can be completed online....
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 31, 2021 | App News, News
By Michelle Crean Taking on a month-long challenge of running 155 kilometres is no mean feat but that’s what one Firies man did to raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society. Donnchadh O’Sullivan (21) from Rathbeg decided to take on 5k a day as a way to...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 31, 2021 | App News, News
EXCLUSIVE By Sean Moriarty Dr Crokes GAA Club is calling on people of Killarney to put sporting rivalries aside and get behind the club’s entry into the County Senior Hurling Championship. Dr Crokes hurling manager John Lenihan says the club’s decision to enter...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 31, 2021 | App News, News
PIZZA SUCCESS: Nathalie Perrin from The Wood Oven Kenmare is now offering new DIY pizza kits at Neighbour Food in Killarney. By Michelle Crean The quick onset of COVID meant massive changes to businesses last year – and while many owners faced full closure...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 30, 2021 | App News, News
DISPLAY: Johnny McGuire and Declan Mulvany pictured outside Killarney Art Gallery where the Texaco Art Competition winner’s painting will go on display next week. Photo: Michelle Crean By Michelle Crean His creation was so stunning that it won the Texaco Children’s...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 30, 2021 | App News, News, Sport
Eamonn Fitzgerald gives his take on Killarney’s ambitious plans to build a Kerry Cultural & Sporting Experience on the grounds of the Fitzgerald Stadium Lockdown 3 on Level 5 looks like continuing for some months and sport, for the most part, has come to a...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 30, 2021 | App News, News
GREEN: The International Hotel will turn green again this March to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan By Michelle Crean Plans for Killarney’s St Patrick’s Day parade this March have yet again become a casualty of the COVID...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 30, 2021 | App News, News
By Sean Moriarty The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has issued updated guidelines to members of the public who wish to access the National Park. The park will remain open but NPWS officials and the Gardai are monitoring the area to make sure members of the...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 29, 2021 | App News, News
IN DANGER: Barth Flynn, attends dialysis at University Hospital Kerry three days a week. Contracting COVID-19 could be fatal for him or other kidney patients. EXCLUSIVE By Sean Moriarty A local kidney patient has called for a complete overhaul of the COVID-19...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 29, 2021 | App News, News
Radio Kerry’s flagship weekend programme ‘The Saturday Supplement’ will feature the stories of the people who are behind the scenes in Killarney National Park. Presented by local broadcaster Frank Lewis, tomorrow’s show will air between 9am and 11am. Lewis will...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 29, 2021 | App News, News
By Sean Moriarty Business man John ‘Richard’ Hilliard, who died on Wednesday in Heatherlea Nursing Home, was a man ahead of his time. Mr Hilliard was one of the true old-stock of Killarney. His family built a retail empire that took over most of High St and...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 29, 2021 | App News, News
By Sean Moriarty The future safety measures on the Gap of Dunloe Road will be discussed at today’s (Friday) meeting of the Kenmare Municipal District. The road and others in the area have been the scene of a number of nasty accident in recent years. Kerry County...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 29, 2021 | App News, News
By Sean Moriarty and Michelle Crean The COVID-19 outbreak at the Atlas House Direct Provision Centre on Park Road is a result of the Government’s lack of action, Movement of Asylum Seekers in Ireland (MASI) claimed this week. Earlier this week 25 residents of...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 29, 2021 | App News, News
Yesterday (Thursday) marked one year since the HSE Area Crisis Management Team for Cork and Kerry met for the first time in relation to COVID-19, and today (Friday) they are thanking the community for their ongoing support during such a difficult time. The HSE Area...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 29, 2021 | App News, News
CELEBRATING: Tom O’Connell from Ross Road, pictured with his son Ger, is celebrating this week after turning 100-years-old. Photo Michelle Crean By Michelle Crean COVID put a halt to any party plans – but that didn’t stop Tom O’Connell from...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 28, 2021 | App News, News
At this time of 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 programmes...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 28, 2021 | App News, News
With fraudulent behaviour at an all-time high, it’s important that we take time to familiarise ourselves with the signs of a scam and how to deal with it. Some scams, are of course, more obvious than others, but it’s the new creative attempts to rob us of our money...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 28, 2021 | App News, News
A Kerry County Councillor has claimed that when it comes to motor insurance companies assessing the risk of young drivers, the numbers simply don’t add up and has called on the insurance industry to stop using young drivers as easy targets and to engage with recent...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 27, 2021 | App News, News
By Michelle Crean Many people simply cannot get planning or even be considered at pre-planning stage as a result of the clearing of a local river, according to a local councillor. At the recent meeting of Killarney Municipal District, Cllr Maura Healy-Rae tabled a...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 27, 2021 | App News, News
By Sean Moriarty Car parking facilities could be added to the Killarney urban cycling plan. Last week the Killarney Advertiser revealed a plan for up to 4km of cycle lanes within the town boundary. Under the proposed scheme cycle lanes would be added to several major...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 27, 2021 | App News, News
Do you miss the thrill of waiting for your last number to be picked or the adrenaline rush of shouting “check!” as soon as you mark off the last ink-free space on your panel? Well then, why not try the new innovative ‘Bingo at Home’, hosted by bingo...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 27, 2021 | App News, News
COLLECTION: The O’Mahony family collected their new Ford Tourneo from Kevin Donnelly of Killarney Autos. EXCLUSIVE By Sean Moriarty Alexis O’Mahony and her parents Steve and Teresa collected their new specially adapted Ford Tourneo van from Kevin Donnelly...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 26, 2021 | App News, News
ONLINE: Members of the Kerry Parents and Friends Association Biddy Group, pictured here in pre-COVID-19 times, are taking their annual fundraiser online. EXCLUSIVE By Sean Moriarty One of the most significant fundraisers for Kerry Parents and Friends...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 26, 2021 | App News, News
Gardaí are seeking the public’s help in tracing the whereabouts of Elise Mulumba (17) and Aaliah Mulumba (15), who are both missing from the Tralee area since Monday. Elise is described as being 5’2″ with black hair, of slim build and with brown...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 26, 2021 | App News, News
CROSSING: Parents, residents, Cllr Maura Healy-Rae, former principal of Fossa NS Pat Clifford and school children pictured in the Killarney Advertiser in January 2019 calling for safety measures outside Fossa NS. By Sean Moriarty A new pedestrian crossing at...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 26, 2021 | App News, News
By Sean Moriarty Killarney Gardai have promised further investigations into the so-called ‘Ballyspillane Feud’. Speaking at last Friday’s Joint Policing Committee meeting, which took place online for the first time due to COVID-19 restrictions, Superintendent Flor...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 26, 2021 | App News, News
ONLINE PRESENTATION ON PROPOSED KILLARNEY CYCLE PATHS Kerry County Council is inviting members of the public to participate in an online presentation about plans for the development of five new cycle paths in Killarney town. The proposed new cycling infrastructure...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 26, 2021 | App News, News
EXCLUSIVE By Sean Moriarty A Kilcummin man is behind an electric bike project in Dublin that he hopes will change commuting habits in the capital. Damian Fleming is based in Dublin where is works as an industrial plumber. He lives in Santry, in the north of the city,...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 26, 2021 | App News, News
A man was arrested and charged yesterday (Monday) in relation to a burglary in Killarney which took place on March 22, last year. At around 5pm on the date, Killarney Gardaí received a report from a staff member that her purse has been stolen from a staff only...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 25, 2021 | App News, News
By Michelle Crean A Killarney teenager is one of the leading voices calling on Education Minister Norma Foley not “to make the same mistakes as last year” – and to tell students the plans for State exams and the reopening of schools as soon as...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 25, 2021 | App News, News
The final litter survey of 2020 by business group Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL) shows Killarney in second place in the ranking of 37 towns and cities, with Tralee retaining its clean status in 17th. It is the second year in a row that Killarney has finished...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 25, 2021 | App News, News
A Kerry TD and a member of the Tralee MD have branded proposed moves to relocate Tralee Courthouse to the former Denny site in the town as an example of “not listening to people”. Current proposals see the Courts Services set to develop a new courthouse at the Island...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 25, 2021 | App News, News
Cork Kerry Community Healthcare vaccinators are have completed the first round of the roll-out of the Pfzier BioNtech vaccine in nursing homes and community hospitals in the region. By the end of Sunday (yesterday), the vaccine was offered to residents and staff at...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 25, 2021 | App News, News
Gardai have today (Monday) issued a warning to the public to be aware of a scam relating to the COVID-19 vaccine. In recent days members of the public have received fraudulent text messages and calls for people to confirm private and sensitive information such as PPS...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 25, 2021 | App News, News
By Sean Moriarty Elected members of Killarney Municipal District are to take a two-pronged approach to solving illegal parking issues in the town centre. Members are to seek a special meeting with the Council’s executive ahead of the next open meeting which is...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 24, 2021 | App News, News
INUNDATED: Br Pat Lynch pictured with office administrations Ann-Marie O’Leary and Marguerite Herlihy at the Friary which has been inundated for its services. Photo: Michelle Crean By Sean Moriarty The Franciscan Friary in Killarney is inundated with requests for...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 24, 2021 | App News, News
COUNSELLING: Kerry Rape & Sexual Abuse Centre Manager Vera O’Leary says remote trauma counselling is here to stay. Photo: Michelle Crean By Michelle Crean A new training programme for Kerry based counsellors has been launched to help provide specialist...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 24, 2021 | App News, News
WEBINAR: HeartBeat Killarney Kerry Cardiac Support Group President Billy O’Sullivan is inviting the public to a Zoom webinar tomorrow evening (Monday). Photo Michelle Crean HeartBeat Killarney are planning an online meeting next week to bring important...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 23, 2021 | App News, News
FIRE CALL: Popular Connie Kelly has answered his last fire call after 27 years of service at Killarney Fire Station. EXCLUSIVE By Sean Moriarty Killarney Fire Station Sub Station officer Connie Kelly retired this week after 27 years of service. A...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 23, 2021 | App News, News
EXCLUSIVE By Sean Moriarty Concerns have been raised about the length of time it takes for the results of COVID-19 tests to be returned to residents and staff at Killarney Nursing Home. Residents, staff, and family members were left waiting six days for results...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 23, 2021 | App News, News
NEW BUSINESS: Stephen Dermody pictured at the new family run business Hugga Mugga on College Street. By Michelle Crean Going against the current tide of closures due to COVID one local family have decided to set up a new business with a unique menu which offers...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 23, 2021 | App News, News, Sport
Adam Moynihan talks to Dr Crokes and Scotts Lakers dual star Mark O’Shea about coping with the pandemic, his teammates, and his goals for 2021 Hi Mark. How have you been coping with the latest lockdown? Yeah, times are kind of tough at the moment but the...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 23, 2021 | App News, News
BEST IN EUROPE: Ettienne van Vrede and Kamile Lyne of the Great Southern Killarney are honoured that the hotel has been named ‘Best Historic Hotel in Europe’. By Michelle Crean What a way to start off 2021 – as one local business was awarded a huge...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 22, 2021 | App News, News
St Brendan’s College Junior Cert student Daniel Murphy this week shares his thoughts on the upcoming State exams calling for clarity from the Dept of Education. I have to admit in truth last year when we got the news of a few weeks off I, and my friends,...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 22, 2021 | App News, News
BUS TO BELFAST: Kerry TD Danny Healy-Rae pictured with Ann McGillicuddy from Tiernaboul in November when news that the end of the Cross Border Directive in Northern Ireland became known. Photo: Michelle Crean By Michelle Crean The Bus to Belfast service under...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 22, 2021 | App News, News
TRIBUTES: Beaufort and Castletownbere are in shock following the sudden passing of Garda Aidan Cremin. Photo: Adrigole GAA By Sean Moriarty Beaufort and the wider Killarney area is in mourning following the sudden passing of Garda Aidan Cremin. Aidan grew up in...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 22, 2021 | App News, News
DEAL: Trevor Twamley from Sport Endorse discusses sport sponsorship opportunities with Jordan Lee via Zoom. EXCLUSIVE By Sean Moriarty Killarney Paralympic hopeful Jordan Lee has received the backing of sports sponsorship and management agency Sport Endorse. The move...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 22, 2021 | App News, News
By Michelle Crean Local GPs and pharmacies are ready and willing to sign up to the Government’s newly announced €91m national plan to administer the COVID vaccine. As cases still remain high across the country and county, the Government is looking for new...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 22, 2021 | App News, News
By Sean Moriarty Plans to overhaul the layout of the Killarney bypass can move forward to the next phase following a High Court decision this week. The much-needed project, which includes the realignment of Lewis Road and the construction of a new roundabout to...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 21, 2021 | App News, News
By Sean Moriarty Elected members of Killarney Municipal District (KMD) and senior Kerry County Council (KCC) officials were told of a potential fire risk at Knockanes National School as a result of poor water pressure in the area. A deputation of local residents,...
