News
A PALPABLE air of sadness has descended on Killarney with news of the passing, on Saturday afternoon, of Betty Crosbie, a wonderfully charismatic, compassionate, larger than life personality and an energetic and driven charity champion who dedicated so much of her long and eventful life to helping others. Her death, at the age of 93,… Read More…
THERE are currently 666 applicants on a waiting list for one-bedroom accommodation in the Killarney Municipal District Council area but just four units are currently being constructed, it has been confirmed. The matter was raised by Cllr Maura Healy-Rae who asked Kerry County Council officials to provide the number of applications in the county and… Read More…
Sport
HE tamed Donegal danger man Michael Murphy in the 2014 All-Ireland, he chiseled out a reputation as one of the toughest defenders in the game, an uncompromising, no nonsense enforcer at the back, and, showing a much softer side, he glided and foxtrotted his way across the ballroom floor to become the outright winner of… Read More…
SCOTT’S Lakers will play their eagerly awaited National Cup preliminaty round game against Portlaoise Panthers in Castleisland as their usual home venue at the Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre has still not been signed off as a coronavirus vaccination centre. The game, which promises to be an exciting encounter, will tip-off at 7.30pm on Saturday… Read More…
Business
A MAJOR home, leisure and garden retailer, which is creating 80 new jobs following the economy crippling pandemic, has been officially opened in Tralee. Mayor of Kerry, Cllr Jimmy Moloney, cut the ribbon at The Range in Manor West Retail Park yesterday following weeks of preparation by the shop fit and store teams and the… Read More…
NO decision has been taken on what will become of the existing Killarney Community Hospital when a long-promised new community nursing unit for older persons is finally built in the town. Funding has been provided under the HSE’s capital plan for the new 130-bed facility on the grounds of the St Finan’s Hospital complex and… Read More…
Features
ONE lucky Kerry family can look forward to dining out in style next summer – without having to leave their own home – thanks to Dawn Milk. Michelle O’Sullivan from Portmagee and her children, Ollie, Isabel and Robbie, have taken delivery of a stylish Solana six-seater dining set and Outback gas barbecue – worth a… Read More…
EXCITING career opportunities in the hospitality industry will be offered at a special open day in the Killarney Towers Hotel & Leisure Centre this coming Friday, May 14, from 2.00pm to 5.00pm. Those interested in pursuing a career in the hotel, hospitality and tourism trade are invited to call to the hotel and to bring… Read More…
