Author Archives: John O'Mahony

Double basketball court to be a main feature

The planning process has commenced for the development of a new sports facility at Dereen, Killarney, which is a project spearheaded by the Kerry Stars Special Olympics Club with an input and commitment from St Paul’s Basketball Club and Killarney Judo Club. The Kerry County Council owned land earmarked for the community hall development is… Read More…

Festival confident ‘people will rise to the challenge’

This year’s Rose of Tralee festival will not feature a glamorous Rose Ball – the highlight of the annual celebration for many people – or any street entertainment events organised by the festival committee. The organisers instead plan to provide a more affordable and accessible community event to replace the €200-a-head black tie ball and they… Read More…