by Adam Moynihan | May 29, 2020 | App News, News, Sport
What did Michael Jordan do after The Last Dance? He did what any wealthy American retiree would do. He came to Killarney to play golf and drink Guinness. To find out what the GOAT was really like, Adam Moynihan spoke to the locals who showed him around back in May of...
by Killarney Advertiser | May 28, 2020 | App News, News
By Michelle Crean Normally pupils dress in red going to school to ‘Show Racism the Red Card’ – and such is the importance of the event that one local school did it differently this year. Staff at St Oliver’s National School asked families to post photographs of...
by Killarney Advertiser | May 28, 2020 | App News, News
By Michelle Crean Kerry’s water services remain flowing with Kerry County Council’s County Supervisor of Water Services, Freddie Bartlett, at the helm during the health crisis. The Barraduff man joined Kerry County Council 46 years ago and has been County Supervisor...
by Killarney Advertiser | May 27, 2020 | App News, News
By Sean Moriarty Killarney has a golden opportunity to stage one of the country’s biggest cycle races and the Killarney Advertiser is launching a campaign to make it happen. This week the organisers of Kerry Group Rás Mumhan have announced they will not organise the...
by Killarney Advertiser | May 27, 2020 | App News, News
A Killarney teen has won the ‘Comórtais Óige’ competition and secured first place in the senior students category for her powerful piece on her cancer journey. Holly Power wrote her competition ‘as gaeilge’ about her journey over the past year dealing with a cancer...
by Killarney Advertiser | May 26, 2020 | App News, News
Over the past number of weeks Kerry County Council has been working closely with other agencies and key sectors in the local economy on the rollout of supports and initiatives to assist businesses and support the economic recovery in the county. As businesses in Kerry...
by Killarney Advertiser | May 25, 2020 | App News, News
By Sean Moriarty Listry GAA club will run a novel 48-hour online relay race over the June Bank Holiday weekend in aid of local cancer charities. Each member of the club and their families (as well as overseas members) are being invited to walk or run for 45 minutes...
by Killarney Advertiser | May 25, 2020 | App News, News
From covering every blade of grass in Croke Park wearing the green and gold of Kerry to cutting his own lawn in Fossa in the same colours of John Deere Seamus Weldon Groundscare Equipment are delighted to welcome their neighbour David Clifford on board as Brand...
by Killarney Advertiser | May 24, 2020 | App News, News
By Sean Moriarty Over half a million Euro has been allocated to road improvement and associated works in the Kilcummin area as part of the county’s Road Works Programme for 2020. The funding was confirmed at a special meeting of Killarney Municipal District elected...
by Killarney Advertiser | May 24, 2020 | App News, News
By Sean Moriarty A local Councillor is calling on the residents and businesses of Well Lane South to play their part after Kerry County Council allocated €40,000 in funding to improve the surface and general appearance of the town centre lane. A special meeting of...
by Killarney Advertiser | May 23, 2020 | App News, News
FAMILY: At the Golden Jubilee celebration Mass for Fr Tom Looney at the Prince of Peace Church Fossa last June were from left: James Looney, Fr Donal Looney, Mary Looney, Fr Tom Looney and Sean Looney. Picture: Eamonn Keogh By Sean Moriarty Tributes have been paid to...
by Killarney Advertiser | May 23, 2020 | App News, News
Elite Event Management, the team behind Ring of Beara Cycle Kenmare, Quest Killarney, Quest Kenmare and Run Killarney have launched an innovative new product to keep small businesses in Kerry smiling during these difficult times. This exciting social...
by Killarney Advertiser | May 23, 2020 | App News, News
EXCLUSIVE By Sean Moriarty Killarney Races will go ahead in July but without spectators and on alternative days to comply with COVID-19 restrictions. However, plans for the August meeting remain on target and the postponed May meeting could get the go-ahead to run in...
by Killarney Advertiser | May 22, 2020 | App News, News
HELPING: Killarney Cardiac Response Unit volunteers are making masks which will be available to the public. Pictured were: Bridget Delaney, Eileen Brosnan and Noreen Sheahan. By Michelle Crean Kind-hearted Killarney locals have come together to help others in...
by Killarney Advertiser | May 22, 2020 | App News, News, Sport
Killarney Advertiser Sports Editor Adam Moynihan selects his perfect XI made up of the best players he has played with in the blue of Killarney Athletic. Brendan Kealy Brendan is obviously better known for Gaelic football but he’s an exceptional soccer...
by Killarney Advertiser | May 22, 2020 | App News, News, Sport
Former Killarney Celtic defender and current senior manager Brian Spillane picks a fantasy team made up of the best Celts he has ever played with. GK – Roy Kelliher Roy is a quiet lad on and off the pitch but his qualities are there for everyone to see....
by Killarney Advertiser | May 22, 2020 | App News, News
By Michelle Crean A severe flood – which has caused upwards of €20,000 worth of damage – has set one busy women’s charity back by months after a mains pipe burst causing extensive damage. Families using the ADAPT Kerry Women’s Refuge, a...
by Killarney Advertiser | May 22, 2020 | App News, News
By Anne Lucey There has been an outbreak of COVID-19 in a Department of Justice Direct Provision Centre premises in Killarney – with two cases at Linden House Killarney – one of three Direct Provision Centres in the town. Well-informed sources have...
by Killarney Advertiser | May 21, 2020 | App News, News
With silage cutting season underway, ESB Networks is reminding farmers and silage contractors of the serious risks associated with working near electricity wires. At all times, keep well clear of overhead electricity lines: the minimum safe distance is three metres,...
by Killarney Advertiser | May 21, 2020 | App News, News
SUCCESS: St Bridget’s Basketball Club are to be awarded the prestigious KABB Club of the Year 2020. Pictured are: St Bridget’s U16 girls Kerry finalists 2020 including coach Aaron Fleming, Megan Dennehy, Danielle Moriarty, Hilary O’Connor and Emma Buckley....
by Killarney Advertiser | May 20, 2020 | App News, News
Newly elected TD Norma Foley has this week said that the Wage Subsidy Scheme fails to include women returning from maternity leave. Urgent changes are needed to ensure that new mothers who are finishing up their maternity leave can apply for the Temporary Wage...
by Killarney Advertiser | May 20, 2020 | App News, News
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today (Wednesday) been informed that a total of 11 people with COVID-19 have died. There have now been a total 1,571* COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland. As of 11am, the HPSC has been notified of 64 confirmed cases of...
by Killarney Advertiser | May 20, 2020 | App News, News
Tomorrow (Thursday), Facebook Ireland will host a free webinar session for Irish charities. The session is part of Facebook’s Friday for Good (FFG) programme which provides free training and support for Irish charities to maximise their reach and fundraising potential...
by Killarney Advertiser | May 20, 2020 | App News, News
Liebherr Container Cranes is inviting applications for its Engineering Scholarship Programme 2020. Scholarship recipients will have their college fees paid for the duration of their course and will have the additional benefits of being able to complete work experience...
by Killarney Advertiser | May 19, 2020 | App News, News
Killarney Credit Union, along with its sister credit unions throughout the country have been named the most highly reputable organisation in Ireland according to the latest Ireland RepTrak® 2020 study carried out by The Reputations Agency. With a score of 83.7,...
by Killarney Advertiser | May 19, 2020 | App News, News
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today (Tuesday) been informed that a total of 16 people with COVID-19 have died. There have now been a total 1,561* COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland. As of 11am, the HPSC has been notified of 51 confirmed cases of...
by Killarney Advertiser | May 19, 2020 | App News, News
Minister for Health, Simon Harris TD has welcomed that the sale of menthol flavoured tobacco, including cigarettes, will be prohibited from tomorrow (Wednesday). The purpose of the ban is to ensure that cigarette and tobacco products for sale can no longer include...
by Killarney Advertiser | May 19, 2020 | App News, News
Minister for Health, Simon Harris TD has welcomed that the sale of menthol flavoured tobacco, including cigarettes, will be prohibited from tomorrow (Wednesday). The purpose of the ban is to ensure that cigarette and tobacco products for sale can no longer...
by Killarney Advertiser | May 19, 2020 | App News, News
Kerry County Council will host a free information webinar tomorrow (Wednesday) for the retail trade in Kerry. The webinar will provide advice and updates on the impact of the phased easing of the COVID-19 restrictions on the retail sector in the county....
by Killarney Advertiser | May 18, 2020 | App News, News
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today (Monday) been informed that a total of 4 people with COVID-19 have died. There have now been a total 1,547 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland. As of 11am Monday, the HPSC has been notified of 88 confirmed...
by Killarney Advertiser | May 18, 2020 | App News, News
EXTENSION: Currently, Killarney Fire Station only has two bays. It will almost double in size once the new extension is completed. By Sean Moriarty Killarney Fire Station – the second busiest in the county – will almost double in size once a new...
by Killarney Advertiser | May 17, 2020 | App News, News
BACK TO WORK: Danny O’Shea of Bowler’s Garage was one of the top five Toyota technicians in Ireland last year. The Killarney garage is prepared to reopen. The workshop element of main dealer garages in Killarney are preparing to reopen tomorrow (Monday)...
by Killarney Advertiser | May 17, 2020 | App News, News
Ireland South MEP Deirdre Clune has urged companies in Kerry to apply for support which is available locally. MEP Clune also stressed that now is a vital time for companies to have an online presence as the country battles the COVID-19 crisis. Under the...
by Killarney Advertiser | May 17, 2020 | App News, News
TEE TIME: Killarney Golf and Fishing Club is ready to welcome back members but restrictions apply. EXCLUSIVE By Sean Moriarty Killarney Golf and Fishing Club will partially reopen tomorrow (Monday) but under a wide range of restrictions. Both Mahony’s...
by Killarney Advertiser | May 16, 2020 | App News, News
For the first time since mid-March the numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases diagnosed in Ireland have fallen below the one hundred mark – figures from the Dept of Health this evening (Saturday) reveal. According to Dr Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer, “the...
by Killarney Advertiser | May 16, 2020 | App News, News
PROMOTIONAL EFFORTS: Fassbender’s promotion of the Rally of the Lakes and Killarney is unmeasurable and it was down to Cormac Casey of KC Print and the 2019 Clerk of the Course Dermot Healy. By Sean Moriarty A new online documentary by local Hollywood A-lister...
by Adam Moynihan | May 16, 2020 | App News, News, Sport
In the fifth and final part of our Golden Years series, Adam Moynihan reflects on Kerry’s infamous defeat to Offaly in 1982 and how their leader stayed on to build a new team of champions I know. I don’t want to talk about it. You don’t want to read about. Let’s just...
by Killarney Advertiser | May 16, 2020 | App News, News
GAME CHANGER: Killarney teacher Breda Courtney Murphy has created ‘Mrs Murphy’s Copies’ which are seeing phenomenal success nationwide. EXCLUSIVE By Michelle Crean One Killarney woman has changed the future of teaching by developing a ‘game changer’ set of...
by Killarney Advertiser | May 15, 2020 | App News, News
EXCLUSIVE By Michelle Crean 75% of Killarney locals are in favour of wearing face masks in public an exclusive poll conducted by the Killarney Advertiser this week revealed. As the county and country begins to ease restrictions there’s concern that the COVID-19 virus...
by Killarney Advertiser | May 15, 2020 | App News, News
The Chief Medical Officer, Tony Holohan, has this evening said that even though the Government today (Friday) announced Phase 1 of the COVID-19 Roadmap will commence from Monday – his core message is to “‘stay at home where possible”. His words come as this evening...
by Killarney Advertiser | May 15, 2020 | App News, News
EXCLUSIVE By Sean Moriarty Cllr Michael Gleeson has expressed his disappointment at not being able to fulfil his final official engagement as Mayor of Killarney. Mayor Gleeson has been cocooning for the last number of weeks to protect himself and his wife Kathleen...
by Killarney Advertiser | May 15, 2020 | App News, News
FUNDING: Cllr Brendan Cronin recently highlighted the poor condition of the paving on Main Street in March. Photo: Grigoriy Geniyevski EXCLUSIVE By Sean Moriarty Cllr Brendan Cronin is hopeful that repairs to Main St will be allocated substantial funding at...
by Killarney Advertiser | May 15, 2020 | App News, News
STREET CLEAN: Glenflesk firm EasyClean already provides a commercial street cleaning service in the locality. EXCLUSIVE By Sean Moriarty A special meeting of Killarney Municipal District will take place today (Friday) at Killarney Sports and Leisure...
by Killarney Advertiser | May 14, 2020 | App News, News
The Government needs to step up and help all voluntary sporting organisations in their darkest hour by putting a substantial package together, a councillor has said this week. Kerry County Councillor Michael Cahill has said the fallout from the COVID-19...
by Killarney Advertiser | May 14, 2020 | App News, News
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today (Thursday) been informed that a total of 10 people with COVID-19 have died. There have now been a total 1,506* COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland. As of 11am, the HPSC has been notified of 426** confirmed...
by Killarney Advertiser | May 14, 2020 | App News, News
Public car parks at Kerry beaches will reopen on Monday next, (May 18). The car parks were closed at the beginning of April in the interests of public health and limiting the spread of the Coronavirus. Kerry County Council has decided to reopen the car parks...
by Killarney Advertiser | May 14, 2020 | App News, News
The Cathaoirleach and Chief Executive of Kerry County Council have emphasised the central importance of Kerry Airport in securing the economic recovery in the county in the years ahead. The Council said that connectivity with the UK, Europe and the rest of the...
by Killarney Advertiser | May 13, 2020 | App News, News
MEP for Ireland South and Leader of Fine Gael, in the European Parliament, Seán Kelly, has called on the European Commission to come forward with a financial instrument aimed at facilitating easier access to finance for farmers to support their activities as...
by Killarney Advertiser | May 13, 2020 | App News, News
From Monday next, May 18, the five Kerry County Council Civic Amenity Sites will resume the acceptance of cardboard, glass and cans for recycling. Since the imposition of COVID-19 restrictions, services at the Civic Amenity Sites in Killarney,...
by Killarney Advertiser | May 12, 2020 | App News, News
FIGHT OF THEIR LIVES: Seanie O’Leary and Kevin Cronin of St Margaret’s Boxing Club in Tralee are fighting to keep the doors open. By Sean Moriarty The county’s brightest boxing prospect, Kevin Cronin, is this week calling on the public to save a boxing...
