IT is frequently claimed that a day out of Kerry is a day wasted and in the case of Killarney, there certainly is no place like home. But, for many, living is the town is not currently possible, be it for economic reasons, lifestyle choices or more personal circumstances. Concluding his three-part series for KillarneyToday.com,… Read More…
Home Thoughts From Abroad – Part 2
IT is frequently claimed that a day out of Killarney is a day wasted and it is no exaggeration to say that there is no place like home. But, for many, living is the town is not currently possible, be it for economic reasons, lifestyle choices or more personal circumstances. In this insightful three-part series… Read More…
Home Thoughts From Abroad – Part 1
IT is frequently claimed that a day out of Killarney is a day wasted and it is no exaggeration to say that there is no place like home. But, for many, living is the town is not currently possible, be it for economic reasons, lifestyle choices or more personal circumstances. In this insightful three-part series… Read More…
Profile: Gemma Kavanagh
What do you work at? I work as the practice manager of the family business, Torc Medical Centre in Killarney Tell us about your family? I am a boomerang kid and live with my parents, Domhnall and Paula. I am the baby of the family. I have a brother and sister, Eanna and… Read More…
Profile: Olivia Buckley
What do you work at? I create memories. I design and produce very beautiful weddings, private and cutting-edge corporate events within Olivia Buckley Events. I could live, breathe and sleep what I do as every day brings a new challenge and I am always surrounded by very creative people. I live by the saying… Read More…
Flashback Friday
Kilcummin charity champs dig deep for People in Need TEN years ago today big-hearted locals in the Killarney parish of Kilcummin were adding the finishing touches to a variety of local fundraising events planned to generate cash for the nationwide People in Need telethon. The local day care centre was bedecked with festive balloons when… Read More…
Flashback Friday
The faces might change with every passing year but the familiar crossed-oars snapshot has remained the same for generations as rowing enthusiasts pose for the cameras at the annual Killarney Regatta, a tradition that goes back for close on 230 years. No sooner are they out of the boats at the O’Mahony’s Point venue, near… Read More…
Profile: Ben Quinlan
What do you work at? I work as a self-employed singer/songwriter/entertainer/musician Tell us about your family? I come from a family of seven, with five siblings and I am the youngest What schools did you attend? I attended Loreto National School and Killarney Community College, with so many memories, the good the bad and the ugly. I… Read More…
Flashback Friday
A Confirmation class from the Presentation Monastery in Killarney dating back to 1982. This group was one of two classes that received the sacrament that year and their class teacher was Brother Carthage. Included are Danny Cooper, Michael Lynch, Seamus Eager, Declan Bowler, Donal O’Leary, Mark Culloty, Timmy Scannell, Mike Duggan, Noel Guerin, Declan Fuller,… Read More…
Profile: Paul Treyvaud
What do you work at? Co-owner of Treyvaud’s Restaurant, with my brother Mark, on High Street, Killarney Tell us about your family? I will be married to my stunning wife, Elaine, 10 years this October. We’ve two sons, Sean (8) and Dylan (6) What schools did you attend? St Bridget’s Primary School and Clonkeen College… Read More…
Profile: Seán Browne
What do you work at? I work for justbathrooms.ie, renovating and refitting bathrooms. Tell us about your family? Sadly, both of my parents are deceased. I have three brothers and one sister. My father served as chairman/mayor of Cashel Town Council for three terms. What schools did you attend? St John the Baptist National School.… Read More…
The People That You Meet
EVEN though he recently out-paced world walking champion Rob Heffernan, whilst wearing a business suit, Martyn Rosney is just as proud of his achievements in a local 7-a-side Under 10 soccer tournament which earned him a celebratory trip to Burgerland. The dapper PR executive from Fossa, Killarney, who will tie the knot with the lovely… Read More…
Holy Communion
Well-known Killarney basketball stalwart Michael Fleming (left) and classmate Brian O’Mahony pictured on their First Holy Communion day with John O’Mahony at Dalton’s Avenue, Killarney. Read More…
The Trailblazers
The trailblazers: Spa goalkeeper Paudie O’Mahoney was the only Killarney and East Kerry player that lined out on the Kerry team for their memorable 1975 All-Ireland final clash with Dublin, a game that marked the beginning of the Golden Years from Kerry football. Back, from left, Paudie Lynch, Paudie O’Mahoney, Pat Spillane, Tim Kennelly, John… Read More…
Holy Communion class 1970
A First Holy Communion class from the Presentation Convent National School leaving St Mary’s Cathedral after the ceremony in 1970. Included are, from bottom right, Ronán Long, Donal Horgan, Ger O’Shea, John O’Mahony, Johnny Sweetman, John and Denis Greene, Paul Murphy, Johnny Coffey, Cyril Brennan, Kieran O’Connor and Martin D’Arcy. Read More…
1975 Leaving Cert Class
The 1975 Leaving Cert class in the old Killarney Vocational School on New Street. Front, from left, Deirdre Clifford, Sheila O’Mahony, Bríd Gleeson, Margaret O’Connor, Deirdre Downey and Margaret Looney. Back, from left, Donie O’Keeffe, Roger O’Donoghue, Matthew O’Connor, Liam Courtney, Mickey Doody, Donal McCarthy, Pat O’Doherty, Tim McCarthy and Cormac Williams Read More…
Bunny & Peg
The good old days: Killarney neighbours Mary Bunny Fleming and Peg Marshall-Moloney exchange the news of the day across the garden wall at St Brendan’s Terrace in the early 1990s. Read More…
Will the real Clooney lookalike please stand up
Love him or otherwise, you just can’t ignore controversial Ryanair chief Michael O’Leary. Several of Kerry’s most influential tourism and business leaders enjoyed the moment they were told that the high-flying airline boss, born in nearby Kanturk, “bears a remarkable resemblance” to Hollywood pin-up George Clooney’s younger brother. The outspoken businessman, who spearheads Europe’s most… Read More…
A little romance in the Fass-lane
You’ve got to admire Michael Fassbender’s stamina – for want of a better description. KillarneyToday.com would be the first to advise you not to believe everything – perhaps anything – you read in the papers. But it hasn’t escaped our notice that in an effort to boost flagging sales, sections of the seriously under pressure print media… Read More…
Pupils told to follow their dreams
When Hollywood pin-up Michael Fassbender strolled down the red carpet at the 2014 Oscars ceremony, it provided a shining example of what can be achieved when you follow your dreams, pupils at his alma mater in Killarney have been told. Excitement was at fever pitch in St Brendan’s College, Killarney as students and teachers tuned… Read More…
