by Killarney Advertiser | Nov 13, 2019 | App News, News
DEFIBRILLATOR: Glenflesk Community Defibrillator Group unveiled two new defibrillators in the parish on Saturday. Photo: Séamus Healy Exclusive By Sean Moriarty Glenflesk Community Defibrillator Group unveiled two new defibrillators in the parish on Saturday. ...
by Killarney Advertiser | Nov 12, 2019 | App News, News
Halloween may just be over but hasn’t stopped the powers that be from organising the Christmas in Killarney Festival – taking place one week earlier than last year. Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce are planning to hold the opening ceremony, which will be...
by Killarney Advertiser | Nov 11, 2019 | App News, News
WORKING TOGETHER: Members from 15 Men’s Sheds throughout the country travelled to Killarney last week for the third consecutive year to tackle rhododendron in Killarney National Park. There were high spirits and a huge sense of teamwork as 50 Men’s Shed...
by Killarney Advertiser | Nov 11, 2019 | App News, News
By Sean Moriarty A new sensory garden will open at St Francis’ Special School in Beaufort tomorrow (Tuesday). The official opening takes place at 11am will be attended by Kerry Senior Football Manager Peter Keane. The garden will be used by teachers and more...
by Killarney Advertiser | Nov 11, 2019 | App News, News
€100,000 in funding under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme will see huge improvement works for the parish of Kilcummin. The village, which is the only area that got funding in the Killarney Municipal District, will cover additional lighting, underground...
by Killarney Advertiser | Nov 10, 2019 | App News, News
WINNER: Pictured at the National Lottery Good Causes Awards 2019 is Jerh O’Donoghue and Aine Horan and representatives from Rathmore Social Action Group receiving the National Lottery Good Causes Commmunity Award. Photo: MacInnes Photography By Michelle Crean...
by Killarney Advertiser | Nov 10, 2019 | App News, News
DARK COMEDY: The one-act play ‘Dead Man’s Bells’ starring Reidín O’Connor, Katie Ryan and Méabh de Brún will be performed in Killarney Avenue Hotel on Monday, November 11. Photo: Declan O’Connell By Michelle Crean Cast and crew of an...
by Killarney Advertiser | Nov 10, 2019 | App News, News
UP FOR AN AWARD: Killarney-born author Kieran McCarthy’s debut book, ‘Something in the Water’, has been shortlisted for the Irish Sports Book of the Year Award. Photo: Michelle Crean The debut book by a Killarney author has been shortlisted for the...
by Killarney Advertiser | Nov 10, 2019 | App News, News
EXCLUSIVE By Sean Moriarty Following a meeting with local residents Killarney Municipal District will prepare a draft traffic management plan in an effort to eliminate unnecessary traffic from O’Sullivan’s Place. Residents are concerned for their own safety...
by Killarney Advertiser | Nov 9, 2019 | App News, News
WINE AND ART: Killarney Rotary Club launched this year’s Wine and Art charity event in the Great Southern Killarney on Wednesday afternoon. Pictured front l-r were: Denis Tucker, Anne Alcock, Conor Griffin (President) and Grace O’Neill. Back l-r were:...
by Killarney Advertiser | Nov 9, 2019 | App News, News
EXCLUSIVE By Sean Moriarty Killarney Municipal District is considering introducing virtual message signs on the approach roads to car parks in the outer town centre in an effort to reduce traffic congestion in the town. The signs would electronically display...
by Killarney Advertiser | Nov 9, 2019 | App News, News
By Sean Moriarty Wild deer roaming roads in the Killarney hinterland has reached crisis point according to a group of concerned residents from the Ballydowney and Fossa areas. The group – some of whom have lost family members in fatal accidents...
by Killarney Advertiser | Nov 8, 2019 | App News, News
Exclusive By Sean Moriarty The much-needed realignment of Lewis Road and the Killarney Bypass could face further delays as a result of a legal challenge. Cllr Niall Kelleher, at this week’s Killarney Municipal Meeting, asked when was the Lewis Road Junction work...
by Killarney Advertiser | Nov 8, 2019 | App News, News
WORLD CHAMPION: Newly crowned BDO Masters champion John O’Shea (right) from Cork is the top entry for this weekend’s Killarney Darts Festival By Sean Moriarty Some of the biggest names in World Darts will compete in Killarney this weekend in the new 2019...
by Adam Moynihan | Nov 8, 2019 | App News
It’s the final all the neutrals wanted. The thoroughbreds against the colts. Brosnan against Clifford. The team of this decade against, according to some, the team of the next. It’s Killarney against Killarney (and surrounding areas) in a perfectly pitched county...
by Killarney Advertiser | Nov 8, 2019 | App News, News
IRELAND’S BEST: Liam O’Connor, pictured here with his daughter Saoirse and son Oisin, has been named as ‘Ireland’s Most Influential Accordion Player’. EXCLUSIVE By Sean Moriarty Liam O’Connor has been named as ‘Ireland’s Most...
by Killarney Advertiser | Nov 8, 2019 | App News, News
By Sean Moriarty Elected members of Killarney Municipal District remain divided on the subject of permanently pedestrianising Plunkett Street. In March 2018 it was agreed by the then elected Council to permanently pedestrianise the street. Some councillors see...
by Killarney Advertiser | Nov 7, 2019 | App News, News
The call is being issued to men right across the county to get those moustaches and beards growing to highlight men’s health issues – in particular prostate and testicular cancer. Recovery Haven Kerry last year raised €35,000 for their services as 160 men...
by Killarney Advertiser | Nov 7, 2019 | App News, News
TIME FOR A STORY: Sneem storyteller Batt Burns, founder of the Sneem International Storytelling & Folklore Festival which takes place from tomorrow. Storytellers from the UK and Ireland will gather over the coming days for the eighth annual Sneem International...
by Killarney Advertiser | Nov 6, 2019 | App News, News
One of the highlights of the Christmas In Killarney Festival is the hugely popular Dine in Killarney. Killarney is home to some of the best restaurants in Ireland. All participating restaurants offer a special three course Christmas In Killarney menu for the amazing...
by Killarney Advertiser | Nov 6, 2019 | App News, News
FISHING INDUSTRY: Noel Riordan from Glenbeigh and Paudie Spillane from Killarney were amongst the fishermen, processors and shellfish producers from across Kerry who gathered in The Brehon for the latest SFPA breakfast seminar. Picture: Domnick Walsh Fishermen,...
by Killarney Advertiser | Nov 5, 2019 | App News, News
One local hotel is the latest to receive four stars – following a reclassification by Fáilte Ireland. The Castlerosse Park Resort received the accolade following a number of improvements in product and service – including rebranding to Castlerosse Park Resort to...
by Killarney Advertiser | Nov 5, 2019 | App News, News
FUNDS: Marie Linehan, CEO of Kerry Parents & Friends, was delighted to receive a cheque for €1500 this week after Celtic Whiskey sold rare whiskey. Also pictured is Bar Manager Luke Crowley-Holland. Exclusive By Michelle Crean A rare whiskey which is...
by Killarney Advertiser | Nov 4, 2019 | App News, News
The CAO journey is about to begin for the Class of 2020. From tomorrow (Tuesday) at 12pm, the CAO online application system will open for the 2020 season. Students including school leavers, mature students, FETAC/QQI and other non-standard applications can register...
by Killarney Advertiser | Nov 4, 2019 | App News, News
ON A HIGH: On the roof top of Killarney Credit Union with a Bursary Award of €1000 each are students: Ellen O’Sullivan, Oran O’Donoghue and Lucia Hermson. Picture: Marie Carroll-O’Sullivan Two Killarney students were amongst the winners of the...
by Killarney Advertiser | Nov 3, 2019 | App News, News
AWARD: Méabh O’Sullivan Darcy, Sarah McCarthy and Ellen McSweeney of Mangerton Guides, Killarney, pictured at the National Guide Awards in Croke Park with (left) Irish Girl Guides President Maureen Murphy, Mangerton Guides Leader Patricia Palmer and IGG Chief...
by Killarney Advertiser | Nov 3, 2019 | App News, News
IT IS GOOD TO TALK: Pictured at the launch of the ‘Let’s Talk Tourism’ conference, which is taking place next Friday (November 8) in The Great Southern Killarney are: Mags O’Connor (AIB, sponsor), Moira Murrell (Kerry County Manager), Paul...
by Killarney Advertiser | Nov 3, 2019 | App News, News
AWARD RENEWAL: Gordana Berjan (Executive Director of the European Youth Centre Budapest and the Council of Europe Quality Label Programme) pictured with Killarney Municipal District Mayor Cllr Michael Gleeson at the KDYS eurÓg Centre, Killarney on Tuesday. Also in...
by Killarney Advertiser | Nov 2, 2019 | App News, News
EXPERIENCE THE TASTE: Sinead McCarthy, General Manager of the Brehon Hotel, Ciaran O’Grady, Adrian Berci and Kamila O’Connor getting ready for the annual ‘Dine in the Dark’ charity event. Photo: Marek Hajdasz Get ready for a unique gourmet...
by Killarney Advertiser | Nov 2, 2019 | App News, News
By Anne Lucey Municipal districts in Kerry show marked difference in their ability and success in drawing down matching central Government funding for projects in their towns – with Killarney trailing far behind Tralee as well as the much smaller Listowel....
by Killarney Advertiser | Nov 2, 2019 | App News, News
By Sean Moriarty Popular Killarney man John ‘Sully’ O’Sullivan could be facing another year in hospital as complications surrounding his illness took another turn for the worse. Sully (53) was rushed from University Hospital Kerry (UHK) to the Mater Hospital,...
by Killarney Advertiser | Nov 1, 2019 | App News, News
WINNING IMAGE: Seamus Long from Barraduff was delighted to learn his stunning image was featured on RTE weather bulletins and has been chosen to appear in the 2020 RTE weather calendar. Photo: Michelle Crean Exclusive By Michelle Crean A stunning image taken by...
by Killarney Advertiser | Nov 1, 2019 | App News, News
IN WITH A CHANCE: Pictured are Jerh and Áine O’Donohue from Social Action Group Rathmore who are among the 36 finalists from all over Ireland in the National Lottery Good Causes Awards. Photo: Martina Regan By Sean Moriarty Rathmore Social Action Group are...
by Killarney Advertiser | Nov 1, 2019 | App News, News
By Sean Moriarty Fossa GAA club marked its 50th anniversary on Friday night by launching a new book that traces the first half century of club. ‘Fossa GAA: A Sense of Place’ traces the history of the club from its humble beginnings in 1969 to the present day. The...
by Killarney Advertiser | Nov 1, 2019 | App News, News
OFFICIAL OPENING: Kerry Branch of the Irish Kidney Association officers Theresa Looney (Secretary), Connie Brosnan (Chairman) and Debbie Templeton (Treasurer) in Killarney Kidney House, the new holiday and respite centre opened by the Irish Kidney Association....
by Killarney Advertiser | Oct 31, 2019 | App News, News
AWARD: Aisling Sheahan from Sheahan’s Maxol Muckross Road pictured with Brian Donaldson (CEO of The Maxol Group). Not only do they have exceptional customer experience but one local shop won an overall ‘Store of the Year’ award. Sheahan’s Muckross...
by Killarney Advertiser | Oct 31, 2019 | App News, News
By Michelle Crean A Kerry Councillor has this week called on the Council to provide a dedicated Lyme Disease Treatment Unit as a matter of extreme urgency. Kerry County Councillor, Michael Cahill, wants immediate action by Minister for Health, Simon Harris TD,...
by Killarney Advertiser | Oct 30, 2019 | App News, News
TRIP ABROAD: Killarney Community College senior students visited the famous Sagrada Familia Church in Gaudis as part of their school tour to Barcelona. By Rebecca O’Callaghan Students and teachers took a break from the Killarney rain and cloudy skies – and instead...
by Killarney Advertiser | Oct 30, 2019 | App News, News
WINNER: Aghadoe Heights Hotel and Spa accepting the ‘Service Excellence Award’. Pictured were: Niall Coffey, (General Manager) and Trish Covarr (Director of Sales and Marketing) with IGTOA member Eamonn Kennelly (Golf Vacations Ireland). Aghadoe Heights Hotel and...
by Killarney Advertiser | Oct 29, 2019 | App News, News
Confirmation of seven routes for 2020, a new-look website and a charity partner to underline plans to reach out to communities more throughout the Kingdom are among Kerry Airport’s key plans as it celebrates its 50th anniversary. Kerry Airport, which contributes...
by Killarney Advertiser | Oct 29, 2019 | App News, News
GOOGLE WORKSHOP: Attending the Grow with Google Digital Garage Workshop at the Brehon Hotel, Killarney last week from left are: Martin Corkery (Regional Director South, Enterprise Ireland), Sen Kelly (MEP), Michael O’Shea (Snr. Director of Global SME Customer...
by Killarney Advertiser | Oct 28, 2019 | App News, News
GIVE CHILDREN A GIFT: Margaret Scully from Beaufort and Josie Real from Park Road, are the faces behind organising the south Kerry collections for charity Team Hope. Photo: Michelle Crean By Michelle Crean Thousands of vulnerable children will have a wonderful...
by Killarney Advertiser | Oct 28, 2019 | App News, News
FREEDOM OF LONDON: Dan Tim O’Sullivan with his wife Sheila at the Guildhall in London last Thursday where the popular businessman was made a Freeman of the City of London. There was a double-cause for celebration for one London-based Kerry family last weekend....
by Killarney Advertiser | Oct 27, 2019 | App News, News
CHEQUE PRESENTATION: Kerry Friends of Motor Neurone Disease Chairman Christy Lehane presented a cheque for €11,250 to Marie Reavey (Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association Regional Development Officer) in the Killarney Plaza Hotel on Thursday night last week. Also...
by Killarney Advertiser | Oct 27, 2019 | App News, News
COOKING COMPETITION: Chad Byrne, Head Chef at The Brehon Hotel, is organising the new County Cooking Championships. By Michelle Crean Kerry’s best chefs will go head-to-head in a brand new County Cooking Championships competition next month. 10 chefs from across...
by Killarney Advertiser | Oct 27, 2019 | App News, News
KIND-HEARTED: A cheque for €2,500 was presented to the Irish Cancer Society on Monday night. The funds were raised at the weekend’s Spa GAA coffee morning. Front l-r were: Kathleen O’Shea, Elaine Moynihan, Margaret Doyle and Michael Cronin (Spa GAA Club...
by Killarney Advertiser | Oct 26, 2019 | App News, News
BEST IN IRELAND: Rozzers Restaurant at Killeen House Hotel, Killarney, has been voted the number one fine dining restaurant in Ireland in the ‘2019 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award’. Head Chef Paul O’Gorman with proprietor Geraldine Rosney...
by Killarney Advertiser | Oct 26, 2019 | App News, News
GETTING CREATIVE: Killarney Youth Filmmakers plan to hold their first meet up in the town today (Saturday). Pictured l-r were: Leone Wright, Claudia Clifford, Johnny Horgan, Rían Gill, Mieke Vanmechelen (Kerry Filmmaker in Residence), Alexandra Bozic (The Official...
by Killarney Advertiser | Oct 25, 2019 | App News, News
Exclusive By Michelle Crean Some of Killarney’s most beautiful locations including Ladies View feature heavily in a brand new music video released this week – and it’s sure to be a hit with fans. Local two-piece alternative rock band ‘Greywind’ – who...
by Killarney Advertiser | Oct 25, 2019 | App News, News
CELEBRATING WOMEN: Garda Sharon Maybury, Garda Gillian MacEoin, Garda Stephanie Hegarty, Garda Louise Rea, Garda Patricia Mayse and Garda Siobhan Barry at the 60th Anniversary of Women in AGS conference in The Great Southern Killarney yesterday (Thursday). Picture:...
