by Killarney Advertiser | Aug 18, 2019 | App News, News
TOP OF THE WORLD: Rhiannon O’Donoghue finished fifth in the World Junior Rowing Championships in Japan last weekend By Sean Moriarty There was no rest for Killorglin Rowing Club’s Rhiannon O’Donoghue following her fifth place win in the World Rowing Junior...
by Killarney Advertiser | Aug 18, 2019 | App News, News
INTERNATIONAL: Franciscan Novices Ian Cunningham, Theodore Splinter, Benedetto Ressa and Adrian Macor who made their First Profession at the Franciscan Friary Killarney pictured with Franciscan colleagues on Thursday. Picture: Eamonn Keogh EXCLUSIVE By Sean Moriarty...
by Killarney Advertiser | Aug 18, 2019 | App News, News
SUCCESS: Killarney film ‘Tradition’ has won an award and secured an Aer Lingus and worldwide distribution deal. EXCLUSIVE By Michelle Crean A film made entirely in Killarney has not only won ‘Best Film’ at this year’s Wexford Film Festival –...
by Killarney Advertiser | Aug 17, 2019 | App News, News
UP KERRY: Ben Quinlan, who appeared on the X Factor, has released a song for the Kerry team. Photo: Michelle Crean By Michelle Crean With the All-Ireland just around the corner it’s inevitable that supporter’s songs begin doing the rounds – and local man Ben...
by Killarney Advertiser | Aug 17, 2019 | App News, News
EXCLUSIVE By Michelle Crean Brand new bicycle parking stands have been installed in various parts of the town – helping to reduce access issues on some of Killarney’s main streets. Less bikes will be attached to poles and railings, creating easier walking for...
by Killarney Advertiser | Aug 17, 2019 | App News, News
Local musicians Tim O’Shea and Rosie Healy will launch their new CD “another skin too few” at St Marys’ Church of Ireland tonight, at 8pm. Their new album remembers some of the finest Kerry musicians, sadly no longer with us. The musicians remembered are: Con Durham...
by Killarney Advertiser | Aug 17, 2019 | App News, News
By Sean Moriarty Jimmy Brien’s Bar is now a viral sensation – after their online video of a fake tree came to life and scared unsuspecting passers-by – racking up 52,000 views, 807 shares and almost a thousand comments this week. Last Friday week (August...
by Killarney Advertiser | Aug 16, 2019 | App News, News
By Michelle Crean A one day competition, to remember Killarney teenager Niall McGillicuddy, will take place tomorrow (Saturday). The ‘Niall McGillicuddy Memorial Cup’, which was launched by Kerry Football Manager Peter Keane in the International Hotel recently, will...
by Killarney Advertiser | Aug 16, 2019 | App News, News
By Sean Moriarty All-Ireland football final fever is set to dominate proceedings in the county over the next two weeks and the Kerry County Board is inviting fans to a players meet and greet session tomorrow (Saturday) at 12noon. Fans will be given a chance to meet...
by Killarney Advertiser | Aug 16, 2019 | App News, News
EXCLUSIVE By Sean Moriarty RTÉ’s ‘Up For The Match’, traditionally broadcast live on the eve of an All-Ireland final, will feature David Clifford’s home club next week. Excitement is mounting as Fossa GAA Club are expecting the arrival of a TV crew next Thursday...
by Killarney Advertiser | Aug 16, 2019 | App News, News
EXCLUSIVE By Michelle Crean One of the worst flooding blackspots in Kerry – which fell short of funds during remedial works – is set to receive further funding of €54,000. Minister Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran TD is due to announce the funding today (Friday) to...
by Killarney Advertiser | Aug 16, 2019 | App News, News
TOP OF THE CLASS: Shane Trant and Dara Lawlor, are just two of four students who achieved 601 points in St Brendan’s College, Killarney. Picture: Eamonn Keogh Sem boys get over 600 points in Leaving Cert By Sean Moriarty There was relief all around for almost...
by Killarney Advertiser | Aug 15, 2019 | App News, News
VOLUNTEERS WANTED: Killarney Athletic AFC Soccer Club are seeking volunteers as the club is rapidly expanding. Pictured were: Geraldine Nagle (Chairperson) with Mike O’Shea (Vice Chair) and Martin Muldoon (Underage Secretary). Photo: Michelle Crean By Michelle...
by Killarney Advertiser | Aug 15, 2019 | App News, News
The Kerry Hospice Foundation is delighted to reveal that, thanks to the support from their volunteers and the generosity of the public across the region, €43,665 has been raised during the two-day Sunflower Days fundraising event, which took place on June 7 and 8....
by Killarney Advertiser | Aug 14, 2019 | App News, News
Cannonball coming back to Killarney The official route for Cannonball 2019 has been announced and it is confirmed that the supercar spectacle is coming back to Killarney this September, for the first overnight pitstop of the event. The last time the large Cannonball...
by Killarney Advertiser | Aug 14, 2019 | App News, Sport
The GAA has confirmed the referees and match officials for the 2019 GAA Football All-Ireland Senior and Minor Championship finals on September 1. David Gough from Meath will take charge of the All-Ireland Senior final between Dublin and Kerry, while Noel Mooney from...
by Killarney Advertiser | Aug 14, 2019 | App News, News
Eco-charity concert planned in Killarney St Mary’s the Church of the Sloes is staging a charity concert in aid of eco-charities in Kerry tomorrow night (Thursday August 15). St Mary’s is bringing back to Killarney the modern setting of St Francis of Assisi’ ‘Canticle...
by Killarney Advertiser | Aug 13, 2019 | App News, News
Ireland’s Good Governance Awards launched in Killarney Ireland’s Good Governance Awards was launched in Killarney last week to help shine a light on the work of non-profit groups in rural Ireland. A key message at the launch was that small and medium sized rural...
by Killarney Advertiser | Aug 13, 2019 | App News, News
London Kerry Person of the Year announced Professor Michael Mythen has been named as the Kerry Association London’s Kerry Person of the Year. Monty, as he’s been known since medical school days, is the son of Johanna (Joan) Fitzgerald of Lispole and son of the late...
by Killarney Advertiser | Aug 12, 2019 | App News, News
Gear up for inaugural cars and coffee event A group of Killarney car enthusiasts have come together to organise the town’s first cars and coffee event. Cars and coffee is popular social outing for motoring fans. Fans meet in a large car park and discuss their car and...
by Killarney Advertiser | Aug 11, 2019 | App News, News
Contingency plans in place if Belfast trip ends Patients face trip to Europe for operations By Michelle Crean Kerry patients seeking treatment for cataracts, hips and knee surgery in Belfast could soon face a trip abroad – in the event of a no-deal Brexit....
by Killarney Advertiser | Aug 11, 2019 | App News, News
M&S staff help keep town clean and litter free Staff members from the Killarney branch of Marks and Spencer joined Killarney Tidy Towns in their efforts to make the town a cleaner and more welcoming place for the local community to enjoy. The volunteer staff...
by Killarney Advertiser | Aug 11, 2019 | App News, News
Half a million visited Muckross House last year Muckross House, Gardens and Traditional Farm is the eight most popular visitor attraction in Ireland – according to new figures released by Fáilte Ireland. The Killarney attraction, the only Kerry mention on the...
by Killarney Advertiser | Aug 11, 2019 | App News, News
Kerry Airport targets French connection Kerry Airport officials want to bring passenger numbers back to 2010 levels – and routes to and from France is their preferred option. Nine years ago 430,000 passengers used the airport. More recent figures show that...
by Killarney Advertiser | Aug 11, 2019 | App News, News
Exciting months ahead for Kerry’s rural youth! Kerry Macra have plans to improve the overall health and well-being of its members by beginning a new monthly themed initiative – starting this month. ‘Get Active this August!’ is the first initiative to kick start the...
by Killarney Advertiser | Aug 10, 2019 | App News, News
Arrest following circulation of fake €50 notes Killarney Gardai arrested a woman last weekend after a number of fake €50 notes were found to be in circulation in the town. The arrest followed the presentation of the dud notes in two separate premises in Killarney on...
by Killarney Advertiser | Aug 10, 2019 | App News, News
Local band Greywind to support The Coronas Killarney band Greywind are set to support Irish superstars The Coronas at the INEC this December. The two-piece alternative rock band from Rock Road, was formed by siblings Steph and Paul O’Sullivan, who have already...
by Killarney Advertiser | Aug 10, 2019 | App News, News
Events at risk due to Civil Defence medical licence issues Major events in the county, including Killarney, are at risk of being either cancelled or having major financial headaches unless a stand-off between the Civil Defence and the Department of Defence is resolved...
by Killarney Advertiser | Aug 9, 2019 | App News, News
Killarney relatives appeal for support to find missing girl The Killarney-based relatives of a girl who is missing in Kuala Lumper, have asked the local community to help support efforts to find her. Nóra Quoirin, the daughter of an Irish-French couple based in...
by Killarney Advertiser | Aug 9, 2019 | App News, News
Call for Puck Fair volunteers Organisers of this weekend’s Puck Fair are looking for volunteers to help assist in the running of Ireland’s oldest festival. The three day event gets underway in Killorglin at 6am tomorrow morning with the traditional horse fair. Other...
by Killarney Advertiser | Aug 9, 2019 | App News, News
Healy-Rae set for new TV show By Michelle Crean The chemistry between them is TV gold – and it’s set to continue – with a new programme in the works for starring TD Michael Healy-Rae and Ireland’s Got Talent host Lucy Kennedy. The popular duo had the...
by Killarney Advertiser | Aug 9, 2019 | App News, News
A man has died in a house fire near Cappanlea, Killorglin overnight. The man in his 60s was the sole the sole occupant of the house. The fire broke out shortly after 5am this morning. Gardaí and emergency services are currently at the scene of the fire at Glencuttane...
by Killarney Advertiser | Aug 9, 2019 | App News, News
SouthDoc service to continue despite issues SouthDoc services in Killarney are set to continue but could at times be left without a doctor, the Director of SouthDoc told the Killarney Advertiser this week. In recent weeks the service across Kerry and Cork has been...
by Killarney Advertiser | Aug 9, 2019 | App News, News
The Killarney Athletic U12s sampled glory on the national stage last weekend when they became the first non-Dublin side to win the DBS Sports Cup. The Blues were on top form in the capital and they defeated Lions AFC (Laois), Cabinteely (Dublin), Wicklow and...
by Killarney Advertiser | Aug 9, 2019 | App News, News
313,000 viewers watch inspirational Michael on RTE A youngster from Killarney racked-up over 313,000 views and was trending on Twitter with thousands calling him ‘inspirational’, following the screening of his RTE documentary on Monday night. ‘When Michael Met Davy’...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jul 18, 2019 | App News, News
Hoteliers in Killarney are calling on the Government to take urgent action to address the spiralling cost of insurance, which is posing a serious challenge for the local hospitality industry. Bernadette Randles, Chair of the Kerry Branch of the Irish Hotels Federation...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jul 17, 2019 | App News, News
Glenflesk GAA club will host “Flesk Fest’ on Saturday (July 20) on the grounds of The Kerryway Steakhouse and Bar and two of Ireland’s most popular folk bands will take centre stage. Flog the Dog, one of best wedding bands on the local scene will join The Klkennys,...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jul 17, 2019 | App News, News
The next phase of the Mid Kerry Rural Water Supply Sanitation – Beaufort Area water pipe replacement scheme is set be completed this year. Irish Water and Kerry County Council have already completed 22Km of mains replacement at a cost of almost €4 millio Much of...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jul 17, 2019 | App News, News
Killarney Parkrun is relocating grounds of Killarney House on Saturday. After five years at Muckross House last Saturday’s run was the one before relocating to the new venue this Saturday morning.“A town centre location just makes sense, “ event director...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jul 16, 2019 | App News, News
Organisers of the 54321 Challenge released details of this year’s event at the challenge’s launch at Ross Castle on Monday evening. Now in its seventh year, the 54321 Challenge sees participants taking on five separate challenges, over four days, for three different...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jul 16, 2019 | App News, News
A Killarney woman will represent Ireland at the World Transplant Games in Gateshead next month. Anna Pokojska received a kidney transplant in 2017. She is originally from Poland but moved to Killarney in 2006 where she now lives with her husband and daughter. Anna...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jul 15, 2019 | App News, News
There was widespread sadness in the Rathmore area last week with the passing of legendary local author Dan Cronin. Aged 98, Dan wrote in the Shadow of the Paps, which has been described as a hugely significant book on the heritage of the area. Dan’s book (published in...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jul 15, 2019 | App News, News
Legendary jockey Frankie Dettori is confirmed to ride at Killarney Racecourse on Wednesday, the third day of their five-day July Festival. This will be the first time the Italian jockey has ridden at the County Kerry racecourse. The 48-year-old Italian-born,...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jul 14, 2019 | App News, News
Gardai in Killarney will be operating an extensive security and traffic management plan today to ensure the safety of visiting fans from both sides. Gardai anticipate that the majority of the traffic will arrive from the Tralee side, as Mayo supporters will use the...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jul 13, 2019 | App News, News
There are two Kerry GAA records at risk this weekend. The first is our own Colm Cooper’s record as the highest scorer at championship level. His current tally of 23 goals and 283 points is likely to be surpassed on Sunday. Mayo’s Cillian O’Connor just three...
by Adam Moynihan | Jul 13, 2019 | App News, News
Super 8s (Group 1) Kerry v Mayo Sunday at 4pm Fitzgerald Stadium Peter Keane has named his team for Kerry’s Super 8s opener against Mayo but it appears as though supporters will have to wait until tomorrow afternoon to find out who will be providing the back-up. In...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jul 13, 2019 | App News, News
Fitzgerald Stadium has been forced to reduce its standard 38,000 capacity to accommodate season ticket holders ahead of Sunday’s Super 8 tie between Kerry and Mayo. Some 7,000 fans from both counties hold season tickets, but the seating in the grandstands is on...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jul 13, 2019 | App News, News
Killarney is set for a bumper week as thousands of football and horse racing fans are set to arrive in the town over the coming days. Many fans are expected in their droves ahead of the all-important Super 8 clash with Kerry on Sunday at Fitzgerald Stadium. The match...
by Adam Moynihan | Jul 12, 2019 | App News, News
Shane Murphy has warned that the GAA’s proposed ban on passing the ball back to the goalkeeper will not only discourage young players from playing in goal, it may also force current keepers to pursue a career out the field – himself included. Speaking to this...
by Killarney Advertiser | Jul 12, 2019 | App News, News
One week after a Fossa shop sold a €500,000 Euromillions winning ticketthe claimant has yet to step forward. The winning Euromillions Plus ticket was sold in Foley’s Spar ahead of last Friday’s draw. The National Lottery is urging Kerry people to check their tickets....
