Sports fanatic Enda Walshe was faced with a significant dilemma as he made his plans for this weekend. He had signed up to participate in the Ring of Kerry charity cycle this Saturday – his 22nd time doing so – but as a passionate GAA man, he was more than reluctant to miss the high-profile Kerry… Read More…
Opinion: It might get attention but radical action and mischievous pranks, like throwing mashed potato at art, can only serve to alienate and close people’s minds, writes Lee Tiller (pictured), a gifted Killarney-based artist who has implored artists from all walks and disciplines of life to pick up their brushes and canvases, cameras and clays… Read More…
Internationally renowned singer-songwriter Jack Patrick Healy will entertain punters at the JulyFest at Killarney Racecourse which will run from 17th to 21st of next month. Top class summer racing, food, fashion, live music and a fantastic atmosphere are all guaranteed and visitors from home and abroad are set to gather to enjoy a day out in style at Ireland’s most scenic racecourse. … Read More…
Just weeks after top fashion store Born unveiled a new 4,734sq ft unit at Killarney Outlet Centre, news has emerged that another popular retailer is to open there on Thursday, July 6. Children’s fashion specialists Mods & Minis have announced plans to move base from Deerpark to the town centre to occupy the former Tiger… Read More…
The retirement of two long-serving priests, announced this Friday, will result in two more parishes in the Diocese of Kerry being without resident priests. Fr Denis O’Mahony, PP, Abbeydorney and Fr Martin Sheehan, PP, Adrigole, will both retire with Fr Jerry Keane going from Eyeries to Abbeydorney and Fr John Kerin transferring from Tousist to… Read More…
It is a case of back to the future for Killarney Rotary Club as Barry Murphy has been elected to the position of president for the second time. A long-time member, he previously held the chain of office in 2001-2002 and he said he was pleasantly surprised and honoured to be returned as present of… Read More…
A wonderful initiative by Killarney Celtic FC to ensure inclusiveness and to guarantee game-time opportunities for players with intellectual, physical and sensory needs has just celebrated a landmark birthday. The Football for All project is aimed at players aged between six and 18 and a special celebration has been held to mark 10 years of… Read More…
The parishes of Glenflesk and Kilcummin have been buzzing with anticipation in the aftermath of the casting night for OsKaRs 2023, an exciting fundraiser being run by neighbouring clubs later in the year. The interest in the two parishes has been fantastic with 105 people signing up to take part in one of eight movies which will be… Read More…
The landmark Toll Gate Bridge, at Lord Brandon’s Cottage, Gearhameen will be closed to pedestrian traffic from Monday, July 3 until Friday, July 7 to facilitate necessary refurbishing works to the bridge structure. The National Parks and Wildlife Service has advised the public to take note of the matter and anyone that requires further information… Read More…
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has been briefed on the fact that thousands of Kerry supporters won’t be able to watch the crunch Kerry v Tyrone All-Ireland quarter-final on Sunday because it’s not being shown on the main RTÉ channels. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae, who raised the matter in the Dáil, said the people have already paid their… Read More…
Well in excess of 4,000 cyclists, of all ages and vastly varying fitness levels, will hit the road with a vengeance this coming Saturday morning as the 31st annual Ring of Kerry charity cycle gets underway. Some will leave Killarney as early as 6.00am but the ceremonial start has been timed for 7.30am with the… Read More…
It’s not exactly baywatch but a pair of adult white-tailed sea eagles in close proximity to their nest where their chick is sitting. Shortly the chick will fledge the nest and, hopefully, remain in sight of its adult pair at Lough Lein in Killarney. The eagles are constantly monitored by staff of the National Park… Read More…
With GAA stars and high achievers in other sports on the staff, St Oliver’s National School in Killarney couldn’t be anything but active. And there were great celebrations at the school when it was awarded an Active Flag by the Department of Education for the effort made. Be active, Be cool in St.Oliver’s School is… Read More…
It’s a position he was proud to hold on two occasions in the past but Cllr Brendan Cronin has a whole new set of priorities on his agenda as he embarks on his third stint as Mayor of Killarney. The tenacious Independent councillor, who will be celebrating 25 years in elected office next year, returned… Read More…
American-style razzmatazz, the likes of which has never been seen in Kerry before, will ensure Killarney is a riot of colour and excitement for this year’s eagerly awaited 4th July celebrations. This will be the landmark 10th year of the festival which will be more spectacular than ever before and the proof of that can… Read More…
In a landmark collaboration, Kerry County Council has come together with other local authorities from coastal regions across Ireland to pledge their commitment to the Think Before You Flush campaign on all Blue Flag beaches. The initiative aims to raise awareness about the detrimental effects of flushing instead of binning sanitary products in the natural… Read More…
A Kerry resident is leading a major recruitment drive helping a number of Irish based tech companies to source, retrain and support female displaced migrants to enter the Irish workforce. Dina Vyapuri, originally from Mauritius and now living in Listowel is the chief executive officer of the company Purpl Unicorn and this Tuesday saw the… Read More…
The fact that Killarney received six A grades and moved up the rankings in the latest Irish Business Against Litter League has been welcomed by the town’s Chamber of Tourism and Commerce. The busy tourist destination has been described as being clean to European norms by the adjudicators and it has increased its overall standing… Read More…
The Killarney Asylum Seekers Initiative, a community group that works closely with and provides assistance to new arrivals to the town, is organising a special inter-cultural day to highlight the contribution of migrant and local communities towards positive integration in Killarney, Kerry and Ireland. The Killarney Le Chéile (Together) event will take place on Saturday,… Read More…
When, lo, as they reached the mountain’s side A wonderous portal opened wide, as if a cavern was suddenly hallowed. And the piper advanced and the children followed And when all were in to the very last, the door in the mountainside shut fast Robert Browning: “Pied Piper of Hamelin” Forget Glastonbury. Don’t mind Slane… Read More…
