by Adam Moynihan | Jan 24, 2020 | App News, News
Witnessing Dublin’s recent dominance has undoubtedly been a humbling experience for Kerry supporters but, after an encouraging run to the All-Ireland final in 2019, it looks like the green and gold faithful have finally got their swagger back. A survey carried out by...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 24, 2020 | App News, News
PROTEST: Killarney preschool owners and operators are fighting for professional recognition and more financial support. Pictured at the front are: Jacqui O’Reilly of Happy Hearts, Patricia Quigley of Scallywags and Rosemary Falvey of Bellview Woods Childcare. Photo:...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 24, 2020 | App News, News
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald, who paid a visit to Killarney this morning (Friday), has said that Sinn Féin will bring CervicalCheck screening services back to Ireland. Mary-Lou was in Killarney for an interview with Radio Kerry, followed by a trip to Tralee...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 24, 2020 | App News, News
Are you thinking of taking up cycling this year, or getting more seriously involved? Killarney Cycling Club has something for everyone. Perhaps you have a child who is showing an interest in cycling, or would like yourself to ride with a supportive and knowledgeable...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 24, 2020 | App News, News
FUNDING CRISIS: Dermot and Rita Moriarty with Rita’s sister Roseanne O’Connor from Tiernaboul with Marie Lenihan (KPF) and Denis Kerins from Gneeveguilla. Photo: Grigoriy Geniyevskiy EXCLUSIVE By Sean Moriarty A Kerry service which provides immeasurable...
by Adam Moynihan | Jan 24, 2020 | App News, News
It’s not often I’d disagree with Stormzy but ‘heavy is the head that wears the crown’ doesn’t necessarily apply to everyone. For some, major leadership roles can be a burden, a source of turmoil, something to be avoided if at all possible. For others – an elite few –...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 23, 2020 | App News, News
By Sean Moriarty The much needed Killarney to Farranfore outer relief road is still over four years away – despite central government earmarking €500,000 for the project last month. At last week’s Killarney Municipal District meeting, Cllr Donal Grady...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 23, 2020 | App News, News
At this time of the 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...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 22, 2020 | App News, News
By Sean Moriarty Traffic congestion in Killarney remains top of the agenda as elected representatives of Killarney Municipal District met for the first time this year. Mayor Michael Gleeson sparked a multi-layered debate when he asked Kerry County Council to...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 22, 2020 | App News, News
The deadline for registering to vote in the upcoming General Election is 5pm today (Wednesday). Kerry County Council is reminding the public to check that they are registered to vote on Saturday, February 8. The relevant form for the Supplementary Register of...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 22, 2020 | App News, News
Muckross Park Hotel & Spa has once again been recognised for its all-round excellence in hospitality as the luxury hotel was recently awarded with a TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award for 2019. The award is the highest honour a hotel can receive from the...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 21, 2020 | App News, News
POPULAR BOOKS: Staff from Killarney Library, Eamon Browne, Kathleen Rice, Hazel Joy and Sabrina Horgan, pictured with some of the most popular books of 2019. Photo: Francis Foley By Francis Foley The digital age may be taking over, but the love of real books...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 21, 2020 | App News, News
WORKSHOP: NCCWN National Coordinator Miriam Holt and National Administrator Sharon Geraghty, pictured with Andrew Marr and Conor Marr from the EU Funds section of the Department of Justice & Equality. Free workshops for women who are thinking of going back to...
by Adam Moynihan | Jan 21, 2020 | App News, News
Fossa and East Kerry forward David Clifford has been named captain of the Kerry senior footballers for 2020. The two-time All-Star, who celebrates his 21st birthday tomorrow (Wednesday), becomes one of the youngest ever players to skipper The Kingdom. As is customary...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 20, 2020 | App News, News
By Sean Moriarty Plans for a Killarney Municipal District members to meet with the Minister of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht in relation to deer management in Killarney National Park has taken another step back following the announcement, this week, of the...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 20, 2020 | App News, News
MEETING HEROES: Dermot Healy of Killarney and District Motor Club with rally legend Paddy Hopkirk and Cormac Casey of KDMC and KC Print. The Killarney Advertiser’s parent firm KC Print, which is based in Lissivigeen, was one of the prime movers behind Motorsport...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 20, 2020 | App News, News
COMMUNITY SPIRIT: The Kerry Clubs Fair will take place at Killarney Racecourse next week. Front from l-r: Denis Doolan (Killarney Lions Club), Christy Killeen, Chapter 23 Credit Union, John Fuller (Killarney Lions Club President) and Nancy Hegarty (Active Retirement...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 19, 2020 | App News, News
By Sean Moriarty The developers behind the new cinema in Killarney are seeking a meeting with the elected members of Killarney Municipal District Council following recent comments on planning permission at the site. At last week’s members’ meeting, elected...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 19, 2020 | App News, News
KENMARE CAPERS: The Kenmare group at the Macra na Feirme Capers semi-finals in the Great Southern Killarney. Seated from left are: Joanne Mac, Damien Price, Helena Rice, Rachel Healy, Seamus Healy and Katie Mac. Standing from left are: Linda Kelleher, Sophie Kehoe,...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 19, 2020 | App News, News
DRAMA: Members of Dóchas Drama Group will present a series of short plays in Killarney tomorrow (Monday). Storm Brendan has passed but it is still January and though the snowdrops have appeared with the promise of spring flowers and longer days, we all need a little...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 18, 2020 | App News, News
By Sean Moriarty Kerry County Council has allocated a grant of €40,000 to improve the surface of town centre laneways. The funding was revealed at the recent Killarney Municipal District meeting where Cllr Donal Grady questioned the condition of Well Lane...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 18, 2020 | App News, News
WARNING: Mayor of Killarney, Cllr Michael Gleeson is warning that the walls at Kingsbridge could become unstable if urgent work isn’t completed. Photo: Grigoriy Geniyevskiy EXCLUSIVE By Sean Moriarty The Mayor of Killarney Cllr Michael Gleeson is calling...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 18, 2020 | App News, News
EXCLUSIVE By Sean Moriarty Killarney’s Jessie Buckley shared the limelight with a British superstar at the weekend as she joined Sir Elton John on stage. The stars were at the 2020 Critics’ Choice Awards ceremony in Santa Monica, California last Sunday night....
by Adam Moynihan | Jan 18, 2020 | App News, News
Despite all the talk of change, 2020 looks set to be as congested as ever for our club and county footballers. Adam Moynihan examines this year’s schedule and asks if the GAA are any closer to solving the fixtures crisis. It didn’t take long for the first fixtures...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 17, 2020 | App News, News
COUNT DAVIDE: Killarney resident Davide Mosca will be made a Count in his home town in Italy next month. Photo: Michelle Crean EXCLUSIVE By Sean Moriarty One Killarney resident has had the greatest honour that can be bestowed on him – by being named a Count – or...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 17, 2020 | App News, News
By Sean Moriarty Ireland’s new charity Air Ambulance service, the Irish Community Rapid Response (ICRR), could be grounded today (Friday) – unless €370,000 has been found to save the service. The Air Ambulance, which is based on an airfield near...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 17, 2020 | App News, News
UNDER RESTORATION: Derrycunnihy Church on the Moll’s Gap road is undergoing a €260K facelift. Photo: Eamonn Mac an Bheatha EXCLUSIVE By Sean Moriarty A landmark 120-year-old church on the Killarney to Kenmare road is currently undergoing €260k restoration...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 17, 2020 | App News, News
EXCLUSIVE By Sean Moriarty Provisional figures show that over 250 people were found to be in possession of illegal drugs in Killarney last year – an increase of 38 percent of the previous years 185. Local gardai concentrated their efforts on tackling the...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 16, 2020 | App News, News
It’s a new year, a new decade, a new month – time for renewal, resolutions and recovery so why not try your hand at writing! Dóchas Drama Group will give you the opportunity to think about such things if you come along to the production of some new 10 Minute Plays...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 16, 2020 | App News, News
As many students are busy preparing for their mocks at the moment, worrying about the CAO is bound to bring extra stress. However, students are urged not to worry unnecessarily. Applicants who have registered ahead of the January 20 early bird deadline at 5.15pm...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 16, 2020 | App News, News
PRESTIGIOUS AWARD: Lee Strand has won a prestigious European Environmental Award at the EMAS Awards in Bilboa in Spai. From l-r were: Kestutis Sadauskas (Director Green Economy, European Commission), Jerry Dwyer (Milk Operations Manager, Lee Strand) and Martin Baxter...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 15, 2020 | App News, News
BOOK LAUNCH: Seán Moraghan is launching his new book ‘Days of the Blackthorn: Faction Fighters of Kerry’ tomorrow (Thursday) in Killarney Library. Photo: Michelle Crean By Michelle Crean Killarney and its environs feature heavily in new book...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 15, 2020 | App News, News
ENTRIES OPEN: Entries are now open for the 2020 Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle. Pictured during the 2019 Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle are: David Healy, Nelllie Moriarty, Seamus Coffey and Tom Lynch. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan Registration is now open for the Ring of...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 15, 2020 | App News, News
SCHOOLS QUIZ: Pupils Harry Bolger, Shane O’Sullivan, Aoibhinn Kelly and Donnchadh Daly from Lissivigeen National School who were joint 3rd in last year’s Credit Union Schools Quiz final pictured with Gerry Thompson, President, Irish League of Credit...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 14, 2020 | App News, News
Councillor Michael Cahill has welcomed funding for community groups and organisations under the 2019 Community Enhancement Programme; Beaufort Community Care Group €750 Purchase sports equipment, Ballydribeen Residents Association Killarney €500 for gardening...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 14, 2020 | App News, News
Economic, civic and political leaders from Ireland, the UK and Europe will gather for the third annual Killarney Economic Conference which has been confirmed for Friday, January 24. The one-day event, at The Brehon in Killarney, will see former Taoiseach Bertie...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 13, 2020 | App News, News
HELPING OTHERS: A cheque for €900 was donated from The Friary to Trocáire. Pictured were: Fr Antony Jukes (OFM), Fr Liam McCarthy (OFM), Sue McDonough (Trocáire) and Ann Marie O’Leary. Photo: Michelle Crean By Michelle Crean Lives are truly changed thanks...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 13, 2020 | App News, News
If you want to take the first steps towards a healthier, happier you then working one-to-one with an expert is the way to go. Pat Sheehan Health and Fitness Killarney, offers a comprehensive 12-week programme in lifestyle management and weight loss, with weekly...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 13, 2020 | App News, News
MUNSTER CHAMPIONS: Glenflesk Ballad Group Scór na nÓg Munster Champions. From l-r were: Molly O’Donoghue, Eabha Healy, Rosie Healy (Coach), Sinead Gleeson, Sarah Moran and Caitlin Cronin. Photo: Seamus Healy The cream of Munster talent took to the stage in...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 12, 2020 | App News, News
EXCLUSIVE By Sean Moriarty The much needed realignment of the Lewis Road/Killarney Bypass junction has been met with yet another setback. Several serious accidents have occurred at this junction and its realignment is one of Killarney Municipal District’s...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 12, 2020 | App News, News
By Sean Moriarty Several elected members at Wednesday’s Municipal District meeting put forward motions that could change the way horse drawn carriages are operated in the town – saying they affect traffic flow and road surfaces. The debate started when...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 12, 2020 | App News, News
By Sean Moriarty Kerry County Council has appointed a dedicated engineer to oversee the refurbishment of the Áras Phádraig in Killarney town centre. The popular local community centre has been idle since May 2009 when the Franciscan Community attempted to...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 12, 2020 | App News, News
A forum to discuss traffic issues on New Road during busy school pick-up and drop off times is to be set up by Killarney Municipal District. Traffic on New Road, which has over 2000 students and pupils attending St Brendan’s College and Killarney Community School,...
by Adam Moynihan | Jan 12, 2020 | App News, News
Who will captain the team? Can Kerry make the most of the advanced mark? Will Paudie Clifford and Tony Brosnan make the grade? Ahead of Kerry’s National League opener against Dublin on January 25, Adam Moynihan takes a look at the 20 burning questions for 2020 It’s...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 11, 2020 | App News, News
By Sean Moriarty Talented local actor Jessie Buckley is in the running for a BAFTA, it was announced this week. The Killarney woman has been nominated in the Leading Actress category for the 2020 British Academy Film and Television Awards. Buckley is nominated...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 11, 2020 | App News, News
TV SHOW: Mentor Brid with the team from The Gleneagle Hotel who appeared on TG4 show ‘Creative Company’ on Thursday night. EXCLUSIVE By Michelle Crean One local hotel is hoping to be crowned ‘Ireland’s Most Creative Company’ after appearing a brand...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 11, 2020 | App News, News
RECYCLING: Homeowners are being encouraged to recycle their Christmas trees at the New Street car park. Pictured were: Dan Cronin, John Ahern (Town Engineer), Cllr Michael Gleeson (Mayor of Killarney), Simon Carmody (KCC) and Pat Buckley. Photo: Grigoriy Geniyevskiy ...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 11, 2020 | App News, News
50 YEARS: Members of Fossa GAA are planning a big celebration tonight (Saturday) to mark 50 years of the club. Photo: Michelle Crean By Michelle Crean Exactly 50 years to the day since it was formed Fossa GAA are planning a huge celebration to make the special...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 10, 2020 | App News, News
WELCOME: Joni Kelly joined the Killarney Advertiser team this week. Photo: Michelle Crean The Killarney Advertiser this week welcomed Joni Kelly as our newest member of staff. Joni, who is from Glenflesk, will take on the role of Business Development, leading field...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jan 10, 2020 | App News, News
POSSIBLE SOLUTION: David Rae, owner of Celtic Steps, is hoping to apply for planning permission to save the show and 30 jobs. Photo: Francis Foley By Sean Moriarty The operators of Celtic Steps say they are hopeful that a solution can be found to safeguard its...
