GARDAI in Killarney have advised the public of a planned fireworks display this Friday night and precautions, if necessary, in case elderly people get startled or dogs and other animals are spooked. The elaborate fireworks display will be in the Fossa are and it is timed to commence at around 10.45pm. An Garda Síochána in… Read More…
Author Archives: John O'Mahony
Killarney needs to be in very good hands
OPINION: IN the space of 15 hours this Friday, the short to medium-term future of Killarney will be decided. So please proceed with caution. Lids will be flipped open on ballot boxes, pencils will be sharpened, polling stations will open at 7am sharp and by 10 o’clock tomorrow night, the people will have spoken. How… Read More…
PJ was there to welcome film stars and presidents to Killarney
THE death has occurred in Killarney of PJ Harnett, a legendary figure in the tourism and hospitality trade, who spent four decades as one of the most familiar faces in the Killarney Great Southern Hotel. A native of Ballintogher, Lixnaw he started out his working life with CIE before he secured a night porter’s role… Read More…
Major step forward in parking crux dilemma
KILLARNEY Chamber of Tourism and Commerce has described the newly opened car and bus park on Rock Road as a hugely important development in the heart of the town and noted that the advantages of the new facility will be best seen during the busy summer season. The new development, officially opened on Wednesday, will… Read More…
The proof of success is in the pudding
A PROGRESSIVE small businesses will represent Local Enterprise Office Kerry at the National Enterprise Awards at the Mansion House in Dublin next week. Annascaul Black Pudding till be the county’s flagbearer and the awards – which feature several sectors – offer an investment prize fund of €40,000. Annascaul Black Pudding, run by Thomas and Eileen Ashe,… Read More…
