UPDATE: The dog was found, brought to a vet and identified through her chip. She has now been reunited with her owner. An appeal has been issued to people in Killarney to keep an eye out for this dog that escaped from the back garden of a property earlier today. The distinctive French Bulldog is… Read More…
The Government should insist that more hospitals and additional medical staff operate through the night and at the weekends in order to deal with patient waiting lists that are growing all the time, a Kerry TD has insisted. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae said it must be acknowledged that people also get sick after 5 o’clock on… Read More…
Coiste Áiseanna na hÓige Teo were announced as the overall winners of the 2023 Kerry Community Awards at a packed ceremony held in the Rose Hotel in Tralee on Thursday night. The group, based at Ard Na Gréine in Dingle, is a family support centre and early years’ facility serving West Kerry and providing a… Read More…
Killorglin Community College, widely regarded as a pioneering and progressive school, celebrated its student awards ceremony with principal Fiona O’ Brien commenting that the occasion gave the whole school community the opportunity to applaud and honour its students for their hard work and achievements. The ceremony, hosted by deputy principal Vera Kerrisk, saw over 50… Read More…
A filmmaker who explores art, culture, nature and history through the documentary genre has just completed a film making residency with Kerry County Council during which time she worked with students to help them find their creative voice. Marcella O’Connor linked up with students from Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra, Rathmoe; Killorglin Community College, Mercy Mounthawk,… Read More…
There was widespread shock and upset in Killarney in recent days when word filtered through of the unexpected death of well-known local GAA activist Gene Moriarty while on holiday in Portugal. Gene was a founder member of Fossa GAA Club in 1970 and he had been a stalwart officer and member with the red and… Read More…
A member of the Franciscan Order who works as the full-time chaplain to the Mater Hospital in Dublin will be the chief preacher at this year’s solemn novena in honour of St Anthony at the Franciscan Friary in Killarney. Fr Damien Casey, OFM, is a member of the Merchant’s Quay community in the city and… Read More…
A major crackdown to ensure compliance with Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority regulations is being enforced off the Kerry and south west coast following the launch of a new inshore fisheries patrol programme. The move is part of conservation measures to help protect Ireland’s valuable shellfish and crustacean fisheries including crab, lobster, crayfish and whelk. The Sea-Fisheries… Read More…
Kerry has two players on the shortlist for the top 20 under 20 players from this year’s thrilling EirGrid GAA Football Championship. The Munster champions will be represented by Munster Player of the Province William Shine of Killarney Legion and Cillian Burke of Milltown/Castlemaine. Tomás Ó Sé’s side looked impressive when registering a double scores… Read More…
The Kerry Tourism Industry Federation has welcomed the allocation of €4.5 million to Kerry County Council from the €50 million National Community Recognition Fund. The funding will be allocated to community projects in areas where communities have welcomed families and citizens from Ukraine and other countries. The aim is to support the development of facilities… Read More…
A flurry of excitement can be detected throughout the parishes of Kilcummin and Glenflesk with news that the neighbouring clubs are joining forces for a second time to present A Night at the OsKars. The big event is scheduled to take place at the Gleneagle INEC Arena on Thursday, December 7 and a capacity attendance… Read More…
To mark the European Day of Parks and to celebrate National Biodiversity Week in Killarney National Park, NPWS conservation rangers will guide a walk and litter pick on this Saturday and it promises to be engaging for those participating and beneficial to the local environment. The meeting point is the Upper Torc carpark at 10.00am… Read More…
Ireland’s first scare attraction, opened more than 14 years ago by Castleisland couple Karl O’Connor and Silvia Ridgway, has won the much coveted Best Scream Park in Europe award at the UK’s ScareCon 2023 run by the Scare Attraction Association. After humble beginnings in Tralee in 2009, The Nightmare Realm went on to terrorise the… Read More…
Jim O’Brien, who was laid to rest in Aghadoe Cemetery this Wednesday, was remembered at his Requiem Mass as a person with the unique gift of making all those he encountered feel happier and wiser than before they had met him and feel truly blessed that they knew him. The principal celebrant, Fr Liam O’Brien,… Read More…
Killarney Community College has honoured some its high achieving students and recognised many of the great achievements they have recorded during their time at the school. The annual student awards ceremony gives whole school community an opportunity to reflect on some of the noteworthy achievements of the students with awards presented across a range of… Read More…
The National Parks and Wildlife Service is to proceed with the reintroduction of the osprey to Ireland this summer. Osprey are a magnificent fish-eating bird of prey that became extinct in Ireland many years ago but the NPWS has been researching and preparing for the potential reintroduction for a number of years and now expects… Read More…
Two hotels from Killarney – and four overall from Kerry – have featured in the top 10 list of Best of the Best Hotels in Ireland as judged by Tripadvisor contributors. The Killarney Park Hotel and the Muckross Park Hotel & Spa are both included in the selection which is based on the hotels with… Read More…
The death has been announced of Seán O’Sullivan, a former postmaster in Killarney who was a stalwart member of Killarney Rugby Football Club and played such a crucial role in its history. Formerly of Orchard Close, Countess Road and late of Slaheny, Kilgarvan, Seán passed away this Wednesday, causing a real air of sadness in… Read More…
After two difficult years coping with the Covid-19 pandemic, the men’s shed movement has bounced back and is again making a great impact on the lives of thousands. A sanctuary for men of all ages, providing company, friendship and support, the project offers a welcome social outlet for members. In a new four-part series made… Read More…
A chocolatier from Bonane outside Kenmare has been selected as one of the finalists for the National Enterprise Awards that take place next month. Lorge Chocolatier will represent Local Enterprise Office Kerry at the prestigious awards that take place on June 1 in the Round Room at the Mansion House in Dublin. Lorge Chocolatier, owned… Read More…
