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Several members of Killarnry Judo Club travelled to Dublin for the first competition of the season, the Leinster Open, on Sunday and to say they were impressive is quite the understatement. Kate Forde won gold, while Liadh Forde and Patrik Polubnak both won silver. Ciara Forde, James Maher and Rian Horgan, meanwhile, all earned hard-won bronze medals. Next… Read More…
The Kerry Homecoming Festival at Halloween is a novel and highly creative countywide initiative to encourage the diaspora to return home during the month of October. The event is presented by Kerry County Council as part of the Global Irish Festival Series, which is a joint initiative between Fáilte Ireland and the Department of Foreign… Read More…
Killarney Rugby Club received a great financial boost this Tuesday when it was named as one of two clubs in Kerry to be approved for €25,000 in funding as part of the Healthy Ireland Walking Tracks initiative. Minister for Education and Kerry TD, Norma Foley, has welcomed confirmation of the allocation for the club with… Read More…
Members of a Kerry business group have donated funds to support a fellow member who sustained catastrophic injuries in a workplace accident. Painter/decorator Ger O’Doherty suffered very significant damage to his arm when he fell from a ladder when working on a building on New Street last July. Thanks to prompt medical care, the support… Read More…
Killarney Swimming Club returned home with an impressive haul of 19 medals from the Future Challenger Gala held in Mallow at the weekend. The event was for 10-12-years-olds and focused on backstroke, butterfly and individual medley. Several Killarney Swimmers obtained personal bests and took home over 15 bands for achieving specific times in events. The… Read More…
Jason O’Connor reflects on a successful weekend for players from Killarney and Tralee at the National Scotch Foursomes Championships and looks forward to a very special weekend ahead for one Killarney star at the World Cup in Pitch and Putt Championships in Barcelona Pride of place at the National Scotch Foursomes Championships at the weekend… Read More…
There has been a call to replace the bollards outside McDonald’s Restaurant on Park Road – which prevent illegal parking on the road leading to a busy residential area – to be replaced with permanent bollards which would greatly improve the aesthetic of the area. Cllr John O’Donoghue said the temporary bollards – installed to… Read More…
A camogie blitz, described as a testament to the enduring legacy of local woman’s contribution to the sport in the Killarney area, was a huge success on Sunday. The Veronica Stack Camogie Tournament involved thrilling matches across all age groups with teams competing in under eight, under 12, under 15 and junior divisions. The late… Read More…
Kerry breast cancer survivor Katie Browne is encouraging the public to host a Big Pink Breakfast to help fund vital breast cancer support services and life-changing breast cancer research projects. The Ballybunion woman, who was diagnosed aged just 39, has a family history of breast cancer and her tests were confirmed in May 2023. She… Read More…
The fourth annual #TieDayFriday fundraiser for Kerry Mental Health Association took place on Friday when schoolchildren, students and teachers as well as office, remote, hybrid and outdoor workers of all ages encouraged to simply wear a tie, post a picture on social media and donate to www.KerryMentalHealth.ie/donate. General Manager of Kerry Mental Health Association, John… Read More…
Construction work is due to commence shortly on a 27 unit new housing development at the Island of Geese in Tralee. Contracts were signed this week for the scheme which is located within the former Denny factory site at the Island of Geese in the town centre. The development, Tearmann na nGéanna, is located on… Read More…
Gerard Cronin from Knockmanagh, Killarney is nearly €10,000 better off as he prepares for the expenses of the Christmas season thanks to his support for his local GAA club. Gerard scooped a cool €9,200 when he hit the Spa GAA Club lotto jackpot and he was thrilled when his numbers came up. He selected 1,… Read More…
Exclusive The story of a missing dog – highlighted by KillarneyToday.com on Saturday morning – came to an astonishing but happy ending in the early hours of this Sunday when the runaway canine was found with the help of an insightful medium in Scotland. Denis O’Shea from Ballycasheen in Killarney had dropped his beloved six-year-old… Read More…
Men’s National Basketball League Report: Enda Walshe There was certainly plenty of drama in this season opener played in the SETU College Hall in Waterford which ended when the game was abandoned due to a leaking vent making conditions slippery and dangerous. With two minutes and 58 seconds to go in the final quarter, moisture… Read More…
They have made their mark in international competitions at home and abroad and the talented troupe of cheerleaders and gymnasts that make up the Legacy Elite Club in Killarney have set their sights on more honours. They have competed in national, European and world championships and registered some terrific successes and now they have been… Read More…
Close on two years after it was first proposed, significant progress has finally been made on the planned provision of a slip lane from Mission Road in Killarney into the lower end of the Beech Road car park in an effort to alleviate traffic congestion. Cllr Brendan Cronin, who has persistently called for the measure… Read More…
Women’s Superleague Basketball Utility Trust St Paul’s 65 Flomax Liffey Celtics 98 Report: Enda Walshe Having been promoted as league champions and unbeaten at home since they rejoined the national league, Utility Trust St Paul’s are used to dictating matters at the Killarney Sports and Leisure. What they would not have been aware of was… Read More…
Consideration is to be given to introducing a one-way traffic system on Hogan’s Lane in Killarney – on a trial basis – as the heavy traffic flow is causing torment for residents and businesses in the area. The narrow laneway – also known as Hilliard’s Lane – runs from the centre of High Street to… Read More…
Radio Kerry staff proved they were great sports when they scooped two big awards at the Irish Music Rights Organisation’s annual awards on Friday night. The weekend sports show – with the team spearheaded by Joe O’Mahony and including Killarney man Ivan Hurley and John Drummey – won gold in the local/regional category of the… Read More…
Concern has been voiced about safety at the junction leading from Beaufort Bridge on to the main N72 Killarney-Killorglin road. Mayor of Killarney, Cllr Maura Healy-Rae, said traffic calming measures are required there as speed limits are not being adhered to. “Accidents and near misses are a common occurrence,” she stated, asking for an update… Read More…
