by Killarney Advertiser | Oct 9, 2020 | App News, News
This week the Killarney Advertiser welcomed Business Development professional Chris Davies to their growing team. The Killarney native, who is well connected in town, has plenty of experience of developing and executing successful sales and marketing...
by Killarney Advertiser | Oct 9, 2020 | App News, News
The recent survey carried out by the Killarney Chamber of Commerce has highlighted that the Killarney Advertiser is the main news resource for the town. The survey of over 1,300 respondents – a significant sample for the size of the town – shows that the...
by Killarney Advertiser | Oct 9, 2020 | App News, News
FOUNDER: Danny Casey founded the Killarney Advertiser in 1973. By Cormac Casey In the 1970s my father, Danny Casey, had a belief that local news must be produced locally. We must remember in the ’70s we only had county and national paid newspapers and one...
by Killarney Advertiser | Oct 9, 2020 | App News, News
Budget 2021: Urgent Government Supports Required with 11,600 Local Tourism Jobs at Risk 9th October 2020 Dear Deputy, On behalf of hotels and guesthouses in Kerry, representing some 106 businesses, I’m writing to alert you to the extraordinary and existential...
by Killarney Advertiser | Oct 9, 2020 | App News, News
By Michelle Crean It’s been revealed this week that the Killarney Advertiser is the NUMBER ONE choice when it comes to local news – against all other printed newspapers and magazines in Killarney. The Killarney Outlook, Kerry’s Eye and The Kerryman fair...
by Killarney Advertiser | Oct 8, 2020 | App News, News
AWARD: Jill O’Donoghue from Killarney Toning and Beauty Studio pictured with the Sothys ‘Top Performing Salon/Spa 2019’ award. Photo: Michelle Crean By Michelle Crean It’s been a tough year for businesses but one local beauty salon is...
by Killarney Advertiser | Oct 8, 2020 | App News, News
By Sean Moriarty The Moll’s Gap road between Killarney and Kenmare will be closed for one day next week to allow for essential works. There will be no access, in either direction to Moll’s Gap, on Tuesday (October 13) between 7am and 7pm to allow resurfacing works at...
by Killarney Advertiser | Oct 7, 2020 | App News, News
NEW MEMBERS WELCOME: Debby Looney from Killarney Toastmasters says new members are welcome to the group which is currently using Zoom due to the restrictions. Photo: Michelle Crean By Michelle Crean COVID restrictions doesn’t mean you can’t take on a new...
by Killarney Advertiser | Oct 7, 2020 | App News, News
MUSIC TO THEIR EARS: Talented acoustic guitarist Gareth Carey has been amazing locals and visitors in town with his music. Photo: Michelle Crean Passersby have stopped in their tracks in the heart of Killarney town in recent weeks as one very talented busker has been...
by Killarney Advertiser | Oct 6, 2020 | App News, News
PARKING RESPECT: Garda Emma Harte, Mary O’Shea, Garda Brendan O’Donovan (Community Policing), Superintendent Flor Murphy, Aileen O’Sullivan, Mike Scannell, Garda Shane McCarthy participating ‘Operation Enable’. EXCLUSIVE By Sean Moriarty...
by Killarney Advertiser | Oct 6, 2020 | App News, News
TAKE A PARACHUTE AND JUMP! Marie O’Sullivan from Killarney finally got the chance to jump from a plane for Recovery Haven Kerry. By Michelle Crean “I’d do it all again!” These were the first words from Marie O’Sullivan seconds...
by Killarney Advertiser | Oct 6, 2020 | App News, News
Following the Government’s decision to move the country to Level 3 of the National Framework for Living with COVID-19, An Garda Síochána will re-commence ‘Operation Fanacht’, from midnight tonight (Tuesday), as a nationwide policing operation focused on supporting...
by Killarney Advertiser | Oct 6, 2020 | App News, News
A new photography competition has been launched this week to celebrate and promote cycling in the Kingdom. Kerry Recreation & Sports Partnership and Kerry County Council are inviting people to take part in the ‘Where, in Kerry, will your bike take you?’...
by Killarney Advertiser | Oct 6, 2020 | App News, News
The Senior Management Team of Kerry County Council met this morning (Tuesday) to consider the announcement by Government that Kerry is to move to Level 3 COVID-19 restrictions. Kerry County Council is appealing to everyone in Kerry to adhere closely to...
by Killarney Advertiser | Oct 6, 2020 | App News, News
By Sean Moriarty The free parking scheme at Rock Road is to be extended for the duration of the Safe Streets programme. Killarney Municipal District (KMD) introduced free parking on Thursday and Fridays at the new car park near the Mercy Covent in July. It was a...
by Killarney Advertiser | Oct 5, 2020 | App News, News
NEW CHEF: Head Pastry Chef, Dinesh Mauree with Executive Chef Noel Enright, after creating a mouthwatering chocolate and fruit pastry at The Lake Hotel, Killarney. Photo: Don MacMonagle By Michelle Crean Sweet offerings are to be greatly enhanced at The Lake...
by Killarney Advertiser | Oct 5, 2020 | App News, News
The County Kerry Joint Policing Committee will hold its annual public meeting this coming Friday (October 9) at 2pm and the public are invited to participate. Having regard to public health guidance and particular guidance on the hosting of meetings, this meeting will...
by Killarney Advertiser | Oct 5, 2020 | App News, News
GOING GREEN: Michael Brennan, Managing Director of Killarney Hotels Ltd., says he’s hoping to inspire other companies to use one hundred percent green renewable electricity. By Michelle Crean One Killarney hotel is leading by example as it’s now operating...
by Killarney Advertiser | Oct 4, 2020 | App News, News
NEW MEMBERS: Killarney Camera Club are looking for new members as they take their meetings online over the next few months. Pictured is club member Julia Deady. Photo: Michelle Crean By Michelle Crean Photography can be an lonely hobby – especially...
by Killarney Advertiser | Oct 4, 2020 | App News, News
A survey of residents and businesses in Killarney has revealed that a significant number of respondents are in favour of making Plunkett Street and Main Street pedestrian only zones. Of the 1,332 responses received via an online survey initiated by Killarney Chamber...
by Killarney Advertiser | Oct 4, 2020 | App News, News
SAFE CROSS CODE: Killarney Municipal District wants to revive the legendary ‘Safe Cross Code’ television advert that was sung by Brendan Grace and promoted by Gay Byrne. EXCLUSIVE By Sean Moriarty A legendary road safety television advert from the 1970s...
by Killarney Advertiser | Oct 3, 2020 | App News, News
CHARITY CUT: Sisters Nicole and Katelyn Williams, pictured with their aunt Siobhan Reen (Jack & Jill Liaison Nurse Kerry), plan to cut their hair for the Rapunzel Foundation while raising funds for Jack & Jill. Photo: Michelle Crean EXCLUSIVE By Michelle Crean...
by Killarney Advertiser | Oct 3, 2020 | App News, News
NEW MEETING: Killarney Racecourse manager Phillip O’Brien is looking forward to the first Killarney Races October meeting which is set to become an annual event. Photo: Michelle Crean EXCLUSIVE By Sean Moriarty Killarney Racecourse is set to host its first October...
by Killarney Advertiser | Oct 3, 2020 | App News, News
EXPANSION: Building works have resumed at The Mon on New Road which will include a Special Needs Unit and new school hall. Pictured are Principal Colm O Súilleabháin and Deputy Principal Mary Brosnan. Photo: Michelle Crean EXCLUSIVE By Michelle Crean A brand new...
by Killarney Advertiser | Oct 3, 2020 | App News, News
FAREWELL: After 38 years service Irene O’Keeffe retired from Coolick National School. EXCLUSIVE By Michelle Crean Emotions were high in one Kilcummin school this week as children and staff said farewell to their school principal after 38 years dedicated...
by Killarney Advertiser | Oct 2, 2020 | App News, News
By Sean Moriarty Killarney jockey Oisin Murphy has vowed to clear his name after a positive drugs test at a race in France in July. France Gallop claim that he tested positive for metabolites of cocaine following a routine urine test at a race meeting in Chantilly. On...
by Killarney Advertiser | Oct 2, 2020 | App News, News
Kerry International Film Festival has today (Friday) officially launched its 2020 online programme. Celebrating its 21st edition, the programme includes an array of unique feature films, documentaries, animation, short film programmes and online industry events not...
by Adam Moynihan | Oct 2, 2020 | App News, News, Sport
Kerry GAA came under fire last Saturday night when technical difficulties with their county final livestream left thousands of viewers staring at a blank screen. As had been the case in previous rounds, supporters were invited to purchase the stream for the big match...
by Killarney Advertiser | Oct 2, 2020 | App News, News
By Sean Moriarty The two HSE operated care facilities in Killarney are set to lose a total of 42 beds as a result of COVID-19 restrictions, documents seen by the Killarney Advertiser can reveal. The news comes less than one week after the HSE promised an increase in...
by Killarney Advertiser | Oct 1, 2020 | App News, News
LAUNCH: Pictured at the launch of Kerry’s Mental Health and Well-being Fest is Cllr Patrick Connor-Scarteen, Cathaoirleach, Kerry County Council with from left: Geraldine O’Sullivan (Kerry Volunteer Centre), Deirdre Hegarty (Healthy Ireland Coordinator,...
by Killarney Advertiser | Oct 1, 2020 | App News, News
Yesterday (Wednesday), personnel attached to the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau (GNDOCB) undertook searches of two premises, one located in Kerry and the other in Laois in the course of targeting the suspected criminal activities of a particular...
by Killarney Advertiser | Sep 30, 2020 | App News, News
Irish Wheelchair Association in Kerry has decided to cancel its annual street collection due to the COVID-19 pandemic to protect the health and safety of the public, its volunteers and the people it supports. The charity has launched an online appeal called...
by Killarney Advertiser | Sep 30, 2020 | App News, News
ON THE TOOLS: Jim Sweeney has made it through to the final 10 of the Screwfix Top Tradesperson 2020 competition. A carpenter from Killorglin has made it through to the final 10 of the Screwfix Top Tradesperson 2020 competition. Jim Sweeney (35), who...
by Killarney Advertiser | Sep 29, 2020 | App News, News
OUTDOOR DINING: Street scenes like this are common in Europe and Cllr Michael Gleeson says the time is right to explore such an idea in Killarney. By Sean Moriarty A plan to roof the centre of Killarney to allow people to socialise outside in all weathers could...
by Killarney Advertiser | Sep 29, 2020 | App News, News
Gardaí have arrested a man on suspicion of drug driving and possession of 340 suspected diazepam tablets in Tralee. Shortly before midnight last night (Monday), Gardaí from the Divisional Drugs Unit, Roads Policing Unit and Community Policing Unit were carrying...
by Killarney Advertiser | Sep 28, 2020 | App News, News
By Sean Moriarty A car park is badly needed at the entrance to the recently refurbished Bluepool public amenity in Mangerton. That is according to Cllr Michael Gleeson who, last year, was part of Killarney National Park Mountain Meitheal volunteer group who...
by Killarney Advertiser | Sep 28, 2020 | App News, News
CONSTRUCTION: Mayor Brendan Cronin has welcomed the construction of a new Columbarium wall at Knockeendubh cemetery. Photo: Sean Moriarty By Sean Moriarty A new Columbarium wall at Knockeendubh cemetery in Killarney is nearing completion. The five piece wall,...
by Killarney Advertiser | Sep 27, 2020 | App News, News
UNCERTAINTY: Noel O’Sullivan, pictured with Pearse O’Reilly of Irish TV at the London GAA headquarters in Ruislip, says he has no idea when he will make it home for a visit to Killarney. EXCLUSIVE By Sean Moriarty Killarney people living in London...
by Killarney Advertiser | Sep 27, 2020 | App News, News
NICE GESTURE: Staff from Celtic Whiskey Bar and Larder on New St donated €2,042 to the Kerry Hospice Killarney Branch on Wednesday morning. Pictured were: Jason Nolan (Head Chef) handing the cheque to Pat Doolan (KHF), Luke Crowley-Holland (Manager), Catherine...
by Killarney Advertiser | Sep 27, 2020 | App News, News
DONATION: Teachers Stephanie Horan and Aoife Finnerty pictured with students Ellen Farradon, Aimee Rose Myers, Emma Myers, Rebecca Kenny, Sarah McGrath, Clodagh Carroll and Bailey Carlton who raised funds for St Vincent de Paul from their sleepout in February. By...
by Killarney Advertiser | Sep 26, 2020 | App News, News
DONATION: Denis Geaney and his ‘Team Geaney’ donated €27,465 to ICU in University Hospital Kerry this week. Funds were raised from charity cycle of the Ring of Kerry in July this year. Also pictured are: Gene Tangney, (centre) and his partner Máire O’Grady, daughter...
by Killarney Advertiser | Sep 26, 2020 | App News, News
DONATION: Breeda O’Donoghue from Rathmore, who has donated blood over 50 times, is calling on others to give the gift of blood. EXCLUSIVE By Sean Moriarty A Rathmore woman who has donated blood over 50 times is calling on more locals to donate. The Irish Blood...
by Killarney Advertiser | Sep 26, 2020 | App News, News
CANCELLED: The second scheduled spinal surgery for Ronan Foley which was to take place on Thursday has been cancelled for a second time in six months. Photo: Michelle Crean By Michelle Crean Thursday should have been the day that changed teenager Ronan...
by Adam Moynihan | Sep 26, 2020 | App News, News, Sport
Kerry Senior Football Championship Final East Kerry v Mid Kerry Today at 7pm Austin Stack Park Live on 247.tv We made it anyway. That’s the main thing. For a while there it looked like we wouldn’t have any County Championship this year, so well done to all...
by Eamonn Fitzgerald | Sep 26, 2020 | App News, News, Sport
Ahead of today’s county final, Eamonn Fitzgerald charts the long and storied history of the East Kerry Board East Kerry and Mid Kerry will clash in the Kerry SFC final at Austin Stack Park, Tralee this evening, with very few people there as spectators. I bet...
by Killarney Advertiser | Sep 25, 2020 | App News, News
EXCLUSIVE By Michelle Crean As one of the largest blazes in California’s history rages on, two Killarney locals tell the Killarney Advertiser this week just how bad the situation is. Kieran Guerin from Gortroe moved to San Francisco in 2003 and then on to...
by Killarney Advertiser | Sep 25, 2020 | App News, News
NOT AT THE RACES: Donie Sheahan studying the form at his Lewis Road home. He is missing Listowel Races for the first time in over 80 years. Photo: Sean Moriarty EXCLUSIVE For 80 consecutive years much loved Killarney pharmacist and horse racing enthusiast Donie...
by Killarney Advertiser | Sep 25, 2020 | App News, News
By Sean Moriarty The Killarney Safe Streets programme cost a staggering €149,478.76 to put in place – new figures seen by the Killarney Advertiser can reveal. Kerry County Council spent a total of €238,324.10 on the Safe Streets project across its five...
by Killarney Advertiser | Sep 25, 2020 | App News, News
TRUST: The ‘Let’s help Alexis’ trust has been set up to raise funds for Stephen and Teresa O’Mahony’s four-year-old daughter Alexis to help with her care needs. Photo: Michelle Crean By Michelle Crean A new charitable trust...
by Killarney Advertiser | Sep 24, 2020 | App News, News
By Sean Moriarty Iarnrod Éireann is to trial a new system for operating unmanned level crossings on the Killarney to Mallow line. A new train detection warning system is in place at the Stagmount level crossing between Rathmore and Barraduff. The...
