News
THE funeral of internationally renowned Kerry soprano Miriam Murphy will take place in her native Tralee this Thursday. She passed away suddenly on July 10 in London where she had been living. Miriam, who was 48, was recognised as one of Ireland’s most gifted dramatic sopranos and she was considered a very unique talent. She… Read More…
A NEW €280,000 road-finisher paver has been purchased by Kerry County Council to help improve roads in the county. The council has added the machine to its fleet of machinery to assist in the rollout of the annual roads programme across the county. It was in operation in the past week on the Listowel to… Read More…
Sport
RALLY ace Craig Breen and his expert Killarney co-driver, Paul Nagle, produced a power-packed performance to clinch the Rally di Alba in Italy. They scorched through the nine-stage course in their Hyundai i20 R5 and they totally dominated proceedings by clocking five of the nine fastest stage times. Conditions were difficult in the heat and… Read More…
A NEW programme designed to promote a greater participation by women in sports and outdoor life has been launched with a real focus on maximising the health and fitness potential offered by Kerry’s lakes and rivers. The Explore Our Waterways – Women on the Water initiative was launched by former government minister Jimmy Deenihan in… Read More…
Business
HOTEL room occupancy levels in Killarney and throughout the south west of the country plummeted to just 53 per cent of available accommodation during the month of July and, although the town appears to be particularly busy this bank holiday weekend, hoteliers say it is not looking much better for August. An industry survey conducted… Read More…
WHEN your back is against the wall, willpower, determination and pure grit can be potent weapons and that was very much the case for the team at Quill’s Irish Gift Store in Kenmare over the past 36 hours. There were devastating scenes early on Thursday morning when flood waters flowed through the ground floor on… Read More…
Features
CHRISTMAS came delightfully early at the luxury Killarney Plaza Hotel spa where members were pampered and treated to a fun evening of festive treats and some wonderful gifts to mark the start of the season in some style. Guests indulged in some fine foods and sipped champagne while being treated to some fabulous carol singing… Read More…
IT’S the established wedding open day highlight of the year – every year – and brides and grooms-to-be will be out in force this Sunday to see how it’s done by the experts. With stylish reception suites, wedding packages to suit every budget, a wonderful reputation for great food and great service and a truly… Read More…
